Gates that stay hung
A sagging gate is almost always a post problem. Gate posts carry the weight of the gate as a lever, so they need to be larger and set deeper than line posts, with a strainer or brace on the fence side.
Common entrance jobs
- ✓Single and double galvanised farm gates
- ✓Timber post and rail wing fences each side of the entrance
- ✓Cattle grids so you don’t have to open the gate
- ✓Solar-powered automatic gate openers
- ✓Replacing old, sagging gates and posts
Before you start
Driveway entrances off a public road may involve Council requirements for the crossing and the gate setback. Check with Shoalhaven City Council, and for automated gates ask the installer about safety features.
Shoalhaven conditions to plan for
Coastal salt air shortens the life of light wire and fittings, sandstone and shale ridges can mean rock drilling for posts, and high-rainfall gullies soften the ground around strainers. Many properties also border bushland. Tell your fencer about all of these when you request a quote. More on rural fencing in the Shoalhaven.
Frequently Asked Questions
How wide should a farm gate be?+
It depends on the machinery that uses it. Measure your widest vehicle or trailer and allow extra room for turning in. Your fencer can advise.
Can a gate opener run on solar?+
Yes, solar automatic openers are common on rural properties without power at the gate. Ask about battery backup and cloudy-day performance.
How Shoalhaven Fence Co works
Shoalhaven Fence Co is a local lead-matching service connecting Shoalhaven property owners with independent local rural fencing contractors. When you call or send a request, we pass your details to a local fencing contractor who contacts you to inspect the line and quote. The contractor you’re matched with is responsible for the work, its pricing and any warranties.