Need to replace a small wrought iron garden gate, approx 3 foot
square... since it has extremely solid steel gateposts, set in concrete,
with hinge pins and a catch, I'm thinking it's likely to be best to get
one made up specially rather than rip all that lot out.

Haven't the first idea what I'd expect to pay for one (haven't even
found anywhere who'd do it yet tbh). Any clues, anyone?

Are there any national companies who specialise in such customised gates?

Would a bespoke timber one work out much cheaper I wonder...

Thanks
David

In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
Lobster wrote:

Need to replace a small wrought iron garden gate, approx 3 foot
square... since it has extremely solid steel gateposts, set in
concrete, with hinge pins and a catch, I'm thinking it's likely to be
best to get one made up specially rather than rip all that lot out.

Haven't the first idea what I'd expect to pay for one (haven't even
found anywhere who'd do it yet tbh). Any clues, anyone?

Are there any national companies who specialise in such customised
gates?
Would a bespoke timber one work out much cheaper I wonder...

Thanks
David

Look in the yellow pages under "Gates & Railings" - or possibly "Wrought
Iron" - where you should find outfits like http://www.ironcraftdirect.co.uk/

Based on what I paid for a custom-designed handrail at the side of my drive
a few years ago, you're probably looking at a couple of hundred quid for
what you want.
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"Lobster" wrote in message
...
Need to replace a small wrought iron garden gate, approx 3 foot square...
since it has extremely solid steel gateposts, set in concrete, with hinge
pins and a catch, I'm thinking it's likely to be best to get one made up
specially rather than rip all that lot out.

Haven't the first idea what I'd expect to pay for one (haven't even found
anywhere who'd do it yet tbh). Any clues, anyone?

Are there any national companies who specialise in such customised gates?

Would a bespoke timber one work out much cheaper I wonder...

Thanks
David

3 feet or about 900mm is a standard width for many of the off-the-peg gates
in the likes of Wickes or B&Q, and with some designs (eg arched top) the
exact height is less critical.

Worth taking a look, anyway.

Roger Mills wrote:
In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
Lobster wrote:

Need to replace a small wrought iron garden gate, approx 3 foot
square... since it has extremely solid steel gateposts, set in
concrete, with hinge pins and a catch, I'm thinking it's likely to be
best to get one made up specially rather than rip all that lot out.


Prabably cheapest to build a wooden gate to replace it - you would be lucky
to find an off the shelf one that fitted.

T&G floorboard makes good gates and is cheap.


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The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk
01634 717930
07850 597257

In message , Lobster
writes
Need to replace a small wrought iron garden gate, approx 3 foot
square... since it has extremely solid steel gateposts, set in
concrete, with hinge pins and a catch, I'm thinking it's likely to be
best to get one made up specially rather than rip all that lot out.

Haven't the first idea what I'd expect to pay for one (haven't even
found anywhere who'd do it yet tbh). Any clues, anyone?

Are there any national companies who specialise in such customised gates?

Would a bespoke timber one work out much cheaper I wonder...

You could always approach somewhere like the Ironbridge Gorge Museum who
have resident blacksmiths who would prolly do a good job cheaply
--
geoff

"Lobster" wrote in message
...
Need to replace a small wrought iron garden gate, approx 3 foot square...
since it has extremely solid steel gateposts, set in concrete, with hinge
pins and a catch, I'm thinking it's likely to be best to get one made up
specially rather than rip all that lot out.

Haven't the first idea what I'd expect to pay for one (haven't even found
anywhere who'd do it yet tbh). Any clues, anyone?

Are there any national companies who specialise in such customised gates?

I've always had good service from Cannock Gates

http://www.cannockgates.co.uk/

Colin Bignell

On Fri, 4 May 2007 03:04:36 +0100, "nightjar".uk.com wrote:

I've always had good service from Cannock Gates

When I was looking at timber gates I found them to be *very* expensive. I
got three gates made and delivered (1 off 3' x 4', 1 off 5' x 4' both with
vertical battons and 1 off 15' x 5' field gate) for the price of one
Cannock Gates field gates...

I noticed a selection of metal gates in B&Q Warehouse Newcastle yesterday,
but I didn't look at the quality, construction or prices. I expect them to
be cheap chinese or cheap UK.

If I wanted a metal gate I'd ask the blacksmith down the road and I'd get
extactly the design and fitings required. I wouldn't expect it to be cheap
though as it would be completely hand wrought, maybe £200 or more. ie at
least a couple of days to make.

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"Lobster" wrote in message
...
Need to replace a small wrought iron garden gate, approx 3 foot square...
since it has extremely solid steel gateposts, set in concrete, with hinge
pins and a catch, I'm thinking it's likely to be best to get one made up
specially rather than rip all that lot out.

Haven't the first idea what I'd expect to pay for one (haven't even found
anywhere who'd do it yet tbh). Any clues, anyone?

Are there any national companies who specialise in such customised gates?

Would a bespoke timber one work out much cheaper I wonder...

Where are you? My brother has his own gates & railings company in Selby
Yorkshire.

Cheers

John

On Fri, 04 May 2007 10:41:19 +0100, John wrote:


"Lobster" wrote in message
...
Need to replace a small wrought iron garden gate, approx 3 foot
square... since it has extremely solid steel gateposts, set in concrete,
with hinge pins and a catch, I'm thinking it's likely to be best to get
one made up specially rather than rip all that lot out.

Haven't the first idea what I'd expect to pay for one (haven't even
found anywhere who'd do it yet tbh). Any clues, anyone?

Are there any national companies who specialise in such customised
gates?

Would a bespoke timber one work out much cheaper I wonder...

Cheers

John

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You could have the original sand blasted and repaired if it's not too far
gone which would be much cheaper than new.

