Driveway & Entrance Gates
Driveway gates are the first thing a visitor sees and the last line of a property’s security. Good entrance gates add presence, privacy and real value to a home. We supply and install gates that are worth arriving through.
Options & styles
We cover every style of entrance. Hardwood timber gates in iroko and good quality redwood. Aluminium entrance gates that will never twist or rot. Traditional 5 bar and 8 bar field style gates for rural entrances. Manual sliding gates for drives where a slope or a lack of space rules out swing gates. Our most popular driveway gates are the Jacksons ranges, including the Hythe and the Rye. They are built around a steel internal frame and carry a 25-year guarantee against rot.
Why Tatton Fencing
A gate is a moving structure, and it all comes down to how it is hung. We set gate posts in proper foundations, hang every leaf to swing true, and fit good quality latches and locks. Timber gates move with the seasons, so we hang ours on adjustable hinges, which makes it simple to keep them swinging properly over the years. Every installation comes with our 2-year workmanship guarantee.
Your questions answered
Timber looks warmer and more traditional and suits older properties. Aluminium needs no maintenance and stays perfectly true. Both last for many years if they are done well. It comes down to the look you want and how much upkeep you are happy with, and we will give you an honest view.
Swing gates suit most drives. If the drive slopes up from the entrance or space is tight, a sliding gate does what a swing gate cannot.
We do not install gate automation ourselves. If you are planning to automate the gates, now or later, tell us when we quote, because it changes how the gates are made and installed. Getting that right at the start makes the automation company’s job much easier.
Timber gates naturally expand, contract and can warp over time. That is why we hang them on adjustable hinges, so minor movement can be corrected in minutes, and why we recommend regular oiling to reduce excessive warping. The exception is the Jacksons entrance gate range. Thanks to their steel internal frame and guaranteed timber, they are the only timber driveway gates that do not need oiling. The guarantees cover rot. Natural timber movement is part of owning a timber gate, not a defect.
Timber is a living material, and no two fences or gates are quite the same. Here’s what to expect as yours settles in.
