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Composite boards combine a contemporary appearance with relatively low maintenance. Close-boarded designs can improve privacy and help define your outdoor space, while a suitably designed gate and its fittings can support security. Composite products designed for outdoor use offer resistance to weathering and UV exposure, although performance and colour changes depend on the board selected. The complete specification matters, including the frame, posts, hinges and installation.

A custom gate is planned around your opening, access needs and preferred appearance. That allows the dimensions, frame shape, infill and fittings to work together, rather than asking your property to suit a standard size. The value lies in a better fit and a design you can enjoy using over time. A well-chosen entrance can also improve kerb appeal, although an increase in the property’s sale value cannot be guaranteed.

Consider the purchase price alongside the time and cost of looking after the gate. Composite boards generally do not need the routine staining, painting or preservative treatments associated with timber, which can reduce ongoing upkeep. They are designed to resist common timber problems such as rot, but they still need suitable care and correct fitting. The frame, coating and moving parts also need attention. Actual savings depend on the products, environment and maintenance being compared.

Our range includes steel and composite driveway gates, pedestrian and side gates, and fencing for privacy and a coordinated boundary. Our experience also includes steel gates and barriers. We can discuss simple contemporary designs and more decorative styles, with sizes and finishes tailored to the property. Tell us how the entrance will be used and the look you have in mind, and we can help narrow down the options.

A good gate needs to do more than look attractive in a photograph. It should suit the opening, work comfortably in everyday use and have materials and finishes appropriate to its surroundings. Quality gates and fencing can improve privacy, support security and bring a more considered appearance to the property. Comparing the whole specification helps you judge value beyond the initial price.

Prices depend on the dimensions, design, materials, finish, fittings and level of customisation. Delivery and installation requirements can also affect the quotation. Send us your approximate opening width and height, project postcode and a preferred style, if you have one. A photograph is useful too. We will discuss your requirements and prepare a quotation for the agreed specification.

Yes. Bespoke options allow us to consider the opening and the way you need to use it. Approximate measurements are a useful starting point for an enquiry; final dimensions and fitting details need to be agreed before manufacture. Existing walls or posts, ground levels and the space available for opening the gate all influence the design.

Options include plain or arched frames, decorative rings or railheads, and a range of composite board finishes. Frame finishes can include black, anthracite and other RAL powder coat colours, subject to the chosen specification and availability. We can help you consider how the gate will sit alongside your brickwork, windows, doors and other boundary features.

We can discuss posts, hinges, delivery and installation when preparing your quotation. The most suitable arrangement depends on the site, the gate dimensions and the supporting structure. Include your postcode and a photograph of the opening with your enquiry so we can talk through what is required and confirm the scope of the work.

Follow the care guidance for your chosen boards, coating and hardware. Low maintenance still includes cleaning when needed, keeping the opening clear and checking the condition and operation of the fittings. Avoid using abrasive products or treatments without checking that they are suitable. If you notice coating damage or a change in how the gate moves, ask for advice before it develops into a larger problem.