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Fixing hinge joint of gate

$100

Good Comms. On time. Efficient. Thank you

Pedestrian gate not working.

$200

Excellent service. Fast and effective response and repair. Highly recommended

Pool fence gate adjustment

$100

What a legend. Efficient, prompt and a pleasure to deal and got the job done without any fuss. Also, provided some very useful advice along the way. Will definitely use Brett again without hesitation.

Outside Gate Repairs Required

$100

Very polite. Did everything I asked and came back a 2nd time to finish the job.

Fix a few doors/gates, patch some holes and mount a hose

$150

Great person to complete the task Thanks Steve

Pool fencing with gate

$350

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

$125 - $266

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$125

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$190

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$266

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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 East Melbourne

Automatic sliding gate fix

$100

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

25th Mar 2026

My driveway entry gate is not functioning properly and needs attention/service. It’s an automatic sliding gate powered by a Tau K100M motor. See photos. The gate will not open without manual effort as the cog on the motor will not grip on the gate frame (to pull and slide it open). It closes no problem. I have a video that shows this clearly. I’ve examined the parts and there doesn’t appear to be any wear and tear causing this. I suspect it just needs realignment now and then.

Fix outdoor gate

$80

Box Hill North, Victoria

23rd Mar 2026

Need handyman to help fix outdoor gate. Outdoor gate is slanting, bracket needs reattaching.

Highly recommend Peter. Friendly, communicated well, punctual and did the job with no issues. Thank you Peter

Install 3 Borg digital gate locks + 1 Eufy smart lock

$300

Hawthorn East VIC, Australia

21st Mar 2026

Looking for an experienced handyman, carpenter or locksmith to install 3 Borg BL4409 digital gate locks and 1 Eufy C210 smart deadbolt. All locks supplied. Gates: 1 gate currently has a keyed lock (remove and replace) 2 gates have simple latches (remove and replace) Install new Borg digital locks Adjust alignment if needed so they close and latch properly Front door: Replace existing deadbolt with Eufy C210 smart lock Standard timber door (no handle change required) Notes: All installs are surface mount (no complex cutting) Looking for clean, professional install Experience installing digital locks preferred

Side walk gate install

$500

Doncaster East, Victoria

20th Mar 2026

I have a gate, need someone to install at my side walk entrance

David was fantastic to work with from start to finish. Communication was clear and prompt, he arrived on time, and completed the task efficiently with great attention to detail.

Gate repair

$90

Doncaster VIC 3108, Australia

19th Mar 2026

Reconnect bottom hinge to post

🔧 Quick Fix – Reattach Driveway Gate + Letterbox

$50

Box Hill North VIC, Australia

18th Mar 2026

Looking for someone to do a simple, quick fix to get my driveway gate back on its hinges and usable again. Job includes: • Lift and reattach gate onto existing hinges • Basic alignment so it opens/closes • Tighten or screw hinges back in place (no major rebuild needed) • Reattach letterbox to the gate Notes: • Just after a practical, budget-friendly fix (not a full repair or replacement) • Existing hinges/posts are there — just need it put back together • Someone will be home to assist with lifting the gate if needed • Bring basic tools and screws/bolts for the reattachment of letterbox Location: Box Hill North Access: Easy driveway access Looking for someone who can get this done quickly 👍

Fix front gate

$80

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

17th Mar 2026

The front gate is very difficult to open and close as it has gradually dropped and touches the ground. I assume it needs to be re-hung.

Great job by Noah. He presented us with a couple of options and we discussed the best way through. Very happy with the outcome.

Steel mesh gate

$100

Burwood East VIC 3151, Australia

15th Mar 2026

I would like to get a quote for reqair this mesh gate

Baby gate installation

$50

Kew East VIC 3102, Australia

14th Mar 2026

Install this baby gate onto brick and wooden post

Ethan did a really great job! Thanks Ethan!

Refix bottom hinge on my pool gate

$100

Hawthorn East VIC, Australia

12th Mar 2026

The bottom hinge on our pool gate has lost both its screws and i need someone to fix and fasten tightly so will not happen again

Install gate motor

$300

Bulleen VIC 3105, Australia

12th Mar 2026

Install purchased gate motor on sliding gate.

Auto Gate fix

$50

Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia

10th Mar 2026

I have a double swing automatic gate at my driveway. The gate used to operate normally where the right-side gate opens first, followed by the left-side gate after a short delay, so they don’t interfere with each other. Recently, the sequence seems to have changed. The left gate is now trying to open first while the right gate is still closed, which causes the left gate to hit or be blocked by the right gate. Because of this, the gate cannot open properly and the system stops working as expected. It appears the opening sequence or timing between the two motors may be incorrect, or the controller settings may have changed. No physical damages only need proper programming

Good communication and show up on time

Fix pedestrian gate

$100

Lynden Ward VIC, Australia

9th Feb 2026

Gate is not latching as it has moved off the hinges. Need it to be rehung so lock can engage.

Great job. Very efficient and good communication.

Fence gate

$10

Templestowe Lower VIC 3107, Australia

20th Jan 2026

I need a repair service for a heavy steel gate. It has pulled away from the rendered concrete pillar and needs to be professionally re-mounted (likely using Chemset anchors for a more secure fix). The gate is intact; it just needs a solid connection back to the masonry.

Thank you so much for your professional advice.

