Testimonials

“Recently I was in the market for a very special gate for our Spanish Revial home. We wanted our gate to be classic, unique, and have the appeal that indicated it was made by a genuine craftsman. I also wanted our gate to not only fit our 1926 décor by having some old world flavor, but the gate we wanted had to be durable to a variety of weather conditions, sturdy, safe for children, and charming at the same time.

After many estimates, attempted estimates (no shows), and on-line searching, I found Lido Gates and am so very glad that I did. I thought that it would be a challenge to order a gate without someone actually coming to my home to provide an in-person estimate, however Mike made this process effortless.

I was able to obtain the dimensions and e-mail some photos of the desired location, and he worked his magic to create the most beautify Philippine Mahogany gate. Mike not only assisted with the details of the gate, but also assisted in providing details and information that was helpful in selecting the right hardware and he provided smart suggestions and ideas that added special touches for a quality look and installation.

Mike is professional, responsive, a pleasure to work with. He knows and understands the details that promote a smooth transaction. With his attention to detail it is evident that he takes pride in his work and strives for his customers to be satisfied with their product. We are very pleased with our product and so very glad that we chose the right craftsman for the right job as our end product far exceeded our expectations.”

Ingrid R.

“When you are looking for High Quality Mahogany Gates you need look no farther than Lido Gates. My wife and I were looking for a high quality door for our new home in La Quinta, CA. We feel very fortunate that Lido Gates was our first source for our door. We live in a harsh environment and wanted only first quality input material and top quality craftsmanship. We found both with Lido Gates.

Our door is #18 on Lido Gates website. Sitting down and designing our custom door with Mike Bless was a very interesting and fun process. We quickly realized that Mike had vast experience and made some excellent recommendations for construction and design of our door.

We incorporated a custom half-round of steel scroll that exactly matched our decorative design over all of our exterior windows. We really like the heavy feel of the Philippine Mahogany when the door closes. We’ve received numerous compliments on the style, design and quality construction of the door we chose. We know that we have a door that will weather and age beautifully for many, many years. It was a pleasure to do business with Lido Gates.”

Len Wahlert
Retired 3M Executive
La Quinta, California

“Mike did a wonderful job with my gate! It was exactly what I needed to make the entrance to my garden area really stand out.” - D.L., Newport Beach

“Thanks for the great work personalizing my garden gate. Your craftsmanship is top-notch.” - B.B., Irvine

“My gate turned out lovely! The woodgrain of the mahogany looks wonderful!” - C.K., Newport Coast

“Thank you for your wonderful work and for taking the time to help me develop a truly unique design for my gate.” - M.O., San Clemente