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Great service. Really prompt and did a great job - would highly recommend!

Repair wooden gate

£60

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

Good communication and satisfying work

Replace lock on my backyard gate

£70

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

Very good work thank you

Replace and fix the gate post for my garden gate

£130

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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

Source (buy) and install a new wooden garden gate

£300

King's Heath, West Midlands

10th Jun 2025

Hello! We need a new garden gate to be bought and for it to be installed too. The job includes some soil removal, shown in picture, to allow space for the new gate, and then also the request to source and install a wooden garden gate. Gate post - post measures 33 1/2 inches across. Please can your quote include gate and installation. Thank you!

Jake did a really great job! Quick and responsive and great at problem solving. Would gladly book him again.

Install a garden gate door and metal front fence railing

£150

Newbury Park, Greater London

9th Jun 2025

1. Install a back garden gate and lock (may need to replace wood in the frame). 2. Install a metal railing at the front. (Small bricks to be removed first.) 3. Repaint the front porch (remove old flaking paint, fill sand and re-paint)

Investigate damp mouldy wall and source

£50

Leamouth, Greater London

9th Jun 2025

Investigate the source of dampness and Mould Repair and fixing costs to be agreed once cause and required remedial actions known

Carpenter to shave new wooden gate down to correct size

£70

Banstead, Surrey

8th Jun 2025

A newly purchased wooden gate does not fit. 1 inch too tall and 1/2 inch too wide… needs shaving down.

Two stair gates to be fitted. IKEA besunge bed to be dismantled

£40

Gillbent, Greater Manchester

5th Jun 2025

Two stair gates to be fixed to a wall One upstairs One downstairs IKEA besunge bed to be dismantled enough to allow for storage in garage

Gate closer replacement

£500

Clapham, Greater London, SW4

5th Jun 2025

Seeking Tradesperson for Gate Closer Replacement I'm looking to replace the spring-loaded gate closer on my entry gate with a quieter alternative. The current closer is very loud when shutting, and I’d like a solution that ensures a smooth and silent close while maintaining reliable functionality. Requirements: • Experience with soft-close mechanisms • Ability to install and adjust the new closer for optimal performance Please reach out with your recommendations and a quote.

Fix the gate

£40

Bethnal Green, Greater London, E2

4th Jun 2025

I need somebody to fix a heavy wooden gate, it’s broken from the side so it needs to be attached to the other wooden part.

Fit new garden gate in line with existing fence. skilled person

£80

Honor Oak, Greater London

4th Jun 2025

I’m looking for a skilled and reliable person to remove an old garden gate and fitting a new one. The job will involve: • Aligning the new gate properly with existing fencing • Securing hinges and fitting a lock • Ensuring a clean, professional finish Experience with similar outdoor carpentry or fencing jobs would be ideal. if you’re confident in delivering a neat, secure result.

Fix baby proof gate

£15

Upton, Greater London

4th Jun 2025

I would like my baby’s proof gate installed on my staircase.

4 stair gates, flat pack shoe rack, fit two (cordless)wall lights

£150

Godalming, Surrey

4th Jun 2025

Fitting 4 baby/stair gates, building a flat pack shoe rack and fitting 2 USB wall lights in the kitchen

Assemble Baby Gate

£10

Mitcham, Greater London

3rd Jun 2025

Need baby gate assembled at top of stairs.

Did the job perfectly.

A side gate fitting back into wall

£50

Bedford Park, Greater London

3rd Jun 2025

I need a side gate fitting back onto the wall. It’s a full size door.

Motorbike padlock & chain cut off gate

£40

Acton, Greater London, W3

2nd Jun 2025

Old heavy duty padlock and thick chain left on metal gate. Needs cutting with bolt cutters and throwing in bin.

Great work! Friendly and communicative, turned up and did the job perfectly.

Install two child proof gates

£50

Shepherd's Bush, Greater London

1st Jun 2025

We need two gates installed at top and bottom of our staircase to child proof the stairs

Brilliant job will use Sean again ; thank you Sean.

Walks bedding planters and gate painted abs sanded

£250

Salt Hill, Berkshire

31st May 2025

Walls painted bedding planters sanded screw and painted and gate painted

Fix a broken gate

£200

Perry Barr, West Midlands

31st May 2025

Gate between two houses has deteriorated over time. The fence post needs replacing and possibly a new gate installed. Materials to be provided by the tasker.

Fix 2 doors and 1 gate

£100

Puttenham, Surrey

30th May 2025

1 - fix a barn door that won’t shut properly. 2 - paint a front door / add a new handle / lock (I will provide) 3 - tighten a garden gate

Perfect, thank you very much

Fit lock to gate

£50

Old Wolverton, Buckinghamshire

30th May 2025

We need a lock fitting to our backgate. This is a lock that opens from both sides

Excellent, very happy with work done

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

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

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