Bespoke Metal Gates, Railings, and Balustrades
for Security and Peace of Mind Across Essex
Whether you’re choosing based on visual appeal or security concerns, your choice of gateway speaks volumes about your home or business.
At Woodford Gates Ltd, we understand this better than anyone.
For over 25 years, our team of expert fabricators has built, supplied, and installed metal gates of the highest quality for domestic and commercial customers across Essex.
Over the years, we have built a reputation for excellence that few other gates and railings firms can match. It is a reputation we worked hard to create and one that we work even harder to keep. We invite any prospective customers to search for reviews online to see what our clients have to say.
Railings
in Chigwell
A well-installed set of railings adds a sophisticated architectural layer that enhances the silhouette of your building.
We design eye-catching and practical metal railings for customers in Chigwell and further afield, from wall-toppers to full-height perimeter fences. Whatever your particular requirements might be, our team promises a finished product that is both attractive and effective.
Balustrades
in Chigwell
Balustrades are an essential safety feature for any property with exposed fronts on its upper floors.
Our bespoke metal balustrades are made to measure, perfectly fitting all kinds of terraces, balconies, and staircases. While safety is our key concern, you can depend on us to make your balustrades pleasing to look at.
Because no two properties are exactly alike, all of our metal gates are carefully tailored to the unique needs of our customers. During the initial consultation we take precise measurements of the entrance in question and discuss your vision for the gate in considerable detail. This means we can guarantee a bespoke metal gate that you can be proud of.
Your driveway gates are one of the first things people see when they approach your property, so it’s important that they make a good impression. We offer a wide variety of styles from ornate wrought iron to minimalist steel gates, depending on your taste.
Garden gates tend to be more ornamental than their driveway counterparts, but that doesn’t make them any less secure. A garden gate from Woodford Gates Ltd is a beautiful addition to your home, while still providing valuable protection to your property and family.
Side gates are an important security feature that often get overlooked. We build and install tough, made-to-measure side gates that help keep the rear of your property off limits to intruders. For added security, these can be fitted with durable locks for your peace of mind.
Equally popular among private and commercial clients, our security gates are manufactured from the most reliable and durable materials, including reinforced frames, hinges, and locks. They form an imposing physical barrier for anyone wishing to access your property and can be linked to your existing alarm system for added protection.
Wide entrances and driveways often benefit from a side-hinged gate that opens with a simple outward or inward motion. These can be fitted as a single unit spanning the entire entrance, or as two half-gates that open from the middle, saloon-style.
Metal railings are one of the easiest and most effective ways to mark the boundary of your property. Less bulky than a brick or stone wall and requiring less maintenance than a hedge, our beautiful metal railing adds instant visual appeal to any residential home or commercial business.
Our team of expert metal fabricators creates boundary railings that follow the contours of your land, providing a clear and attractive line of sight, while ensuring that your property remains private and well-defined.
If your property joins directly to your neighbours, garden and driveway railings are the most efficient way to clearly demarcate where your property ends and theirs begins. Whether you want to stop other vehicles using your drive, or keep your pets and kids safe in your back garden, we can provide the ideal solution.
Utilising flat roof space is a popular trend in Essex, but safety is paramount. Our rooftop railings are designed to meet all building regulations, providing a secure barrier that allows you to enjoy the views from your terrace with complete confidence.
For our business clients, we offer high-durability railings designed for car parks, retail units, and industrial estates. These are built to withstand the rigours of a commercial environment while maintaining a professional and clean appearance.
If you already have a brick wall but want to add extra height, style, and protection, our wall-top railings are the ideal solution. We custom-fit the railings to your wall’s dimensions, creating a seamless look that enhances both security and visual appeal.
If you want a mass-produced, off-the-shelf solution, we are not the company for you. Everything we produce is fabricated on-site at our facility in nearby Woodford Green. Every piece of ironwork that leaves our workshop has been measured, cut, and welded to meet your specific dimensions, ensuring a perfect fit every time.
Our balustrading systems are often fitted in high-traffic areas, providing an essential safety element for open and elevated parts of your property. Since they are used frequently, we ensure that the fixings are reliably solid and the finish smooth and aesthetically pleasing.
