Gate Supply Only Versus Installation: Which Service Fits You?

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Choosing gate supply only means you handle delivery, fitting and the final setup yourself, while full installation means we measure, produce, finish and mount the gate on site. Experienced DIY builders who are comfortable with posts, concrete, alignment and automation can save on labor, but a gate that is mismeasured or poorly hung causes more cost than the service saves.

Understanding the Two Service Levels

When you order gate materials only, you receive the gate components made to your measurements, typically the leaves, frame and hardware. Your team then handles the posts, foundation, hanging, alignment and any automation wiring. With full installation, our crew takes responsibility for the complete job from the first measurement to the finished gate standing square and working smoothly.

Supply only: you control the schedule and the on-site work.
Installation: one team handles fitting and adjustment.

Measuring and Planning the Opening

Accurate measurement is the foundation of either option. We need the clear opening width, the height from the finished ground, the slope of the surface, and the type of posts and wall or pillar the gate will hang from. Photos help us spot obstacles such as curbs, drainage channels or nearby trees. For a sliding gate, we also check the space needed for the track and the leaf to travel fully.

Measure twice, and note whether the ground is level or sloped, since this changes the gap at the bottom of the gate.

Drawing, Specification and Approval

Before production starts, we send a drawing and a written specification covering dimensions, profile sizes, infill pattern, hinge or roller type, locking arrangement and finish. You review it and approve it in writing. This step matters most for DIY builders, because the specification is the document you will use to check every part as it arrives. Ask questions about anything you do not understand before approving.

Production and Finishing in the Factory

Gates are cut, welded, assembled and checked in our Tel Aviv workshop on Rival Street. Components are then finished, typically by hot-dip galvanizing for corrosion protection and powder coating for color. Working in the factory allows tighter control over squareness and weld quality than fabricating on a dusty site. Where it matters for your gate, the railing standard SI 1142 is considered in the design, though exact values are confirmed with your engineer.

On-Site Installation and Adjustment

Installation covers setting or checking posts, hanging the leaves, adjusting hinges or rollers, fitting the latch and, where specified, mounting automation. A correctly installed gate should open and close without dragging, with even gaps at the top and bottom. If you choose supply only, follow the specification closely and plan for a helper, since a heavy leaf is difficult to lift and align alone.

Choosing the Right Option for Your Project

Supply only suits builders who have hung gates before, own the right tools, and have time to coordinate the work. Full installation suits projects with tight schedules, complex automation, or any situation where a single responsible team is preferable. Consider the site difficulty, the weight and size of the gate, and how confident you are in alignment work before deciding.

Choose supply only for simple, lightweight gates on solid, level ground.
Choose installation for automated, large or sloped openings.

Frequently asked questions

Can I order gate materials only and still get custom sizes?

Yes. We fabricate to the measurements you provide and send a drawing for your approval before production starts. Accurate on-site measurement is essential for this option.

Do I need special tools to install a supplied gate?

You will typically need a level, a drill, a welder or bolt-fixing tools depending on the mounting method, and a helper for lifting heavy leaves. The specification lists what is required for your gate.

Who is responsible if a gate does not close properly after I install it?

When you choose supply only, the fitting and adjustment are your responsibility, so it helps to confirm the specification and dimensions with us first. With full installation, our team is responsible for the fit on site.

Can you install an automatic gate motor on a supplied gate?

Motor selection and wiring depend on the gate weight, travel and power supply. Send us details of your gate and we will advise what is suitable before you buy.

Common mistakes to avoid

The most common error is measuring the opening once and assuming it is level, which leads to a gate that drags or leaves a large gap at one end. Ordering a supplied gate without confirming post positions and hinge points also causes costly rework.

Our recommendation

Send us photos and measurements from the site before deciding, and ask for the written specification to check against your own plan. If the gate is large, automated or on a sloped surface, full installation is usually the safer choice.

Summary

Supply only gives you control and saves on labor but places fitting and alignment on you, while installation brings a complete, accountable job from measurement to a working gate.

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