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Hampton Enterprise LLC
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Serving Comins, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I only use James when I need some work done to my house. He responds fast, gets the work done quicker than just about anyone else I've ever used and seems very concerned with leaving his customers happy."
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Shield Services
New to Angi

Serving Comins, MI and surrounding areas

Hi, I’m Brock Nelson, owner of shield services in Leroy, Michigan. As a trusted local fence company, we specialize in high-quality fence installation, repair, and replacement for residential and commercial properties across central and northern Michigan.\nWith 8years of hands-on experience, we build durable, proper fences that enhance your property’s privacy, security, and curb appeal. Whether you need a classic wood privacy fence, low-maintenance vinyl, sturdy chain-link for pets/live stock or security, ornamental aluminum, or custom gates, we handle it all from start to finish.

A&M mobile welding and fab
New to Angi

Serving Comins, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

A&M mobile welding and fab, LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of its business. Our dedicated team of professionals that has over 8 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your addition, remodel and custom building projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

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.

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.

When making this decision, three essential factors come into play. For budget-conscious individuals, swing gates are the more economical choice. Despite the possibility of both gate types having similar dimensions, many types of sliding gates demand a more intricate opening mechanism and additional components, requiring electrical work for motors and signaling remotes, resulting in higher installation costs.

You don’t need a permit for an automatic gate in most cities because it isn’t a structural change to your home, but you need to check. A pro can help you with this and since we don’t recommend installing an automatic gate yourself, you should already be in contact with one, making this a frictionless question. Outside of permit requirements, you need to consider your homeowners association (HOA), as some are against gated homes.

Even if you have extensive experience working with electronics or gates, we recommend leaving this repair to a local gate repair professional. Small tasks, such as battery replacement or debris removal, can be DIY projects, but more involved repairs require a pro’s skills and knowledge. Whenever wiring is involved, it’s easy to cause serious damage to your gate’s system, which can lead to bigger, more costly problems.

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