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Grant was very capable and amenable. He did exactly what was required and worked around the difficulties of the unlevel ground where the gate was... He was also very good at dealing with neighbours! I would use him again.
A gate needs moving and a new gate installed with a keycode lock.
£200
Such wonderful service - super friendly and professional and are so grateful for such a superb job! Thank you so much, Amar will definitely be working with you in the future.
Put up cat balcony inside, Install cat protection fencing and gate
£60
Lovely chap and able to make a speedy fix to the problem.
Plumber to investigate and fix why hot water is coming into the toilet
£200
Very good work 👍 👍
Attach stair gate and washing line
£100
Happy with the service. Accurate with timing,very professional and efficient.
Put up a gate
£25
Jay arrived early and got the job done quickly with the perfect tools for it. He was polite and efficient and would use him again.
Cut a padlocked metal chain on garden gate-using bolt cutters
£30
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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
Fit a pedestrian side gate. Monday or Tuesday
£100
Cofton Common, West Midlands
27th Feb 2026
Side pedestrian gate includind post to hang them on .with furnishings. All supplied.
Stair gate
£45
Deptford, Greater London, SE8
27th Feb 2026
Need someone to install stair gate
Very helpful will be booking again.
Repair Garden Gate
£125
The Hale, Greater London
27th Feb 2026
Repair damage to garden gate as shown in pictures. Replace broken hinges and latch. Make secure.
Unscrew cover and investigate floor vent
£60
North Finchley, Greater London, N12
25th Feb 2026
There's a vent in my living room floor which we dont know what it's for - I'm really hoping it might be for a stop cock. But the screws are too tight for me to undo, so I need help to do that and someone to have a look to see if there is indeed a stop cock, as we cant find if anywhere else!
Hang a gate
£100
St Anne's, East Sussex
24th Feb 2026
I have the below Grange Timber gate to be fitted https://www.diy.com/departments/grange-timber-gate-h-1-8m-w-0-9m/258631_BQ.prd There are two treated timber battons 19mm x 38mm x 2400mm which will need to be drilled into a masonary wall as gate posts. These can either be cut to size in advance or the tasker can cut these to ensure they are able to hang the gate as they wish The gate requires 3 zinc t hinges attaching The hinges gate will then need to be hung between the gate posts
Need to drill hole in wall and aplly child gate
£35
Godstone, Surrey
24th Feb 2026
Child / pet gate needs to be secured to walls
Install stock fencing in field plot (130m total) + gate
£3,000
Clophill, Bedfordshire
24th Feb 2026
Installation of stock fencing around a small plot (130m) using treated wood posts (e.g. 100mm diameter) & wire. Designed to stop ponies/deer access. Requires a country Gate (wood) at one end.
2x Curtain rail 1x Dog gate
£60
Hoxton, Greater London
24th Feb 2026
2 curtain rails and a dog gate installed N1 7QY London
Fit a combination lock to my gate
£30
Blandford St Mary, Dorset
23rd Feb 2026
We have just moved in to our house and have a shared access back gate with the neighbours. They bolt the lock from the inside for security which means we cannot access the back gate from the outside. We have agreed a combination lock is best and I am just looking for someone to install it 😊
5 curtain poles and 2 baby gates installed
£300
Haverfordwest / Hwlffordd, Dyfed
23rd Feb 2026
I need 5 curtain poles fitted in my house. Lounge, patio doors, and 3 bedrooms. I have the poles here. I also need 2 fixed baby gates installed between the wall and the banister at the bottom of my stairs, and to the door frame of my lounge. I have these here also. I'm unsure on costs for this, so I've just input a figure. I would expect it to cost less than this, given it's essentially hanging 2/3 curtain pole hooks above 5 windows, and drilling 2 baby gates into place. Thanks
Fix a dented gate
£100
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
23rd Feb 2026
I’ve got a Smashed garage gate and I need it fixed
Supply and fit gate
£500
Crowborough Warren, East Sussex
22nd Feb 2026
Supply and fit a gate to match the woodwork to one side of the opening. Gate to close off an opening 2.5m high by 116cm wide.
Gate privacy screen
£111
Manor Park, Greater London, E12
22nd Feb 2026
Front gate privacy screen
Back garden gate repair
£80
Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire
21st Feb 2026
Back gate has fallen off Needs repairing and putting back on
Stair gate installation
£35
Amersham On The Hill, Buckinghamshire
20th Feb 2026
Stair gate installation Mirror wall mounting
Moving a shelf, install stair gate and wall mount a mirror
£35
Amersham Common, Buckinghamshire
20th Feb 2026
Looking for some help to install stair gates Wall mount a mirror And move a cupboard if time supports
Help me repair the garden gate
£50
Wargrave, Berkshire
20th Feb 2026
The garden gate stoped closing. Needs to be adjusted.
Refix 1 garden gate. Turn front gate around and block toilet pips
£250
Horden, Durham
20th Feb 2026
Back fence needs putting back on. Front fence needs turning around as binmen cant get in when next door has their car parked outside my gate. Block downstairs toilet pipes in and maybe 2 shelves fitted in kichen which i have those.
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.
I need to install a lock on a metal gate.
£150
Wapping, Greater London, E1W
14th Nov 2025
The keys to the lock a metal gate of the property have been misplaced, and I need a new simple slide latch gate bolt installed on it. The gate is is metal/steel.
Shah was a great handyman, he sorted out locks for me on the gate, it took a while but he did it properly and got it done to full satisfaction in the end. Would recommend.
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