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Steel Gates Made to Measure and Installed in South Africa

Steel gates close the gap in your fence or wall and take more wear than any other part of the boundary. A good gate is strong, opens smoothly and matches the fence beside it. diamondmesh.co.za makes buying one simple: send one free request and a gate maker or fencing contractor in your area replies with a quote to make, deliver and hang it.

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Galvanised steel swing gate in a boundary wall at a South African home

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Steel gates designs in South Africa

Popular steel gates designs in South Africa range from plain to decorative. Most gates are made to measure for the opening, so you can choose:

  • Swing gates (single or double leaf) or sliding gates on a track
  • Vertical bars, palisade-style pales, clear view mesh or diamond mesh infill
  • Flat bar, square tube or round tube frames
  • Pedestrian gates to match the driveway gate
  • Fittings for a gate motor, intercom and a lockable latch

Keep the design simple where security matters: horizontal rails and decorative scrolls make a gate easy to climb, while vertical bars with spiked or pointed tops are harder to get over. Match the gate infill to your fence so the boundary looks like one job.

Steel gates prices

Searches for steel gates prices or steel gates for sale usually show a standard size off the shelf. A gate made for your opening is priced on its width and height, the steel sections used, the infill, the finish and the installation. Posts, hinges, a drop bolt, a lock box and any motor, track or guide rollers add to the total. Ask whether the quote includes delivery, hanging and touch-up painting on site. Wide or heavy gates may need new posts or pillars, so ask the gate maker to check your existing ones before quoting. A heavier gate costs more but lasts longer and resists being forced open.

Galvanised steel gates last longer

Galvanised steel gates are hot-dip galvanised after welding, so the zinc coats the inside of the tubes and every weld. A gate that is only painted starts rusting at the welds and the bottom rail within a few years. For colour, ask for galvanising plus powder coating (often called a duplex finish). This matters most at the coast and in areas with salty or industrial air. Hinges, rollers and locks should also be galvanised or stainless steel, and moving parts need a little grease every few months.

Steel Gates specifications

TypesSingle swing, double swing, sliding, pedestrian
Typical widths1 m pedestrian, 3 m to 6 m driveway
FrameSquare tube, round tube or flat bar
InfillBars, palisade pales, weldmesh or diamond mesh
FinishHot-dip galvanised, painted or powder coated
OptionsGate motor, intercom, lock box, drop bolt

How to compare steel gates quotes

The cheapest price per metre is not always the best value in fencing. When your steel gates quote arrives, check:

  • Materials: the wire or steel thickness, the type of galvanising or coating, and the pole size and spacing. Thinner material looks the same on day one but fails sooner.
  • Foundations: how deep the poles are set and whether they are concreted. Most fence failures start at the posts.
  • What is included: gates, locks, corner stays, removal of an old fence, site clearing and rubble removal.
  • Guarantee and timing: workmanship guarantees, the expected start date and how long installation will take.

Our service passes your request to a contractor who works in your area, so you can ask these questions before you commit. It costs nothing and you are under no obligation to accept the quote.

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To get an accurate quote quickly, include:

  • The width and height of each opening
  • Swing, sliding or pedestrian gate, and the infill style you want
  • Galvanised, painted or galvanised and powder coated
  • Whether you need a gate motor, intercom or lock box
  • Photos of the opening, the posts or pillars and the driveway slope

Photos or a rough sketch of the boundary help too. Mention them in the details and the contractor will ask for them.

Frequently asked questions

Can I add a gate motor to my steel gate later?

Usually, yes. Tell the gate maker now so the frame, hinges or track are made for a motor. A heavy, badly hung gate wears a motor out quickly.

Should I choose a swing or a sliding gate?

A swing gate needs clear space to open and suits level driveways. A sliding gate needs space along the wall to one side but works on short or sloping driveways where a swing gate cannot open.

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