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Build a Wooden Gate

$500

Great service. Came the next day. Even helped with an additional small task. Highly recommend

Repair gate latch

$30

Jim was wonderful and very accommodating. He went above and beyond and was very prompt in responding. Great experience.

Fix Wooden Gate Fence that is Stuck

$80

Dean has gone above & beyond to compete all the tasks Great job

Weld bars & reattach gate

$250

Ziqian was amazing. Thanks for a great job

Hanging gates

$120

Prompt, great job.

Gate extend

$50

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$120 - $278

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$120

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$278

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What does a gate installation service include?

You can get help with anything to do with gates, from gate selection and installation to repair and maintenance. Most gate installers are experienced with a range of fencing types, and can choose a gate to match your existing fence, or help install a fence alongside your gate.


Here are some of the most common types of gates and what you can expect with each service:


Automatic gates 


Need automatic gates or electric gates installed or repaired? These are a popular option for driveways, with everything securely locked away and you don’t even have to get out of your car to open or close it. Your technician will have experience with automatic gate openers, including how to set up access so that your gate can open smoothly via a buzzer, remote, keypad, or intercom. They’ll measure the area and recommend the best gate type to fit, with the most suitable opening methods (swinging or sliding). Your gate installer can order in your gate materials, before installing everything onsite and showing you how to operate your new gate.


Swinging gates 


Swinging gates are the most popular gate type because they’re simple to operate, with your gate suspended on a hinge, and held in place with a latch. Your gate installer will help recommend a gate style that will fit with your existing fence and other features, whether you need timber gates, aluminium gates, or even glass. They’ll order in the materials and assemble your gate onsite, ensuring its level and properly secured at the hinges. Finally, they’ll attach a latch at the correct height for easy opening and closing - with the option to padlock your gate for added security.


Sliding gates


Sliding gates are ideal for homes with limited space on either side of the gate, or for larger gates along driveways, where a swinging gate isn’t practical. Your gate installer will begin by measuring the area and recommending some suitable sliding gates to fit. They’ll order in the materials and begin by installing your footings and metal tracks for the gate to roll on. Next, they’ll put in place posts for your gate. Then they’ll insert wheels into the bottom of your gate and slide it onto the track and lock it into place. Sliding gates do need regular maintenance to ensure they’re clean and well lubricated, and you may need to book sliding gate repair if your gate stops working smoothly or gets damaged.


Pool gates


If you have a pool, you’ll need at least one or two gates for safe access to your pool area. Your pool gate installer will help you select a gate that matches your pool fence, whether glass or aluminium. They’ll install your gate between fence posts, ensuring it meets the regulations for your local area. Common regulations include self-closing and self-latching, latches at a minimum height, and only outwards-opening. If your pool gate doesn’t open or close properly, you’ll need to book pool gate repairs as soon as possible to ensure your pool is safe and compliant.

Recent Gate Installation tasks in Melbourne

Build a gate

$500

Brunswick VIC, Australia

23rd Aug 2025

I need a timber gate re-built and installed - dimensions are 1050mm W x 1650mm H (gate) and side fence of 550mm W x 1650mm H. Refer to existing gate photos.

Aluminum front fence and gate

$9,999

Elwood VIC, Australia

21st Aug 2025

Aluminium palisade fence and gate 50x10 verticals on 45degreeangles 50x25RHS subframe with 75x75 posts front gate to have letter box pillar with intercom and camera cutouts parcel door and letter slot all gate hardware to be included total overall length is 8L/m x 1600 high Side gate in same style as front fence with all hardware included 1600wide x 2400 high over all sizes

Fence & Electric Driveway Gate

$5,000

Coburg VIC, Australia

20th Aug 2025

Looking for a qualified installer to build a fence and driveway gate at my mum’s home. Driveway gate (swing or sliding) – electric with remote access preferred, but open to manual option if needed. • Fence and gate made from material that allows us to see out but prevents outsiders from seeing in (e.g. privacy aluminium slats, perforated screen, or similar). • Approx. height: 1.8m (open to recommendations). • Gate should include lock and safety features. • Must supply and install all materials.

