Metal Corner Sliding Gates
Some driveways have no straight length of wall or fence for a standard sliding gate to run along — a corner plot, a return boundary set close behind the entrance, or an opening positioned right where the boundary line turns. A metal corner sliding gate is built to travel forward and turn with your boundary, parking around the corner instead of needing a long straight run-back. We build these gates in any design and any size, from clean modern bar work to full traditional ornamental patterns, each one templated to the site and manufactured here in the UK. Phone 02089116000 to talk through your driveway, or continue below for how the mechanism works.
How a Metal Corner Sliding Gate Works
Instead of a single leaf running in a straight line, the gate is made from hinged panels mounted on wheels that follow a curved track laid into the ground to the shape of your boundary. When it opens, the panel run moves forward and swings around the bend, settling along the return wall or side fencing rather than blocking the driveway. Closed again, every panel lines up edge to edge, reading as one solid gate across the full opening.
Corner Sliding or Telescopic?
If there’s some side room next to your opening but not enough for a conventional single-leaf slider, a telescopic gate — built from two or three leaves that overlap as they slide — may still work. Once that side room runs out completely, a corner sliding gate becomes the practical option instead, provided your boundary has a return or corner for it to travel around. Describe your driveway to us and we’ll tell you plainly which route makes sense.
Traditional and Contemporary Metal Corner Sliding Gates
Ornamental Metal Corner Sliding Gates
Scrollwork, spear finials and traditional bar patterns can all be built into a corner-turning gate, bringing period character to a mechanism most people only associate with plain modern panels. It is one of the least common combinations in the UK gate market, and one we build regularly.
Contemporary Metal Corner Sliding Gates
Clean bar and slat patterns suit modern properties and commercial sites equally well, giving a strong, uncluttered line as the panels travel around the curve.
Any Design, Any Size
Every design across our full range can be templated into a metal corner sliding gate, built to your boundary’s exact curve rather than fitted to a standard radius from an imported kit system. Metal also suits the largest and heaviest corner sliding gates we build — wide commercial openings, high-security sites and anywhere a substantial, solid gate is called for. That bespoke templating, done in-house in the UK, is what sets us apart from installers working to fixed-size components.
Supply Only or Fully Installed
You can choose either. For a complete service, we handle everything nationwide, from the first site visit through to manufacture, installation and automation. If you’d rather use your own installer, we’ll manufacture the finished gate to your exact specification and deliver it ready to fit. Manufacturing directly, rather than reselling an imported kit system, generally puts our pricing well under what an installer-led firm would quote for the same gate — call and we’ll compare it against any quote you’ve had.
Automation
Since the panel run always follows the same path, metal corner sliding gates automate dependably regardless of scale. We can wire in the full automation system ourselves as part of an installation, or leave the gate ready for your own installer to fit it.
Finishes and Colours
Choose undercoat or any RAL colour, from traditional black through to any shade matching your property or existing gates.
Nationwide Delivery and Installation
Full design and installation, or the gate supplied alone — either way, we work with metal corner sliding gates across the whole of the UK. Call 0208 911 6000 and talk us through your driveway.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a corner sliding gate navigate the bend in the boundary?
The gate is built in articulated sections that fold or pivot as the gate travels around the corner, rather than using a single rigid leaf. The number of sections and the pivot geometry are worked out from your site measurements at the design stage.
What information do you need to quote a corner sliding gate?
We need the full run of the boundary, including the angle of the corner, available space either side of the opening, and the intended path of the gate in both open and closed positions. Photos and a sketch with measurements help us confirm whether the site can take the track layout required.
Can a corner sliding gate be automated?
Yes, corner sliding gates can be fitted with electric motor kits. Because the gate changes direction at the bend, the motor position and track run need to be assessed as part of the design so the gate travels smoothly through the full open/close cycle.
Does the corner affect the track specification?
Yes. The track has to follow the corner geometry, and the gate imposes higher lateral loads at the bend than a straight sliding gate. We confirm the track profile, fixing centres, and any base requirements after reviewing the corner angle and the overall gate weight.
Why does steel weight matter more on a corner sliding gate?
Steel gates are heavier than aluminium equivalents, and on a corner run that extra weight affects both the track and the motor sizing. The section approaching the bend carries dynamic loads that a straight run does not, so the supporting structure and automation need to be specified to suit the steel panel weight.
What angle of corner can these gates work on?
Most corner sliding gates are designed around a 90-degree bend, but other angles can often be accommodated. The limiting factor is whether the track curve can be laid out within the space available, which we confirm from your measurements before production.
Are steel corner sliding gates suitable for exposed or windy sites?
We can supply steel gates suitable for windy or exposed locations. Contact us with details of your site so we can recommend the best construction and track fixing method for the conditions and the corner layout.
Do you make the gates to measure for each corner?
Yes. Every corner sliding gate is made to your specific measurements and the angle of your boundary. We discuss exact dimensions and tolerances with you before production so the gate tracks the corner correctly.
What finishes are available on steel corner sliding gates?
Steel gates are supplied with a galvanised undercoat as standard, with powder coating available in any RAL colour. Popular finishes include matt black and anthracite grey. The standard finish is black, with other colours available on request.
How do I maintain the mechanism on a corner sliding gate?
Clean the gate with a cloth or sponge and soapy water. Lubricate the track rollers, pivot points, and any articulated section hinges periodically to keep the gate moving smoothly through the corner.
