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Catawba Security Gates
New to Angi
Gate for Driveway or Security - Install or ReplaceGate for Driveway or Security - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With years of experience serving Rock Hill and surrounding areas. Catawba Security Gates is your solution for all your security gate needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!

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Hale's Welding & Fabrication
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Gate for Driveway or Security - Install or ReplaceGate for Driveway or Security - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

All certified and stamp numbers pipe welding and structural equipment installs, catwalks and guards. We understand the critical nature of high-purity systems in pharmaceutical facilities. Our expertise includes boilermaker tube welding for water chiller systems—both supply and return—as well as steam supply and return lines and structural steel support. Also available for fencing, hauling and towing.

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Hometown Renovations, LLC
New to Angi
Gate for Driveway or Security - Install or Replace

Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Hometown Renovations LLC 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.

A & B Roofing and Home Improvement
New to Angi
Gate for Driveway or Security - Install or Replace

Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

A & B Roofing and Home Improvement 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.

DREAM TEAM FENCING, LLC
New to Angi
Gate for Driveway or Security - Install or ReplaceGate for Driveway or Security - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Credit card accepted

There are simply no limits to our fence company's creativity, innovation and desire to satisfy our wonderful customers. We have some of the most experienced fence installers in the country with unparalleled experience installing wood privacy fencing of pin and cedar, pressure treated board, chain link, metal, aluminum, steel, farm, and security fences for residential and commercial customers. We also install many other common styles of fencing such as vinyl, picket, split rail, wrought iron and pool fencing. Other services provided by us include: material supply, fence repair, fence removal, driveway gate fabrication, automatic gate operator installation, commercial railing installation, stone & brick column masonry and arbor, pergola and trellis design and installation. We are a locally owned and a North Carolina company. Finally, our customer service over the phone and in person is bar none; after all, our business is fencing, and our goal is your satisfaction.

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Gate Repair questions, answered by experts

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.

In most cases, you will need a permit to install a new driveway or property gate. An exception might be if you are simply replacing an existing gate. Before issuing a permit, your local municipality may require a site plan or survey to verify property lines and prevent encroachment on a neighbor's property. Permits for a gate typically cost under $100. Be aware that corner properties may have additional restrictions on gate height or style. It's wise to confirm permit requirements with your local building department or your gate installation company, which can usually handle the entire permitting process for you.

Electric gates can be forced open if someone applies enough force to the edge furthest from the mounting bracket. You can reduce this risk by adding an electric lock to your gate opener. However, automatic gate openers generally help deter intruders, especially when paired with outdoor lighting and security cameras. Other home security tips include trimming trees surrounding the area for added visibility and installing motion sensors in your yard.

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.

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