Every thing we manufacture is made to measure by our British Woodworking Federation Approved Joiners.
To proceed with an order we require a 25% deposit which can made online (via Stripe (our online card processors) or Paypal), over the telephone on 01745 362444 for UK issued credit or debit cards, or bank transfer (please contact us for our bank details).
Once the order is approaching completion we will request final payment. Delivery is then arranged once we have received final payment.
Upon receipt of any order then an full order confirmation is sent out (this will follow the auto generated email that you receive immediately after placing an order).
This order confirmation email gives you a chance to double check sizes and for us to confirm final details.
Once an order is received you will receive a ‘completion week’ within your order confirmation email. Once the gate is ready for despatch we will contact you to arrange a suitable day for delivery, we do not just send the completed gates out and hope for the best!
Deliveries are Tuesdays-Fridays only, excluding any Bank Holidays/Public Holidays.
Where possible we try and use a dedicated van for deliveries so like to try and group several deliveries within the same area on the same day, but we do also use Nationwide carriers as well.
For deliveries further afield we will ship on a carrier.
All prices gate prices include delivery to most parts of the UK mainland. Exclusions to this are highlands or Scotland and off shore areas of the UK (Scottish Islands, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Channel Islands).
Additional delivery charges
Scottish Highlands (3-5 day) £46
Scilly / Scottish Islands (3-5day) £56
Isle of Wight £36
Isle of Man (3-5 day) £76
Channel Islands (3-5 day) £56
All inc VAT
Please note that due to Brexit we are currently not shipping to Northern Ireland or Europe.
We do not supply automation systems with our doors, for doors that are being automated you should source a trained gate automater as it is not a fit and forget install, it is also impossible to supply a gate automation system without the automater first doing a site survey.
Doors once automated are legally classed as a machine and need testing (and signing off as being safe) after install and every 12 months after.
For clearances on installs that are being automated, recommended door frame sizes and hinge/ironmongery requiremnts then your gate automater should advise as different systems have different specs and requirements.
All our doors can be manufactured to suit automation. If intending to automate then please contact us for more information
Three generations of time served craftsman…
We’re a small family run company, who come from a long line of carpenters and joiners, you could say it’s in our blood.
Based in Rhyl, on the beautiful North Wales coast we produce made to measure wooden gates, side hung wooden garage doors and general joinery items. We began making our own range of gates and garage doors back in 1989, but our business is based on decades of carpentry and joinery expertise that stretches back over three generations. Our work today is still based on the teaching, techniques and craftsmanship of our forefathers.
All you need to supply us with at this stage to get a price/proceed with an order is the structural opening height & width.
If you just have a brickwork opening with no frame in place then just measure the opening width (in three places – top, middle & bottom) and use the smallest measurement. Posts can be added as you travel through the steps to order your gates. Keep a note on all three measurements.
You have a frame in place – again measure the opening width in three places (top, middle & bottom) and use the smallest measurement. Again keep a note of all three measurements however.
Oak framed garages – In most cases you do not need a door frame, however be aware that a frame may be need if you have a brick skirting/plinth around the framing at floor level. This skirting/plinth will in a lot of cases interfere with position of bottom hinge so in this instance a door frame would be used.
Clearances – At this stage do not worry about clearances on your gates in width. Clearances will vary depending on how you intend to hang the gates and once an order is received we will contact you to discuss this.
We use 5 timbers –
Unsorted Scandinavian Redwood (Softwood) – Manufactured from Unsorted Grade Scandinavian Redwood. This is a better grade of softwood than either 5ths or 6ths and is visually sorted for both smaller and fewer knots which in turn make for stronger timber. All our Scandinavian Redwood products are supplied preservative treated.
Density 510 kg/m3
Meranti (Hardwood)
Density 660 – 710 kg/m3
*Density can vary 20% or more*
Idigbo (Hardwood)
560 kg/m3
*Density can vary 20% or more*
A1 Accoya (Modified Softwood) – Very much the best of the best and the most long lasting comercially used timber. Doesn’t absorb water so doesn’t rot and any movement (shrinkage/expansion) is minimal. So good that Accsys technologies guarantee it against rot for 50 years! Whilst it is a costly timber, its enhanced performance and longevity may justify the investment in certain applications.
Density 510 kg/m3
Prime European Oak (Hardwood) – Sourced from the forests of Europe, the Oak we use is ‘Prime’ Oak rather than joinery grade or character Oak. The grade of Prime Oak ensures timber with minimal defects, such as knots, blemishes, or irregularities. Light to medium-brown in color. The natural hues of prime oak contribute to its timeless and classic appearance.
Density 720 kg/m3
*Density can vary 20% or more*
Our Scandinavian Redwood products are supplied preservative treated (straw coloured) ready for decoration.
Clear preservatives can be added to all our other timbers (with exception of the Accoya) and all are then supplied ready for decoration.
If painting then the Scan Redwood, Meranti or Accoya are the best options. All our timbers can be stained, however is planning on staining the Accoya then please do let us know, as a by product of the modification process the Accoya can have visible black staining/marks which we have to remove, this can result in the gates finishing at 65mm thick rather than our usual 70mm thick.
