Let’s face it- whether you’re the owner of a residential or commercial property, we all dream of having that dream gate for our driveway. After all, the gate is the first thing that any visitors or passers-by will notice about our property, and so it’s important that our choice conveys a particular message. For example, your gate for your home’s driveway will most probably be designed to fit in with the aesthetics of your house.

On top of this, gates are also an important security measure that can help to keep any potential burglars at bay, and will ultimately add an extra layer of security to your property and vehicles sitting in the driveway. It doesn’t matter whether the gate is for a house, a large office block or an industrial warehouse- its number one job is to keep the premises secure.

Here at Cheshire Metalcraft, we provide the widest range of gates available in Manchester, but how do you choose which one is right for you? Well, we’re glad you asked, because we’re here to run you through some basic tips on how to find the right gate for you.

  • Functionality

First and foremost, the purpose of a gate is obviously to open and close, and you need to decide how you want this to happen. For example, do you want the gate to open via an intercom, a keycode or are you after something more manual? You also need to consider whether you want the gate to open onto your drive or onto the road, and this will involve weighing up the size of your driveway and the distance from the gate to the road. Once you know how you’d like your gate to function, you can start finding the right kind of gate.

 

  • Aesthetics

Of course, a gate is not all about security, because you’re obviously going to want it to look good. As it’s the first thing any visitors will see of your property, you’re going to be keen not to compromise aesthetics for security- particularly if the gate is for residential use. This means you need to settle on a certain style of gate, and also choose the colour you’d like it to be. Fortunately, gates come in a range of different styles, meaning that we’re fully confident in our ability to provide exactly what you need!

 

  • Our Products

Once you’ve decided on how you’d like your gate to function and what kind of style you want it to be, then it’s time to look through the products available on the Cheshire Metalcraft website! We have a huge variety of gates available, so take your time looking though our impressive portfolio, and then give us a call to get started on installing the gate you’ve been looking for.

Here at Cheshire Metalcraft, we provide the best gates Manchester has to offer, so please get in touch if you’d like any further info on the products that we have available.