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Great work from James replacing our old lock. 5 stars

Fit lock on side gate

£100

Dee helped investigate a bit of a DIY mystery for me and even had the forethought to bring his plumbing colleague along with him. He was really polite and courteous and had lots of good ideas.

Unscrew cover and investigate floor vent

£60

A lovely new working fence

Supply and fit of garden back gate

£770

great job no problems

Install two baby gates

£30

Job well done and reliable!

- Bedroom Blind fitted - Art hung - 2 x Baby gates fitted

£150

Ray completed the task successfully

Fit fence panels and make new garden gate

£100

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£60 - £150

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£100

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£150

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Need to organise a gate installation? Hire a gate installer near you with the tools, equipment, and experience to get the job done right. A professional job will save you time and ensure you get the best possible result that works smoothly and looks great. Your installation expert can help with every step from advice on the best type of gate for your home and budget, through to installation and even repairing broken gates.

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Top Gate Installation related questions

A professional gate installer will ensure your gate is in perfect working order and has been installed correctly so that your home, pets, and family are secure. In the case of swimming pool gates, an experienced professional will ensure your gate complies with any applicable safety regulations.

Common gate installation locations include pool areas, front driveways, carports, back fences, vegetable gardens, and pet enclosures.

Your professional gate installer will help recommend the best gate for your situation and budget. While automatic gates tend to be more costly, they’re a popular option for front gates or driveways because you don’t have to get out of your car to open and close the gate.

Usually, your Tasker will bring their own tools and equipment and work with your existing parts, or help you order parts for your gate.

Depending on the gate type (manual or automatic) and size, you can expect your gate installation to take anywhere from 1-5 hours.

On average, gate installation costs between £47 - £130, when you hire a Tasker through Airtasker. The cost of your gate installation task will depend on whether it’s a full installation or repair, the type of material, the size of the gate, and where it’s being installed.

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

Fix hinges to back gate.

£20

Barlow Moor, Greater Manchester

23rd May 2026

Back gate off hinges.Rusty hinge needs removing.New hinge kit already bought.

Front wall gate fixing in and cementing fixings

£75

West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire

22nd May 2026

Iron gate came off its hinges some time ago. Fixings snapped will need removing and new fixings cementing and gate to hang on.

Gate Fix, Smoke Alarm Removal & Replacement, Replace Bathroom Light

£100

Primrose, Lancashire

22nd May 2026

Garden gate requires fixing back on as it is damaged/loose and not closing properly. Smoke alarms (x2) require removal and replacement with a new unit. Bathroom light requires replacement as the current is flaying off and too bright

Put up two baby gates

£40

Gipsy Hill, Greater London

22nd May 2026

Fit two baby stair gates.

Front Gate fitted on brick wall

£40

Chalkwell, Essex

22nd May 2026

Need a gate fitted into wall into front entrance. Picture of gate and fittings attached

Renew a delaminated frame for side gate and paint it black

£200

Woodford Wells, Greater London

21st May 2026

Current frame on side gate is delaminated - it needs replacing and painting

My living room gate is not locking up and closing

£100

New Charlton, Greater London

21st May 2026

This door is not locking up neither closing properly

Install a gate in my garden

£80

Peckham, Greater London, SE15

21st May 2026

My old garden gate is rotten and needs replacing. We've got a new made to measure gate that needs to be installed. The old gate needs to be removed and the new one put in. I got hinges to put the gate in as well but need someone to do the work.

Daniel was fantastic! He installed my garden gate and went above and beyond to make sure it was done properly. He even put in a cat flap in it. Would 100% recommend

I need someone to install 2 baby gates on the stairs.

£20

Lime Side, Greater Manchester

21st May 2026

Just 2 baby gates to be installed on the stairs needs nailing.

Wooden gate always drags on step and hard to open in Summer month

£30

Hart Hill, Bedfordshire

20th May 2026

The wooden gate hard to open as drags on step once weather is warmer like it drops.

Sanding garden fences, shed and gates

£200

Fetcham, Surrey

19th May 2026

All the garden fence panels in the photos need sanding down in preparation for painting. Including the, shed, back gate, side gate, driveway gates and fence kick boards. Both sides of all gates. The fence covered in leaves will have the leaves removed before hand. The intention is to remove the algae from the fence and also take a layer off the existing stain/paint so that the new paint sticks well. Electric sander is required for the job. The can be supplied but would prefer to if airtasker provide with sandpaper. Happy to add extra £ for the sandpaper.

