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Baby gate installation

$100

Andrew was obliging and efficient at assisting me with this task. He has a good range of tools which was helpful on the job. As things turned out I was able to do most of it myself but Andrew’s assistance was very useful.

Install 4 metres of timber fence and gate

$400

Job completed very promptly.

Outdoor fence gate fix

$80

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

Bolt gate on

$200

Richie did a great job for us. He was really professional and he was in touch regularly to update us and respond to our questions. I highly recommend him. Thanks Richie.

Repair to a corrugated iron gate

$120

Andrew went above & beyond to help me with my tricky baby gates & stairs. Will be calling on Andrew again. Very friendly, fast & knows his stuff. Thank you!

Install baby gates

$50

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

$105 - $250

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$250

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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 Canberra

Baby Safety Gate Installation

$90

Denman Prospect ACT, Australia

27th Dec 2025

Need to install a retractable baby safety door in the stair safely without any damage. Task is essentially making some drills (8 points), locating stud rightly. Product are something like this: (https://www.bunnings.com.au/perma-child-safety-1-4m-white-wide-retractable-gate-white_p0466947?store=7373&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21122993677&gbraid=0AAAAADtbEB8-5AjO42uA_Np5f8uadIX64&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0KrJBhCOARIsAGIy9wAKVUyuQNF7j6glS-bJLxUO_YYO4hwMGP7Q4SUoOxaAmQt9MAIBxEQaAkZEEALw_wcB)

Assemble and mount baby gate for stairs

$125

Forde ACT, Australia

27th Dec 2025

Need to have someone help with assembling a baby gate and installing and drilling to wall to mount it.

Anyone install automatic gate opener?

$10

Ngunnawal ACT, Australia

26th Dec 2025

I have double colourbond fence that I want double gate opener installed. You supply parts and fit. Does anyone do this as a job don’t want someone who thinks they can do it. Thank you

Install gate on deck

$500

Fadden, Australian Capital Territory, AUS

21st Dec 2025

NB: location is NOT Fadden as listed. Location is Kambah 2902. In need of gate installation on an external deck to block off stairway. Approximate measurements in photos.

Repair colourbond fence gate

$10

Farrer ACT, Australia

10th Dec 2025

Need to replace colourbond fence + hinges etc. don’t have material.

Side gate installation.required.

$650

Moncrieff ACT, Australia

2nd Dec 2025

Install two swing gates (custom welded steel framed slat panels about 1800H x 1350W each ), 2 x 100mm steel posts that will need to cut to size and a small 350mm slat panel against a side wall. All the material is here.

Fix garden gate

$80

Woden Valley ACT, Australia

25th Nov 2025

The latch on my gate isn’t latching. Was ok until recently. I expect the wind has caused the issue, perhaps bending the hinges.

Remove steel post. Take away gate and fencing as per pictures

$150

Garran ACT, Australia

23rd Nov 2025

Remove this steel stump, either by grinding or digging. Take gate away and the 1.5 meters of wooden fencing, dispose of all.

Great bloke and great quality workmanship

Paint 3.25m wood pailing fence/gate 1.8m high fence

$150

Lyneham, Australian Capital Territory

15th Nov 2025

Paint 3.25m wood pailing fence/gate 1.8m high fence both sides Next to house and plants so need to not paint those by accident Want it done in the next week

Colourbond gate has come away from brick wall.

$350

Ngunnawal ACT 2913, Australia

11th Nov 2025

Dyno bolt has pulled out of brick wall. Brick will need to be patched so a new dyno bolt can be put back in to hold gate up.

Andrew came and fixed my colourbond gate that came away from a brick wall. Andrew did an amazing job. Highly recommended.

Fix a child safety gate by the stairs

$150

Strathnairn ACT 2615, Australia

9th Nov 2025

I need the child safety gate to be installed at the top of the stairs urgently! The safety gate has already been bought,however there are challenges with installation due to the soft wall.

Replace garden gate

$1,000

Hackett ACT, Australia

1st Nov 2025

Replace broken timber garden gate with an aluminium gate (I will supply a kit from https://supergates.com.au/product/fenstar-pedestrian-gate-kit-horizontal-nightsky/ or similar). New gate posts will need to be installed but the original ones can remain as they support dog fencing inside the hedge.

Brad did a great job and was very patient when there was a delay in materials being delivered.

Replace outdoor gates latch with lock and paint

$800

Jacka ACT 2914, Australia

31st Oct 2025

We have to side timber gates that we’d like two new latches that can lock and a timber stain applied to freshen them up. I’d like references.

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.

Loved Peter’s work!! Was fantastic to deal with

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

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!

Recent Automatic Gates tasks in Canberra

Anyone install automatic gate opener?

$10

Ngunnawal ACT, Australia

26th Dec 2025

I have double colourbond fence that I want double gate opener installed. You supply parts and fit. Does anyone do this as a job don’t want someone who thinks they can do it. Thank you

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