Sending Site Photos and Drawings for a Gate Quote

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To get a gate quote from drawings, send clear site photos, a simple sketch with dimensions, and notes on the gate type, opening direction and finish you want. The more accurate your documents, the faster our team can prepare a written specification and confirm the measurements on site before production starts.

What to Include in Your Photos

Good photos save time. Take a straight-on picture of the opening from the street side, then one from inside the yard showing the posts, walls and ground level. Include a close-up of each post and hinge area, and a wide shot that shows the surroundings, such as a driveway slope or a nearby wall.

Use daylight and avoid heavy shadows across the opening
Place a tape measure or a known object beside the opening for scale
Photograph any existing gate, lock box or electrical connection

Drawing a Simple Sketch with Dimensions

A hand sketch is enough at this stage. Draw the opening as a rectangle, mark the width at the top, middle and bottom, and note the height from the ground to the top of the posts. Show where the gate will open, whether it swings inward, outward or slides along a track.

Mark slopes, steps, curbs and any obstacles that could block movement. If you plan an electric operator, indicate where the power source is located.

Providing Measurements Correctly

Measure the clear opening between the posts, not the outer edge of the masonry. Record the width and height at more than one point, because walls are rarely perfectly level or square. Note whether the ground slopes, since this affects the gap at the bottom of the gate.

Write each measurement with its unit and state whether it was taken from the inside or outside face of the wall. Clear notes prevent mistakes in fabrication.

Choosing the Style, Material and Finish

Describe the look you want. You may send a photo of a design you like, or simply list the features: solid panel, bars, perforated sheet or glass infill. Specify whether the gate is for pedestrians, vehicles or both, and whether it should be manual or automatic.

Tell us about the finish as well. Hot-dip galvanizing followed by powder coating is common for outdoor metal, and color choices can be discussed at the approval stage.

From Drawing to Approved Specification

After reviewing your documents, our team prepares a drawing and a written specification covering dimensions, structure, hinges, latch, finish and installation notes. Nothing goes into production until you have reviewed and approved it in writing.

If anything is unclear, we arrange an on-site measurement visit to confirm the numbers before fabrication begins.

Production and Installation Steps

Once approved, the gate is manufactured in our Tel Aviv factory, then finished by hot-dip galvanizing and powder coating where specified. Installation follows, with posts set, the gate hung, and the operation checked. For railings and guarding elements, we refer to the Israeli standard SI 1142 in general terms, and exact values are confirmed with your engineer.

Written approval of the specification
Factory production and finishing
Delivery, installation and final check

Frequently asked questions

Can I send a gate quote request without a drawing?

Yes, you can start with clear photos and written measurements. A simple sketch helps us understand the layout, and we can prepare a proper drawing before production.

Do I need to measure the wall or the opening?

Measure the clear opening between the posts or walls. Note whether the measurement is taken from the inside or outside face so there is no confusion.

Should I include the ground slope in my photos?

Yes. A slope affects the gap at the bottom of the gate and the mounting height, so show it in a wide photo and note it in your sketch.

Is an on-site visit always needed?

Not always, but it is recommended when measurements are uncertain or the site has slopes or obstacles. It confirms the numbers before fabrication starts.

Common mistakes to avoid

Sending only one photo taken at an angle, or measuring the wall edge instead of the clear opening, often leads to revisions. Missing notes about opening direction or the ground slope cause the most delays.

Our recommendation

Take measurements at three heights and three points across the opening, then write down the smallest values. Send everything in one message so our team can review it together.

Summary

Clear photos, a dimensioned sketch and written notes about style and finish give us what we need to prepare an accurate gate quote from your drawings.

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