Welding & Steelwork in Sandton: Custom Gates and Balustrades

A bad welded gate is a 5-year decision; a properly fabricated, galvanised, powder-coated one is a 20-year decision. The price difference is meaningful but not enormous — and the lifecycle math always favours the proper job.

What you're paying for in a custom gate

• Steel grade and gauge — 2mm vs 1.6mm vs 1.2mm walls dramatically affect rigidity and lifespan.
• Galvanising — hot-dip galv before paint adds 5-10 years vs paint-only.
• Powder-coat finish — bake-on powder-coat survives Joburg sun much longer than spray paint.
• Decorative inserts — laser-cut panels, scrollwork, mesh — these are where price escalates.
• Track quality — sliding gates need a heavy-duty track laid in concrete; cheap tracks deflect and wear bearings out.
• Hardware — guide rollers, end-stops, anti-lift devices.

Realistic Sandton 2026 pricing

Standard 4m sliding gate (50mm tube, plain infill, galvanised + powder-coat): R15,000-R28,000. Decorative laser-cut sliding gate: R28,000-R55,000. Swing gate (single or pair): R12,000-R32,000. Palisade fence per linear metre: R650-R1,400 fabricated and installed. Burglar bars per window: R1,200-R3,500. Balustrades per linear metre: R650-R1,800 (powder-coat) or R1,500-R3,500 (stainless or feature work).

What to insist on

• Galvanised THEN powder-coated (not just painted).
• Photos of recent installs in your suburb — Sandton has its own scale and finish standards.
• Workmanship guarantee — minimum 2 years; better installers offer 5+.
• Hardware brands specified (track, rollers, hinges).

See Sandton welders on Handi-za — most post photos of completed gates and balustrades.