Can I install my own driveway gate?

• <div><p>It might be possible to install your own manual driveway gate rather than an automatic one, but we don’t recommend it. Driveway gates are large, heavy, and bulky, and getting them to your house and maneuvering them for installation can be dangerous. It’s also challenging to install the gate and balance it perfectly so that it functions as expected, and wiring any automation mechanisms for your gate is also dangerous and requires help from an electrician. We recommend leaving the work to a professional driveway gate installer.</p></div>

Do gate hinges wear out?

• <div><p>While many gate hinges are often made of extremely durable materials, such as galvanized steel, they can wear out after many years. How quickly they wear out also depends on how much use they’ve endured. It’s also possible for the hinge screws to fall out, which weakens the hinge. Once a hinge wears out, it’s time for a replacement so your gate doesn’t start sagging.</p></div>

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Q: Can electric gates be opened manually?

• <div><p>Electric gates have a manual override switch that detaches the motor from the opening mechanism. For most gates, this requires a key as a deterrent to thieves or trespassers forcing open your gate. Be aware that many automatic or electric gates are very heavy, so it may be difficult to close the gate if you are fine with manually opening it. </p></div>

Q: How much smaller should a wooden gate be than the opening?

• <div><p>Your gate should be 3/4 to an inch smaller than the opening. The opening size that you need for your gate can vary depending on your hinge type. You may also need to add reinforcing braces if the gap between your gate and the fence is not uniform from top to bottom.</p></div>

Q: Do installations include safety checks?

• <div><p>Yes, most services include safety checks and anchoring to ensure stability. Confirm with your provider.</p></div>

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Last update on November 18, 2025

Reviewed in February 2025
These guys are very good. I highly recommend them. They did three tasks, stabilizing a cracked concrete floor in a shed, stabilizing my 30 year old concrete driveway, and stabilizing my 30 year old modular home foundation that was built out of specs. Well done!
Tar Heel Basement Systems
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Reviewed in June 2024
Don is a nice person however he rushed through the job . The garden beds were cleaned out and mulched but two of the native plants I planted were stepped on. The side yard was supposed to be cleaned up but all that was done was weed whacking. Empty bags and yard debris were left on our...
Lee's Yard Works
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Reviewed in March 2024
The project was top notch! They listened to what we wanted done and professionally advised us on what should be done now and late. There was a lot of bush hogging, a few trees stumps taken out. We need a lot of dirt brought in to have our home put on, then the brought in sand and top soil to...
County Line Grading Inc
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Reviewed in January 2014
Excellent service, on time, courteous. He suggested a power wash and scrub on the driveway to remove the tire tracks which greatly improved the appearance of the driveway. This was offered at a very reasonable price. would use again without hesitation.
true blue
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Reviewed in September 2013
Redid my old fence, cut down and made smaller, redid the metal frame. Put in anew gate and fence. Had to deal with a not so great neighbor. Very patient, and professional.
Arden Fence & Outdoor Creations
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Reviewed in May 2012
I would say that the work was okay but I feel that they took advantage of the fact that the tree was over my driveway and I had no alternative.
Down East Tree Svc Inc
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Reviewed in October 2010
The design and outcome isfabulous; they began by tearing out wall and patio in the back of the house and then worked their way up the side tearing out a driveway and sidewalk replacing it with the new materials. The wall and back patio were very difficult to replace given the conditions, old...
Panoramic Landscapes LLC
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