Cost of new depends on whether you're looking for functionality or
appearance. You can knock up a timber gate (ledged and braced) in an hour
or so at minimal cost.

Cic.
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"Dave Liquorice" wrote in message
ll.com...
On Fri, 4 May 2007 03:04:36 +0100, "nightjar".uk.com wrote:

I've always had good service from Cannock Gates

When I was looking at timber gates I found them to be *very* expensive. I
got three gates made and delivered (1 off 3' x 4', 1 off 5' x 4' both with
vertical battons and 1 off 15' x 5' field gate) for the price of one
Cannock Gates field gates...

I equipped my garden with a couple of pedestrian gates and a 3m x 2m vehicle
double gate from them, all in wood, about 12 years ago and they are still
going strong. I don't think they are expensive for the service they give,
particularly not if you buy when they are doing a half-price offer, which
seems to crop up fairly frequently.

Colin Bignell

On Fri, 4 May 2007 17:58:04 +0100, "nightjar".uk.com wrote:

I equipped my garden with a couple of pedestrian gates and a 3m x 2m
vehicle double gate from them, all in wood, about 12 years ago and they
are still going strong.

Ours from a local timber yard/manufacturer look like they did when I
fitted 'em about 5 years ago, no drop on any of them. Like I said all
three for less than the cost of the field gate from Cannock.

I don't think they are expensive for the service they give, particularly
not if you buy when they are doing a half-price offer, which seems to
crop up fairly frequently.

Makes one wonder why "half price" offers are so frequent.

Looks a bit too much like the double glazing "discounts" of 50% for
tonight only and I'll have to ring the boss. It's not until you look at
the price of local suppliers do you realise that the "discounted" price is
the real market price not the over inflated one they are "discounting"...

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Dave. pam is missing e-mail

On Fri, 4 May 2007 10:41:19 +0100, "John"
mused:


"Lobster" wrote in message
...
Need to replace a small wrought iron garden gate, approx 3 foot square...
since it has extremely solid steel gateposts, set in concrete, with hinge
pins and a catch, I'm thinking it's likely to be best to get one made up
specially rather than rip all that lot out.

Haven't the first idea what I'd expect to pay for one (haven't even found
anywhere who'd do it yet tbh). Any clues, anyone?

Are there any national companies who specialise in such customised gates?

Would a bespoke timber one work out much cheaper I wonder...

Where are you? My brother has his own gates & railings company in Selby
Yorkshire.

My mate builds bespoke gates and railings, but I have no recollection
of where Lobster is either so I could be even further away!
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Regards,
Stuart.

On 2007-05-05 21:27:57 +0100, Lurch said:

On Fri, 4 May 2007 10:41:19 +0100, "John"
mused:


"Lobster" wrote in message
...
Need to replace a small wrought iron garden gate, approx 3 foot square...
since it has extremely solid steel gateposts, set in concrete, with hinge
pins and a catch, I'm thinking it's likely to be best to get one made up
specially rather than rip all that lot out.

Haven't the first idea what I'd expect to pay for one (haven't even found
anywhere who'd do it yet tbh). Any clues, anyone?

Are there any national companies who specialise in such customised gates?

Would a bespoke timber one work out much cheaper I wonder...

Where are you? My brother has his own gates & railings company in Selby
Yorkshire.

My mate builds bespoke gates and railings, but I have no recollection
of where Lobster is either so I could be even further away!

The last one I saw a couple of weeks back in France was in an aquarium
one minute and on my plate not that long afterwards.

Andy Hall wrote:
On 2007-05-05 21:27:57 +0100, Lurch
said:
On Fri, 4 May 2007 10:41:19 +0100, "John"
mused:


"Lobster" wrote in message
...
Need to replace a small wrought iron garden gate, approx 3 foot
square... since it has extremely solid steel gateposts, set in
concrete, with hinge pins and a catch, I'm thinking it's likely to
be best to get one made up specially rather than rip all that lot
out. Haven't the first idea what I'd expect to pay for one (haven't
even found anywhere who'd do it yet tbh). Any clues, anyone?

Are there any national companies who specialise in such customised
gates? Would a bespoke timber one work out much cheaper I wonder...

Where are you? My brother has his own gates & railings company in
Selby Yorkshire.

My mate builds bespoke gates and railings, but I have no recollection
of where Lobster is either so I could be even further away!

The last one I saw a couple of weeks back in France was in an aquarium
one minute and on my plate not that long afterwards.

Responding to the wrong post? I've never seen gates and railings in
aquaria in France though I eely understand what you were saying!

On 2007-05-05 21:56:32 +0100, "clot" said:

Andy Hall wrote:
On 2007-05-05 21:27:57 +0100, Lurch
said:

My mate builds bespoke gates and railings, but I have no recollection
of where Lobster is either so I could be even further away!

The last one I saw a couple of weeks back in France was in an aquarium
one minute and on my plate not that long afterwards.

Responding to the wrong post? I've never seen gates and railings in
aquaria in France though I eely understand what you were saying!

I went by train as well, but it was from Waterloo not Charing Crustacean...

Andy Hall wrote:
On 2007-05-05 21:56:32 +0100, "clot" said:

Andy Hall wrote:
On 2007-05-05 21:27:57 +0100, Lurch
said:

My mate builds bespoke gates and railings, but I have no
recollection of where Lobster is either so I could be even further
away!

The last one I saw a couple of weeks back in France was in an
aquarium one minute and on my plate not that long afterwards.

Responding to the wrong post? I've never seen gates and railings in
aquaria in France though I eely understand what you were saying!

I went by train as well, but it was from Waterloo not Charing
Crustacean...

Sunset?