Aluminium Side Gate Replacement | UK Made Gates

This side passage transformation is a great example of an aluminium side gate replacement done right, swapping a tired timber gate for a crisp, modern metal finish. The narrow side access between the house and boundary fence now looks tidier, more secure and far more in keeping with the rest of the property.

What the Before Photo Shows

The original setup was a timber double gate made from vertical featherboard-style planks, split into a wide and narrow leaf with a small decorative sign hung on the front. The wood had visibly weathered to a grey tone, with the boards showing wear, staining and the natural warping that comes with age and exposure to the elements.

• Vertical timber slats with visible knots and grain
• Weathered, faded grey-brown finish from years outdoors
• Basic latch and hinge fixings against a brick pier

What Changed in This Aluminium Side Gate Replacement

The old timber gate was removed entirely and replaced with a two-leaf aluminium gate finished in a smooth light grey powder coat. The new gate spans the same opening between the house wall and the brick pier, but with a completely different look and structure.

The horizontal panel design gives the gate a contemporary, streamlined appearance that contrasts sharply with the vertical timber boards it replaced. The clean horizontal ribbing and consistent colour immediately update the whole side access area.

Visible Features of the After Result

• Horizontal slatted aluminium panels in a pale grey powder-coated finish
• Matching split gate leaves with a black handle and latch on the narrower door
• Sturdy metal hinges fixed directly to the brickwork and house wall
• Uniform, flat surface free of the grain, knots and staining seen before

Why This Aluminium Side Gate Replacement Is a Popular Choice

Homeowners often choose an aluminium side gate replacement when a timber gate starts to look worn or inconsistent with the rest of the property. Swapping to a powder-coated aluminium design gives the side passage a neater, more uniform appearance that lines up with the light-coloured brickwork and modern outbuilding visible in the background.

The change also simplifies the sightline down the side passage, with a single flat colour replacing the patchy, textured timber look. This kind of gate is supplied as part of our British made gate range, built to fit tight side-access spaces like this one.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can an aluminium side gate replacement fit an existing narrow side passage?

Yes, as shown here, the new gate was built to match the exact width between the house wall and the brick pier, keeping the same footprint as the original timber gate.

Will the new aluminium gate match my existing fence panels?

The aluminium gate can be finished in a range of powder-coated colours, so it can be chosen to either complement or contrast with neighbouring timber fencing, as seen in this transformation.

Is the split-leaf design in the after photo a standard option?

Yes, the wide-and-narrow leaf configuration shown in this photo is a common layout for side access gates, allowing one leaf for everyday use and both for wider access when needed.