Wooden Driveway Gates cost in Hertfordshire.
Price ranges by specification
£1,200 – £2,500 — softwood pair (treated redwood or pine) up to 3m wide, manual operation, galvanised hinges.
£2,500 – £4,500 — hardwood pair (iroko, idigbo, or sapele) up to 3.5m, quality ironmongery, stained or oiled finish.
£4,500 – £12,000+ — bespoke English oak or European oak, hand-forged strap hinges, custom panelling, matching pedestrian gate.
What drives the cost up or down
Timber species
Softwood is cheapest but needs regular maintenance and has a shorter life. Iroko and idigbo are durable mid-range options. European and English oak are premium and age to a silver patina.
Design complexity
Boarded gates are simpler and cheaper than framed-and-panelled or curved-top designs. Ornamental cut-outs and inlaid metalwork add cost.
Finish
Unfinished timber is cheapest; factory-applied stain or paint adds £100–£400 per gate. Ongoing maintenance is a real cost homeowners often forget.
Automation compatibility
Heavier hardwood gates limit which motors can be fitted. Retrofitting automation later costs more than specifying it from the start.
What a fair quote includes
- • Survey and drawings
- • Timber gate fabrication
- • Galvanised or stainless ironmongery
- • Installation to existing piers
- • Basic treatment or stain if specified
Often excluded from headline price
- • Pier construction or rebuilding
- • Automation (quoted separately)
- • Planning permission
- • Ongoing maintenance and re-treatment
Typical timeline
1 day on site for manual gates. Lead time 3–8 weeks depending on timber availability and finishing.
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