Gate Drawing

What Happens After Ordering?

A simple guide to what happens after you place your order

1. Your Order Is Confirmed

Once full payment is received and your written confirmation of sizes, style and specification, your order is officially booked into our system.

You’ll receive an Order Confirmation email summarising everything.

2. Your Gates Enter Production

Your bespoke steel gates now move into our manufacturing schedule.

During this stage we:

  • Cutting and fabricate the steel frame
  • Complete all welding and cleaning work
  • Send the gate for Hot Dip Galvanising
  • Prepare the gates for powder coating
  • Order any automation components (if applicable)

This stage is highly skilled and carried out by our in‑house team.

3. Powder Coating

Once your gates return from galvanizing, the gates are cleaned of imperfections and sent for powder coating in your chosen colour.

This provides a durable, long‑lasting finish and is backed by our 5‑year powder‑coating guarantee.

4. Final Quality Checks

Before your gates leave our workshop, we carry out:

  • Structural checks
  • Finish inspection
  • Hardware checks
  • Automation preparation (if applicable)

We only dispatch gates that meet our quality standards.

5. Delivery or Installation Scheduling

If your order is Supply‑Only:

We’ll arrange a delivery date. You’ll receive tracking or courier details where applicable.

If your order includes Installation:

We’ll contact you to arrange a suitable installation date. Please ensure:

  • Clear access to the installation area
  • Power supply available (if automated)

6. Installation Day (if applicable)

Our installation team will:

  • Fit your gates securely
  • Install automation
  • Carry out full safety testing
  • Demonstrate how to use your system
  • Provide aftercare advice

You’ll also receive a completion report.

7. Warranty Activation

Your warranties begin from the date of delivery or installation:

  • 20‑year structural guarantee
  • 5‑year powder‑coating guarantee
  • Automation covered by manufacturer’s warranty

We’ll keep your details on file for future servicing and support.

8. Serving & Aftercare

Automated gates must be serviced every 12 months to remain safe and compliant.

We offer:

  • Annual servicing
  • Repairs
  • Safety checks
  • Maintenance plans

You’ll receive reminders when your service is due.

9. We’re Always Here to Help

If you have any questions at any stage, just contact us:

sales@crowngates.co.uk

We’re here to make the process smooth, clear and stress‑free.

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