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Fencing Solutions
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Gate for Driveway or Security - Install or ReplaceGate for Driveway or Security - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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"The work was done quickly and efficiently. They were very professional and made sure everything was cleaned up after the work was completed."
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Hampton Enterprise LLC
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Gate for Driveway or Security - Install or ReplaceGate for Driveway or Security - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

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Emergency services offered

"They were good. They were pretty fast and came on time. My overall experience with them has been good."
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Rhyno Pressure Washing
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Gate for Driveway or Security - Install or ReplaceGate for Driveway or Security - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great job. Even got stubborn algae off my skirting!! Thanks!!"
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Source One Construction, LLC
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Gate for Driveway or Security - Install or Replace

Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

At Source One Construction our goal is to give you the best construction experience without all of the hassle and as quickly as possible! We can remodel any size residential or commercial project. \n\nWorking with our remodeling contractors, team and partners, we guarantee you complete satisfaction in both the quality of our work and our attention to your budget. Call us we're here to help.\n \n\n

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Driveway Gates questions, answered by experts

You can install a privacy cover on your wrought iron gate anytime. However, pick a dry day if you apply stain or paint to the paneling. If you’re hiring a local fencing contractor, they often offer better rates in their low season outside the busy spring and summer months.

Installation typically takes 1-3 days, depending on the gate type and site conditions.

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.

It does matter which way a hinge is installed because it’s possible to install a hinge backward. The hinge pin should face the direction in which the door will swing, making the pin visible. Exterior doors that swing outward need a security hinge with an Allen set screw in the center to prevent someone from removing the hinge from the outside and accessing the home or business.

Your gate should be 3/4 to an inch smaller than the opening. The opening size that you need for your gate can vary depending on your hinge type. You may also need to add reinforcing braces if the gap between your gate and the fence is not uniform from top to bottom.

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