Hi all, we have a very old wooden side gate that sits between two semi-detached houses. It pretty much fell apart in the storm so needs replacement. This isn’t something we want to spend much on, just want something sturdy. We’re based in Dublin. Also our wall has external insulation so I’m a bit concerned the installer could cause problems if they aren’t used to working with this. Would be delighted if anyone could recommend somebody, thanks in advance
Side gate recommendation
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Hello,
We had a side gate replaced a couple of years ago - selected a small business, but the service was good, no subsequent issues, and while we didn't go for the cheapest gate available, I've never regretted it.
Contact details:
Kevin
Phone 086 0643781
Quality Gates Ireland
https://qualitygatesireland.com/
Happy to recommend, based on our own experience. No connection or conflict of interest etc.
We had a side gate replaced a couple of years ago - selected a small business, but the service was good, no subsequent issues, and while we didn't go for the cheapest gate available, I've never regretted it.
Contact details:
Kevin
Phone 086 0643781
Quality Gates Ireland
https://qualitygatesireland.com/
Happy to recommend, based on our own experience. No connection or conflict of interest etc.
Thanks so much for replying, will look into that.
Also good to know, thanks very much for the reply, I’ve seen somebody on my estate with a nice bin setup with their name on it - the top provided a space to plant flowers so it looked great.
I always make sure to reseal the gate every year with something like maybe Ronseal Fencelife as I feel it preserves the wood which can take a right bashing in the weather that we have these days,
We were in the same situation 10 years ago , Our semi detached house was wrappped then , I know you do not want to spend much on it but if you plan on staying in your house long term You should go with a pvc gate , We had to have a post set in concrete to carry the weight so it is not attached to the wall , Still looks like it is new 10 years on , Maintenance free apart from spraying mould and mildew on it now and then .
I replaced my wooden side gate with an aluminium one from this company https://staraligates.com/
Extremely professional, called out promptly and outlined the options svd provided a quote.
Gate can be opened/locked with a key from either side and has a small hook to keep open.
One of my neighbours then bought from this company, and her house has external insulation.
I'd highly recommend - worth getting a quote
Extremely professional, called out promptly and outlined the options svd provided a quote.
Gate can be opened/locked with a key from either side and has a small hook to keep open.
One of my neighbours then bought from this company, and her house has external insulation.
I'd highly recommend - worth getting a quote
Unless you have plans for the old gate, ask whoever you engage if they will remove the old wooden gate. As it has no scrap value, this might either be extra or not handled at all.
That didn’t match my experience with Timbertrove a few years ago.
I wasted two half days waiting for them to arrive at appointed times. No show, no phone call, nothing.
They rang a week later to organise a third appointment. I gave them a short reply.
Interesting point, I’ll look into that, thanks. We are def here for the long term.
Thanks for the recommendation, will give them a call.
Certainly wasn't our experience. A friend had recommended them to us and we found them great. Don't blame you being annoyed.
Good point, our old gate was always a bit awkward to use and so nobody really took care of it.
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I had a wooden side gate also, the frame was still in good condition so I got a local handyman to replace the wooden board ps it with composite decking it’s great and no maintenance!
Thanks for posting, unfortunately our gate is past any rescue point. Might help somebody else though.
Thanks, sadly I am not very handy
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These things are all relative!