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Norwich Fencing Contractors

Garden gates fitted in Norwich

Norwich Fencing Contractors fits garden gates and side gates for homes in Norwich and the surrounding area, hung on strong posts and matched to the fence around them.

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A gate that opens easily for years

A gate is the part of the boundary that moves, which makes it the part that takes the most punishment. Every time it swings, its weight pulls on the hinge post, and over time a poorly set post leans, the gate drops and the latch stops meeting its keep. A good gate starts with a hinge post that is set deep and firm, then a properly braced gate frame, and hinges and latches that suit its weight.

We fit side gates between the house and the boundary, gates within a run of garden fencing, and gates that match a new closeboard or panel fence so the whole boundary reads as one. Gates can be hung to open in or out, left or right, and fitted with a latch, a drop bolt, a lockable bolt or a combination, depending on what the gate needs to do. Tell us whether it is mostly for bins, bikes, a mower or keeping a dog in, and we will plan the width and fittings around it.

What is included

A gate quote from us normally includes:

  • Removing the old gate and any failed posts
  • New hinge and latch posts, set firm and plumb
  • A timber gate to match your fence, braced to resist sagging
  • Heavy-duty hinges suited to the gate's weight
  • A latch, bolts and a lock if you want one
  • Adjusting the gate so it swings and shuts cleanly
  • Clearing up and taking away the old gate

Before you book

What to plan before you book

  • Measure the opening

    Measure the gap between the posts or walls at the top and the bottom. If the two figures differ, the posts may have moved, which we will want to look at.

  • Think about what goes through it

    Wheelie bins, bikes, mowers and wheelbarrows all need room. A gate that is too narrow is a daily annoyance.

  • Which way should it open

    Decide whether it should open into the garden or out, and which side the hinges go, bearing in mind paths, slopes and anything in the way.

  • Security

    A side gate is a common way into a back garden. Consider a lockable bolt, a gate that opens inwards, and a height that is hard to climb.

Worth knowing

Good to know

  • The brace has a direction

    On a timber gate the diagonal brace should run upwards from the bottom hinge corner to the top latch corner. Fitted the other way round, it does nothing to stop the gate sagging.

  • Gates need ground clearance

    Paths and lawns are rarely level. A gate needs enough clearance to swing freely over the highest point of its arc.

  • Timber moves with the weather

    A gate that fits snugly in summer may stick in winter. A sensible gap between the gate and the latch post allows for it.

  • Matching an older fence

    A new gate will be brighter than the weathered fence beside it at first. Staining both once the new timber has dried helps them blend.

Post by post

How the job runs

  1. Step 1: Tell us about the gate

    Use the form or call 01603 265243 with the width of the opening, the height and what the gate is for.

  2. Step 2: We check the posts

    We look at the hinge and latch posts, the ground and the way the gate needs to swing.

  3. Step 3: Your free quote

    You get a written quote for the gate, posts and fittings, matched to the fence around it.

  4. Step 4: Fitting

    New posts go in where needed, the gate is hung, and the latch and bolts are fitted.

  5. Step 5: Adjust and hand over

    We adjust the gate until it swings and shuts cleanly, then clear up.

Questions

Questions customers ask

Something else on your mind? Ask us when you send your details and we will answer it with your quote.

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Can you fit a gate in my existing fence?

Yes. We can take out a section of fence, put in posts strong enough to carry a gate and hang one that matches as closely as possible.

Why has my gate dropped?

Usually the hinge post has leaned or loosened, or the gate's brace is missing or fitted the wrong way. Both can often be put right without a new gate.

How wide should a side gate be?

Wide enough for whatever goes through it most often, such as wheelie bins, bikes or a mower. Measure the widest of these and allow some room either side.

Can a gate be locked?

Yes. A lockable bolt or a latch with a padlock point can be fitted, ideally on the garden side so it cannot be reached from outside.

Should a gate open inwards or outwards?

Most garden gates open inwards, which is better for security and keeps them out of a path or drive. Slopes and space sometimes mean outwards works better.

Do you fit gates on their own?

Yes. A gate can be a job on its own, or part of a new fence.

Other fencing work we do

Need a new garden gate?

Tell us the width of the opening and what the gate is for, and we will come back to you with a free quote.

Get a free quoteCall 01603 265243