Garden Gates in Kensington designed to suit elegant streets and secure busy entrances. Choose timber or metal, side or driveway gates, with quality locks and optional automation. Fine Landscaping installs gates that look right and work flawlessly.
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From discreet side access to statement driveway entrances, we design and install gates that elevate security and kerb appeal. Homeowners around Kensington High Street and Holland Park often need gates that balance privacy with refined detailing. We supply and fit timber and metal options, including pedestrian gates and driveway gates. Every installation is measured precisely for smooth closing and long-term alignment.
Kensington’s stucco townhouses, mansion blocks and period conversions demand careful proportions and sympathetic finishes. In W8 and W14, we regularly work with narrow side returns, shared access routes and traditional boundary lines. We can match existing railings, brick piers and coping stones, or create a coordinated look with matching fencing. Our recommendations consider visibility, security, and how the gate will be used day to day.
We start with a site visit, discuss access needs, then provide a clear specification covering materials, hinges, latches and finishes. Installations are carried out neatly, with attention to levels, drainage run-off and reliable fixings into masonry or posts. Where required, we can integrate automation and safety features, and we test everything before handover. Local homeowners choose us for consistent workmanship, tidy sites and a 10-year warranty for peace of mind.
Working across the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea means planning for controlled parking, timed deliveries and limited access. Many properties have masonry piers, basement lightwells and narrow passages, so we use fixings and posts suited to older brickwork and tight tolerances. We also consider wind exposure in open garden squares and ensure gates don’t bind over time. Our approach keeps installations compliant, practical and visually in keeping with the street.
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Costs vary by size, material, and site conditions. As a guide, a simple timber pedestrian or side gate often falls around £450–£1,200 supplied and fitted. Metal pedestrian gates are commonly £700–£1,800. Driveway gates typically range from £1,800–£6,000+, while automation can add roughly £1,500–£4,000 depending on motors, power supply and safety requirements.
Most pedestrian or side gates can be installed in half a day to a full day once the gate is ready, especially where posts and fixings are straightforward. Driveway gates usually take 1–2 days, and automated systems can take 2–4 days including electrics, safety testing and commissioning. Timescales depend on lead time for fabrication, ground conditions, and whether masonry repairs or new posts are needed.
Many garden and driveway gates are permitted development, but there are important exceptions. Height limits, highway-facing boundaries, listed buildings and conservation areas can trigger extra rules in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. If your gate fronts a road or you’re altering an existing boundary, it’s worth checking. We review the site, advise on likely requirements, and can help you confirm compliance before work starts.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship, covering installation quality such as alignment, fixings, hinges and how the gate is set within the opening. Manufacturer warranties apply to gate hardware, locks and automation components, and we’ll explain those clearly at quotation stage. Regular maintenance (especially for timber finishes and moving parts) helps longevity, and we can recommend a simple care schedule tailored to your gate type.
We offer timber gates (such as closeboard, tongue-and-groove, or framed ledged and braced styles) and metal gates in traditional or contemporary designs. Popular choices in the garden gates Kensington area include painted hardwood for a classic look, powder-coated steel for durability, and matching panels to tie into existing fencing. We’ll help you choose based on privacy, security, maintenance, and how the gate complements your property frontage.
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