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Skyline Contractors, LLC
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Gate for Driveway or Security - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Duluth, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Some ornamental bushes in my front yard were damaged when they dropped the heavy branches on them. The long branches were left without cutting in half, so they were hard to move. They had to call in a 3rd party to finish the work in the back as the 1st tree trimmer did not have proper equipment. They came to do the work in time manor."
Cleaning sidewalks at a snow removal account
Land clearing project, getting ready to dig a pond
Pouring a sidewalk
Pouring a garage slab
Clearing for a house and garage

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Northern Divide Fence, Inc.
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Gate for Driveway or Security - Install or Replace

Serving Duluth, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

We have been installing fences since 1981. We are experience in all type of fences including custom work. We are a local company. Most customers are our previous customers. We get a lot of business from neighbors looking at the quality of the work we do. We take our time doing it right! If you are the type of person who demands professionalism and precision, so do we. We pride our selves on our selection and product knowledge. Give us the opportunity to satisfy we won't let you down.

Driveway Gates questions, answered by experts

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.

Generally, the standard 10- to 12-inch-long and 1- to 1.5-inch-diameter gate springs will work. However, if you have an especially wide, thick, or heavy garden gate, you may need to opt for a longer, broader—and pricier—model to ensure secure closure and good longevity. These typically range between 12 and 16 inches long and are over 1.5 inches in diameter.

The best direction for a gate to swing depends on its location and purpose, but swinging inward is the general rule. An inward swing is often considered safer, prevents the gate from opening into public spaces like a sidewalk, and may be required by local building codes.

There are exceptions and specific considerations. If your property is on a slope, an inward swing might not be possible. For a deck gate, it's safest to have it swing away from any steps. In a backyard, the direction can be a matter of preference, though an inward swing can be helpful when carrying heavy items like a wheelbarrow into a garden.

Regardless of direction, ensure the gate can open fully without hitting any objects or blocking spaces. While an inward swing is standard, a gate that can swing both in and out offers the most flexibility if your setup allows for it.

Yes, clean regularly, lubricate hinges or tracks, and inspect for damage to ensure smooth operation.

Fence gates sag because they have no support on the latch side of the gate to help hold them aloft. A gate wheel fixes that problem by providing support for that latch side. Remember that the ground must be level in front of the gate so the wheel can roll freely when you open and close it. If the terrain is uneven or slopes, a gate wheel won’t work.

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