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Avatar for OGD Overhead Garage Door, LLC
OGD Overhead Garage Door, LLC
4.9(
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Gate for Driveway or Security - Install or Replace

Serving Sims, NC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The installers arrived as scheduled, were professional and pleasant. AND, did a great job."
Crashed Door Repair
Response time10 mins
Response rate99%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Tyler handyman services
New to Angi
Gate for Driveway or Security - Install or Replace

Serving Sims, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

About My Business\nI’m a local handyman from Raleigh and have lived in the area most of my life. I take pride in helping homeowners with reliable, quality repairs and improvements. From fence repairs and carpentry to general home maintenance, I focus on doing the job right and treating every home with care and respect.\nYou can expect honest communication, fair pricing, and dependable work from someone who truly cares about the local community.

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Hampton Enterprise LLC
3.7(
9
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Gate for Driveway or Security - Install or ReplaceGate for Driveway or Security - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Sims, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were good. They were pretty fast and came on time. My overall experience with them has been good."
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Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Catawba Security Gates
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Gate for Driveway or Security - Install or ReplaceGate for Driveway or Security - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Sims, 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!

Response time2 hrs
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Gate Repair questions, answered by experts

No, you can’t use a garage door opener as a gate opener. Automatic garage door openers and automatic gate openers serve similar functions and may even operate similarly via remote control; however, they aren’t interchangeable. Garage door openers aren’t intended for outdoor use and can’t withstand exposure to the elements.

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.

Hiring a reliable gate company starts by finding an installer with at least five years of experience in your area. This method will ensure they understand local laws and regulations and are familiar with the permitting process. You can also ask the following questions to ensure a smooth installation:

  • Have you worked with my gate material in the past?

  • Do you have customer references I can call?

  • Are you fully insured?

  • Will you pull the necessary permits for the installation?

  • Do you provide any kind of warranty for the gate’s functionality?

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.

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.

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