Companion product
Pedestrian and side gates that match the main entrance
A pedestrian gate gives visitors, deliveries and dog-walkers a way in without cycling the main driveway gates — extending motor life and keeping the entrance secure. We fabricate pedestrian and side gates matched to your driveway gates in iron, aluminium or timber, from £950 supply-only or £1,800–£4,500 installed with locking and access control.
Why a pedestrian gate pays for itself
Automated driveway gates are machinery; every cycle is wear. Households that funnel postal deliveries, visitors and dog walks through the vehicle gates put thousands of unnecessary cycles a year through the motors. A pedestrian gate absorbs that traffic, and does three more things: it keeps the vehicle gates closed (containment for children and dogs), gives couriers an auditable single point of entry, and avoids the awkward pause of a full gate cycle for a person on foot.
Positioning options
- Beside the main gates in the same gate line — the classic estate arrangement, usually 1–1.2m wide.
- Within a wider leaf (a wicket gate) where the boundary is tight — possible but compromises the leaf's rigidity; we advise it only when there's genuinely no alternative.
- Separate side/garden access — the security-critical side-return gate on Victorian and Edwardian properties, where most burglary access attempts occur.
Locking and access: from latch to full control
| Option | Use case | Cost band |
|---|---|---|
| Suffolk latch + pad bolt | Garden separation, low risk | £ |
| Key-locking mortice (Locinox) | Standard secure pedestrian access | ££ |
| Mechanical code lock | Family and regular-visitor access, no keys | ££ |
| Electric strike + intercom release | Buzz visitors in from the house or phone | £££ |
| Smart/fob access with audit log | Staff, cleaners, dog walkers — revocable access | £££ |
Every locking pedestrian gate we fit gets a hydraulic self-closer (Locinox or DIRAK pattern) — an unlocked-but-closed gate is the failure mode that undoes everything else. Access control integration is covered on the intercom page.
Matching the main gates properly
A pedestrian gate that "sort of" matches reads worse than one that deliberately contrasts. When we've made your driveway gates, matching is exact — same bar sections, scroll profiles, finials and finish batch. When matching another maker's gates, we survey and profile the originals; the giveaways to check on any quote are bar diameter, scroll taper, top-rail curve radius and finish sheen. We match all four or say plainly which we can't.
Free site survey & fixed quotation
Get a precise price for a pedestrian gate
Tell us the opening width, whether power is nearby and the style you have in mind. We measure on site, confirm a fixed price in writing, and never sell door-to-door.
Prefer to talk? Call 01483 000 000.
Frequently asked questions
How wide should a pedestrian gate be?
1.0–1.2m is the comfortable standard — wide enough for bins, pushchairs and bicycles. Part M-style accessible access wants 850mm+ clear opening width.
Can a pedestrian gate open automatically?
Yes — electric strikes release it from an intercom or app, and full swing operators can automate it for step-free access, with the same BS EN 12453 safety logic as vehicle gates.
Should the side gate be as secure as the front?
More so, arguably: side returns are the preferred access route in domestic burglary. Solid infill (no foothold), 1.8m+ height, key-locking mortice and a self-closer is our standard side-gate spec — see the security guide.