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Recent Gate Installation reviews in Canberra

Aaron is a fantastic worker. Very punctual & excellent with communication. Fixed our gate perfectly. Will definitely use his services if needed in the future . Thanks Aaron

Fix garden fence gate

$200

Lee did a great job. He was careful and cleaned up. Lee is friendly and I won’t hesitate to engage him again.

Install baby gate

$100

They did a great job 100% I recommend them to any one who wants the task to be done in nice manner.

To put my small gate back

$70

Thank you! Great work done, prompt and on time and great communication and attitude. Hopefully nothing else breaks around here but if it does, Jim will be the first person to contact

Repair gate

$100

Excellent job and good value . Provided expert advice

Fix two fence gates. One wooden one colourbond

$5

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

$110 - $300

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$110

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$160

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$300

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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

Gate fixed

$40

Harrison ACT 2914, Australia

10th Oct 2026

Need bolts fixed they dont tighten and latch won't stay on

Excellent service! Did exactly what we needed

Gate repair

$50

Palmerston ACT 2913, Australia

8th Oct 2026

Half of timber side gate is detached from new colorbond fence. May need a new timber? pole to attach to

Double swing gate opener

$200

MacGregor ACT 2615, Australia

7th Oct 2026

Double swing gate opener and electrical connection on 4m gate opening outwards

Need New Colorbond gate

$10

Casey ACT 2913, Australia

28th Sep 2026

I need a quote to replace the timber gate with colorbond in the backyard. Width - 1645W Post 65x65mm

Repair sheared Colorbond gate post

$150

Spence ACT 2615, Australia

24th Sep 2026

The steel post on my Colorbond side gate has sheared off at the top joint where it meets the gate frame. Rust has eaten through the steel there, and an old weld repair has also failed. The post is now separated from the frame and the gate can't be secured properly. Photos attached show the break and the corrosion around it. I'd prefer a no-weld fix. Ideally a galvanised L bracket or corner plate bolted or riveted across the joint to reattach the post to the frame. Any rusted sections should be cleaned back and treated, then touched up in a matching off-white/cream. If there isn't enough sound steel left for a bracket to hold, tell me and quote on what sort of repair would work in this situation. Please include in your quote: - How you'd attach it (bracket type, bolts or rivets) - materials are included - Rough time on site Location is Spence, ACT. Easy access via the side of the house. Flexible on timing.

Piece of wood feel off my gate

$100

ACT 2615, Australia

22nd Sep 2026

Broken piece of wood off front gate

Repair / replace garden gate latch

$100

Evatt ACT 2617, Australia

20th Sep 2026

The gate to my chicken run keeps blowing open because the latch is dodgy. I'd like someone to either fix or replace it so the chooks are secure.

Install a retractable baby gate

$50

Wright ACT 2611, Australia

19th Sep 2026

Retractable baby gate to be installed top of stairs. I've found studs on either end. Please bring wall plugs just in case. Model 3137 Perma Retractable Gate

Amazing, quick, efficient. Will def use Parth's expertise again!

Install new timber gate and smart lock

$350

Cook ACT 2614, Australia

17th Sep 2026

Supply/build (?)/install horizontal slat timber garden gate and install smart lock. Photos of the existing gate and concept for new gate attached, based on: https://www.bunnings.com.au/specrite-1833-x-900mm-pre-oiled-merbau-horizontal-slat-gate_p8500232 - Gate has to be timber and painted to meet body corp rules. If possible, would be good to know how much extra it would cost for painting. Would also like the McGrath Ascot Smart Lock installed (which I can supply): https://www.mcgrathsmartlocks.com.au/product-page/ascot-smart-gate-lock Gate is primarily to keep the dog from getting out when there are e.g. deliveries, so needs to be quite close to the ground.

Hang a gate

$200

Phillip ACT 2606, Australia

16th Sep 2026

Have removed gate, need put back up. We have the hinges and screws. Would like asap so little dogs cant escape

He went above and beyond, rehung our gate, he realigned the fence so gate could close properly. Did an amazing job. Highly recommended

Fix a colorbond gate panel

$400

Dunlop ACT 2615, Australia

9th Sep 2026

I have a double gate. On one side the panel has detached from the frame, and the frame has also come apart at the top corner on the same side. I don't know what's involved in fixing so let me know if you can do it and give me your offer.

Michael did a great job very quickly.

Colorbond gate repair

$150

Weston Creek ACT 2611, Australia

30th Aug 2026

Colorbond side gate needs repair. 1.8m x 1.6m Is partly broken in the bottom corners and the gate warps when you try to open/close it.

Move a gate

$100

Ainslie ACT 2602, Australia

16th Aug 2026

Our current side gate which is fully installed needs to be reversed. The gate opens inwards to our block but we need to reverse it so it opens outwards instead.

Front fence and gate

$1,000

Cook ACT 2614, Australia

31st Jul 2026

Would like a front fence either aluminium or timber frame with slats, 5,150mm to fence Plus 1200mm path for gate Also, maybe some framing out the carport

Install small swing gate in chain-wire garden fence

$500

Chifley ACT 2606, Australia

24th Jul 2026

I need a simple single swing gate (roughly 85 x 115cm) installed in the chain-link/wire fence in the garden that matches the existing fence style. This may include installing a new fence post as well. For the quote please include the costs for the fence post (if needed), the gate (basic galvanised gate, no automation or fancy ironwork) + labour. Thank you.

Peter installed a gate in our fence and did so rapidly, properly (excellent quality), flexibly (he moved an additional post at no extra cost) and communicating well throughout.

Paint an iron gate

$400

Duffy ACT 2611, Australia

17th Jul 2026

2 metre x 2.5 metre metal gate needs priming and painting

A great job completed with professionalism and obvious pride in his work. Colour matched perfectly and managed purchase of all product. I was extremely happy with the end result and with Alekh’s attitude and timeliness.

Weld or install gates to existing carport

$100

Holt ACT 2615, Australia

11th Jul 2026

Gates on sites either hinge and screw or weld as long as working gates in the end. Flexible and easy access with electricity and water etc. Other work available.

Advise on specific materials and then install gate

$350

Ainslie ACT, Australia

29th May 2026

Please advise on specific gate and associated hardware materials required, for me to purchase, and then install these for me. Gate width is approx 1.5m and want it to be approx 1m high

Sam did an excellent job advising on the installation of a garden gate, and executed the installation with care and precision. Would thoroughly recommend.

Recent Automatic Gates tasks in Canberra

Instal solar automatic gate opener

$10

Ngunnawal ACT, Australia

15th Jan 2026

Anyone installed these before? Looking for someone who know what they are doing

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

Install new timber gate and smart lock

$350

Cook ACT 2614, Australia

17th Sep 2026

Supply/build (?)/install horizontal slat timber garden gate and install smart lock. Photos of the existing gate and concept for new gate attached, based on: https://www.bunnings.com.au/specrite-1833-x-900mm-pre-oiled-merbau-horizontal-slat-gate_p8500232 - Gate has to be timber and painted to meet body corp rules. If possible, would be good to know how much extra it would cost for painting. Would also like the McGrath Ascot Smart Lock installed (which I can supply): https://www.mcgrathsmartlocks.com.au/product-page/ascot-smart-gate-lock Gate is primarily to keep the dog from getting out when there are e.g. deliveries, so needs to be quite close to the ground.

Install front timber gate

$1,000

Yarralumla ACT, Australia

18th Jan 2026

Install gate (maybe make one)

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