Aluminium 3/4 Split Driveway Gates
A 3/4 split driveway gate divides the opening into two unequal leaves — a small leaf for everyday foot access and a large leaf that stays closed until a vehicle needs to come through. It’s a practical alternative to fitting a separate pedestrian side gate, and it avoids the centre post a standard 50/50 pair needs, so the full width of the opening is still available when both leaves are open. Every gate we build is bespoke, hand-built in the UK, and finished in undercoat or any RAL colour. Call 02089116000 for a free quote, or read on to see if a 3/4 split suits your driveway.
Why Choose a 3/4 Split Over the Alternatives
If you’re weighing up a 3/4 split against a standard 50/50 driveway gate pair, the difference comes down to daily use: with a 50/50 pair, letting yourself in on foot still means swinging open a full-width leaf. With a 3/4 split, the small leaf opens on its own for anyone coming and going without a car — collecting post, letting the dog out, answering the door to a visitor at the gate.
Compared with fitting a separate pedestrian side gate next to the driveway gates, a 3/4 split keeps everything within one opening and avoids a second post, a second foundation, and a second gap in the boundary to secure. It also suits driveways where there simply isn’t room for a separate side gate alongside the main opening.
Designs That Split Cleanly
All designs from our aluminium driveway gates range can be built as a 3/4 split. Straight, flat-topped designs — contemporary fronts, horizontal and vertical slat patterns, minimalist bar styles — split proportionally without any visual compromise, since the pattern simply continues at a different width on each leaf. Arched tops and fully symmetrical ornate patterns can be built as a 3/4 split too, though the curve or symmetry that looks balanced across two equal leaves will read a little differently once the leaves are uneven widths — worth considering if a perfectly matched arch across both leaves matters to you. If that’s a concern, our standard aluminium driveway gates in a 50/50 configuration keep the pattern symmetrical, or our aluminium bi-fold gates offer a different way to manage a tight opening.
Locking and Automation Options
The small and large leaves are fitted with independent locks as standard, so the pedestrian leaf can be secured and used without needing to unlock the full gate. This also means the small leaf can be automated on its own for daily pedestrian use, while the large leaf remains manually operated and only opens for vehicles — a combination that suits many households well, keeping automation costs down while still adding convenience to the gate used most often.
Why Aluminium for a 3/4 Split Gate
The small leaf on a 3/4 split gate gets used far more often than the large one — every trip in and out on foot swings it open and shut. Aluminium’s light weight keeps that daily wear light on the hinges, and its natural resistance to rust means the leaf that’s handled most stays trouble-free for longer, regardless of how many times a day it’s used.
Choosing Your Split
The ratio between the two leaves is your choice — most customers find a small leaf wide enough for one person to walk through comfortably, with the large leaf making up the rest of the opening for vehicle access. Tell us your total opening width and how the gate will be used day to day, and we’ll suggest a split that works in practice, not just on paper.
Nationwide Delivery, Installation and Automation
We manufacture, deliver, install and automate 3/4 split driveway gates across the UK. For a free, no-obligation quote on any design as a 3/4 split, call 0208 911 6000.
