"Derek Geldard" wrote in message
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On Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:17:43 -0000, "diy-newby" wrote:


Both gates would have 5 lever locks installed.


If normal domestic 5 lever mortice locks are used (They are on mine)
they can be exposed to more weather than if morticed into a door that
closes into a frame and are not designed for this. A more traditional
method would be a substantial sliding bolt secured with a padlock
which can be as secure as you want to pay for.


All ironwork is galvanised and ready painted. Price I got quoted was £700
(this includes all the fitting).

Is this a good price?


I am sure a wooden gate / fence would be no more than £200, would give me
more privacy but not so sure about the security.

In Leeds a local joiner charged me £250 for 6 hours labour only just
last week.

To make up and fit custom set of gates + fencing, inc. fittings £700
wouldn't appear to be robbery.

I know there is no way to stop any unwanted visits but as a deterrent what
do you think is best?

They might be able to just hop over your gates / fence / back hedge
but they can't do it carrying your telly. Normally they won't come in
unless they are can see an unimpeded exit route so securely locked
gates are a deterrant. Padlocks and chains are also very noisy when
roughly handled.

Saxons, Topcliffe Lane, Tingley, Morley Leeds, LS27 0HL

Tel: 0113 252 7165 make most (?) of the gates fitted by jobbing
tradesmen in South Leeds.

DG


DG. I know Saxons, they are not very far from where I live.