--- title: "Gate Installation Liverpool | Wooden & Metal Gates Merseyside" description: "Wooden, metal and driveway gate installation in Liverpool and Merseyside. Side gates, double driveway gates and secure pedestrian gates fitted to last." lang: en-GB --- # Gate Installation in Liverpool & Merseyside A gate is the part of your boundary you use every day, which makes it the part that fails first if it is not built properly. A sagging, sticking gate is almost always a post problem rather than a gate problem. We install gates on posts sized and set to carry their weight for the long term. Get a free quote: /contact ## Types of gate we install ### Wooden side and garden gates Framed, ledged and braced timber gates made to match your fence, with heavy-duty hinges and the brace set the right way so the gate does not drop. ### Double driveway gates Timber or metal pairs for driveways, with drop bolts, gate stops and posts sized to the span and weight of each leaf. ### Metal and steel security gates Galvanised and powder-coated steel gates for side passages, alleyways and commercial sites where security is the priority. ### Gates with locks and access control Lockable latches, keyed bolts and preparation for electric locks or automation where required. ## Why gates sag and how we prevent it A gate puts a constant leverage load on its hanging post. Undersized posts or shallow concrete let that post lean over time, and the gate drops onto the latch side. We use larger hanging posts, deeper foundations and, on wider spans, steel posts or a hidden steel frame. Ground levels matter too. Many Liverpool alleyways and driveways slope, so we measure the fall and set the hinge side to clear the ground through the full swing. ## Alleygate and rear-access considerations Terraced streets across Liverpool, Bootle and Birkenhead often have rear entries. We can fit secure rear yard gates and doors that work with your existing walls. Shared alleygates on public land are usually managed by the local council, so we will tell you if that applies. ## Gate Installations across Merseyside We provide gate installations throughout the region. Read about local conditions in Liverpool (/areas/liverpool), Wirral (/areas/wirral), Sefton (/areas/sefton), Knowsley (/areas/knowsley), St Helens (/areas/st-helens). ## Gate Installations FAQs ### Can you make a gate to fit an odd-sized opening? Yes. Gates are made to measure, including openings that are out of square or on a slope. ### Can you fix a gate that is dropping? Often yes. If the post is sound we can re-hang or re-brace the gate. If the post has moved we will replace or reinforce it, which is the only lasting fix. ### Wood or metal gate? Timber matches most fences and is easy to adapt. Metal is stronger, needs less maintenance and is better for security. We will talk through both. ### What should I consider before choosing a driveway gate? Measure more than the opening: a swing gate also needs room to open without hitting a vehicle, wall or rising ground. We look at the driveway slope, post positions, pedestrian access and the weight of each leaf before advising on a layout. ### Can a side gate be made lockable? Yes. The suitable latch or lock depends on whether the gate is timber or metal, how it closes and who needs access from each side. We discuss security and safe everyday use before specifying the hardware. ### Can you fit a gate on a sloping path? Usually. We measure the highest point in the gate's swing and allow enough ground clearance to prevent it catching. In some openings, changing the swing direction or hinge position gives a better result. ## Planning a fence in Merseyside? Book a free, no-obligation site visit. We measure up, talk through options and send a clear written quote. Get a free quote: /contact 0151 380 0032 (+441513800032) ## Structured data ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can you make a gate to fit an odd-sized opening?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Gates are made to measure, including openings that are out of square or on a slope." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can you fix a gate that is dropping?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Often yes. If the post is sound we can re-hang or re-brace the gate. 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