Check out GateKraft on Facebook

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If you’re looking for more information about all things gates, check out the GateKraft page on facebook. You’ll find news, reviews, design inspiration and much much more. We are GateKraft, and through various mediums we aim to make your gate installation journey as simple as 1, 2, 3. We design, manufacture, install and maintain gates in Amersham, across Buckinghamshire and beyond.

Gate Design Amersham

Scott Connolly had this to say about us:

The GateKraft team are great to deal with and the back up service is excellent. I would thoroughly recommend them.

Gate Installation Amersham

Give us a call on 01494 611 111, visit out gate showroom in Amersham, message us on Facebook or drop us an email, or complete our contact form on the website, we will be sure to get in touch with you with all the information you need to progress you gate installation project.

 

Automatic Gates Buckinghamshire

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Automatic gates are a worthy investment, they secure your home or business to offer you peace of mind; providing the convenient option of automatic opening and closing, giving you control over who you let in and out of your property. While automatic gates have a wealth of benefits there are certain problems that can occur, and that’s why we, here at GateKraft, want to make you aware of the most common issues to ensure you know when to all in a professional.

Gate Operation: You might need to call in the professionals if you experience any operational problems, try operating your gates manually; if the movement of your gates does not feel smooth, it is possible that a track might be worn, additionally the chain, hinges or operating arm could need repairing.

Sensors: A gate that suddenly ceases to function could have a sensor that has been blocked. Check for obstructions and clear away anything, such as overgrown bushes, in its way. The same applies to gates that slide on tracks; it’s best to prune regularly to avoid overgrown trees, bushes and shrubs blocking sensors and tracks.

Remote Access: Don’t be fooled by a gate that refuses to budge when operating it by remote control, while hugely convenient, it’s easy to overlook the need to change batteries in remote controls.

Pest Control: If your gates are in a secluded out of the way location, they could be a breeding ground for nature. You might find that bees, mice, or birds find a home and effect the inner workings of your gates mechanics. If you find bees or wasps have found sanctuary in your gates play it safe and call a professional pest removal company.

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For more information about repairs when you find your gate refuses to work as required, call GateKraft on 01494 611 111.

Gate Safety Hemel Hempstead

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At GateKraft, we are committed to ensuring all our automated gates are installed safely, and we educate our customers to understand the potential dangers posed by operating electric gates and why maintaining them is so important.

Electric Gate Servicing Hemel Hempstead

We are qualified gate installation experts and we offer gate services to anyone needing their gates serviced, regardless of whether they are gates we have manufactured and installed. We conduct safety checks and following our service recommend maintenance we feel your gates require.

If you have any concerns about the safety of your gates then you should get in touch with one of our qualified technicians. A member of the GateKraft team will carry out an assessment,  fully servicing your gates to identify through a series of stringent tests whether your gates are safe to operate. We follow up with a report detailing any areas for concern. We can also rectify any issues that arise from the service if you decide to go ahead on our recommendation.

All machinery can be a safety hazard if the appropriate care and maintenance is not received, this very much includes electric gates. A regular servicing schedule can ensure you have peace of mind.

Automated Gates Hemel Hempstead

Contact GateKraft on 01494 611 111 for further information about automated gate safety and book in a service for your automated gates in Hemel Hempstead.

Metal Gates Chorleywood

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If you’re looking to install gates that require minimal maintenance, then metal gates are the option you’re looking for. GateKraft design, manufacture and install manual or automated driveway gates to increase the security of your home or business.

Metal gates, especially automated ones are a great way to keep out unwanted visitors such as opportunist burglars and wild animals. We can include an integrated locking system that requires pass code and intercom entry to allow access to your home or business premises, it’s also possible to access your property via remote control.

Unlike wooden gates, there is limited need to worry about metal becoming weathered, we can weatherproof metal gates by galvanising and applying a waterproof coating.

Metal Driveway Gates Chorleywood

GateKraft are located near to Chorleywood, we offer an efficient, reliable service, providing an upfront consultation to address your needs for the installation of metal driveway gates.

