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Fences Plus
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Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently hired Arnie - Fences Plus contractor to add wooden stairs and a gate to my balcony, and I couldn't be happier with the result. His craftsmanship is top-notch, and he communicated clearly and politely throughout the process. He was always on time and his estimate was very reasonable compared to other contractors I considered. I highly recommend his services!"
Driveway gate using STK cedar and redwood trim.
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Right Way Garage Doors
4.8(
518
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Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am so happy with our new garage door that was installed today, 7/5/2022 by Antonio Ayala. He was professional, polite, efficient, and patient. Antonio was very diligent and meticulous with his work. We can’t thank him enough for the wonderful service. Corey from the Sales Department was nice, professional and responsive. I would like to recognize Andrew who did the measurement. RW Garage Doors has an amazing team. Thank you so much! Aimee Custodio"
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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CM Landscaping
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Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"CM Landscaping was excellent from start to finish of our project. We had a lawn put in our front and back yard with full sprinklers and landscaping done in the backyard. Fernando was amazing to work with. He made great suggestions for our yard and was courteous and professional. The work was done on schedule and looks great. CM provided exceptional service at a great price. Fernando scheduled a follow up to make sure the grass is taking and has been responsive to all questions. I would not hesitate to work with him again and I very highly recommend him and his company. This is exactly the kind of business we should all support."
Lawn Irrigation Project (Alameda)
Artificial Grass Installation
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Lawn Irrigation Project

+56

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Copan builders general remodeling
5.0(
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Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

"Oscar and his crew did an amazing job on our small drywall installation, which included baseboard installation and painting in our garage. Oscar was fast, responsive, reliable and great to work with. Will be recommending Oscar and looking to work together again in the future for sure."
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Drywall
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A-1 Gates & Access
New to Angi

Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Emergency services offered

A-1 Gates & Access can play an important role in ensuring security, privacy, and in helping to beautify a home. It provides a wide range of door services, including iron fences, iron gates, stairway railing, balcony railing, and access control systems.\nWhether you need a gate around your pool to protect the kids from going in, a front yard gate to ensure your privacy or more, a gate technician can help deal with the issues necessary to meet the unique needs for each job.

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Driveway Gates questions, answered by experts

While it is possible to install a manual gate yourself, it is generally not recommended. Professional installation is strongly advised, especially for automated or large driveway gates. Gates can be extremely heavy, sometimes weighing hundreds of pounds, which makes them bulky and dangerous to maneuver into place. Proper installation requires perfect positioning and balancing to ensure the gate swings smoothly and functions as intended. For automated gates, the wiring is also hazardous and typically requires a licensed electrician. Mistakes during a DIY installation can be costly, as materials alone can average around $1,000. Given the safety risks and the difficulty of achieving a proper setup, it is best to hire a professional gate installer.

For homeowners concerned about security, an electric gate may offer peace of mind. Electric gates will require a code or remote to open, so you don’t have to worry about young children getting out of the yard or someone breaking onto your property by simply swinging open the gate. But because it needs power to operate, installing an electric gate will be more complex and expensive.

The cost to install a gate varies widely, with a typical range between $1,500 and $7,000. The average cost is around $3,500. However, the final price can be as low as $200 for a simple gate or as high as $12,000 for a large, automated security gate.

Key factors that determine the installation cost include:

  • Gate Material: This is a primary cost factor. Chain-link and vinyl are the most affordable, while wood and PVC are mid-range options. Wrought iron, aluminum, and other metals are the most expensive materials.

  • Automation: Automated gates are significantly more expensive than manual ones because they require motors, sensors, controls, and electrical installation.

  • Size and Type: The dimensions and style of the gate (e.g., swinging vs. sliding) will impact the price.

  • Security Level: Gates with advanced security features will increase the overall cost.

Thieves can open almost anything with enough time and the right tools, but they also prefer easy targets that are unlikely to get them caught. Forcing open gates is loud and difficult, and to be able to open one electronically requires extensive knowledge of the system, which most thieves don't have. Electric and other security gates are great deterrents because the thief will move to an easier target. If the thief is determined to enter your property, they will most likely find a different entrance point.

The best under-gate dog barrier is one that extends to the ground. This effectively keeps dogs in and won't give them room to squeeze through. However, dogs that dig can still get under the barrier. Deter digging by paving the ground beneath the gate or filling it in with rocks or gravel. Be careful using wire to extend dog gates, as the sharp ends may cut or hurt your dog's paws.

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