Gate guides
Gate guides for Lancaster homeowners
Short, sourced answers to the questions people ask before they buy, fix or automate a metal gate. Every rule and figure links to the page it comes from.
Choosing, fixing and following the rules
Four guides so far. Prices for every gate type live on the cost page.
What gates cost
IllustrationSteel vs wrought iron gatesWhat modern wrought iron really is, how each metal rusts, and how aluminum compares in the wind.Read the guide →
IllustrationHow to fix a sagging metal gateFind whether it is the post, the hinges or the frame, then fix it in the right order.Read the guide →
IllustrationGate opener problems, part by partPower, safety sensors, remotes and worn mechanics, with the checks that are safe to do yourself.Read the guide →
IllustrationLancaster gate height and permit rulesPermits, height caps by yard, pool gate law, fire access and the Zone 0 draft.Read the guide →
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New gates
Driveway gates in steel, wrought iron style or aluminum, and automatic gate installation with solar or hardwired openers.
Repairs
Gate repair for sagging leaves, hinges and welds, and gate opener repair for operators that stall or reverse.