1. Choose a design
Browse the styles below and find the look that suits your home.
Our Canterbury Gate Options
Residential Custom Gates.
Designed for Your Home, Built to Last.
2. Swing or slide
Pick how it opens. Not sure? Compare them here.
3. Configure and quote
Set size and colour online, then we confirm everything at a free site measure.
Open Bar Gates
Define your entrance while keeping views open. Straight-top, open-top and arched designs with clean vertical bars.
Henshaw
Vertical open bars in round or square profile.
Entry range
Henshaw
Vertical open bars with a straight top, in round or square bars.
CONFIGURE AS A
Entry range
Henshaw with Open Bar Top
Vertical open bars with an open top detail.
CONFIGURE AS A
Barnett
Open bars with extra horizontals and an arched top.
Mid range
Barnett
Vertical open bars with extra horizontals through the frame, with an upward or downward arch.
CONFIGURE AS A
Welsford
Tall vertical fins for an architectural finish.
Mid range
Welsford
Vertical fins in two sizes: 50 mm fins with 50 mm gaps, or 75 mm fins with 75 mm gaps.
CONFIGURE AS A
Slatted Gates
Vertical or horizontal slats that balance screening with an open feel. Spacing is tailored to your home.
Quinn
65/16 aluminium slats, run either way.
Mid range
Quinn Horizontal
Horizontal slats for a simple, linear look.
CONFIGURE AS A
Mid range
Quinn Vertical
Vertical slats with a clean, contemporary finish.
CONFIGURE AS A
Privacy Gates
Tongue and groove, louvre and flat-panel designs. Go full height, or add an open top for privacy with a lighter look.
Bowmaker
Full-height tongue and groove, vertical or horizontal.
Mid range
Bowmaker
Full-height tongue and groove for complete privacy.
CONFIGURE AS A
Archeron
Tongue and groove base with an open bar top.
Premium range
Archeron
Tongue and groove base with open bars and an arched top.
CONFIGURE AS A
Premium range
Archeron with Flat Top
Tongue and groove base with open bars and a flat top.
CONFIGURE AS A
Lorimer
Angled louvres for privacy and airflow.
Premium range
Lorimer
Horizontal louvres that block sightlines while letting air and light through.
CONFIGURE AS A
Derbridge
Solid flat panels for a minimal, modern entrance.
Premium range
Derbridge
Clean, solid flat panels for a simple, contemporary statement.
CONFIGURE AS A
Timber Gates
Bring the warmth of natural timber to your entrance, framed in metal or fully clad.
Woodford
Timber clad to the front face.
Mid range
Woodford
Timber cladding to the front face, with an optional top cap and base board.
CONFIGURE AS A
Oakleigh
Timber infill within a metal picture frame.
Mid range
Oakleigh
Vertical timber boards set inside a powder-coated metal frame.
CONFIGURE AS A
Lifestyle & Farm Gates
Open rail and braced designs made for lifestyle blocks, farms and larger properties.
Flock Hill
Horizontal rails with a distinctive central brace.
Mid range
Flock Hill
Diagonals start in the middle and drop to the outer corners.
CONFIGURE AS A
Robertson
Open rails with rising diagonal braces.
Mid range
Robertson
Horizontal rails with diagonals that form wings either side.
CONFIGURE AS A
Crossley
Open rails with traditional cross bracing.
Mid range
Crossley
Farm-style rails with repeating criss-cross bracing.
CONFIGURE AS A
Choosing how it opens
Swing or Slide?
Every Design Can Be Either.
The right gate depends on your driveway layout, available space and ground conditions. Our team will assess your entrance and recommend the most practical solution.
Sliding Gates
Sliding gates move along the fence line, making them a space-efficient option for properties with limited clearance inside the driveway.
Best suited to:
- Properties with limited opening space
- Straight fence lines
- Flat, stable surfaces
- Automated entrances
A sliding gate requires enough room beside the entrance for the gate to retract, along with a suitable foundation for the track.
Swing Gates
Swing gates open inward or outward and are well suited to entrances that cannot accommodate a gate sliding along the fence line.
Best suited to:
- Angled or awkwardly shaped entrances
- Wide driveways
- Statement entrances
- Properties with ample opening clearance
Swing gates require enough clear space for the gate panels to move without hitting vehicles, landscaping or other objects.
Cantilever, Sectional Sliding or Telescopic Gates
For uneven, sloping or confined entrances, we can also design cantilever, sectional sliding or telescopic gate systems tailored to the site.
Custom range
If You Can Dream It,
We Can Build It.
Laser-cut screens, mixed materials, curved and folding gates. Here are a few designs our clients asked for.
Planning your project
What to Expect.
How long will my project take?
Most projects take 6–8 weeks. Smaller jobs can sometimes be fitted in sooner if you’re flexible with timing. If you have a deadline, let our team know.
What colours can I choose?
We quote the Dulux Powder Coatings Duralloy® range as standard.
What warranty do you offer?
1 year on workmanship, up to 5 years on automation, and 6 months on remotes and batteries.
Can I automate a manual gate later?
Yes, we often retrofit automation to existing gates. Until then, the gate needs a latch or drop bolt to stay secure.
Do I need to be there for the site measure?
Yes. We’ll talk through options, ask a few questions and share visuals so your quote is accurate.
What should I check when comparing quotes?
Make sure you’re comparing like for like. A lower price can leave out key details or come with a shorter warranty. We’re happy to review other quotes with you.
Complete your entrance
Matching
Pedestrian Gates.
Add convenient everyday access with a pedestrian gate designed to complement your driveway gate and fencing.
Talk to us about a matching option for your chosen design, including the size, finish, latch and access requirements.
Ready when you are
Book a Free
Site Measure.
We’ll measure up and talk through designs, swing or slide, automation and a matching pedestrian gate, then send you a detailed quote.
Prefer to talk? Call 03 310 6700 or email info@designergates.co.nz.
Start your project
Create an Entrance
That Combines Style and Security.
Whether you are planning a new build, upgrading an existing gate, or looking for greater privacy and control, our team can help you create the right solution.
