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Recent Gate Installation reviews
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
Ignacio is super efficient and very professional. I highly recommend
Assembling a toddler bed and a stair gate
£60
Deon did a great job, helped in getting extra screws (as an additional cost) and really knew his stuff. Will definitely use again in the future again.
Soft close bar on gate (labour only- have closer in hand)
£100
Great work from James replacing our old lock. 5 stars
Fit lock on side gate
£100
A lovely new working fence
Supply and fit of garden back gate
£770
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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
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.
Fixed or replace the gate
£45
Shincliffe, Durham
11th Apr 2026
Need solution for fixe or replace the gate
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.
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.
Front door drainage, & electric gates gone off since power cut
£100
Town Fields, Cheshire
10th Apr 2026
Front door drainage needs looking at as a couple of internal tiles have raised, Electric gates stopped working since power cut.
Gate and concrete steps at back door
£700
Hillington, City of Glasgow
9th Apr 2026
Needing a 7 feet wide gate, and two steps built at back door
Basic repair to garage roof -piece of corrugated laminate has come off
£250
Stamford, Lincolnshire
9th Apr 2026
A piece of the very basic garage roof has come off, leaving a hole there, so the garage quickly flood or become water-logged the next time it rains hard
Install munchkin baby gate
£15
Woodside, Greater London
8th Apr 2026
I just need the baby safety gate installed please
Repair a broken gate
£50
Easington Lane, Tyne and Wear
8th Apr 2026
The fronte gate of the property broken this week from the wind
Fixed garden gate needs modifying
£40
Cheam, Greater London
7th Apr 2026
I have a garden gate that is currently fixed into the wall and does not open. I need someone to modify it so it can open and close The gate is already in place - may need hinges fitted I have circled the part in red that needs to be adjusted by you
Replace 6 foot wooden garden gate with a new one.
£100
Leyton Marshes, Greater London
7th Apr 2026
Replace broken wooden 6 foot gate with new one including new lock and hinges. Posts et are fine and will be reused.
Remove old gate
£40
Gospel Oak, Greater London
7th Apr 2026
remove old wooden gate from front yard
Various handyman jobs, putting up pictures, mirror, fixing gate hinge
£150
Ellesborough, Buckinghamshire
7th Apr 2026
Sand and repaint front door to remove pet scratches hang two large pictures hang mirror in downstairs bathroom put up house number install external floodlight install external power socket
Welding gates
£400
Gib Heath, West Midlands
6th Apr 2026
Need back gates strengthening and welding a lock on
Repair fence and gate, plus gate latch after winds
£100
Fenlake, Bedfordshire
4th Apr 2026
Gate and fence panel on driveway has fallen down and latch on front gate needs repairing
Replace boards on garden gates
£50
Frodingham, Lincolnshire
3rd Apr 2026
Replace wooden boards on our gates, we have the boards and the screws all cut to size. Just a case of removing old and replacing with the new ones and then would like the painting both sides with a coat of protective sealant of which we will supply too. Need doing asap as the old ones r falling apart and our little dog can now escape.
Install new garden gate, remove and dispose of existing
£125
Tolworth, Greater London, KT5
3rd Apr 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
Very friendly guys, did a really nice tidy job and good communication. Would use again, recommended.
Repair to a garden gate
£100
Lee, Greater London, SE12
3rd Apr 2026
Repair a garden gate - hinges have fallen away and the gate has dropped off the hinges.
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