Re-install gate into waist high cyclone fence

$500

Fairfield VIC 3078, Australia

20th Aug 2025

We have a waist high cyclone fence as our front fence. In the process of replacing sewage pipes, our front gate was removed. We want it to be put back in. The task will require create a hole for the fence post at the correct location, retention the cyclone fence mesh and refit the gate. All parts should be there. We will buy any that need replacing. - Due date: Flexible

Gate repair

$250

Melbourne VIC, Australia

19th Aug 2025

Side Gate – The gate cannot be locked due to a misaligned latch/gate. Another wooden gate, adjustment needed.

Repairs to outside gates

$200

Brunswick East VIC, Australia

18th Aug 2025

Rehang back gate (hinge broken) and replace latch. Replace latch at front gate. (hardware not included in price)

Fix old gates OR full replacement

$500

St Kilda VIC, Australia

18th Aug 2025

Repair to make functional and secure. The corrugated iron sheets and posts are bent, misaligned, and unstable. OR FULL replacement. I am seeking someone with experience in gate and fence repairs to: • Realign and secure the existing gates so they open and close properly. • Reinforce or replace damaged sections if necessary. • Ensure the gates are safe, sturdy, and lockable. Requirements: • Experience with corrugated iron / timber fencing and gate repairs. • All tools provided by you. • Materials may need to be sourced (to be discussed).

Outdoor gate hinge needs fixing

$100

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

17th Aug 2025

Outdoor gate hinge has broken and needs fixing. It’s a metal hinge that has snapped so needs welding.

Back gate deadlock needs adjustment

$100

Princes Hill VIC, Australia

17th Aug 2025

Back gate has shifted/dropped approx a centimetre over winter. Gate no longer aligns with locking mechanism on the gate frame. Difficult to open and shut. Need someone to realign. See photos.

Excellent! Professional, Helpful, and a good problem solver. Highly recommend.

Upgrade Gate: New Lockable Latch & Reinforced Pin Holes

$150

Prahran VIC, Australia

16th Aug 2025

Need a new lockable gate latch installed. The latch hardware side can take up to 80 mm width, but the gate stile is only 30 mm wide, so it needs a proper fit. Also need the gate pin holes in the masonry drilled deeper with a masonry drill so the pins sit in securely and hold the gate firm. Looking for a sturdy, reliable latch/lock setup and solid pin seating.

Great work thanks again Wayne

Fix Aluminium Side Gate

$200

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

8th Jul 2025

Side gate doesn’t latch closed, either misaligned or faulty latch/lock. Also do not have keys for it. Today (Tuesday 8th) or Friday 11th would be great if possible.

Very helpful, fixed up my gate perfectly!

Welding needed for gate hinges

$100

Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

6th Jul 2025

My metal gate has fallen off its hinges. I need on-site welding to fix it back in place . There is a handle / lock mechanism on the gate (see pictured) - so the gate needs to be fixed in the same position as previously, so the handle/lock mechanism works correctly. Flexible with days/hours - but ideally a Monday or Friday. Need this done before the 12 July. Thanks!

Viv is a legend! Quality work and super efficient.

Attach shade cloth to gate and fence as a privacy screen

$80

Elwood VIC, Australia

29th Jun 2025

Attach black shade cloth to a security gate and fence approximately 2metres long to help with privacy into a ground floor court yard

Great job on attaching shade cloth to fence that had minimal access.

Correct sagging gate with brace

$100

Essendon VIC 3040, Australia

28th Jun 2025

Sagging front gate needs brace kit installed to pull it up

Punctual, clean, organised, got the job done as stated. Would recommend him. Thank you

Install a new sliding gate opener.

$70

Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

26th Jun 2025

replace the old opener with a new one that I have

Excellent service. I am very happy with Daniel's service.