Navigating outdoor steps can be tricky, especially in the winter. Our external balustrades provide a steady handrail and a protective barrier for terraces, making your outdoor spaces more accessible and safer for everyone using them.
We design balcony railings and balustrades that offer maximum visibility so you can enjoy the Chigwell skyline. Our skilled engineers ensure that the height and strength of these balustrades meet the most stringent safety standards.
From grand internal staircases to functional external fire escapes, our balustrades provide the necessary support where you need it most. We can create traditional spindled designs or more contemporary horizontal rail systems to suit the look and flow of your building.
For a truly modern aesthetic, we often combine our high-quality metalwork with toughened glass panels. This creates a sleek, floating effect that allows natural light to flood your property, while maintaining the core strength of its metal framework.
At Woodford Gates Ltd, we use only the finest metal materials in our fabrication work, sourced from trusted suppliers that share our commitment to quality workmanship and customer service. Likewise, our finishing processes are designed to withstand the damp and varied climate of Essex, meaning that your ironwork remains in pristine condition for decades to come.
We use a blend of traditional wrought iron techniques and modern mild steel fabrication. This multi-layered approach allows us to deliver the perfect combination of core strength and intricate design.
This is our gold standard for protection against the elements. We dip all metal components in molten zinc before applying a baked-on powder coating. This forms a barrier between the core metal and the open air that makes it virtually impervious to rust.
A popular alternative to powder-coating is traditional metal paint, applied over a layer of primer for maximum adhesion. We offer a wide variety of colours and finishes, or you can choose a primer-only finish, if you’d rather paint the gates and railings yourself.
Both our paint and powder-coating options offer a massive variety of colours and designs, with hundreds of shades available. This is popular with our residential customers looking for an eye-catching finish, as well as commercial clients wanting to match their brand colours.
We know that your home is your most valuable asset and we treat it as such whenever we’re on-site. We work quickly and cleanly to install your new residential gates or railings with minimal disruption. Our team works closely with you to deliver a finished product that matches your original vision.
Metal Gates & Railings
for Commercial Properties
We work with business owners and property managers across Essex to provide metalwork that protects their premises without making it look like a prison. Our commercial installations are built for longevity, using thicker sections of steel to cope with the higher volume of use. We work with you to ensure a timely installation process.
Why Choose
Woodford Gates?
Founded
in 2004
A Name to Be Trusted
Insured and Guaranteed
Gates, Railings, and Balustrade
Near You
From our base in Woodford Green, we are just a stone’s throw away from Chigwell, putting us in a prime position to supply and install gates, railings, and balustrades for customers across the whole of Essex. Wherever you are in the county, our experts will arrive on time to each new installation or repair project. For more details, visit our Areas We Cover page.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Metal Gates & Railings
Traditionally, wrought iron was hand-forged and contained very little carbon, making it easier to work. Modern wrought iron gates are usually made from mild steel. This makes it stronger and easier to use, giving enhanced durability, though we also incorporate traditional wrought iron for decorative purposes.
With the right finish, metal gates and railing can be expected to last 30 to 40 years, if not longer. Galvanised and powder-coated metal is extremely resistant to rust, abrasion, and general wear and tear.
Yes. Whether you have a tiny garden path or a massive commercial entrance, all our products are made-to-measure. With our decades of experience we can even handle unusual shapes, awkward angles, and uneven ground, ensuring a perfect fit every time.
Both. Most clients like the full, end-to-end service from design through to final installation, but we also supply directly to builders and keen DIY enthusiasts who wish to install the gates, railings, and balustrades themselves.
Modern ironwork is very low-maintenance. If the installation is powder-coated, a wash down with mild detergent and a damp cloth once a year is all it really needs. For your gates, it’s advisable to give the hinges, locks, and latches a squirt of WD-40 every now and then to keep them moving smoothly.
We offer a full range of finishes, including raw steel, primed, painted, and the highly recommended galvanised and powder-coated option. There are several colours and textures that can be applied, depending on your preference.
Certainly. We often work on properties where a portion of the original railings has been damaged or removed. We can take templates of your existing ironwork and recreate the design in our workshop with total accuracy.
Of course. If your current gates or railings have been damaged in any way, we can provide a full repair service. These might be performed on-site, or we may have to remove the components to our Woodford Green yard.
