Posts that carry the weight
A pair of full-height timber gates is heavy, and weak posts are the most common reason gates drop and drag. We removed the old posts and installed new 6-inch posts, so the gates hang from something solid.
Case study · Earlsfield SW18 · August 2026
Made-to-measure double gates in Earlsfield
David's old double gates in Earlsfield had weathered and worn out. We took out the gates and their posts, set new 6-inch posts, and supplied and fitted a pair of made-to-measure tongue and groove gates with new hinges and locks that work from both sides. All in one day, for £2,150 including VAT.
- Location
- Earlsfield, SW18
- Client
- David
- Price
- £2,150 inc. VAT
- Time on site
- 1 day
- Gates
- Tongue & groove pair, 6-inch posts
- Finished
- August 2026
Where we started
The brief
The double gates at the back of David's garden in Earlsfield had reached the end of their life. The timber had weathered dark, and the gates and posts were tired, which made the opening harder to use and less secure.
David wanted a new pair that fitted the opening properly, opened and closed easily, and could be locked from either side. Replacing the posts at the same time was key: most gate problems start with the posts, which is why we include them in our garden gates in Earlsfield work.
Before & after
The same gates, one day apart
The tricky parts
What we planned for
Step by step
How we built it
Removing the old gates and posts
The old gates were taken off and the existing posts removed, and all the waste was taken away.
The old double gates before we started New 6-inch posts
New 6-inch timber posts were installed to carry the weight of the new pair of gates.
Gates made to measure
The tongue and groove gates were made to fit the measured opening, with a ledged and braced frame on the garden side to keep them square.
Ledged and braced frame on the garden side of the new gates Hinges, locks and final checks
We hung the gates on new hinges, fitted locks that work from both sides, and checked the swing, gaps and latching before handing over.
Smooth tongue and groove face of the new gates from outside
The finished work
The finished gates
Budget
What it cost
This job cost £2,150 including VAT, covering removal of the old gates and posts, new 6-inch posts, the made-to-measure tongue and groove gates, new hinges and locks for both sides, fitting and waste removal. Wider openings, metal gates or automation would change the price. See our page on garden gates in Earlsfield for more options.
Get a free quote- Price
- £2,150 inc. VAT
- Time on site
- 1 day
- Gates
- Tongue & groove pair, 6-inch posts
Questions
About double garden gates
Thinking about something similar? These are the questions we hear most.
How much do new double garden gates cost?
This pair in Earlsfield cost £2,150 including VAT, made to measure in tongue and groove timber with new 6-inch posts, new hinges, locks for both sides, fitting and removal of the old gates and posts, all done in one day. Size, materials and hardware all affect the price.
Why replace the posts as well as the gates?
Posts carry all the weight of the gates. Old or undersized posts lean over time and the gates start to drop and drag. Fitting new 6-inch posts with new gates means the pair hangs true and keeps closing properly.
Can the gates lock from both sides?
Yes. We fitted locks that can be opened and locked from inside the garden and from the other side, which is useful for rear and side access.
How long does it take to replace a pair of garden gates?
This job took one day: removing the old gates and posts, setting the new 6-inch posts, hanging the made-to-measure gates and fitting hinges and locks.
What is the difference between tongue and groove and featheredge gates?
Tongue and groove boards interlock edge to edge, giving a smooth, solid face with no gaps. Featheredge boards overlap and have a more rustic look. Both can be ledged and braced to keep the gate square.
Do you fit gates elsewhere near Earlsfield?
Yes, across Wandsworth and south-west London, including Wandsworth, Southfields, Tooting and Wimbledon. See our fencing in Southfields page too.
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