Custom Steel Gates, Metal Fence Panels, & Wrought Iron Entrance Gates
Steel and Wrought Iron Gates and Fencing panels, fabricated in our factory.
Supplied and Installed in Melbourne, Bendigo, Ballarat, Melton, Daylesford, Castlemaine, Trentham, & Delivered Australia-wide.
Lead Time: Generally 3 to 4 weeks from deposit and final drawing approval.
Automation: 100% compatible with Italian BFT swing and sliding gate motors.
Service Area: On-site installation across Greater Melbourne & Central Victoria. Secure freight Australia-wide.
I have endeavored to bring you time-honored and trusted gate designs from Italy and France, honoring the tradition of blacksmiths from that region. We also recognize the need for modern steel fencing and gates in keeping with 21st-century architecture and strict security requirements.
With over 40 years of combined experience in architectural timber joinery and structural steel welding, our Daylesford workshop is equipped to handle complex fabrication. We design, weld, and powder-coat custom steel gates to meet your exact site tolerances. To ensure your entrance is as convenient as it is secure, we automate your gates with trusted BFT automatic gate motors. Through a 20+ year partnership with BFT Automation, we provide end-to-end entrance solutions built to last decades.
Sincerely, Dave English Master Fabricator & Director, Melbourne Gates
Featured Steel & Wrought Iron Gate Designs
French Provincial Steel Fence
Modern Entrance Gates
French Provincial Automatic Gate
Twisted Bar Sliding Driveway Gate
Twisted Bar Pedestrian Gate
Twisted Bar Wrought Iron Panel
Modern Steel Bar Gates & Fence
Traditional Steel Bar Gates & Fence
Deliver Australia Wide
Horizontal or Vertical Steel Slat Gates
Vertical Blade Steel Gate & Fence
Louvered Steel Gates & Fence
Commercial Steel Gates
Modern Ascetic
Sheet Steel Gates
Steel Bar Gate & Fencing Styles Catalog
Choose a design below or send us a custom photo. Let us know your requirements and we will provide a complete quotation. We stock and install BFT and VDS Italian automatic gate motors to complement all gate installations.
Our standard steel gates are fabricated using heavy-duty 19x19mm galvanised steel tubing. Galvanising applies a protective zinc coating to steel to prevent rusting. Tubing provides excellent structural rigidity for large spans while keeping the weight manageable for automatic motor operation.
Solid Wrought Iron Fabrication
For heritage restorations or high-security applications, we forge gates from solid 16x16mm steel bar stock. Wrought iron features traditional twisted bars, solid hand-formed scrolls, and extreme impact resistance. (Note: Wrought iron typically costs approx. 50% more than tubular steel).
Premium Dulux Powder Coating
All fabricated items are precision welded, structurally primed, and finished in a baked Dulux Powder Coat. Powder coating is applied as a free-flowing, dry powder and cured under heat to form a tough skin far more durable than conventional paint.
Scrollwork & Plinths
Scrollwork refers to the decorative, spiraling iron shapes (C-scrolls, S-scrolls) commonly seen in Victorian and French Provincial gate designs. A Plinth is the solid sheet-metal panel often placed at the bottom of traditional gates to provide privacy and structural weight.
Mortise Lock Integration
We can recess high-security Chrome Mortise Locks directly into the steel frame of pedestrian gates. A mortise lock provides superior security as the locking mechanism is housed entirely inside the metal profile rather than surface-mounted.
Select a design from our catalog above or email us a custom reference photo. Prices listed are indicative for standard sizing. Wrought iron designs are approximately 50% extra.
Gate Design Style
Pedestrian Gate (Nom. 1000mm Gap)
Driveway Gates (Nom. 3000mm Gap)
Fence Panel (Per Metre)
Moderna
$1,200
$3,000
$400
Urbino (Standard)
$900
$2,250
$300
Urbino (with Crosses / Circles / Scrolls)
$1,050
$2,625
$350
Art Deco
$1,500
$3,750
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Art Deco 2
$1,200
$3,000
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Bordeaux
$2,500
$6,250
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Catania
$1,500
$3,750
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Riviera
$1,950
$5,850
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Valencia
$1,500
$3,750
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Valencia (Scroll Plinth)
$1,850
$5,850
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Entrance Gate with Custom Lettering
$1,750
$4,375
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Parisian
$1,950
$5,850
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Marseilles
$1,950
$5,850
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Vicenza
$2,500
$6,250
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Vigato
$1,950
$5,850
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Lucca
$1,950
$5,850
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Romano
$2,500
$6,250
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Firenze
$2,500
$6,250
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Security Hardware Upgrades
Chrome Mortise: $295
D&D Deluxe: $110
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Factory Workshop & Recent Installations
What Our Customers Are Saying
"Dave installed a beautiful automatic wrought iron gate at our Malvern property. The BFT motor works flawlessly and the scrollwork looks incredible."
— Sarah T., Malvern
"Incredible craftsmanship on our custom Urbino steel driveway gate delivered to Ballarat. Highly recommend Melbourne Gates for solid steel fabrication."
— Mark D., Ballarat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between galvanised steel tube and solid wrought iron gates?
Galvanised steel gates use 19x19mm hollow steel tubing, offering high strength at a lighter weight. Wrought iron gates use solid 16x16mm steel bar stock, providing traditional heavy-weight security and decorative scrollwork. Because it is solid and heavier to work with, wrought iron typically costs 50% more to fabricate.
Can custom steel gates be automated?
Yes. All of our steel and wrought iron gates are structurally engineered in our Daylesford factory to seamlessly integrate with Italian BFT automatic swing or sliding gate motors. The mounting plates and brackets are welded into the frame during fabrication.
How much does a custom steel driveway gate cost in Melbourne?
Our standard steel driveway gates for a nominal 3-meter gap start at approximately $2,250 for the clean Urbino design. Prices vary depending on design complexity, solid wrought iron upgrades, and whether you are adding BFT automatic motors to the package.
Do I need special electrical wiring for a BFT automatic gate motor?
Most residential BFT motors require a standard 240V power point installed near the gate, which powers a safe 24V transformer inside the motor housing. If running mains power to your front fence isn't possible, we also supply and install BFT Ecosol solar-powered gate kits.
How long does it take to manufacture and install a steel gate?
Standard fabrication lead times are generally 3 to 4 weeks from deposit and shop drawing approval. This allows time for custom welding in our workshop, galvanizing treatments, and professional baked powder-coating before final installation.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Request a Quote
Melbourne On-Site Services: We measure your site prior to fabrication across Greater Melbourne. For interstate or regional orders, accurate measurements must be provided by the client.
Provide Details: Include your Name, Delivery Address, Phone Number, and Email.
Measure the Gap: Note the distance gap between your posts or masonry pillars.
Specify Gate Style: Indicate whether you need a Pedestrian or Driveway gate, and select your preferred design from the catalog above.
Select Finishes: Note your desired Dulux Powder Coat color and any BFT automatic motor requirements.
Submit Request: Email your specifications and a photo of your driveway to our fabrication team. A shop drawing will be submitted for approval before fabrication begins (standard lead time is 3–4 weeks upon deposit).