Remove gate

$60

Northcote, VIC

4th Jun 2025

Remove gate from brick wall to allow access to side of house

Helpful, knowledgeable and quick. Thoroughly recommend Ben.

Install gate lock

$50

Richmond VIC, Australia

30th May 2025

Bought a gate lock from Bunnings and started installing but failed to get the task completed

Great job and quick turnaround! Highly recommended

Fix broken gate

$100

Kensington VIC 3031, Australia

28th May 2025

Outdoor gate has come of its hinges after about 6 months post build as majority of the screws that held it up have snapped. Likely because they weren't sufficient to bear its weight. Would like someone to come and re-erect the gate with the right level of support (screws, hinges) to keep it there securely.

Great job by Sil. On time, did a good job, bought the right gear and communicated well throughout. 5 stars

Reattach wooden plank to gate

$250

Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

26th May 2025

One of the planks of wood came off our gate a while ago. We need it reattaching.

Great work. Thanks for the help at short notice

Front gate repair. New screws and attachment

$100

South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

22nd May 2025

The gate has come away from the hinges. I need it re-attached with new screws as the current ones don’t hold for more than a few days.

A perfect outcome with solid advice before starting.

Recent Automatic Gates tasks in Melbourne

Install automatic gate motor

$500

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

22nd Mar 2025

Looking for someone with proven experience to install an automatic gate motor for my sliding gate

Fix FAAC automatic gate

$200

Moonee Ponds VIC 3039, Australia

23rd Jan 2025

FAAC 740 gate getting stuck, can be opened but needs some force. Need someone to come out to hopefully fix it

Great to deal with, punctual and polite

Remote for automatic gate

$100

Thornbury VIC, Australia

17th Dec 2024

I have an automatic gate at my house with remotes, but I haven’t been able to code the remotes to the gate, so we can only operate it manually (pressing the open and close buttons inside of the unit that controls the gate)

Installing an automatic gate closer to my gate.

$150

Fitzroy VIC, Australia

17th Dec 2024

I have purchased a gate automation kit for my corrugated iron gates which I currently open manually. Pictures of gate and kit below.

Installation of Automatic Gate Lock & Cover

$200

Fitzroy North VIC, Australia

2nd Nov 2024

I have Yale Assure Lock SL that allows me to “buzz in” my clients remotely, so they don’t have to wait on the street. Will require qualified locksmith/qualified electrician with verified credentials. I’ve had various quotes but keen to see qualifications & police check. Thank you.

Automatic gate repairs/ welding

$200

South Yarra VIC, Australia

4th Feb 2024

Lower hinge broke off. Need to weld it back - Due date: Flexible

Automatic gate repairs

$200

South Yarra VIC, Australia

31st Jan 2024

Automatic gate has misaligned. - Due date: Flexible

Fix automatic gate

$300

St Kilda VIC, Australia

13th Nov 2023

I have an electric gate / garage. The motor broke. I bought the exact one, and it needs to be replaced. It has some other devices connected to it (for remote control access) which needs to be copied over. The electric gate device for reference is called FAAC 740. - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 15 November 2023

Automatic Gate and fencing Installation - COBURG

$200

Coburg VIC, Australia

12th Oct 2023

We require an experienced Gate and Fencing Installer for an installation this saturday in coburg. You must have extensive experience in installing gates and fencing. You will be paid on the day with ongoing work available if wanted. Pay rates start from $25.00 an hour and will be determined on experience. You must have your own vehicle to meet onsite Moviated and can do attuide The physical ability to carry out manual Labourer work We would like to hear from you, please get in touch - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 14 October 2023

Fix automatic gate that won’t open

$1,000

Alphington VIC, Australia

3rd Jun 2023

Automatic gate from Richmond Wheel and Castirs won’t open automatically- track ay need lifting up. - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 8 June 2023

Automatic gate opener expert wanted

$350

Essendon VIC, Australia

11th May 2023

I need an automatic gate opener expert to finish the installation of my front driveway gate. I've installed the track, guide & gate & now need someone to power it up & program the motor. Job is in Essendon. - Due date: Flexible

Great service. Will use again.

