Quote: bespoke decorative metal gate
E.g.: decorative two-leaf wrought iron gate, restoration of an old gate
For a gate described as wrought iron, start with design and function: passage, opening, privacy and manual or powered operation. Specify material, processes and components. A decorative label does not prove every motif is hand-forged or that no standard parts are used.
Approve design and location
Provide clear opening, slope, photographs, direction and available space. Draw leaves, motifs, solid sections, pedestrian gate and fence connection. Identify fabricated, forged, cast or standard elements, finish and accepted variations. Agree exact reproduction through survey and samples, not a photograph alone.
Assess existing work before treatment
Check distortion, section loss, joints, hinges and piers. Distinguish functional repair from heritage conservation. Complete stripping, welding or galvanising is not automatic for every old gate. Agree investigation and approval of extra work if concealed deterioration appears.
Assess automation beyond weight
HSE describes whole-system risks: wind, movement, supports, trapping and protection. Evaluate gate and piers with the proposed automation. Weight alone chooses neither ram, articulated arm nor underground motor. These technical principles do not transfer British law to Luxembourg.
Plan supply and operation
Describe controls, intercom and pedestrian access. Assign power supply, possible trenches and connection. Request manual-operation demonstration, fault instructions, safety checks and care. Do not add privacy panels or later automation without reassessment.
Specify protection and follow-up
Describe preparation, corrosion protection, repairs after fitting and exposure-based care. Complex decoration may need particular cleaning access. Do not assume universal repainting intervals or wax suitability for all gates. Keep references, approved drawings and reservations.
Indicative prices in Luxembourg
On quotation
Separate new manufacture from restoration; their diagnosis and work differ. Itemise leaves, piers, hinges, protection, fitting and automation. Neither systematic restoration savings nor added property value is established here.
Subsidies and grants
No grant is deducted from the budget shown here. If a quote mentions support, request the exact scheme and confirmation of your eligibility before including it in financing.
Frequently asked questions
Does wrought iron mean entirely handmade?
Not necessarily. Specify material, processes and decorative component provenance.
Is restoration always cheaper?
No. Condition, conservation aims and replacement parts determine the work.
Is an underground motor always right for a heavy gate?
No. Select for assembly and location, not weight alone.
Can privacy panels be added later?
Have system and automation reassessed first, particularly for wind.