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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
Help repair my wooden fence. 2 panels and a gate
£100
West Thamesmead, Greater London
25th Apr 2026
A portion of my fence has falken. It needs repair. One other panel is unstable and might need changing. We also need to renew the lock on the wooden door of the fence
Supply and fit gate
£500
Marden's Hill, East Sussex
25th Apr 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.
Pet house delivered assembled and too big to get through side gate.
£50
Skewen / Sgiwen, West Glamorgan
25th Apr 2026
I ordered a pet house which was delivered fully assembled and it is too big to get through side gate or door. I need to help to possibly take the roof off to hopefully get into back garden.
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
Fix my gate and mow my lawn
£30
Overseal, Derbyshire
24th Apr 2026
Pawn mowed abd a gate altering L Type of gardening: Lawn mowing Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Metal gate sanded and repainted
£100
Longwell Green, Gloucestershire
24th Apr 2026
Hi there I have a metal from gate that needs sanding down and painting with hammer right paint.
Repair garden gate
£50
Hazel Grove, Greater Manchester
23rd Apr 2026
My side gate was nailed to wooden beams but I forgot to lock it one day and strong winds pulled it out from the beams. Everything is still intact, it just needs taking out and nailing back on again.
Fix wooden gate - reinforce + replace latch
£100
Pendleton, Greater Manchester
23rd Apr 2026
I need a handyman to repair a wooden back gate at my property. The gate is structurally okay, but the wood around the latch area has cracked and the fittings have come loose. The gate is currently not secure. Scope of work: * Reinforce the damaged section (e.g. metal plate or similar) * Refit or replace the latch/bolt so the gate locks securely * Check and tighten hinges if needed * Align the gate so it closes properly The gate does NOT need replacing — only repair and reinforcement. Photos attached for reference. Please quote including labour and materials (or specify if materials are extra). Flexible with timing, but ideally within the next few days.
Abdul did amazing job, thanks
Front brick gate pillar rebuilding - plus some wall
£250
Sholing Common, Hampshire
23rd Apr 2026
Pillar has subsided - needs rebuild plus some wall
Move a load of aggregate
£400
Summersdale, West Sussex
23rd Apr 2026
To move 12 tons of aggregate from drive to rear of house
Measure and install a gate that separates my back and front yard
£50
Crosby, Lincolnshire
22nd Apr 2026
-measure the gap for the gate first -give me the measurements so i can order the gate -install the gate when it has arrived
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
Install retractable baby stairgate in victorian terrace
£100
Kilburn, Greater London, NW6
22nd Apr 2026
One side will be a bannister and the other side is a brick wall. There are already some holes in the wall with the plugs there from a previous owner so you should be fine to re-use them but if not you may need to drill.
Install garden gate
£250
The Hyde, Greater London
22nd Apr 2026
Hello, hoping to get quotes to install a garden gate Pictures of the current garden gate plus the new gate we have bought for installation. Dimensions: W 90cm x H 180cm Material: Pine Design: Arched top, semi-braced Finish: Smooth-planed
Thank you so much. Very happy with Ray’s work. Would recommend and would use again.
Dig a hole for a gate post next to broken post.
£100
Merstham, Surrey
21st Apr 2026
Remove broken wooden gate post x1 and dig a hole for new posts to be fixed. 700mm hole to be dug.
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!
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