Wellington Driveway Gates
The right gate makes a statement and keeps your property secure. We design, build, and automate driveway gates in timber, aluminium, and steel — swing or sliding, manual or fully hands-free.
Driveway Gate Services in Wellington
An open driveway leaves your home exposed — anyone can wander up, vehicles have easy access, and there's no clear line between your property and the street. A quality gate solves all of that while adding real kerb appeal and a sense of arrival. Our driveway gates Wellington service covers everything from a simple manual gate to a fully automated entrance, designed to suit your home and built to handle daily use for years.
We work in timber, aluminium, and steel, and build both swing and sliding styles to match your space and slope. Our specialists take care of the posts, hinges, and motor sizing that make the difference between a gate that works flawlessly and one that sags or sticks. Add a keypad, intercom, or remote and you've got secure, convenient access without leaving the car.
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Benefits of a Driveway Gate
Security and Control
A gate keeps your driveway and home private, controls who enters, and deters opportunistic visitors.
Kerb Appeal
A well-designed gate lifts the whole frontage and creates a strong first impression of your property.
Hands-Free Access
Automation lets you open and close from your car with a remote, keypad, or intercom — no getting out in the rain.
Safety for Kids and Pets
A closed gate keeps children and animals off the road and away from passing traffic.
Material Choice
Timber for warmth, aluminium for low upkeep, or steel for strength — built to suit your look and budget.
Adds Value
A quality automated entrance is a genuine selling point that adds to the appeal of your home.
Swing, Sliding, and Automated Options
The right style depends on your driveway width, slope, and how much room you have to swing a gate. We'll assess the site and recommend what works best.
Options include:
- Single and double swing gates
- Sliding gates for tight or sloping sites
- Timber, aluminium, and steel finishes
- Automation with motors and sensors
- Keypad, intercom, and remote access
- Matching fencing and pedestrian gates
Built to Open Smoothly for Years
A driveway gate takes a lot of daily wear, so the engineering behind it matters as much as the look. We don't cut corners on the parts that keep it running.
Every gate we install includes:
- Properly sized posts and footings
- Heavy-duty hinges and tracks
- Correctly matched automation motors
- Safety sensors and auto-stop features
- Backup access for power cuts
- Neat wiring and weatherproof fittings
Tell us about your entrance and we'll design a gate that fits the space and the way you use it.
Driveway Gate Maintenance in Wellington
An automated driveway gate is used every day, and regular servicing keeps it running smoothly and safely. We maintain gates and automation right across the region.
- Lubricating hinges, tracks, and moving parts
- Testing safety sensors and auto-stop
- Checking and adjusting motors and drives
- Servicing keypads, remotes, and intercoms
- Tightening posts, hinges, and fixings
- Refinishing timber, steel, or aluminium
Custom Driveway Gate Design in Wellington
Your entrance sets the tone for the whole property, so we design gates to match. You pick the style, material, and access, and we build it to fit your driveway and slope.
Style & Material
Swing or sliding, in timber, aluminium, or steel.
Automation
Motors, remotes, keypads, and intercoms to suit your access.
Design Match
Gates designed to complement your fencing and frontage.
Driveway Gate Repair in Wellington
A gate that sticks, drags, or won't open leaves your property exposed. We repair driveway gates and their automation to get you moving again.
- Realigning gates that stick or drag
- Replacing worn hinges, rollers, and tracks
- Repairing or replacing gate motors
- Fixing sensors, keypads, and remotes
- Re-securing leaning gate posts
- Refinishing damaged panels
Wellington Driveway Gate Removal
Replacing an old or broken gate? We remove the old gate and automation safely and prepare the entrance for the new one.
- Disconnecting and removing automation
- Dismantling swing or sliding gates
- Removing posts, tracks, and footings
- Recycling metals where possible
- Making the entrance safe during works
- Quote for a replacement gate
We'll clear the old gate and leave the entrance ready.
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Driveway Gate FAQs
Swing gates suit driveways with room to open inward and fairly level ground. Sliding gates are ideal for narrow, sloping, or short driveways where there's no space to swing. We'll look at your site and recommend the style that works best.
Often, yes. If your gate and posts are in good condition and strong enough, we can fit a suitable motor and access system. We'll assess it first and let you know if any strengthening is needed before automating.
Automated gates include a manual release so you can open them by hand during an outage, and battery backup options are available so the gate keeps working when the power's out. We'll set up whichever suits you.
Yes. We fit safety sensors and auto-stop features that halt or reverse the gate if something is in the way. Correct installation and sensor placement are key, which is why it's worth having it done professionally.
Make an Entrance Worth Coming Home To
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