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2400 x 2100
A black sliding security gate on a top track in front of a glass sliding door on a South African patio
Material
Mild steel tube and bar, various sections
Sizes
Sliding gates 1,800 to 3,000 mm wide
Locking
Slamlock, cylinder or multi-point lock
Finish
Powder coat, or galvanised on request
Lead time
Stock sizes now, made to measure in 5 to 10 days
Tag SV-06

You can buy a security gate in three ways: ready-made from a hardware store, made to measure by a local fabricator, or second-hand. Each has a place. A ready-made gate suits a standard opening and a tight budget, a fabricated gate fits a difficult one, and a used gate can save money if you check it properly. Tell us what you need and where you are, and suppliers near you will quote directly.

Off the shelf from a store

Hardware chains such as Cashbuild, Builders and Build it stock gates and steel doors in common sizes, often in white or black. They are quick to collect and easy to compare. The catch is the opening: if it is even slightly out of square or off the standard size, the gate needs cutting, packing or welding to fit, and the fixing is up to you. Check the steel thickness, the lock and whether anchors and keys are included. Prices are lower than a fabricated gate of the same size, but the bars are often lighter, the paint thinner and the lock basic, so look at the weight and the welds before you buy. Ask about returns if the size is wrong.

Made to measure

A fabricator builds the gate to your exact opening, in your choice of bar, mesh and finish, and an installer fixes it into the masonry. It takes 5 to 10 working days and costs more, but the gate sits flush, can be built heavier and carries a guarantee on the work. This route is best for wide sliding doors, odd-shaped openings and anything on a coastal or farm property. See sliding door security gates and security gates for the main types.

Buying a second-hand gate

Used gates cost much less, but inspect them in person. Check for rust at the bottom rails and hinge points, bent bars, cracked welds, worn rollers and a lock that works smoothly. Bring a tape measure, because a second-hand gate will rarely match your opening exactly, and ask a fabricator to adapt it. Never buy a gate whose frame is rusted through, and avoid anything the seller cannot explain. Ask why it was removed and whether the keys are included. Budget for repainting, new rollers or a new lock, and see security gate repairs for what that involves.

What to check before you buy

  • Measure the opening at three points and use the smallest figure.
  • Confirm which way the gate opens and where it stacks or slides.
  • Ask about steel size, finish, lock and who fits it.
  • Keep an escape route: a key near the door and a quick-release in bedrooms.
  • Check that the track, rollers and stop bolts are included for a sliding gate.
  • Get the supplier to confirm the price includes VAT, delivery and fitting.

Rough prices are on the security door prices page.

What to include in your request

  • Width and height of the opening in mm
  • New, made to measure or second-hand
  • Gate type: sliding, hinged, expanding or trellis
  • Colour, finish and coastal exposure
  • Whether fitting and collection are needed

Security Gates for Sale for different properties

  • Houses: a ready-made gate for the back door and a made-to-measure one for the patio
  • Townhouses and complexes: a sliding gate in the complex colour, usually made to measure for a stacker
  • Flats and apartments: a simple hinged gate that fits the entrance without blocking the passage
  • Farms and smallholdings: heavy second-hand gates adapted by a local welder for stores and sheds
  • Shops and restaurants: folding or sliding shopfront gates, bought new with a guarantee
  • Offices and practices: a neat gate for reception or a stockroom, made to measure
  • Factories and warehouses: heavy double gates and doors for yards and stores, ordered new
  • Schools, clinics and churches: bulk gates ordered from a fabricator against a specification

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy a security gate in South Africa?
From hardware stores for standard sizes, from local fabricators and manufacturers for made-to-measure gates, and from classified sites for second-hand ones. Request quotes from a few to compare.
How much does a second-hand security gate cost?
Usually 30 to 60 percent less than new, roughly R800 to R4,500 depending on size and condition. Add the cost of adapting it, repainting and fitting.
Is a ready-made gate as strong as a made-to-measure one?
Not usually. Ready-made gates use standard sections and are fine for low-risk openings. A fabricated gate can use heavier steel and is fixed to the wall properly, which matters more than the gate itself.
Can a ready-made gate be adjusted to fit?
Small differences can be packed or trimmed, but large gaps need a welder. If the opening is more than about 20 mm off, a made-to-measure gate is a better choice.

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