Driveway, garden and security gates designed, made and fitted for Bournemouth homes and businesses.
Heritage Gates & Railings designs, manufactures and installs gates across Bournemouth, from the seafront roads of Southbourne to the tree-lined avenues of Talbot Woods and the family streets around Queen's Park and Charminster. Whether you want a pair of driveway gates to close off the front of a detached house or a single side gate to secure a garden path, we build it to fit the opening you have.
Every gate is designed and built in house, so we control the quality from the first drawing to the final fixing. You can choose metal or timber, swing or sliding, manual or electric. Each installation comes with our 12-month guarantee on labour and parts, and we have been making gates for local properties since 2009.
Iron and steel gates suit many Bournemouth frontages, from Edwardian villas to modern builds. We design each pair to the width of your drive and the style of the house: plain bars and a flat top for a clean look, or spear heads, scrolls and gilded finials for something more traditional. A strong metal gate marks the boundary clearly and deters intruders.
Timber gives a softer, natural look that ages well. Our carpentry team makes wooden gates in hardwood or softwood, with closed boards for privacy or open spindles along the top to let light through. Choose from the sixteen designs in our Heritage range, or ask for a gate built to your own drawing and measurements. If you already have a design from the range in mind, we can show you photos of it before you decide.
An electric gate lets you open the drive without stepping out of the car, which helps on a wet evening or if a heavy gate is hard to move. We fit swing and sliding automation from brands including Nice, FAAC, CAME and BFT, and can add an intercom so you can speak to callers before letting them in. Automation can also be added to many existing gates, which we can assess when we visit.
For flats, offices, schools and hotels we make sliding and automated security gates built for daily use. A sliding gate runs along the boundary rather than swinging out, so it suits entrances with limited space. Height, locks and access control can all be specified to suit the site. We can advise on the right opening method once we have seen how vehicles use the entrance.
Already have gates that stick, drift or refuse to open? See our electric gate repairs and servicing.
We travel across the whole town for surveys, fitting and repairs. We are based a short drive away in Parkstone, so arranging a visit to measure up is straightforward, and we can plan the installation date around your household or your business. We are happy to meet on site, look at the opening with you and talk through designs, materials and automation before you commit to anything.
Neighbourhoods we serve include:
Set across a newly surfaced drive, these gates sit low enough to keep the bungalow and its lawn in view. One leaf is fixed to a heavy square post against the brick wall, while the other closes onto a slim post by the hedge, leaving a wide opening for the car.
Sunlight falls through the trees onto this white field-style gate on a gravel drive. The diagonal brace runs from the hanging post to the far corner, keeping the long leaf from sagging. Square timber posts at each end suit a leafy, semi-rural entrance.
A pair of close-boarded timber gates with a gently curved top fills the opening between two brick piers, one faced with flint. The boards run full height for privacy, and the stained finish picks up the warm colour of the brickwork and the block-paved drive beneath.
Two natural timber gates in a traditional field style meet in the middle of this driveway. Each leaf has horizontal rails with diagonal bracing, and the open design keeps the house and garden visible from the road. The heavy posts are set either side of a tarmac drive lined with shrubs.
Homes near the cliff top take the brunt of salt air, so ask us about finishes that suit coastal metalwork and plan an occasional wash-down to keep them looking their best. Gates next to a road usually need planning permission if they are taller than one metre, so check with BCP Council before you order. If your drive opens onto a busy street, let us know about parking so we can plan the installation day. Gates that open inwards keep the pavement clear, which is worth considering on narrow roads.
Since 2009 we have installed gates, railings and balconies in many styles for properties throughout Bournemouth and the wider area.
Every gate, railing and balcony is designed and made to your requirements — with a number of styles to choose from, classic or modern.
All our gates are designed and built in house, so we can monitor the quality of every one. British designed and built for assured quality.
Everything we make and install comes with a 12-month guarantee on labour and parts — including our handrails.
Our years of experience let us use the safest and most effective methods while we work.
Screen and vet every visitor for an extra level of security. We install gate automation from brands including Nice, FAAC, CAME and BFT.
General wear and tear? We service and repair gates, railings and balconies and restore them to their former glory.
Every job is bespoke — made to measure for the property it serves.
01Manual and electric gates for properties of all sizes, designed and built to your project’s requirements.
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04British-made timber gates in hardwood or softwood that age beautifully.
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05Iron, metal and stainless steel railings designed and constructed in Britain.
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06Steel, Juliet and caravan balconies — customised to your requirements.
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07Sturdy internal and external handrails that make your property safer.
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08Broken-down automatic gate or rusting balcony? We assess the problem and recommend the right fix.
Explore serviceEvery gate, railing and balcony we make is bespoke, so the first step is a conversation. Call us, or send a few details and we’ll be in touch.
