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Recent Gate Installation reviews
Tyronne was brilliant. Super efficient and friendly, would recommend! Thank you!
Investigate why plug socket isn’t working and fix it
£40
Very reliable! Will definitely look to hire Derek in the future!
Metal gate to be dismantled from a brick wall
£15
Thank you for fixing/re-hanging/aligning our metal gate. It’s working perfectly now! Really impressed.
Need our front gate re-hanging, new bolt and aligning so it will close
£150
He fixed the problem, communicated the time he would arrive and stuck to it. Appreciate his help.
Investigate why a plug isnt working and fix it.
£50
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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 stair gate that has come off the wall
£100
Redhill, Surrey, RH1
8th Oct 2026
Odd jobs including re attaching stair gate and toilet roll holder to the wall. Making surrounding plaster and paint good. Move external key safe location.
New garden gate
£70
Newton Heath, Greater Manchester
6th Oct 2026
I need old garden gate removed and new garden gate bought and installed.
Fix a metal gate
£100
Lisburn, County Down
5th Oct 2026
I have a metal manual gste that rolls across my drive. I backed into it with the car and its bent.
Exterior woodwork - fence and gate. Render paint.gate wood renovation
£1,500
Withington, Greater Manchester
5th Oct 2026
Exterior paining of fences and gate. The driveway gate needs some renovation as some small parts of the wood is aged. Then white render paint refresh. IMAGES of front added with back garden fence also required
FIX A STAIRGATE
£50
Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6
4th Oct 2026
FIXING A STAIRGATE NEAR OUR STAIRS
Concrete fence post and metal gate removal
£150
Cross Green, Staffordshire
4th Oct 2026
Removal of two concrete fence posts, potentially could be cut at base rather than full removal. Set of metal driveway gates removed at same time.
Garden wooden gate needs adjustment to size
£60
Tufnell Park, Greater London
3rd Oct 2026
Wooden garden gate not closing because no longer fit into frame size. Requires adjustment to fit to size
Adjust screws on gate lock
£30
Church End, Greater London
2nd Oct 2026
I need someone to move the bracket for this lock slightly up so that it fits and locks
Front Gate Fixed
£30
Church End, Greater London
1st Oct 2026
Gate has fallen off hinge, needs reattaching
Investigate and repair suspected bathroom leak
£100
Manchester, Greater Manchester
30th Sep 2026
We have a suspected water leak/water ingress in our bathroom and need an experienced plumber to investigate and identify the source, and repair it if possible. We live in a leasehold flat and have recently returned from being away for 2 weeks. We noticed: - Damp/discolouration on the bathroom wall immediately beside the toilet - Slight dampness behind the toilet - Water getting underneath the LVT flooring immediately outside the bathroom door - A raised/bubbled area in the LVT next to the wall beside the bath - The bathroom in the flat above is directly above ours The bathroom was not used while we were away, so we're concerned there may be a slow/ongoing leak. We would like someone experienced in bathroom leak detection to: - Identify the source of the water ingress - Check the toilet inlet/waste connections and pipework - Check the bath waste, pipework and surrounding plumbing - Check for water ingress around the bath/silicone - Advise whether the leak could be coming from the flat above - Repair the leak if the source is within our flat - Advise whether any further investigation is required We have photos of the affected areas and can provide these with the task. Please only apply if you have experience diagnosing bathroom leaks and can investigate the source rather than simply resealing/regrouting. Ideally we'd like the leak diagnosed and repaired in one visit where possible. Please include labour and any likely call-out costs in your offer, and let us know if additional parts/materials would be extra. Budget covers the initial investigation and a minor repair where possible. Any additional work or materials must be quoted and agreed before proceeding.
Handy person: Wooden stair gate, three mirrors, light switch move
£250
Papplewick, Nottinghamshire
30th Sep 2026
One wooden stair gate installation. Two mirrors on brick outside. One mirror inside on stud wall. Move one light switch from outside inner wall to inside inner wall (same position - just other side of the same wall). Plus various other jobs if time allows.
Install two baby gates
£75
Wimbledon Park, Greater London, SW19
30th Sep 2026
Install two Baby Dan wall mounted stair gates. 1st staircase is a solid wall on one side and second staircase a stud wall on one side. I have a long timber baton that can be cut to size for fixing gates to.
Fit a screw-fixed stairgate
£80
Kensington, Greater London, W8
6th Sep 2026
Fit a screw-fixed stairgate. The gate is: Babydan Extending Wooden Wall Fit Safety Gate https://www.johnlewis.com/babydan-extending-wooden-wall-fit-safety-gate-fsc-certified-beechwood/p110221562 One side is the wall, and the other side will use an adaptor mounted on two spindles. The adaptor is: Fred Safety Universal Stair Post Fitting Kit (wooden, need to cut short) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CG9YCN2S Picture of the stairs opening is attached. We have another task which can be evaluated/done at extra: a Crosswater shower door DQSSC12X8+ is not installed properly and cannot close tight. I'm available on Mondays and Fridays, and maybe certain weekends. One parking available at the venue. Thanks.
Excellent job done! Very helpful.
Fit 3 x Child Safety Gates
£100
West Ealing, Greater London, W13
8th Aug 2026
I’m looking for an experienced handyman to professionally install 3 child safety gates at my home in W13 (West Ealing). The gates are already purchased and supplied: * 1 x fixed/screw-mounted child safety gate * 2 x retractable child safety gates All gates need to be securely and neatly fitted, with the appropriate fixings for the walls/frames. Requirements: * Experience fitting child/baby safety gates * Own tools and appropriate fixings (I have gate fixings) * Secure, level installation * Check all gates open, close and lock correctly * Ideally experience with retractable gates * Please allow enough time to ensure the installations are properly secure Please quote your price and confirm your experience with fitting child safety gates.
Very effective communicator and clean tradesman
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!
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