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Founded in 2018, Langford crafts design-led gate and fence solutions. Able to tackle the most challenging sites, Langford delivers high-end quality gates that enhance the security, style and quality of homes or commercial projects.
Embarking on a journey into the world of fencing and gates through a franchise acquisition, Josh Langford, a qualified civil engineer and gate and fence specialist, identified a lack of attention to detail and care within the industry. “As an engineer, I’m driven to make products that last, and I saw an opportunity to focus my business on high-end, design-led gates,” Josh says. This realisation led to a transformation of the business – a shift towards bespoke, immaculately crafted gates that effortlessly marry aesthetics with enduring functionality. The integration of design and utility is a direct outcome of collaborative efforts with architects and homeowners, guiding the meticulous process of designing, engineering and installing a tailored solution.
The consultation process at Auckland-based Langford is a collaboration with homeowners, architects, builders and landscape architects, where clients often bring design inspirations from both Langford’s portfolio and external sources. “The client will often have a general idea we can work with,” Josh says. “If they’re unsure, we will show them our established designs and suggest the best-suited designs for their needs. We also pull features from the house itself, like colour, patterns, material type, and whether the home is heritage or modern.” During on-site consultations, the team identify clients’ desired outcomes – such as privacy, security or specific preferences – and tailor designs to harmonise with the property.
Langford’s ability to navigate challenging sites – whether dealing with difficult terrain, slopes or restricted space – reflects a solutions-focused approach. Leveraging Josh’s engineering background, the team tackle each project with a problem-solving mindset, finding construction solutions that overcome any site constraints while maintaining high design integrity.
The hallmarks of Langford’s installations are their superior craftsmanship, attention to detail and the use of top-tier materials that stand the test of time. Whether crafting custom-made driveway gates, residential security gates or commercial gates and fences, Langford’s creations not only enhance a property’s visual appeal but also add intrinsic value.
Recent projects, including Berowald Street, Argyle Street and Martin Avenue, showcase Langford’s design credentials. Each project presented unique challenges, from small space solutions to incorporating specific design elements, such as laser-cut patterns. Through collaborative efforts with builders, concrete experts and access control teams, the Langford team left sites safe and immaculate before delivering a final product that enhanced the quality and value of the property.
Langford’s commitment to excellence extends beyond the gates themselves. The company also carries out landscaping works, collaborating with the owner or their landscape designer to plan and construct the whole front boundary look and feel. From construction, hardware, lighting and electrical to hard and soft landscaping, everything is taken care of to bring each client’s vision to life. For Langford, it’s about orchestrating custom entrances that transcend the ordinary, seamlessly blending security, style and enduring quality.
