What are the disadvantages of an automatic gate?

• <div><p>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. </p></div>

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Q: Can I install a gate myself?

• <div><p>You can install manual gates yourself. However, professional installation is recommended for automated or large gates to ensure proper setup.</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: How do I stop rubbish from blowing under my gate?

• <div><p>To stop trash from blowing under your gate, you can install anti-litter netting. This solution prevents most large debris from being blown inside of a controlled area and is often used in construction sites. Many types of netting are not designed for permanent use, so you may need to search for a style that matches your gate color.</p></div>

Q: Is it better for a security door to swing inside or outside?

• <div><p>Most exterior doors swing inward for better security. But a security door will swing outward. What makes it so secure are the one-way screws that go through the door, the door frame or house wall, and into the home. Make sure to align your door so it swings outward, with the door handle aligned with the existing door&rsquo;s handle.</p></div>

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Last update on December 08, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
Installed a quality product, kept me advised of his arrival time each day, fabricated his own gates, friendly, courteous, did a great job. Looking to hire him again in the spring… Thank you Rob…
Rob Thomas Tree Service/Fence Installer
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Reviewed in October 2025
Atlantic Paving was very prompt and professional. They guided me through all the steps they were doing as they did them. The quality of work was excellent. My driveway was having issues with multiple cracking and they dug down and removed multiple stones to avoid the cracking. They rolled...
Atlantic Paving
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Reviewed in July 2025
Jim and his team were quick and efficient and delivered an outstanding repair on my driveway. The driveway is smooth and all difficult areas disappeared. Jim listens to your needs. He is wonderful to work with!
JY Paving & Decorative Asphalt
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Reviewed in September 2024
These guys (and Rebecca) are easy going, eager to please. They did exactly what i asked for and a bit more. Kudos! Driveway done with a grade increase (~12 or so) on 1/4 of the driveway, made it a little tricky. I am super satisfied! We also had a street to driveway incline that got adjusted,...
Sapphire Paving & Masonry
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Reviewed in August 2024
My driveway was in bad shape the contractor was very understanding and helpful the work done was remarkable and I am very pleased he also did amazing stone wall and drainage plus he made a big improvement to the driveway awesome job done
IDIG
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Reviewed in May 2024
Showed up, communicates well, got driveway graded awesome! Thanks!
E & Z EXCAVATION LLC
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Reviewed in March 2024
Jim was very accommodating in working out the scope and schedule of our very difficult driveway project, The driveway looks great, and after seeing rainwater drain in the weeks after he did the job, the driveway seems to flow the water away from the house as promised and better than we could...
JY Paving & Decorative Asphalt
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Reviewed in September 2023
Todd repaired and graded our driveway. Todd was great to work with. He was honest and reliable. The quality of the work was superb. We would highly recommend Faulkner Driveway.
Faulkner Driveway Repair and Trees, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
Driveway paved. Great service. Job completed quickly.
Pave It Asphalt Services
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Reviewed in April 2016
Price started at $6,500, then kept going up. It is now March, we had it done in October, the driveway is falling apart, edges crumbling, etc. The driveway was done all by hand, some spots are 9' wide and some are 11', it is uneven the entire length. We called them back once to fix one spot right...
BATCHELDER & SONS
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Rob Thomas Tree Service/Fence Installer

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Specializing in chain-link, vinyl, wood, pvc, and guardrail. Very experienced & hard working, dedicated to a quality job and to the happiness of customer. Tree service specializing in pruning, whole tree removal, and lot clearing. Tree and brush removed from site in a proper fashion. There are only two workers along with myself. I work along side my workers at all times. Reasonable rates and quality performance are the foundation of my company. Please book for spring 2022 install as soon as possible all material is available at fence supplier right now. Vinyl or pvc solid privacy last year 4-6 weeks wait time available now Aluminum fence panels 4’ 54” by 6’ long 8’ long 6-8 weeks wait time last year in stock now. Chain link 4’ 5’ 6’ in stock now available year round. Cedar wood panels, post 5-8 weeks wait time last year in stock now.

"Installed a quality product, kept me advised of his arrival time each day, fabricated his own gates, friendly, courteous, did a great job. Looking to hire him again in the spring… Thank you Rob…"

David Q on November 2025

"Installed a quality product, kept me advised of his arrival time each day, fabricated his own gates, friendly, courteous, did a great job. Looking to hire him again in the spring… Thank you Rob…"

David Q on November 2025

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