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I booked Liam to complete the repair of our garden gate due to the windy weather. It was important to get this job done quickly because neighbours with young children who love being in the garden. This needed resolving quickly. Liam was selected based on highly recommended reviews in the last few days. This was very refreshing because customer satisfaction was paramount. This proved to be 💯accurate. Liam was a breath of fresh air. He is a keen listener, pays great attention to what the customer is asking clarifies the customer understanding and manages customer expectation very well. Liam is open to suggestions and quite flexible in his approach. Liam is a very rare trades man who concerns himself with customer satisfaction, he is good on price and being professionally personable. I would certainly be asking to use his services again. We are very pleased with the outcome and our neighbour was very pleased that the gap was filled quickly and securely. Well done Liam.

Need advice to repair a side gate or replace with a panel

£100

Such wonderful service - super friendly and professional and are so grateful for such a superb job! Thank you so much, Amar will definitely be working with you in the future.

Put up cat balcony inside, Install cat protection fencing and gate

£60

Thanks so much!

4 stairgate installations

£30

Thank you Akbar! Great job.

Install fence gate lock

£50

Grant purchased a new gate for me & managed to salvage an existing post. He fitted the gate and painted it. 2 coats of chosen paint on existing picket fence. All done to a high standard. Definitely recommend. Louise

Remove wooden front gate.Supply and fit new gate.paint gate & fence

£300

Amar and Sam did an excellent job repairing a 9 foot high side gate. It looks fabulous. They replaced rotting wood posts and cut timber to make a top of wood panelling. The door was repaired at the bottom. Then whole structure painted twice. They are polite and tidy up perfectly.

Garden gate repair

£150

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What does a gate installation services in London 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 these types of gates, 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 in London

Metal gate repair

£150

Chingford, Greater London

21st Mar 2026

I have a steel gate and the hinge has come away from the steel post. It would need to be welded back on

Baby Stairs Gate Installation

£20

Kidbrooke, Greater London

21st Mar 2026

Install BabyDan MultiDan stairs gate at top of stairs. One side: solid wall Other side: wooden stair post (newel post) Drilling required since it is a wall mounted gate. Installer must bring drill and appropriate tools needed for the job Need secure installation suitable for child safety

Garden gate lock

£20

Earlsfield, Greater London

20th Mar 2026

Fit a gate mate lock to a garden gate

Fit garden gate

£100

Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London, KT1

19th Mar 2026

Add hinges and gate fixtures to a small section of fence to turn it into a gate. Install a piece of wood between the remaining fence and the wall of the house to prevent the fence from sagging.

I need a small gate at the front porche

£65

Upper Tooting, Greater London

18th Mar 2026

Small Front Porch Gate Needed Looking for a small gate to install at the front porch of my home. Ideally something sturdy, secure, and visually appealing to match the exterior. Open to different materials such as wood or metal, as long as it’s durable and weather-resistant. The gate should be suitable for a standard porch entrance and easy to install. Please get in touch if you have something available or can build one to size.

Adjust gate so it closes

£60

Cockfosters, Greater London

16th Mar 2026

The gate to our backyard moves due to the weather causing it to expand/contract. This movement makes the lock too short to hook into the strike plate. I think the gate hinges need adjustment so the gate fully closes and doesn't swing open. See the photos.

Repaint Metal Carpark Entrance Gates

£150

Walthamstow Forest, Greater London, E17

16th Mar 2026

To Clean, Prime and Paint Metal gates, which are the entrance to the communal flat carpark.

Fixing garde gate

£70

West Dulwich, Greater London

16th Mar 2026

My garden gate is bowing and sagging. The vertical boards have bowed and there is sagging on the latch side. Looks like diagnal braces need to be added and maybe a tension rod.

Install two stairgates

£40

West Ealing, Greater London, W13

15th Mar 2026

Installing x2 stairgates at top and bottom of stairs Requires drilling into wall on one side and requires mounting to an awkward / uneven spindle staircase banister on the other side

Fixing garden gate

£70

West Dulwich, Greater London

14th Mar 2026

My garden gate is bowing and sagging. The vertical boards have bowed and there is sagging on the latch side. Looks like diagnal braces need to be added and maybe a tension rod.

Garden gate realignment

£135

Plumstead, Greater London, SE18

14th Mar 2026

We have two garden gates needing attention. One is aluminum and attached to house on one side and a post on the other. It is at an angle and a new post probably needs to be put in to connect to and straighten up. The other gate needs the lock realigned.

Really helpful good communication and excellent work

I need a hinged staircase gate supplied and installed

£750

Soho, Greater London, W1F

13th Mar 2026

I am reaching out from a retailer and we need to have a hinged wooden safety gate supplied and installed at the top of the staircase in our retail store in Soho, London to comply with our companies health & safety regulations

Mount 2 x baby gates

£50

Kingston Vale, Greater London

13th Mar 2026

Install two baby gates, need drilling into the wall

Super friendly and helpful, great quality of work

Installation of a no screw gate

£40

Hornchurch, Greater London, RM11

12th Mar 2026

Hi, I am looking for someone to install a metal pressured mounted gate. no screw or hole needed. If you are available today or tomorrow tha will be perfect. Thanks

Dils did a fantastic job! He was quick and efficient. I strongly recommend him.

Fix door, fix loose floor board and garden gate repair

£100

Long Ditton, Surrey

11th Mar 2026

Hi Namita, i would love to complete this job for you, this would ideally be split over two days, if i remember correctly the door is slightly spit where the hinges are so this would need to be glued and clamped i could pop over on friday for 25 mins/half an hour to glue and clamp the door as well as take a look at the gate i could then return on sunday to complete the rest of the task as by then the glue would of had enough time to set up please let me know if this works kind regards Geoff

Used twice now, punctual and efficient and did a great job both times

Wood floor specialist to lift some boards to investigate a leak

£150

Canonbury, Greater London

11th Mar 2026

I need some floating wooden floor boards lifted to investigate a water leak.

Install new fence posts and a gate

£300

West Kensington, Greater London, W14

11th Mar 2026

We are seeking a like-for-like replacement for a very old post and chain fence. I've attached photos for your consideration. We would like to re-use the chain as there is nothing wrong with it. The fence posts, however are apparently rotten at the base and have fallen over or are in the process of falling. We will need 3 Fence posts, 5 eyelets and a 90 cm wide gate. We'd like the existing fence removed and taken away.

A very hard worker, but failed to deliver a job that was like for like as requested.

Supply and fit of garden back gate

£770

Aldersbrook, Greater London

9th Mar 2026

We want to remove the old garage gate and replace this with a wooden gate that opens inwards at the middle. The door to the side can we reused, but it will need refitting and hinges replaced. We would like to replace the padlock with a Yale smart lock. The new gate should be 7-8ft. The existing is 6ft.

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 in London

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 in London

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