Picket Gate
This classic picket gate offers a charming and practical solution for garden entrances, combining traditional design with durability. Available in two sizes—0.9m wide by 0.9m high for £24.00 + VAT, and 0.9m wide by 1.2m high for £28.00 + VAT—this gate is crafted from softwood and pressure-treated for enhanced protection against the elements. Its timeless picket style is ideal for creating a welcoming entrance while maintaining a clear view of your garden space.
Timber
Softwood
Treatment
Pressure-treated
Size
0.9m wide x 0.9m high – £24.00 + VAT
0.9m wide x 1.2m high – £28.00 + VAT
Picket Gate Made to Order
A picket gate is a low, open gate made from evenly spaced pales, and it is one of the friendliest ways to mark a front garden. This page covers our made-to-order picket gate in pressure-treated softwood. If a standard size suits your opening, our decorative picket gate is available off the shelf instead.
Our made-to-order picket gates are built in the sizes shown above once you place an order. This route suits gardens where the gate needs to line up with an existing picket fence.
Where a Picket Gate Works Best
These gates are made for front gardens, cottage borders and the short path to a front door. They mark the boundary without hiding the planting behind it. Neighbours can still see your roses, and you can see who is at the gate.
They also suit families with young children or a small dog. A waist-height gate keeps them in, yet it does not feel like a wall. In villages such as Downham and Waddington, they sit naturally beside stone walls and hedges.
Pressure-Treated Softwood
Each gate is made from softwood that is pressure-treated against rot and insects. That treatment matters in Lancashire, where gates spend much of the year damp. The timber can be left to weather, or painted once it has dried out.
Many people paint the gate white or a heritage green. If you plan to paint, let the treated timber dry for a few weeks first. The finish will then key properly and last longer.
Sizing a Picket Gate for Your Path
Measure the gap between your posts and take off a little for hinge and latch clearance. Then think about height. A shorter gate suits low walls, while a taller one gives a little more privacy without closing off the view.
If you are matching an existing fence, measure the pale spacing and the top shape too. Tell us these details when you order, so we can check the gate will sit in line with it. Our timber boards range is useful if you are extending the fence at the same time.
Hinges and Latches for a Picket Gate
A light gate still needs good fittings. A pair of tee hinges and a simple latch is usually enough. Our ring gate latch kit includes hinges, a ring latch and a padbolt in one pack.
For a gate that should always close behind you, an auto catch is a better choice. Our article on gate hinges and latches that outlast the gate explains how to choose.
How Ordering Works
Call us with your opening width, the height you want and any details of the fence it needs to match. We will confirm everything with you before the gate is made. Made-to-order work takes longer than stock gates, so ask about timing when you order.
We supply the gate, and you or your fitter hang it. You can see our wider range of decorative garden gates for other open styles.
To order a made-to-order picket gate, call Empress Fencing on 01200 449930. Delivery is free on orders over £150 across all BB postcode areas, and collection from our Clitheroe yard is also available.
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