We offer bespoke designs or can work to a design that you have chosen, however feel free to check out our online gallery for design ideas and inspiration. If you would like further information about the process of installing metal gates, get in touch with us at GateKraft by calling us on 01494 611 111.

Considerations When Looking to Install Automated Driveway Gates

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If you are looking to have automated driveway gates installed then you are making a great decision for the protection of your property and family. Automated gates are an excellent addition for the homeowner looking for security and ease; they allow occupants to leave their home freely and prevent access to unwanted visitors.

Before you can choose your desired gate you need to carefully consider the following points:

Where will you position your driveway gates?

You can install driveway gates in a number of places but there are some locations that will enhance the lifetime of your gate.

  • Avoid installing in a dipped location, as this will create a flood risk that would damage the mechanics and electrics should there be a flood.
  • Avoid installing where the gate would need to open uphill, creating pressure on the gates motor.
  • Never install in an enclosed area where contact with people or items could happen.

Do you want a swinging or a sliding gate?

Before making a decision between a swinging or sliding gate be sure to consider your needs.

  • A sliding gate is preferable is space is limited
  • A swinging gate is more favourable if your driveway steep or if you’d prefer not to install tracks in the surface of your driveway.
  • If you’re looking at your choices from a budgetary position, swinging gates are often less expensive than sliding gates.

What materials would you like?

Consider what visually appeals to you but be aware that different materials perform differently.

Metal gates are much less likely to be blown about than wooden gates. Wooden gates require continual maintenance such as repainting or refinishing to protect the wood from the elements.

The manufacturing process for metal gates is more expensive than wooden gates, maintenance is often less expensive as it’s not required as regularly as with wooden gates.

If you would like to know more about automatic driveway gates  with GateKraft on 01494 611 111, we design, manufacture, install and maintain gates in Great Missenden, across Buckinghamshire and beyond.

Secure your Home Against Unwanted Visitors

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There’s been a recent crimewave across Buckinghamshire, with would-be thieves stealing whatever they can get from cars parked on driveways, many have happened in the dead of night but some chancers are trying their luck in broad daylight.

While GateKraft can’t prevent such criminals from making these attempts we do know that there are reports which suggests that houses with automated driveway gates are much less likely to experience theft in such circumstances.

Our mission is to install driveway gates and railings to make your home more secure. We offer the complete package from initial consultation to discuss your gate requirements to gate design, gate manufacturing and gate installation of manual and automatic driveway gates to secure your home from unwanted visitors.

To ensure your home is secure from unwelcome visitors be sure to:

  • check your garage, doors and windows are locked.
  • never hide spare keys to your home within the grounds of your property, including in your car or garage.
  • avoid having valuables visible for anyone to see through windows and doors.
  • use timers and set your lights to come on if you are out after it gets dark.
  • never check in or tag your location on social media, this can invalidate your insurance as it raises awareness to unscrupulous types that your home is empty.

Installing driveway gates can deter unwanted visitors from accessing your home or business. For more information about gate installation in and around Chesham, get in touch with GateKraft on 01494 611 111.

Maintaining your Wooden Gates

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wooden gates AmershamIf the winter elements are taking their toll on your wooden gates, we, at GateKraft are here to offer some tips on how to deal with the very real effects of exposure to the elements.

Gate Maintenance Amersham

The key, as we’re sure you are aware, is ensuring your gates are consistently maintained, and the process of maintaining your wooden gates is easy as long as you routinely carry out these checks.

Maintain your wooden gates by:

  • regularly wiping down your gates
  • clearing away debris that collects along the bottom of your gates
  • removing leaves and other debris that sticks to your wooden gates
  • annually restaining your wooden gates to protect them from water damage
  • being aware of the cleaning and maintenance requirements for the specific wood your gate is made from. The professionals that installed your wooden gates should offer you this information.

