Whole-area coverage with personal measuring
Openings assessed on site
We check levels, clearances and support points before setting dimensions.
Movement discussed early
The hinge side and swing direction are planned around everyday access.
Boundaries coordinated
Gates and wall-top sections can share practical lines and design details.
Start with exact dimensions at your property
A driveway opening, garden path and boundary wall each need a different set of measurements. As a gate maker covering Oldham, we visit the property to assess widths, levels, clearances and fitting surfaces before designing anything. Made-to-measure gates can account for unusual openings and preferred movement, while wall-top railings are split around corners and changes in height. We discuss the appearance at the same time, from simple straight bars to more traditional decorative work.
Prepare your access needs and design ideas
Before our Oldham visit, think about how the entrance is used, which way you would like the gate to move and whether nearby masonry or metalwork should influence the design. Photographs and approximate dimensions give us an early picture, but we confirm the final details ourselves. Our owner carries out the assessment, uses the notes for workshop fabrication and returns to fit the powder-coated metalwork at the planned positions.
Frequently asked questions
Do you cover every part of Oldham?
Yes, our owner confirms coverage across the whole area for suitable domestic projects. We plan measuring and fitting visits around the property details provided, so send your postcode, photographs and a short description when enquiring.
What should I decide before the site visit?
Consider how you use the entrance, the preferred opening direction and the style you like. You don't need final answers. We use the visit to check whether those ideas suit the available width, ground and supporting surfaces.
Can gates and wall-top railings be made together?
Yes. We can measure the entrance and wall runs during one survey, then coordinate top profiles, spacing and selected decorative details. Planning them together also helps settle the points where the moving and fixed metalwork meet.