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Serving Freeport, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With over 25 years of industry experience, we offer state of the art security solutions that are specifically designed, crafted, and installed with your unique signature and security needs in mind. Our knowledge and experience are specialized across multiple security platforms ranging from residential lifestyle and community entry, to industrial and commercial access, to the most stringent custom security protection demands. We look forward to earning your business!

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Dixie Liebz Construction
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Gate for Driveway or Security - Install or Replace

Serving Freeport, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Brian Liebaert specializes in all types of additions and remodels for commercial and residential clients. We handle all types of remodeling. We have years of experience, so we know our business from top to bottom. We are detailed and quality oriented providing outstanding services to each and every project that we handle. Brian Liebaert provides superior service at a reasonable price, let us show you why consumers prefer our services above the rest. Call us today for scheduling and more information on our services.

Eberly Construction
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Gate for Driveway or Security - Install or Replace

Serving Freeport, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Eberly Construction is the company you want for excellent quality work. Our attention to detail when working on your home project is legendary. By choosing Eberly Construction our goal is to be meticulous about the details that are important to you! So for quality above the rest use Eberly Construction where we really care what our customers think when the work is done!

Gate Repair questions, answered by experts

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.

Assuming the site is prepped and you have all the tools and materials ready, you should budget the better part of a day to build a driveway gate. This can depend on your DIY experience and which materials you’ve chosen, such as building from scratch or using a prefabricated option. The gate size and finishing touches, like painting or staining, can also add to the overall time budget.

The obvious disadvantage of an automatic gate is that it runs on electricity. If the power goes out, it won’t open or close unless there’s a manual override. Many homeowners will need a backup generator so they don’t get stuck on either side of the gate, particularly when looking to park a vehicle. Automatic gates are also much more complicated than manual gates, with tech-heavy components that make them more expensive to repair.

No, you can’t use a garage door opener as a gate opener. Automatic garage door openers and automatic gate openers serve similar functions and may even operate similarly via remote control; however, they aren’t interchangeable. Garage door openers aren’t intended for outdoor use and can’t withstand exposure to the elements.

This largely depends on the layout of your property and your preferred walking route to various entryways. Take your time figuring out the perfect spot for the gate to avoid difficulties later on. With all this said, the best place to put a gate is an area free from obstructions that offer the shortest route to your house.

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