We recommend that you regularly inspect your wooden gates for:

  • any exposed wood
  • splits or cracks in the wood
  • cracked or faded paintwork
  • nails or screws that have come loose

Wooden Gates Amersham

Wooden gates will require more maintenance than metal gates, mainly due to the damage the weather can cause. At GateKraft, we use first class materials and offer clear and concise advice on the best ways to maintain the gates we install. We also offer servicing and maintenance packages to help extend the lifetime of your wooden gates and to help protect your investment.

If you’re looking for help with gate maintenance this winter get in touch with us here at GateKraft on 01494 611 111, we offer servicing and repairs at competitive costs.

GateKraft acquires IQ Gates

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This New Year the team at GateKraft are excited to announce the acquisition of IQ Gates in Amersham. This makes us responsible for the IQ Gates showroom in Amersham and from now we will be undertaking any work that they were previously accountable for.

If you are making a gate installation one of your 2018 projects, we believe you will be excited by the showroom in Raans Road, Amersham. Here’s a little look at what you can anticipate when you pay a visit to the showroom, there’s plenty of marvellous gate craft inspiration to feed your imagination for your own gate design.

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For GateKraft we feel the acquisition of IQ Gates merely strengthens our proposition to all our existing and future customers. As one of the only gate installation companies in Buckinghamshire to offer the complete package, we are pleased to offer you everything from initial consultation to gate design, gate manufacturing to gate installation, gate servicing to gate maintenance. If you are looking for gate installation services get in touch with GateKraft on 01494 611 111.

Winterproof your Gates

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We feel it’s the right time of year, as we enter autumn and winter approaches, to think about how to protect the appearance of your gates from the bad weather. Cold weather conditions like frost and snow, often cause corrosion in wrought iron gates. Maintaining your gates is simple. We’ve provided some advice to help with gate maintenance.

Metal Gates Amersham

Paint your gates to protect them from corrosion. Galvanise them or powder coat them to keep your gates looking attractive. For anyone with a home by the sea or with gates close to roads that are often salted in icy conditions, you should know that wrought iron gates are most at risk of corrosion. Check out the methods below to ensure you protect them:

  • Painting your gates will hide any unsightly blemishes including rusting. Over time however, paint will start to flake away, which means you will need to consider how regularly your gates need painting to ensure their upkeep.
  • Galvanising gates can provide protection for longer periods of time, and avoids the need to continually paint your gates. Coating gates with molten zinc protects them with a non-corrosive protective, silver finish that lasts for around 25 years.
  • Applying a powder coating to your gates offer the chance for colour application to the metal surface of your gates. This method means baking dry powder to the surface of your gates following galvanisation and will need to be carried out in a factory. By doing this your gates have an additional level of protection and there is no need to keep repainting.

Driveway Gates Amersham

For additional information on how to protect your metal driveway gates from the effects of the colder weather in Amersham and surrounding areas don’t hesitate to call GateKraft on 01494 611 111.

 

Gates Aylesbury

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If you are looking to have gates installed in Aylesbury or surrounding areas, GateKraft are the company you need.

Let us tell you some of the reasons why you should choose to get in touch with GateKraft for your gate services.

Who are GateKraft?

At GateKraft, we are manufacture first class gates and railings of metal and wood. We are a gate crafting company specialising in designing, manufacturing and installing wrought iron, aluminium, steel or wooden gates and railings to enhance security for businesses and domestic properties. We are one of the only gate businesses across Buckinghamshire that offer you all the gate services you need in one place.

Automated Gates Aylesbury

We produce gates that are custom-made to suit your property, we offer manual or automated gates, the choice is yours. We create gates to the highest possible standard and offer a servicing and maintenance package to all our customers and owners of gates in and around Aylesbury

If you are looking to install gates and are in need of some design inspiration, check out our website, which provides a gallery of designs we have installed in Aylesbury and surrounding areas.

Gate Installation Aylesbury

We install driveway gates, side gates, sliding gates, or swing gates. We also install railings. We offer maintenance, servicing and repairs for new and existing gates regardless of whether they were installed by us or not. If you would like more information about our gate services or to book in a free no obligation consultation for gate installation in Aylesbury, contact us on 01494 611 111.