Timber gates
Assembly photographs and finished gate examples from our workshop and product archive.
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Custom Timber Gates for Melbourne Period Homes
Made-to-measure pedestrian timber gates start at $925. The final quote depends on the gate design and your opening measurements.
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The range
Product photographs and profile drawings.
11 photographed · 1 scale profile · 12 product codes. Select any one to see it larger.
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Scale profiles
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These 46 are made to your own sizes, so each one is quoted rather than priced. They are photographed in the shop — add what you need and send it to us as one quote request with your measurements.
What you get
- Australian made — every product, made in our Bayswater workshop since 1984
- 25 year guarantee — on external LOSP H3 treated pine, above ground
- An answer within one business day — we reply to enquiries and quote requests
- In stock, or made in 1 to 4 weeks — some of the range is in stock; the rest is made to order
- Timber-profile matching — from a photograph, drawing or sample
What gate designs do you make?
Our named gate patterns include Canterbury, Hawthorn, Kensington, East, June, Laura, Renmark, Swan, Roy, Jabiro, Marree, Coler, Emerald, Bourke, Orbost, Roma, Penola, Cooper, Hopeton, Robe and Veneer. They run from open pickets that keep the sightline through to the garden, to close-boarded gates where privacy comes first. Panelled and arched patterns suit Victorian, Federation and Edwardian frontages because they repeat joinery already on the verandah; a diagonally braced farm gate suits acreage and rural blocks. A gate is judged against the fence either side of it, so it usually pays to match the picket profile — there are photographs of period front fencing to work from.
What size gate can you order?
Gates are made to order. Give us the clear opening and the required height, and tell us whether you need a single gate or a matched pair for a driveway. Label these as opening measurements, then confirm the finished gate-leaf dimensions and hardware allowances before manufacture. Posts are not included: each gate is made to hang between posts you already have or are setting, so tell us the post size and spacing you are working to.
What timber are your gates made from?
Our gates are made from LOSP H3 treated pine, rated for outdoor use above ground. As external LOSP H3 treated pine used above ground, our gates carry our 25 year guarantee. Hardware deserves the same attention as the joinery: heavy-duty galvanised or stainless steel hinges spread the load and stop a heavy gate dropping out of square.
How do I measure for a gate?
Measure the clear width between the posts or fence returns at the top and again at the bottom — old timber and settled masonry rarely give the same number twice. Note the height you want, whether the ground falls across the opening, and which way the gate should swing. Include photographs of both posts, the fence profile and the ground through the intended swing. Our timber gate opening guide helps separate the opening measurements from the gate specification. If automation is planned, include the equipment requirements in the enquiry and confirm them with the installer.
What affects the price of a custom gate?
Width and height, how much decorative detail the design carries, the hardware and hinges, whether it has to work with automation, and the finishing. A pedestrian side gate is the smallest job; a wide driveway pair or an ornate heritage gate takes far more material and labour. Send measurements, photographs, a preferred style and the delivery postcode through our quote enquiry, and we will quote it free.
Do you make lych gates?
Yes. A lych gate is a roofed entrance, and the substantial timber roof is the point of it — a far more formal arrival than a standard gate. Ours are the Amaroo (AMA) and Kenmure patterns. Wrought iron enhancements can be added to either, or to a standard gate: gate tops for single or double gates, ornate peep-hole inserts and decorative rosettes.
How should a timber gate be painted?
Apply two thin coats of oil-based primer to all six faces — including the top and bottom edges and every cut end — before the gate is hung. Those are the edges that fail first. LOSP treatment carries solvents that an oil-based primer bonds with, so acrylic will not do the same job at that stage. Keep the timber dry, leave it at least 72 hours after delivery to acclimatise, then apply two or three thin topcoats.
Ask about our timber-profile matching service and send a photograph or sample of the gate you are replacing. Australian made, delivered to your home or site. Call 03 9720 1996.
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In place
On real houses, in Australia.
Timber gate CHARTERS, installed on a front fence 
Timber gate CHELSEA, installed on a front fence 
Timber gate COLER, installed on a front fence 
Timber gate COOPER, installed on a front fence 
Timber gate EAST, installed on a front fence 
Timber gate FINLAY, installed on a front fence 
Timber gate HOPETON, installed on a front fence 
Timber gate JABIRO, installed on a front fence 
Timber gate JUNE, installed on a front fence 
Timber gate LAURA, installed on a front fence 
Timber gate MARREE, installed on a front fence 
Timber gate MILES, installed on a front fence 
Timber gate ORBOST, installed on a front fence 
Timber gate PENOLA, installed on a front fence 
Timber gate PERTH, installed on a front fence 
Timber gate RENMARK, installed on a front fence 
Timber gate ROBE, installed on a front fence 
Timber gate ROMA - Roma pattern gate and matching fence panel 
Timber gate ROY, installed on a front fence 
Timber gate SINGLETON, installed on a front fence 
Timber gate SOUTH, installed on a front fence 
Timber gate SWAN, installed on a front fence 
Timber gate VENEER, installed on a front fence 
Timber gate WILLOW, installed on a front fence 
Timber gate WILPENA, installed on a front fence 
Timber gate WITTEN, installed on a front fence 
Timber gate, installed on a front fence 
Timber gate, installed on a front fence - view 2 
Timber gate, in the Heritage workshop, gate being assembled 
Three arched-top hardwood gate leaves standing outside the Heritage factory, one being worked on 
Tall panelled timber gates with a shaped arched head, in the Heritage workshop
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- Workshop852 Mountain Highway, Bayswater VIC 3153
- DeliveryAustralia wide
Product and ordering questions
Are gate posts included with a timber gate?
