A handyman in a plaid blue shirt and blue overalls installing a metal gate.
A handyman in a plaid blue shirt and blue overalls installing a metal gate.

Find a professional gate installation in Canberra

Fill in a short form and get free quotes for local gate installation in Canberra

4.3

Excellent rating - 4.3/5 (10900+ reviews)

Looking for gate installation?

  • Sliding gate
  • Swing gate
  • Turnstile gate
  • Retractable gate
  • … or anything else
It only takes 2 minutes. And it's free.
Up to 50% cheaper than franchise dealers
No job too big or small
Free insurance coverage
Secure cashless payments
Same day or next day service at no extra cost

Best rated gate installation experts near me

Recent Gate Installation reviews in Canberra

Danny was extremely efficient, polite and informative and knew exactly what he was doing. An excellent job thanks Danny!

Construct a child safety gate at bottom of wooden stairs

$60

Did a great job for me

Replace broken pool gate

$300

We are really lucky to find Scott for our double gate installation. Scott not only completed task but made sure finishing is of highest quality. He suggested and included additional features, gave us choice. Scott is technically very professional and listened to our requirements. We have additional work where we will need Scott's help. Looking forward to engage with him again. Many thanks Scott - very happy...cheers

Double gate installation

$123

Matt was punctual, efficient, polite and capable. We’ll have him back anytime.

Bolt gate on

$200

Victor was great. He contacted me right after I accepted his offer and was at my house within hours to start work. He worked hard through the job and left it in good condition, including cleaning the tools and area afterwards. If you need a hard worker, I highly recommend Victor.

Install a gate post

$50

Thank you for your help :)

Weld gate hinges on chook run

$30

What's the average cost of a gate installation expert in Canberra

$100 - $250

low

$100

median

$150

high

$250

Low, median and high bar chart distribuiton

Average reviews for Gate Installation Services in Canberra

based on 99 reviews

4.96

96
2
1
0
0

Best rated timber gate contractors near me

What is Airtasker?

Post your task

Post your task

Tell us what you need, it's FREE to post.

Review offers

Review offers

Get offers from trusted Taskers and view profiles.

Get it done

Get it done

Choose the right person for your task and get it done.

Now Available
  • Get it done now. Pay later.
  • Repay in 4 fortnightly instalments
  • No interest
  • Available on payments up to $1,500

128+

Tasks successfully completed

2

Average amount of offers per task

29

 mins

Average time to receive offers

Statistics from the most recent tasks on Airtasker over the last 4 years.

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 Canberra

Fix saggy gate

$150

Curtin ACT, Australia

24th Oct 2025

Our side gate is sagging and needs to be fixed.

Fix a gate

$400

Downer ACT 2602, Australia

24th Oct 2025

Our side gate to the garden has seen better days. The wooden post attached to the brickwork has started to rot, and the gate itself is starting to pull out from it. Post is about 100mm x 75 mm x 1.6m that has a thinner piece of wood attached, that the gates screwed through to the sleeper. Post looks to be secured to the brickwork by 2 long bolts at the top, unsure how secured at the bottom. Hoping to replace the sleeper with some H4 treated pine + the thin bit to keep the gate width and keep the same gate fixtures.

6 screws into a plaster wall + 1 metal gate latch, cut one metal cuff

$50

Red Hill ACT, Australia

20th Oct 2025

I need 5 curtain cord clasps drilled into a plaster wall at one property then one block away I need one screw drilled into a metal gate to hold a gate latch (old screw snapped off). At same second property I would also like a metal cuff cut off a plastic tube.

Finish installing new gate

$200

Farrer ACT, Australia

20th Oct 2025

I have a new gate that needs to be installed and secured

Replace hinges driveway gate

$250

Kambah ACT, Australia

18th Oct 2025

A metal framed timber clad driveway gate is sagging and the 2 hinges are in need of replacement

Need help lifting a lounge over a brick wall/gate

$60

Chisholm ACT 2905, Australia

16th Oct 2025

My second hand lounge doesn't fit through my front door, so I need assistance lifting it over our side brick wall/gate so I can move it in to the house through the glass door. No cash offers! Payment is strictly through airtasker!

Thank you so much for your assistance today! Very much appreciated

Instal a gate outside

$60

Moncrieff ACT 2914, Australia

11th Oct 2025

I require this retractable fence drilled into the brick work. I do not have the tools required and will require the person to supply the brick drill.

Repair and swing a side gate

$250

Campbell ACT, Australia

8th Oct 2025

Steel frame, wooden slat gate Adjust slat height to match existing fencing Fix box steel posts to brick wall for hinges and latch

All work complete to an excellent standard

Iron or aluminium fence and gate installed

$1,000

Weetangera ACT, Australia

30th Sep 2025

timber fence and gate dividing back yard from front, approx 4 meters total to be removed and replaced with metal components.

