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"Fencing! Ray is the daddy 😁. Fit as an ox. I asked for help with doing a fence, Ray took over and I was an assistant (..."
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"Michael was here early, got the job done quickly! Toilet fixed. I would recommend him."
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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
Job well done and reliable!
- Bedroom Blind fitted - Art hung - 2 x Baby gates fitted
£150
great job no problems
Install two baby gates
£30
Ray completed the task successfully
Fit fence panels and make new garden gate
£100
David turned up as promised. Put the gate back on the wall to a standard you would expect of a solid job. David was a pleasure to deal with, thanks David, I would recommend David's work to date. Regards, Alastair 👍
Gate put back on
£200
Great work from James replacing our old lock. 5 stars
Fit lock on side gate
£100
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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.
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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
Fix / replace wooden front garden gate hinges & latch fixtures
£60
Unity Place, Greater London
20th Jun 2026
Provide new weatherproof front gate fixtures (hinges and latch) and fit to an existing gate where the hinges and latch have broken
Build an airtight gate for my kitchen door
£100
Overdale, Shropshire
19th Jun 2026
Round top back exist needs to be closed with a combination timber and Metal mesh or wood at the top. Red paint
A new lock on a wooden back gate
£100
Knowle Green, Surrey
19th Jun 2026
Need a new lock supplied and fitted. I have a lock in mind but wouldn’t know what size to buy
Put up a fence and gate, total length 5.1m
£250
Collier's Wood, Greater London, SW19
18th Jun 2026
Install a back fence and back gate after demolition of a garage. Gap is approximately 510cm (give or take a cm or two). Looks like it would be 3 or 4 posts, 2 and a bit fence panels, and the gate. Happy to help, particularly if that brings the price down a bit. Looking for quotes for installation not including materials which I can purchase separately.
Urgent wooden gate repair
£80
Croydon, Greater London
18th Jun 2026
Need urgent wooden gate repair before 17th May. Looking for someone experienced with fence/gate repairs who can: * Replace damaged wooden slats/panel section * Repair the square hole/opening in the gate * Reinforce the structure if needed Ideally looking for a neat and cost-effective repair rather than full replacement
Attach a side gate and a latch
£50
Ordsall, Greater Manchester
17th Jun 2026
Gate was ripped out by wind and needs re-attaching to the wall, also need to attach a new latch (will be provided)
Gate repair
£50
Ribbleton Hall, Lancashire
17th Jun 2026
My back gate has dropped out of line with the lock and I need this repairing.
Replace side gate for entrance to garden
£100
Southbury, Greater London
17th Jun 2026
side gate that leads into the back garden
Install baby gate. banister needs extending with a piece of timber.
£25
Urmston, Greater Manchester
17th Jun 2026
Banister needs extending with some timber so gate can cover first step. Gates need installing top and bottom. Drill required
Investigate washing machine leak
£80
Southend, Greater London, BR1
17th Jun 2026
Investigate and repair washing machine
Michael is one of those rare tradesmen that go above and beyond.
Replace existing woodenlgarden gate with a new one
£75
Kempston, Bedfordshire
17th Jun 2026
The existing garden gate is falling apart because it’s very old so it needs to be replaced with a new one which I will buy. I just need a carpenter type person who can fit it for me.
Decorators for Margate proect
£1,200
Margate, Kent, CT9
17th Jun 2026
Full prepping and painting of rooms
Fix back gate
£50
Wolverton, Buckinghamshire
16th Jun 2026
I am going to buy a new back gate and need someone to replace the old one with the new one.
Repair/Fix Broken Wooden Side Gate & Fence Panel
£70
Hornchurch, Greater London, RM11
13th May 2026
Looking for someone experienced with fence/gate repairs to fix a damaged wooden side gate/fence panel. The gate/fence has collapsed and is leaning heavily. Likely needs: * Re-securing or replacing support posts/brackets * Straightening and securing the fence panels * Fixing the gate alignment so it opens/closes properly * Bringing your own tools/materials if needed Would prefer someone who: Has experience with fencing/gate repairs Can assess whether repair or partial replacement is best Can complete the job properly and securely, not just a temporary fix Please include: Your quote Availability Whether materials are included
Ray was great, would hire again
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