No. Posts are not included.
Are your timber gates made to order?
Yes. All our gates are custom made in Australia to meet your specific size and style requirements.
Workshop photographs and finished work
See the timber being made
Timber fretwork
Bench work, completed panels and documented interior and verandah components.
See fretwork being madeOriginal to reproduction
Seven matching examples showing surviving pieces beside new timber work.
Compare before and afterProduct information
A gate is the one part of a period frontage that people touch, so it has to look right from the street and still swing true in ten years. Every gate Heritage & Decorative Timber Products makes is custom made in Australia to your size and style — there are no stock widths. The named patterns run past twenty, among them Canterbury, Hawthorn and Kensington. Posts are not included.
Product sizes and buying questions
- What information should I send for an Aspen timber gate?
Made to your measurements. Send the opening width and height in millimetres for a quote. See ASPEN-GATE in the shop for current pricing and quote options.
- Where can I request a Hawthorne timber gate quote?
Made to your measurements. Send the opening width and height in millimetres for a quote. See HAWTHORNE-GATE in the shop for current pricing and quote options.
Related buying guides
Timber gate reference showing cross bracing
For a timber gate kit quote, send the opening width, preferred height and photographs of the posts.
Compare timber gate options before requesting a quote
- Single pedestrian gate. Choose a design, measure the clear opening and check the published starting price. The final quote depends on the design and dimensions.
- Paired driveway gates. Measure the full opening and show both posts and the centre line in your photos. Tell us if you plan to automate the gates so your installer can confirm the requirements.
- Gate kit enquiry. Tell us what you intend to assemble and what posts or hardware you already have. The written quote confirms the parts supplied. Posts are separate.
Check how to measure the opening before sending photos and dimensions.
Does the pedestrian gate starting price apply to gate kits?
Made-to-measure pedestrian timber gates start at $925. Timber gate kits are quoted separately based on the opening, design and parts needed.
At Heritage Decorative Timber, we are the best choice for period timberwork when the details of your project matter.
Ordering a gate or a gate kit
Heritage Decorative Timber supplies made-to-measure pedestrian timber gates from $925. Canterbury, Hawthorn and Kensington are examples from the range. Timber gate kits are quoted separately. Send the clear opening width, preferred height and delivery postcode, and ask us to itemise the kit components and hardware for the selected design.
Buying questions (10)
How do I measure a timber driveway gate opening?
Measure the clear width between the inside faces of the posts at ground level. Also check the width higher up, then record the overall gate height you want and any change in driveway level. Send the opening measurements before deducting hardware clearances.
How wide should a timber pedestrian gate be?
Start with the clear passage you need for people, bins or garden equipment. If the posts are already in place, measure their inside faces and show the hinge and latch sides in a photo.
Should I choose a single or double timber driveway gate?
A single leaf gives one continuous opening but needs room to swing through its full width. A pair splits the swing between two leaves. Send the opening width, available swing space and driveway photos so the workshop can assess the layout.
Can a timber swing gate work on a sloping driveway?
Check the ground level through the entire proposed swing, not just under the closed gate. Send a side photo and the difference in level. The swing direction and bottom clearance affect what can be made to fit.
Can I match a new gate to an old timber fence?
Send a straight-on photo of the fence and close-ups of the picket tops, rails and spacing. Include the opening width and intended gate height so the workshop can assess which details can be carried across.
Are hinges, a latch and posts included with a timber gate?
Ask for an itemised quote that states which leaves, posts, hinges and latches are included. Also check finish, freight and installation separately so you can compare the same scope between quotes.
What timber gate design gives more privacy?
Compare how much of the gate is solid and how much is open. A boarded design can block more of the view than open pickets. Show the exposed site and desired height so the workshop can consider the design and hardware together.
Can I put a new timber gate between my existing posts?
Send the clear opening width at several heights, photos of each post and hinge, and details of any lean or movement. Have the posts assessed for condition and suitability before relying on them for a replacement gate.
How do I specify which way my timber gate opens?
Draw the opening as seen from the street, label the hinge side and add an arrow for the proposed swing. Mark nearby walls, steps or parked cars that may get in the way.
What should I send for a custom timber gate quote?
Send the clear opening width, desired overall height, single or double leaf preference, swing direction and postcode. Add photos of the opening, posts and any fence detail you want to match.