Repair and rehang external gate

$400

Ashburton VIC, Australia

16th Jan 2026

Task: Repair / re-hang external gate – hinge failure due to wood rot I need a handyman or carpenter to fix the hinges on my external side gate. The gate has a metal frame with vertical wooden battens. One of the hinges has pulled away because the wooden fence post/stud it was fixed to has rotted. Job likely involves removing the gate, repairing or replacing the affected section of timber (or installing a new mounting plate/post), and securely re-attaching or replacing the hinge so the gate opens and closes properly. Gate is outdoors and exposed to weather. Materials and fix should be suitable for exterior use.

Good response times and completed task as required. Appreciate your help!

Collect and Install stair gate at the top of the stairs

$150

Hawthorn East VIC, Australia

3rd Jan 2026

Need to collect a stair gate from Bunnings and install it at the top of the stairs

Henry was great to work with

Electric gate installed

$10

Kew VIC, Australia

3rd Jan 2026

-3.50 meter electric gate to be installed (inside post to inside post) -1.6 m high to match exisiting front fence -any style -need someone who can build electric gates and will have returning future work for them aswell

Great to work with very reliable quick and worth every cent

Install gate latch 2x

$100

Templestowe VIC, Australia

2nd Jan 2026

Need to install two gate latches and remove two existing gate latches which are no longer work on Outdoor exterior wall which is rendered

Amazing service! Thank you Troy

Apple MacBook repair - Flexgate fix model A1707

$250

Doncaster East VIC 3109, Australia

24th Nov 2025

Need monitor Flexcable repaired/replaced. MacBook Model A1707

Great work & very fast

I need the tailgate of my trailer fixed.

$125

Doncaster East, Victoria

21st Nov 2025

The tailgate of my trailer has come off. It needs new hinges and pad bolts to be fixed

It was great working with Mr S. Great work on my trailer.

Recent Automatic Gates tasks in East Melbourne

Gate Motor Repair Needed – Automatic Gate Not Closing Properly

$150

Balwyn North VIC, Australia

9th Jun 2025

One side of our automatic front gate (right-hand side when entering) is currently not closing properly. The gate motor unit appears to have come loose or partially detached from its bracket, and as a result, the gate won’t align or close fully.

Very helpful and efficient! Came on time, fixed our gate motor quickly and professionally. Friendly and easy to communicate with. Highly recommended

Automatic Gate Install

$100

Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

3rd Jun 2025

Looking for an electric sliding front gate and secure pedestrian gate to be installed. Edwardian style house with a current timber picket fence. I’m open to options.

Paint new automatic gate

$5

Blackburn VIC, Australia

2nd Mar 2025

Looking for someone to paint our new driveway gate nicely (ideally with spray gun for consistent finish), avoiding painting the motorised bits of the gate and anything that is not the gate. I would like the steel posts also included. The gate is 1.8m tall and slightly less than 4m wide. I have at least 2L of existing dulux weather shield paint matching the colour of the house to use also. I’m flexible with dates, working from home on Monday and Fridays. $5 is clearly not my budget or expectation for the job 🤣

Automatic gate won't stay closed

$100

Hawthorn East VIC 3123, Australia

13th Nov 2024

The gate won't stay shut. Has power just shows me an error. I press the buzzer to close it closes successfully and then opens again. Has battery on the sensor on the other side of the gate. Tried rebooting. Error light blinks

Supply and install an automatic gate

$3,000

Ashburton VIC, Australia

12th Mar 2024

Currently there is no gate. The property is by a busy traffic road so need some sound reduction feature

Global Access Automatic Gate is not working, not sure what happened.

$80

Surrey Hills VIC, Australia

13th Jun 2023

No reaction out of a sudden, need someone to check what's wrong. - Due date: Before Friday, 16 June 2023

Replace motor on a automatic gate “ genius” motor and champion gate

$500

Balwyn North VIC, Australia

25th Aug 2022

Source gate motor and replace and install new motor to automatic gate - Due date: Flexible

Fencing with Automatic Gate

$4,000

Burwood VIC, Australia

22nd May 2022

16m Fencing including automatic gate. There is a level different from one point to other point. Also need the retaining walls get repaired. For Fencing need quite for 1.Hampton style 2. Wooden The fence panel dimensions are 1650 x 1650, gate 4000mm and the side panel 650mm. Pls.see attached file for Fencing drawing. - Due date: Flexible

Automatic gate not opening

$80

Kew VIC 3101, Australia

21st Apr 2022

Remote operated electronic gate is not working

Recent Timber Gates tasks in East Melbourne

Rectify side timber gate / fence

$150

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

31st Aug 2025

I have a timber fence with gate at the side of my home that has a post that has twisted and needs to be rebuilt ( or post trimmed ) to enable the gate to close

Fix the hinges of backyard timber gate. Metal hinges broken.

$70

Box Hill South VIC, Australia

21st Nov 2024

Fix the hinges of backyard timber gate. Metal hinges broken. Need to weld new hinges to the metal frame of timber gate.

Helpful. Skillful. Polite.

Timber gate installation

$5

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

30th Aug 2023

We are after two pedestrian gates to be made and installed. Will also need a post installed as well. Dimensions of gate: 1.5mx2m Thanks

Replace a timber gate

$200

Doncaster Heights VIC 3109, Australia

26th Mar 2023

Would like someone to help replace a old timber gate in the backyard - Due date: Flexible

Replace timber gate

$150

Canterbury VIC, Australia

19th Nov 2022

Replace Existing timber gate - Due date: Flexible

Instal keypad lock on timber gate/fence

$80

Burwood VIC, Australia

13th Jul 2022

Our back gate gives us access to a park. I’m keen to install a keypad do we can go out and come back with the gate locked. https://www.bunnings.com.au/lane-black-digital-gate-lock_p4200057 - Due date: Flexible