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I need baby gate installed in my apartment

£30

Grant carried out excellent work and he completed the tasks which I had which were the fencing and the garden gate to a high standard.

Fencing and wooden gate repair

£700

Paul went above and beyond and did more than I asked for. Pleasure to deal with and good comms. Will absolutely work with him again.

Move two bolts on gate

£40

Thank you!! Would highly recommend. Did a great job and was very patient with us trying to make decisions on exactly what we wanted

Wall mount TV / 3 x baby gates / 2 x baby monitors

£50

Very good work thank you

Replace and fix the gate post for my garden gate

£130

Cornelius and Bogdan were a great team. They arrived early and got to work right away. They have great advice and resolved the issue. I will certainly be using them again.

Fix and investigate source of leak

£70

What's the average cost of a gate installation expert

£60 - £150

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£60

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£99

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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 local pool safety laws.

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 gate installation professional will bring their own tools and equipment and work with your existing parts, or help you order in 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 contractor 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

My back gate needs fixing and securing

£50

Clapham Junction, Greater London, SW11

24th Apr 2025

Wooden gate needs repairing and securing. The post has collapsed.

Painter to paint exterior gates in East Preston

£400

West Kingston, West Sussex

24th Apr 2025

There are two small gates, one medium front gate and one sliding large garage gate to be painted (external. Paint supplied.

Repair brickwork on bay window and gate latch.

£70

Central Parade, Greater London

24th Apr 2025

Two small brick repairs 1. Fill/cover hole in brickwork on bay window. 2. Add brick and reattach front gate latch.

Need a welder to resize old iron gates by cutting and welding. In M16.

£80

Whalley Range, Greater Manchester

24th Apr 2025

I have a set of old iron gates that are slightly too big for my gate posts so need cutting and re-welding. They are 1470mm each, I need to remove one of the 100mm gaps on each to fit between posts distance of 2880mm.

To investigate where the foul smell is coming from in my home

£80

Shipley, Derbyshire

23rd Apr 2025

Over the last 12 months ive been getting a foul sewage smell in my house, it comes abd gies, I've had my bulder check but no one can find where or what it is!

I need someone to help.set up electric entrance gates for my driveway

£200

Critchell's Green, Hampshire

23rd Apr 2025

I have gates already installed and have purchased all equipment but need an expert to setup control box etc

Gate fixed

£100

Leyton, Greater London, E10

23rd Apr 2025

I need a gate fixed on the wall at the front of the house

Joiner needed to repair external wooden garden gate

£200

Kitt's Moss, Greater Manchester

22nd Apr 2025

External wooden garden gate (approx 180cm high) has gone rotten down one edge where exposed to elements. Rather repair than replace if doable.

Wooden gate

£100

Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14

22nd Apr 2025

I want to install a lock system in my garden gate which can be opened from both sides. Possibly need to realign the wooden frame for this work.

Install baby gate

£50

Guildford, Surrey, GU1

20th Apr 2025

Install baby gate at bottom of stairs

Install gates

£250

Bourne Valley, Dorset

19th Apr 2025

Affix two Aluminium swing gates and pedestrian gate to pre installed steel posts.

Fit intragated fridge freezer

£150

Chapel Fields, West Midlands

19th Apr 2025

Need a kitchen fridge freezer fitted

Garden fence and gate repair required

£90

Pinner Green, Greater London

19th Apr 2025

My garden fence and side gate/door have been destroyed. I require x1 6ft high standard fence panel and a gate/door to be installed, as per photo attached. Materials can be supplied by myself or you can quote additional for them. Price for the job is for labour only.

Install driveway gates

£250

Bourne Valley, Dorset

19th Apr 2025

Attach 2 Swing gates, pedestrian gate and side panel to pre installed steel posts. Gates are brand new and made of aluminium. All fittings are included

To clear 4 builders metal fences, 2 tables & 2 chairs

£150

Pepper Hill, Kent

17th Apr 2025

4 builders metal fence, 2 tables and 2 chairs

Replace 1 gate post with a brick post and some repair to wooden gate.

£150

Royal Arsenal West, Greater London, SE18

16th Apr 2025

1 gate post broken hence gate is not holding on its own. Need to replace gate post with a brick post and some repair to wooden gate.

Very conscientious worker, did more than necessary, very helpful

Fix two fence panels and a gate to existing fence

£250

Hackney, Greater London, E8

15th Apr 2025

Our garden has a fence of solid metal bars covered in a reed screen (held with cable ties). We need the screen removed and in its place two fence panels (6ft x 6ft) and a gate to be fixed to the metal frame. One panel will need to be trimmed and a hole will need to be cut in the gate. The panels are double slatted so quite heavy. Photos show the existing fence and the new panels

Fix small metal gate with spring

£100

Plaistow, Greater London, E13

1st Mar 2025

Hi there. I would like a small metal gate to be re-fixed into the wall (bottom is loose, top is fixed) and a spring mechanism added so it closes by itself. I don’t mind which day. More work could follow if you are able to do small and medium jobs. Thank you for your help

Excellent! Did a great job

Soft close bar on gate (labour only- have closer in hand)

£100

Church End, Greater London

21st Nov 2024

Install soft close on a metal gate (we have on hand) Would need extra screws!! Please bring with you. Job needs to be done today between 1-6pm!! Black gate is our gate, green gate is an example.

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.

Fencing and gate

£100

Sands End, Greater London, SW6

7th Nov 2024

Seeking a skilled Fence Installer. The Fence Installer will be responsible for measuring and marking the installation area, digging post holes, setting posts, and installing fence panels and gate. (Old fencing and gate has been removed) Ensuring that the fence is level and secure. We have the double slated Fence panels, Gate,Posts and Post mix.

Ray did my fencing and gate and I'm sooo happy with his work. He worked nonstop until the job was completed well into the night. He seeks perfection which I very much appreciated. An excellent job!!!! Also very polite would 100% recommend him

Recent Automatic Gates tasks

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

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