Why Bespoke Metal Gates Cost More

Why Metal Gates Cost More If you have recently been provided with quotes for made-to-order gates and find that they are somewhat more expensive than you expected, it would help to know why this is.

Skilled Labour and Hand-Forging

Hand-forging takes time. The blacksmith heats, hammers, and shapes each component by hand. The time required to complete each component is reflected in the final cost of the gate. As part of a multi-year training programme, the apprenticeship standard for blacksmiths can take several years to complete.

Design and Drawing Work

These charges are for design work, specific to your property, and cannot be used for other orders. Your charge for the design work will be shown separately to the fabrication charge.

Sizing and Site Measurement

Most standard catalogue gates are supplied at fixed widths. Metal gates are made to specific widths for individual openings and therefore require site measurement, precise measurement and made to order fabrication.

Metal Grade and Finish

The price of metal of mild steel and wrought iron quality can vary greatly. The cost of custom powder-coat colours can be greater than that of standard black or grey powder-coat due to the need for a separate batch to be made for each colour.

Ironwork Details

The scrolls, collars and finials are all individually forged and then fitted together by hand. This means that a gate with decorative ironwork can take several times longer to make than a plain gate, hence the price difference.

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If you understand what makes up the cost of a made to order gate then you can ensure you are getting value for money.