Aluminium Side Gates

For a side gate adjacent to a highway, planning permission is generally required if the gate exceeds 1 metre in height. For a side gate not adjacent to a highway, the typical permitted height is up to 2 metres. If you are unsure how your site is classified, we recommend checking with your local planning authority before ordering.

Yes. Aluminium side gates can be made at 1.8m or other heights suited to security use. We manufacture to your exact height and width, and can discuss the most appropriate framing and infill for a taller pedestrian gate.

Aluminium is significantly lighter than steel, which makes a taller pedestrian gate easier to open and close by hand on a daily basis. The lighter weight also reduces the load on hinges and posts compared with an equivalent steel gate.

We can supply a range of lock and latch hardware to suit aluminium pedestrian gates, including key-operated locks, lever handles, slide bolts, and sprung latches. Tell us how the gate will be used and we will recommend suitable hardware for the gate design and post setup.

In most cases, yes. The gate frame can generally accept surface-mounted locks or latches, provided we know the hardware type at the order stage so the gate can be prepared correctly. Contact us with the hardware you intend to use and we will confirm compatibility.

Yes. Our aluminium pedestrian gates can be hung on either side to suit the direction you want the gate to open.

This is often possible, but existing posts must be suitable for the size and weight of the new gate. We will check the post dimensions, material, and fixing condition with you before confirming whether they can be reused.

Frame depth varies depending on the gate design, height, and width selected. Contact us with your chosen model and we will provide the exact frame specification.

Aluminium is naturally corrosion-resistant, and we offer gate options suitable for coastal and exposed locations. Contact us to discuss your site so we can recommend the best construction and finish for the conditions.

Yes, aluminium pedestrian gates can be fitted with suitable swing automation. Aluminium’s lighter weight is an advantage for automation compared with a heavier steel gate. Automation kits can be discussed at the order stage or retrofitted later.