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Most buyers study the boiler and the roof, then take the boundary entirely on trust. This calm handover inspection helps new homeowners separate ordinary weathering from the faults that genuinely affect safety, security and cost.
A driveway gate is judged by how it moves after years of weather and use, not by how it looks on installation day. This guide examines the hinges, posts, latches and automation components that fail first in UK conditions, with a specification checklist for residential and commercial gates.
With the 2026/27 storm season approaching, a structured boundary audit is cheaper than an emergency repair after a named storm. This nine-point checklist covers posts, panels, gates, drainage and the wind-loading details that are easy to overlook.