Gate style

Sliding gate*

Press a button. Your gate does the rest.

A gate that rolls sideways along a track (or cantilevers without one) behind the fence line. Popular for driveways, especially where there’s no room for a gate to swing, and the easiest gate to automate.

Relative cost*: $$$; Upper mid-range
Typical lifespan*: 15–30+ yrs; With normal care

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Honest advice

Is a sliding gate right for you?*

After 20+ years of building them, here’s when we’d recommend a sliding gate, and when we’d point you to something else.

It’s a great fit if…

You want to open the gate from the car
Sliding gates are the easiest to automate, with remotes, keypads, phone apps and safety sensors.
Your driveway is short or slopes up
It slides along the fence line, so it needs no driveway space and works on rising driveways.
You have a wide double driveway
One sliding leaf can span a wide opening and copes with wind better than two big swinging leaves.
You want security and convenience together
A closed automatic gate keeps cars, kids and dogs in, without getting out in the rain.

You might prefer something else if…

There’s no room beside the opening
The gate needs a clear run along the fence about as long as the gate itself, free of trees, pillars and meters.
Consider: Swing gate
You’re keeping costs down
A sliding gate costs more than a swing gate, and automation adds a meaningful amount on top.
Consider: Swing gate
The driveway is uneven or leafy
Ground tracks collect leaves and gravel. A cantilever (trackless) gate solves this, at extra cost.

Request a quote or want to know more?

Tell us a little about your property and we’ll reply with honest advice on whether a sliding gate suits, plus a fixed price in writing. No obligation.

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Colours and finishes

What colours can I choose?*

Any colour

Any colour you choose. The metal is powder coated, so we can match almost anything: your house trim, a Colorbond colour or a custom shade.

Textures available:

Matt
Satin
Gloss
Textured
Woodgrain-look (aluminium)

If your gate is clad with Colorbond-style sheet to match your fence, the sheet colour comes from the supplier’s catalogue, while the frame can be powder coated to match.

Compare side by side*

Compare sliding gate with

Sliding gate

Swing gate

Relative cost: $$$ · Upper mid-range; $ · Most affordable
Typical lifespan: 15–30+ yrs; 15–30+ yrs
Maintenance: Medium: track cleaning, motor service; Very low
Space needed: Clear run beside the opening; Clear swing area inside the gate
Best for: Sloping or tight driveways, automation; Flat driveways and paths
Biggest upside: Takes no driveway space; easiest to automate; Most affordable and simplest gate
Biggest downside: Costs more; needs room to slide; Needs clear space and level ground to swing

This guide is general information to help you compare options. Lifespans and costs vary with materials, site conditions and care. We’ll give you honest, specific advice when we measure up, even if it means a cheaper option.

Other gates

Other gate styles.*

Every gate can be built to match your fence.

Swing gate
A welcoming entrance, simple and built to last.
Learn more about Swing gate
Pedestrian gate
The small gate that makes every day easier.
Learn more about Pedestrian gate
Slat feature gate
First impressions, sorted.
Learn more about Slat feature gate