Every time there is an update for your order you will receive an email.
These emails are for the following details:

                        Confirmation of your order
                        Production and/or timelines
                        Shipping tracking and shipping details
                        Delivery details
                        Follow up

Please contact us if you do not receive your order confirmation. This is key to insuring a smooth delivery process.

Why just 24 hours to make any changes to my order?

Time is of the essence! We want to get your order started and shipped as soon as possible. Since a large portion of the items on the site are custom and or super heavy we have adopted this policy as the standard.

Please contact us with any and every question you might have before placing the order. We strive to get the order right the first time!

How do I change quantities or cancel an item in my order?

All changes must be submitted in writing via email. This is key to communications with our warehouses. 

We are available 9am-5pm Monday to Friday Central Standard Time via chat and phone 888-715-8885.
Email via info@thegardengates.com

Refunds on canceled orders.

Canceled orders or items will be credited at the time of cancellation. By using our 24 hour policy, it also helps with the refund process. In the event you cancel an order, your refund will be processed right away. The time it takes to post back to your account will be based on the policy of your financial institution. We will also email you a confirmation of your cancellation.

Returned items have to be received back to the manufacturer, in the original packaging, and undamaged, before a refund can be issued. The refund will be the amount of the order less the shipping and restocking fees.

You can create an account during the checkout process, or go to My Account on the homepage. This is very useful in managing your order and checking in on the tracking. Especially if you are ordering a large item.

Sign into your account and edit your information. If you have trouble please let us know! At any point you can contact us with questions.  info@thegardengates.com

Check to make sure your email address is keyed correctly. You may also call us to confirm that your order is processed and your details are correct. We can make any adjustments needed.Check your spam and junk folders. If your emailed order confirmation did go to spam or junk please redirect it to your regular inbox.

We currently take MasterCard, Visa, American Express

I have a question about my charges.

At any point you can contact us with questions. We are available 9am-5pm Monday to Friday Central Standard Time via chat and phone 888-715-8885. Email 24/7 via info@thegardengates.com

I need a copy of my receipt/invoice.

You will receive an email confirmation at the time of your order. We recommend that you save and print this for your records.

If you cannot find your email confirmation, please email info@thegardengates.com for a copy of your invoice or receipt.

When will my credit appear on my account?

You will be credited once we receive the returned order and have properly inspected it. Canceled orders or items will be credited at the time of cancellation. By using our 24 hour policy, it also helps with the refund process. In the event you cancel an order, your refund will be processed right away. The time it takes to post back to your account will be based on the policy of your financial institution.

When will my credit card be charged?

For all orders, your credit card will be charged at the time of purchase.

Order totals shown during checkout reflect estimated sales tax. Your credit card will be charged with all applicable taxes at the time of shipment and will appear on your invoice. We charge taxes based on state and local tax laws and rates. Taxes depend on the delivery address and warehouse location. Where required, taxes are applied to shipping and handling charges.

If you return an item, your refund will include taxes paid on the item but not taxes paid on shipping and handling. If you have any questions, please email info@thegardengates.com

If you are making a purchase as a tax-exempt organization or individual, please contact us. Have the necessary paperwork ready to send in so that we can verify this status before approving the purchase.

Your privacy is important to us. We do not sell any customer information when you purchase from us. Rest assured that all the information in your customer account and order is safe and not used outside of The Garden Gates for any purpose.

Protecting our customers online is our top priority. We are an authorized merchant by Authorize.net and GeoTrust. Your credit card information is never stored after it is used, and our site is protected against outside parties throughout the entire checkout process.You can also read more in General Term & Conditions

All smaller items, usually under 100 pounds, will ship a small parcel carrier like UPS or FedEx ground. Depending on your location and time of year the average shipping time is about a week.

For the big stuff, please read our full shipping policy. The short version, if it has to go on a pallet it is going to ship in a larger truck. We are only able to do free curbside delivery. These deliveries are by appointment and we will need a good phone number from you.

Emails are sent to you as this process moves along!

We do not ship to a PO Box.

Yes, we understand that you will need assistance with managing the heavier items and are happy to accommodate this request.

At the time of ordering please add any notes for shipping timelines in the text box provided on the check out page.

Please note, delays in scheduling a delivery once it has already shipped will incur storage fees.

Please refer to our shipping policies for more information. You can also contact us to make arrangements.

We ship direct from our warehouses to you. Once your order is processed we send it to our shipping and production facilities, they get it ready to go out the door to you.

