Driveway gates

modelreject

Hi,

I own a semi-detached property but the driveway is very narrow, mainly the entrance and need to save some space and money when fitting new gates.

I will be knocking down the brick pillars and would like some space saving simple iron gates. Has anyone seen any at all? I was think of a thin iron post to hold the gates up but haven't come across any.

Many thanks in advance,
C

tanith

Although our driveways aren't that narrow myself and most of my neighbours have done away with gates on our driveways, its not caused any problems being without gates.. is there a reason why you can't just remove them altogether?, very money saving

ormus

BQ and wickes sell small lengths of metal. different section/profiles. suitable for gate posts.
also try any scrapyard or engineers suppliers.

for the gates, try ebay or freecycle.

modelreject

Will try B&Q and Wickes.

Never thought of completely removing them. Will definitely consider that, unless I will get a dog in the future.

Thanks!

bobhawke

I used a length of box section that i got for a few pounds from local metal merchant as a post for my gates.

modelreject

It would be great to see some pictures.

ormus

from a scrapyard. 2 lenths of sq section.
the tops are old door knobs.

all painted black.

modelreject

Brilliant ormus!!!

travelling_light

is that metal or wood.... sorry to be so dim but we've just bought 2nd hand iron gates. About 3ft tall each gate 3 ft 6 " wide and wonder do we need metal, concrete or wood posts to hang them on. most seem to be old and metal around here....