Metal Driveway Gates cost in Hertfordshire.
Price ranges by specification
£1,000 – £2,500 — galvanised mild steel estate gates up to 3m, standard powder coat finish.
£2,500 – £5,000 — forged steel with decorative scrollwork, premium powder coat, quality hinges and latches.
£5,000 – £15,000+ — bespoke hand-forged wrought iron, architectural metalwork, matching side railings and pedestrian gate.
What drives the cost up or down
Fabrication method
Machine-cut and welded gates are cheapest. Hand-forged wrought iron (proper forge work, not bent mild steel) is the most expensive and lead times can reach 10+ weeks.
Finish
Galvanised-then-powder-coated gates last longest in British weather. Paint-only finishes are cheaper but need reapplying every 3–5 years.
Rust protection
Hot-dip galvanising adds £150–£400 per gate but extends the lifespan by decades in coastal or exposed positions.
What a fair quote includes
- • Fabrication and finish
- • Standard hinges and lock
- • Installation to existing piers
- • Written warranty
Often excluded from headline price
- • Pier work
- • Automation
- • Custom colour matching above standard range
- • Structural underpinning
Typical timeline
1 day on site; 4–10 weeks lead time depending on complexity.
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