After on-going automatic gate technician

$5

Melbourne VIC, Australia

12th Jan 2023

After an ongoing automatic gate technician Please get in touch if interested

Program automatic gates

$100

Essendon VIC, Australia

9th Mar 2022

I have purchased automatic gate system coz my other one was stuffed. I have hooked it all up, installed it, read through instructions and pressed all the buttons to program .., and …. … Waaalah!… NOPE.. I’m doing something wrong .. they are not inn sync . I need someone who KNOWS how to program this simple (but not for a blonde chick) gate opener for me. I don’t need someone who is gonna guess and do exactly as I have been doing .. I neeed someone who DEFINITELY can do this for me please . This Friday afernoon (you can come before the traffic gets busy) and it needs to be completed then on that day please , (it doesn’t take long when you know what your doing) ! Cheers !. . i just don’t know what I’ve done wrong , and I’m completely stuck.. if you have the knowledge of double swing gate openers , your reply is warmly welcomed !! Look forward to your assistance !! - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 11 March 2022

Repair automatic gate motor

$250

Ripponlea VIC, Australia

11th Jan 2022

Centsys/Centurion D2 12V gate motor not functioning. Status light flashes intermittently and gate doesn't open. Motor still runs but not on the opening program. - Due date: Before Friday, 14th Jan 2022

Program and provide automatic gate remotes.

$140

Elwood VIC 3184, Australia

10th Oct 2021

Hi, I need two gate remotes. I have one that's broken, and it also may be able to be fixed, so look at that too. The remotes need to be programmed to the box as shown in pics I live in an apartment that I own. You would need to supply the remotes too.

Recent Timber Gates tasks in Melbourne

Build and install 3 metal frame and timber gates

$800

Elwood VIC 3184, Australia

15th Nov 2024

Build and install 3 metal frame gates Back gate 760mm wide - lock Side gate 870 wide pool latch Hallway gate 920wide pool latch

Carpenter job on timber gate

$150

Fitzroy North VIC, Australia

2nd May 2024

o Timber on bottom of intersecting gate. Remove. See photo 1 o Middle horizontal rail on back of gate. affix a chamfer (minimum 60 degree angle) to the top surface to prevent climbing. See photo 2

Really helpful and great communication

Timber gate fit to size

$1,800

Windsor VIC, Australia

16th Feb 2024

A solid timber gate 2000 X 2000 with middle opening/latch and hinges to allow security privacy from street

Repair re hang and paint 6 foot timber gates in Port Melbourne

$1,500

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia

15th Sep 2023

Timber gate repair and paint - Due date: Flexible

Cut hand hole through timber gate

$50

Windsor VIC, Australia

20th Feb 2023

Cut hole through side gate so it can be accessed from both sides - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Fix timber gate

$100

Richmond VIC, Australia

18th Jan 2023

I have a couple of carpentry tasks 1. Adjust hinge on timber gate so that it stops dragging on ground 2. Fix down a couple of loose timber decking 3. Bradder nail a couple of loose privacy panels Refer photos. - Due date: Flexible

Job completed on time with no fuss. Thanks Jarrod.

Repair rot on a timber gate

$100

Moonee Ponds VIC 3039, Australia

17th Feb 2022

Replace rotten timber (small section only) on a timber gate - Due date: Flexible

Timber gates build/install

$350

Ascot Vale, Victoria, Australia

9th Oct 2021

**All work completed outside. Can be done any time before 23/20.** We need new double timber gates installed half way along our driveway to replace damaged metal gates. Need them in a bit of a hurry! To match fairly well with our other side gate is the intention. We can do the painting if you can build or source and install. Driveway is 2700. Height 1950 would be good.