I need a gate fixed

£250

Whiteinch, City of Glasgow

19th May 2026

My back gate and lock need to be made more secure. I also need the doors on my summerhouse secured.

Paining garden gate

£200

Woburn, Bedfordshire

18th May 2026

Double garden gate and small fence need paiting - 2 coats

Fit stair gates

£40

Sketchley Old Village, Leicestershire

16th May 2026

I need 4 stair gates fitted

Fix Fence and Build a Gate

£10

Chafford Hundred, Essex, RM16

24th Apr 2026

Fix fence, damaged due to wind and also build a gate that leads into the forest from garden Measurements for the gate are approximately width: 120cm height: 200 I have no materials

Ray did an excellent job, would highly recommend

Install Toddler Stairgate

£40

Guildford, Surrey, GU1

22nd Apr 2026

Install Cuggl Baby Stair Gate – Guildford Town Centre – Thursday 23rd April Looking for someone experienced to install 1 baby stair gate at the bottom of our stairs. Details: * Pressure fit gate * Fitting between wall to wall / architrave * Slightly awkward fit due to skirting boards / uneven spacing * We already have the gate, fittings and tools ready * Would like someone who has fitted stair gates before and can ensure it is secure and level Location: * Guildford town centre (full postcode provided in listing) Date: * Thursday 23rd April preferred

a good fast job executed to a good standard

Plumber to I nvestigate leak from kitchen sink

£60

Balham, Greater London

11th Apr 2026

There is a slow leak coming from the kitchen sink which I don’t know how to fix and would like some help from a plumber.

Efficient, punctual and fixed the problem quickly.

Handyman needed for shelves, coat rack and baby gate fixes

£75

Whitton, Greater London

11th Apr 2026

Looking for a reliable handyman to help with a few small jobs around the house. Should be quick and straightforward for someone experienced. Tasks include: - Re-fixing an IKEA coat hanger that has come off the wall - Re-securing two IKEA floating shelves that are currently hanging at an angle - Fixing a baby gate on the stairs so that it closes and functions properly All tools and fixings will likely be needed. Walls may require proper re-anchoring for a secure finish. Flexible on timing but would prefer this completed as soon as possible. Please let me know your availability and any questions.

Very friendly and knowlegeable

Front gate mended

£100

Dartmouth Park, Greater London

10th Apr 2026

Our front gate is in need of some TLC. Not looking for a full restoration - just basic mending! We have the missing panel to hand.

Lovely man who did a lovely job!

Replace 3-4 corrugated roofing sheets on garage.

£150

Welling, Greater London

27th Jan 2026

Some of the roofing sheets on my garage are damaged and need replacing. There’s 8 sheets in total but only the front ones are damaged. Need the damaged ones removed and new ones nailed into place.

Nathan arrived on time and did the job perfectly. Will 100% use again for handyman jobs.

Recent Automatic Gates tasks

I need someone to install an automatic gate at our house.

£75

Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14

11th May 2025

I have an automatic gate set that needs to be installed at our house on the gates in the driveway. I am unsure on how to do it. I would like some help on it.

Automatic gate- nice oltre 1824- install opening kit and program

£500

South Kensington, Greater London, SW7

23rd Apr 2023

I have a small gate (about 2 meters large, 2 meters tall). Opening system oltre 1824 by nice I would need someone to program the opening kit and install it. I also have a set aprimatic (apro color varia 230 V) to open a window. This needs to be installed as well. - Due date: Flexible

Recent Timber Gates tasks

Fit a key lock on a timber gate

£75

Pembury, Kent

2nd Jan 2026

Install secure double-sided lock on wooden garden gate I need an experienced locksmith or gate fitter to install a proper lock on a wooden garden gate, allowing the gate to be opened securely from both inside and outside (key/handle or thumb-turn). Requirements: • Professional, clean installation – no bodges • Lock must be secure, well aligned, and not open by itself • Fixings must be strong and properly secured into the wood • Gate should close and latch smoothly with no rattle • Final result should look neat and well finished Notes: • Existing latch and bolts can be removed and replaced • Photos show the current setup Looking for someone experienced who will do this properly and permanently.

Build a timber gate

£2,500

Beckenham, Greater London, BR3

19th Aug 2025

Custom made timber hinged garage doors removing and replacing old existing structure

8ft timber gate to be hung

£150

Hadleigh, Suffolk

19th May 2024

An already purchased 8ft timber gate, to be hung/fitted into brickwork,across a driveway that sits between two detached houses. Ironmongery also needs fitting to gate