Enhance your garden entrance with decorative gates — designed to combine practicality with style. Crafted from pressure-treated timber for durability, these gates feature elegant detailing that adds charm while maintaining strength and security. Perfect for front gardens, pathways or feature entrances, decorative gates create a welcoming look that complements both traditional and modern fencing styles. Consistent sizing ensures an easy installation and a professional finish when paired with matching posts and gate furniture. Order online today and enjoy excellent value with free delivery on orders £99+.
Your fence sets the boundary; the gate sets the tone. Decorative gates from East Coast Fencing bring pattern, proportion and a touch of theatre to entrances—without compromising day-to-day strength and security. Choose arched lattice tops that echo Omega panels, classic picket silhouettes for cottage charm, or contemporary slatted designs that align with modern screens. Built from pressure-treated timber for British weather and designed to pair with our posts, panels and hardware, these gates swing smoothly, latch cleanly and look right from the street and the patio. Select your style and size today and enjoy free delivery on orders £99+.
If your boundary uses statement panels, carry the geometry through the access point. An arched lattice leaf pairs naturally with Omega lattice fence panels, keeping the crown line consistent and lifting kerb appeal. For sleek, contemporary schemes, a slatted gate echoes the calm horizontal rhythm of single slatted or double slatted panels. Cottage-style frontages come alive with picket motifs that coordinate with picket fence panels. Prefer classic privacy? A boarded gate sits perfectly alongside closeboard panels while a trellis top keeps neighbourly light and breeze.
Gates only work as well as the posts that hold them. For a warm, easily trimmed frame, choose robust gate posts in pressure-treated timber; where maintenance must be minimal, consider hanging between slotted concrete fence posts with appropriate framing. Concrete-in posts with a reliable mix from our cement products category; widen and deepen footings on soft ground, and finish the top with a slight fall away from the timber so rain sheds rather than pools. Over paving or decking, bolt-down shoes can work for lighter gates, but concrete-in remains the gold standard for heavier leaves and exposed passages.
Hinges and latches define the daily experience. Traditional T-hinges are quick and honest on lighter decorative leaves, while adjustable hook-and-band sets bring strength and fine-tuning for full-height designs. A ring latch is glove-friendly and reliable; add a long-throw lock where you want extra security, or tower bolts to park a gate open for deliveries. Match finishes across components—our dedicated garden gate furniture range makes coordination simple—and use exterior-grade fixings from screws, fixings & fasteners for longevity in British weather.
Measure the clear opening at top, mid and bottom—older walls and boundaries rarely run perfectly parallel. Choose a width that suits real use: bins, bikes and prams should pass without scrapes. Keep a modest ground gap so the leaf clears paving on wet days; where pets are persistent, a taller gravel board along adjacent panels closes base gaps and protects the boundary from strimmer scuffs. If the path slopes, keep the gate’s top line level with the fence and scribe the bottom edge to suit the swing arc.
Repeat cap profiles and stains across the run so the gate reads as part of a designed system. A simple panel capping rail across adjacent bays ties the skyline and manages runoff. Where the boundary steps or turns a corner, land the gate near a post height transition so the eye reads the change as intentional. For extra pattern and planting support at the threshold, flank the entrance with a short section of topper trellis or framed lattice—friendly screening without heaviness.
Offer the gate up on packers and fine-tune reveals before drilling. Fix hinges to rails or a full-thickness stile, using through-bolts where appropriate on heavy leaves. Mount keeps so the latch lands with a single push rather than a slam; this protects both timber and hardware. Pre-drill near edges to avoid splitting and treat any fresh cuts at installation with an end-grain product. When hanging pairs, align hinge heights and keep the meeting gap consistent—small disciplines that read professional every time you pass.
Pressure-treated green mellows to silver for a relaxed, garden-led feel; brown tones ground taller boundaries beside timber decks and clay brick. Deep charcoal or soft black modernises instantly and makes planting pop; pale tints brighten shaded side returns and courtyards. Repeat your chosen finish across posts, caps and nearby panels—whether they’re decorative panels, hit & miss or slatted screens—so everything reads as one.
On public-facing entrances, choose security fixings on exposed hardware and set latch heights that suit all users. Keep swing arcs clear of planters and upstands, and ensure the gate parks open without clipping walls or bins. If you often wheel bikes through, a fraction more width now saves frustration later; for small courtyards, a slightly shorter leaf can keep the swing inside the boundary.
Once a year, tighten hinge screws, grease pins lightly and confirm latches close with a single push. Brush off debris at the base, keep soil and mulch from burying post faces, and refresh breathable stains as needed. Avoid aggressive jet-washing over moving parts; a gentle clean preserves fibres and finishes. With simple habits and quality hardware, a decorative gate stays smooth and good-looking for years.
Choose a decorative gate that matches your fencing language—Omega arched elegance, contemporary slatted calm or picket charm—then pair it with properly sized gate posts, reliable hardware and a protective base detail. Add your selection to basket now and enjoy the convenience of free delivery on orders £99+ from East Coast Fencing. It’s the finishing touch that turns a boundary into an entrance.
