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Hire Hanks
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Gate for Driveway or Security - Install or ReplaceGate for Driveway or Security - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Melvindale, MI and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

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At Hire Hanks, we make property work easier.\n\nWe help homeowners, businesses, contractors, and commercial property owners keep projects and properties moving forward with dependable support, clear communication, and professional service. Whether you need help with contractor support, final cleans, demo cleanup, jobsite fencing, home maintenance, or office property management, our team is built to handle the details so you do not have to.\n\nOur goal is simple: be the trusted team you can call when something needs to get done right. From one-time project support to ongoing home and office management, Hire Hanks is here to help protect your property, support your project, and make your life easier.\n

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Active Home Savers
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Gate for Driveway or Security - Install or ReplaceGate for Driveway or Security - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Melvindale, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Active Home Savers recently power washed my driveway and patio, and the results were fantastic. They removed all the grime and stains, making everything look brand new. Especially that slime my kids play with that stuff never comes out. The team was punctual, professional, and very efficient. They took care to protect my wifeâ s plants, flowers and property during the process. Iâ m extremely pleased with their service and would definitely recommend them for any power washing needs"
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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American Outdoor Services and Iron Works
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Gate for Driveway or Security - Install or ReplaceGate for Driveway or Security - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Melvindale, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rick was very professional and timely. He came out on the morning he said he would and replaced and repaired the posts as discussed during his initial estimate visit. He was in contact with us through the entire process. I would certainly recommend him to all of my family and friends. Great guy to work with!"
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Allinone
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Gate for Driveway or Security - Install or ReplaceGate for Driveway or Security - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Melvindale, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Allinone is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Driveway Gates questions, answered by experts

Installing a gate on your property is often a worthwhile investment, despite the initial expense. Gates enhance your home's curb appeal and can increase its property value, making them more attractive to potential homebuyers. They provide significant security benefits by keeping out unwanted guests and increasing privacy for your household. Additionally, a gate can help keep children and pets safely contained in your yard.

For driveway gates, automatic versions are particularly convenient and tend to add more value than manual ones. The choice of gate material also plays a role in both aesthetic appeal and security. Beyond driveways, side gates can improve accessibility to your rear yard, making the outdoor space more usable. Overall, whether for security, safety, or aesthetics, installing a gate is a valuable addition to a property.

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.

Double gates come with the same gaps as single gates, with hinges taking up a quarter of an inch of space. The difference is that double fence gates also have a center gap, which needs a little more clearance. Space the center gap at half an inch instead of the usual three-eighths of an inch for a single gate. 

When building an outdoor or deck gate, it's crucial to use durable wood that can withstand harsh weather conditions like sunlight, rain, wind, and snow. Redwood and cedar are excellent choices as they naturally resist decay. While redwood is considered more elegant, cedar is a more affordable option. Other suitable woods include oak and pressure-treated pine, which is specifically treated to resist rot. Although some softwoods like pine are popular, untreated softwoods such as pine and spruce should generally be avoided for outdoor projects because they are susceptible to damage from water, rot, and the sun. Ultimately, it's wise to consider your local climate when selecting the right wood for your gate.

Other mechanisms can help you keep your gate securely shut. Secure gate latch types will do the job, such as magnetic or spring-loading, self-closing lever varieties, or automatic gate openers. However, they won’t control the speed at which the gate closes. You can purchase slam plates that use rubber buffers to reduce noise and the potential damage-inducing impact of a fast-closing, heavy gate.

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