Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Site survey and measure opening, approach and any slope

• remove existing gate and prepare opening for new posts

• set out and dig post holes, pour concrete foundations to agreed depth

• install and plumb steel posts with temporary bracing and allow concrete to cure

• hang gate leaves, fit hinges and anti‑drop plates and adjust for correct clearance

• fit lock, latch and drop bolt; operatives use PPE and hot‑work controls for welding or grinding

• apply primer/paint or galvanised finish, final adjustments and site tidy

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Most single‑leaf wrought iron gate installations take 4–8 hours; double‑leaf gates with deep foundations or automation typically take 1–2 days. Factors that extend time include ground conditions, concrete cure times, bespoke on‑site fabrication, scaffold access and additional electrical works.

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• Do you provide a site survey and a written quote showing foundation depth and post positions?

• are the gates supplied by you or can I supply my own and do you confirm material specs?

• what guarantees do you offer on workmanship, welding and the metalwork finish and how long do they last?

• will installation require scaffolding, a hot‑work permit, building control notice or planning permission?

• how will you protect neighbouring property during welding and how is waste and old metal disposed of?

How to Avoid Surprises

• check property boundaries and neighbour consent if the gate opens over a pavement or shared drive

• ensure clear vehicle access and parking for the installer on the day

• provide a flat clear area for mixing concrete and storing gate components

• tell the tradie about known underground services and locate buried cables before digging

• check whether building control or planning permission is needed for railings, automated gates or changes to access