Hung Very Heavy Entrance Gates with Braced Posts in Wainui

Summary

The customer in Wainui, New Zealand needed a set of very heavy entrance gates hung and installed at a rural property. The gates required confidence working with heavy gates, structural posts, hinges and bracing, and the agreed completion date was flexible: on 11 August 2026. The main challenges were handling the weight of the gates and ensuring lasting structural integrity when bracing the posts. The task received 1 offer, and the selected offer was $590. Work included bracing H3 half-round timber posts notched and secured with galvanised bolts, fitting new galvanised latches and hanging the gates level with care and precision. Despite the heavy lifts, the job was completed successfully, and the customer left a positive 5-star review praising the careful, precise workmanship.