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Grant purchased a new gate for me & managed to salvage an existing post. He fitted the gate and painted it. 2 coats of chosen paint on existing picket fence. All done to a high standard. Definitely recommend. Louise

Remove wooden front gate.Supply and fit new gate.paint gate & fence

£300

Thank you Akbar! Great job.

Install fence gate lock

£50

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

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

I booked Liam to complete the repair of our garden gate due to the windy weather. It was important to get this job done quickly because neighbours with young children who love being in the garden. This needed resolving quickly. Liam was selected based on highly recommended reviews in the last few days. This was very refreshing because customer satisfaction was paramount. This proved to be 💯accurate. Liam was a breath of fresh air. He is a keen listener, pays great attention to what the customer is asking clarifies the customer understanding and manages customer expectation very well. Liam is open to suggestions and quite flexible in his approach. Liam is a very rare trades man who concerns himself with customer satisfaction, he is good on price and being professionally personable. I would certainly be asking to use his services again. We are very pleased with the outcome and our neighbour was very pleased that the gap was filled quickly and securely. Well done Liam.

Need advice to repair a side gate or replace with a panel

£100

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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What does a gate installation services in London 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 these types of gates, 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 London

Investigate water leak – dripping from ceiling

£250

Hackney, Greater London, E8

13th Feb 2026

Irregular leak in a new build – which has now stopped – that needs to be investigated: - the flood has happened on 2 occasions and has now stopped; - An emergency plumber came round the first time but could not identify the leak from a quick inspection; - The ceiling may need to be opened now; - It might be caused by my neighbour’s bathroom above, his underfloor heat pump heating or the pipes of my boiler

Drill in wood panel into back gate

£100

Old Oak Common, Greater London

13th Feb 2026

I have a back wooden door / gate, the panel is connected by pins but came loose, I need it drilled into the frame. Needs drill and wood screws to keep it fixed

Install Wooden Garden Gate

£250

Forest Hill, Greater London

12th Feb 2026

New gate with lock installed for front garden and security to keep out. Gate Measurements : 1 metre Width/ 2 metre Height Materials: not purchased however Included in pricing Need Job Done: ASAP

Tighten up door lock on front door, loosen up door lock on back gate

£80

Fulham, Greater London, SW6

12th Feb 2026

Front door key lock loose - Back garden gate stiff One needs tightening up, the other needs loosening up

Brilliant, polite, efficient. Managed many tasks. Highly reccommend!

Install small front garden fence + stabilised gravel

£300

Notting Hill, Greater London, W11

12th Feb 2026

Looking for an experienced handyman / landscaper to complete a small front garden project at our house. Scope of work 1. Fence + gate • Install low timber picket-style fence along front boundary • Total length: approx. 3.4 metres • Height: around 90–100cm • Include a small matching gate • Natural timber finish • Fence and posts to be securely installed and level ⸻ 2. Ground preparation • Level and prepare existing soil area • Remove any remaining roots/debris • Prepare surface for membrane and gravel ⸻ 3. Membrane + gravel • I will provide heavy-duty weed membrane • Lay membrane properly • Supply and install gravel stabilisation grids (so stones don’t move) • Supply and lay decorative gravel to a neat, level finish ⸻ What I’m looking for • Price including materials and labour (except membrane) • Experience with fencing / outdoor work • Own tools • Clean, tidy finish Photos of current space and example fence style available.

Remove existing garden gate and install new

£100

Southborough, Greater London

11th Feb 2026

Removal of an existing single side hung metal gate (see image) and installation of new aluminium gate (see link below). From reading the installation guide and reviews it sounds like an easy installation, likely a couple of hours work for a competent installer (which I am not!). I do not have a suitable drill so own tools are essential. https://www.gardenoasis.co.uk/gates-and-railings/dover-aluminium-single-gate?toc=1&pod1=12141&sid1=2527&ot1=select&prm=335&prd=00&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22521269909&gbraid=0AAAAAD_MRC2v6T-ZD1jNA4aTx5hRYpGTr&gclid=CjwKCAiAv5bMBhAIEiwAqP9GuBBtKNH66wemX7UbphO9kY7V7vKCURkG73wyQYh_HskKaDNW0N_nNhoC9dcQAvD_BwE

Shave 2mm off my front gate so it closes properly

£15

Brockley, Greater London, SE4

11th Feb 2026

My front gate has expanded in the rain and I need approx 2mm shaved off to ensure it shuts properly. It’s very hard to shut at the moment as the top section is too big to fit in the door frame.

Fix front gate

£50

Noel Park, Greater London

10th Feb 2026

Front gate has come off wall and needs to be reattached

New wooden garden gate to be fitted

£100

Docklands, Greater London

9th Feb 2026

Replace old garden gate, with new

A safety gate to be fitted, and to assemble a toddler bed.

£150

Seven Sisters, Greater London

4th Feb 2026

needs to be DBS checked , apparently a drill is needed for the safety gate , and also to assemble the toddler bed.

Bathroom / toilet sealant, install garden tap, rehang garden gate

£150

South Hornchurch, Greater London

2nd Feb 2026

Bathtub sealant to be replaced - likely need to remove taps to do this Install garden tap - tee off by boiler at rear of house Rehang front garden fence

Stripping paint off metal gate

£75

Coulsdon, Greater London

1st Feb 2026

Stripping a garden gate (approx 1m high) of existing paint back to bare metal

Carpenter to make custom stair gate

£350

Arnos Grove, Greater London, N11

31st Jan 2026

Standard stair gates don't fit our stairs. Along with our pet needing to access. Was hoping someone could make something to custom fit.

Stair gate

£30

Deptford, Greater London, SE8

29th Jan 2026

Need someone to do my stair gate

Earthing cable installation in basement for Tesla Gateway

£300

Fulham, Greater London, SW6

28th Jan 2026

Earthing cable run from the basement RHS wall from incoming supply location with 2 M slack to ground level front of property terminated into a earth rod and earthing cap measured to below 200 ohm, this will need to be 10mm² Twin & Earth PVC Cable. Victorian terrace basement

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.

Installing a Tailgate strut in a Land Rover Discovery

£120

North Sheen, Greater London

26th Jan 2026

Hi I have a 2019 LR Discovery The inner tailgate stopped working electronically. LR told me the parts I may need and I have them. I did take a look at doing myself but figure easier to pay someone who knows exactly what they're doing. First picture shows the apprx area, the part is on the far right just visible in the pic, but feel that another bit of trim will need to be removed for proper access. Pic 2 shows the part Pic 3 & 4 just show the inner tailgate that now only works manually

Stair gate

£30

Hounslow West, Greater London

25th Jan 2026

Retractable Stair gate ..

Lock installed to a back garden gate

£40

North Harrow, Greater London, HA2

25th Jan 2026

We’ve just had a new back gate installed. We have a Yale lock that we would like fitted to the gate

Great! Thank you! Lock fitted on gate

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 in London

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 in London

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