As much as we would like to have your items for you the very next day, this is just not possible with the type of collections we carry. We strive to find items that are special, made to order and curated by craftsmen. This means that some products will have a production time, while some will be ready to ship.

Depending on the type of product ordered will determine the timeline for production and shipping. Some items ship within 24 hours and some can take up to 8 weeks. Please see our shipping information for all the details. 

You will receive an email notification when your order ships. If you cannot find your email, go to the My Account link at the top right-hand side of our site and log in to check your order status. If you checked out as a guest, you can email info@thegardengates.com for an update.

There will be tracking information in the email notification you receive when your order ships. Simply copy the tracking number and paste it into your browser to get the tracking info. If you cannot find this information, you can log into your account and get the tracking information there.
Multiple items from different warehouses will require separate tracking numbers. An email for each tracking will be sent to your email address.

LTL Shipments will have a PRO Number as the tracking number. We will provide you with a link to their websites for tracking and delivery details.

Can I have my order expedited?

We are so sorry, but due to the nature of these amazing items we can not expedite an order.

Can my order ship internationally?

We are so sorry, but due to the nature of these amazing items we can not ship internationally.

How much is my shipping?

Standard shipping is free.

When you have an order that ships LTL (Less than Truckload), the carrier will call you to schedule an appointment for your curbside delivery.

In the event that you can not make an appointment with the shipping company, and your order goes into storage, you will be responsible for the storage fees.

Let's do our best by avoiding this issue altogether! Contact us before your order ships and let us know what your schedule is looking like around the estimated time of delivery. That way we can hold off moving your order, keeping it safe with us at our warehouse(s), and shipping it when you are ready.

Communication is key here and we are ready to assist!

Double check the tracking number to see when the expected delivery date is or if your order has been delivered.

If it has been delivered and you cannot find it, there are usually notes in the tracking as to where the package was left outside your home.

Check with neighbors in case the package went to the wrong house.

If you still cannot find your package, please call the delivery company and have your tracking number ready for reference.

As the receiver of the order, all claims must be submitted by you. We can provide as much assistance as possible, but this is the policy of the carriers we use.

Some orders with multiple items will ship separately. Review your email notification and tracking to see which items shipped and if there are still some on their way. Please contact us if any component part is missing and we will get it shipped out to you as soon as possible.

Email info@thegardengates.com immediately upon receipt of the incorrect product and include your order number as well as a picture of the incorrect item.

For orders that are confirmed delivered by the carrier and are missing, lost or stolen a claim must be filed with the carrier. Any refunds given will be based on the final determination of this claim. The Garden Gates will not be held responsible for lost, stolen or missing orders. We will help you with the claims process and work to resolve the claim.

All backorders will be kept open unless you have expressly indicated to cancel the backorder, with our 24 hour window.

Backorders experience various wait times, and we will do our best to keep you updated on the status of your backorder. Please note that these dates are subject to change. For status updates or to cancel, please email info@thegardengates.com

A Note on Backorders:

Backorders after 24 hours of the placement of the order. It is rare but in some cases there is a delay in the production of one of the items. This is due to material availability, labor force and supply chain issues. All of which are out of our control. We strive to keep items in our collections that have the shortest possible lead time. However, we are not perfect. We can and will keep you updated along the way of this process, via email. We know that communicating with you is vital and all news of your order status will be at your fingertips. Due to the methods and techniques of the productions of our items, we can not cancel your order due to a delay in the production process. We work with skilled artists and craftsmen that have accounted for your item in their production process.

Before placing an order for a custom made piece feel free to reach out and we can confirm the timeline of production and do our best to get ahead of any possible delays.

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How do I use a coupon code?
Coupon codes are issued and available to use at different times throughout the year. Enter your coupon code at checkout and hit Apply to make sure your code is still current.

Yes, and we want to work with you! We are a group of designers and artisans that know the steps to a great successful project. Please contact us to discuss your project and how we can help you make it fabulous! We are available 9am-5pm Monday to Friday Central Standard Time via chat and phone 888-715-8885. Email 24/7 via info@thegardengates.com

What is California Proposition 65?
You see will this listed on the product pages that it pertains to and can down load the details if needed.

Do your items come with instructions?

Yes, most of our products come with instructions and some even have really awesome videos! Most you can access through the product page itself, but if you need us to send them to you we can email them as well. You should receive a paper copy for the big and/or complicated items in your shipping box.