Set a side gate and a post to the ground

$100

Red Hill ACT, Australia

29th Sep 2025

Set a used side gate and a post to the ground

Fence (and gate) extended to keep in dog!

$250

Belconnen ACT, Australia

21st Sep 2025

The back (brick) fence which borders reserve is too low to keep in our dog. The fence, and also the gate will need some type of extension installed to make them higher. The wall is 6m 40cm long, and the gateway is 94cm wide. I’m open to suggestions about what materials to use and will provide all materials. Not sure about how long the job will take, so also negotiable on price to pay for your labour - but prefer quotes for firm price rather than hourly.

Gate lock installation (already have the lock)

$5

Crace ACT, Australia

19th Sep 2025

Gate lock installation- already brought the lock - see photos for details

Tyson did a great job installing our gate lock. He was friendly, professional, and got the job done quickly and neatly. Really appreciate his work and would happily recommend him to others. Thanks Tyson!

Merbau screens and gate

$350

Ainslie ACT, Australia

18th Sep 2025

Need a merbau 90mm screen slats installed (see photos for approx dimensions and location). 3 sections, 2 are slatted, one with just a metal gate frame (ready made). Have included another photo for the look i am after (just approx to give you an idea) Requirements(labour only) 1. Dig hole for 4 posts (currently has paver on top) 2. Concrete the posts in 3. Install slats (will require length trimming) to 2 outer sections of the screen (sections 1 and 3) 4. Install ready made Bunnings gate frame in the middle section (I will add a core ten screen or similar to this later). 5. Bunnings trip to buy all the gear (I will pay you for materials) 6. I have screws (stainless) and merbau ready to go; so you need to 1. collect posts (90 x 90 or 100 x 100 x 2.1m?), treated pine or powder coated square profile metal we can discuss? 2. Get concrete mix 3. Get gate frame plus hinge etc. 7. Quote is for labour only (I will pay for materials upon invoice/receipt)

Rehang side gate

$100

Woden Valley ACT, Australia

17th Sep 2025

Bolts securing gate into concrete wall coming out, can’t be tightened. Think it needs to be re-drilled.

Will definitely use Matthew again. Can’t get a better recommendation than that.

Fix a gate so it shuts easily

$200

Narrabundah ACT 2604, Australia

8th Sep 2025

Wood has swelled and gate latch needs to be forcibly shut. Looking for repair or replacement of latch so that the gate will shut easily and has the ability to be locked as needed. Any parts needed will be purchased by me.

Back gate fix, front gate fix,

$160

Gungahlin ACT 2912, Australia

31st Aug 2025

Back gate issues Gate latch screws are loose, and metal is warped. Screws holding the gate itself are coming off the wall. Front gate same issue, screws are getting loose, and gate is coming off the wall.

Well done jass. Great job fixing our back gate.

Fix door handles, fix door jamb (chewed!), install new side gate

$300

Nicholls ACT 2913, Australia

29th Aug 2025

A couple of door handles have fallen off and a couple need tightening. The dog was accidentally locked in the bathroom and chewed the bottom of the door jamb. The timber side gate needs replacing with a metal one. A new handrail - current one not long enough - have to go down one stair before you can hold on! I would also like some interior wall cladding with cladding from Bunnings

Fence and gate

$100

Narrabundah ACT, Australia

25th Aug 2025

Need someone skilled to install a new fence and gate.

Install colourbond fence and two gates - negotiable on price

$2,000

Kambah, Australian Capital Territory

19th Aug 2025

Replacement of fence shared with neighbour and two gates installed. Possible lattice on brick work too. Noting price is a guess only.

Swing Gate Supply and installation for driveway

$1,500

Chisholm ACT, Australia

19th Aug 2025

Swing Gate over driveway. Supply and installation. 7 m wide area

Recent Automatic Gates tasks in Canberra

Install automatic gate opener for outdoor gate to access garage

$100

Kambah ACT, Australia

28th Jan 2025

I have a wooden gate that needs to be manually opened before I can access my garage. Just looking to install a dual swing automatic gate opener. Suggestions on product recommendations are welcome

Address possible electronic problem with automatic gates

$1,000

Griffith ACT, Australia

27th Nov 2024

We have electronic gates between our driveway and our carport. Periodically, these gates simply won't open when we press the automatic controller. We wonder if the electronic motor may need servicing or replacement.

Recent Timber Gates tasks in Canberra

Repair timber gate

$350

Curtin ACT, Australia

25th Feb 2025

Replace slats on a timber gate and plane so it can close. Needs alignment.

Install external timber gate

$200

Ngunnawal ACT, Australia

31st Jan 2024

Install timber gate in front side external wall, to span about 130cm from wall to planter. Put in a MDF panel in gap above oven. - Due date: Before Sunday, 4 February 2024

Timber gates x 3

$5

Canberra ACT, Australia

24th Jun 2023

After timber gates x 3 . About 4.5m in total. I’ve got the timber strips for it. - Due date: Before Friday, 7 July 2023