How long does it take to build a driveway gate?

• <div><p>Assuming the site is prepped and you have all the tools and materials ready, you should budget the better part of a day to build a driveway gate. This can depend on your DIY experience and which materials you’ve chosen, such as building from scratch or using a prefabricated option. The gate size and finishing touches, like painting or staining, can also add to the overall time budget.</p></div>

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Q: Can I install my own gates?

• <div><p>Installing your own gate is possible, but we don&rsquo;t recommend it. Gates can weigh hundreds of pounds in some cases, and even <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-of-home-gates.htm">types of gates</a> made from the lightest materials are heavy, bulky, and difficult to maneuver into place. Positioning your gate perfectly is also crucial to make sure it swings smoothly and either closes automatically or doesn&rsquo;t close without force, depending on your preferences. Mistakes made by DIYers can be quite costly, too, as the materials alone average around <b>$1,000</b>. As such, it&rsquo;s better to hire a professional gate installer.</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>

Q: What is the difference between a screen door and a security door?

• <div><p>Screen doors tend to feature aluminum frames and mesh screens that allow homeowners to let a breeze in while keeping the home secure from pests. A security door is a heavy-duty structure designed to keep intruders from accessing the home. </p></div>

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Wonderful experience it is so nice to work with a professional of this caliber. There were no surprises, everything was left immaculately clean. I certainly would never consider using another company. We now have a well constructed fence that is made of quality materials and looks great. Thanks...
Baca Fence Co
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Reviewed in August 2017
Set a date for work then called 2 days early to see if they could come do the roof then. Everything was done timely and when they removed the shingles every thing was cleaned up and yard was neat and tidy when they left. Workers were very nice and young man in charge was very nice to deal with.
Roswell Roofing & Peacemakers Construction
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Reviewed in November 2012
This job went well from start and ended with a great job well done. I would and will use this company again. The company also cleared all wood and dead trees from area, And build a horse enclosure that is also great. They do other types of jobs such as gates and drive ways .
pagosa fence company
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Reviewed in March 2020
Total waste of time, very shady operation and the WORST customer service by far I have ever had to deal with - WORST. I have a home in Silver City, NM and called a number listed as local in Silver City, NM and was routed to a number in AZ. When the lady answered I questioned where she was...
Liberty garage door and gate repair
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Reviewed in October 2012
We were told it would take no longer than 2 days and it took 10 days. They said they would be at my property each morning at 8:00 am and they were never there before 9:00 am. Some days no one showed up at all or called to let me know they wouldn't be there. Their craftsmanship was poor and they...
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Landscaping and Tree service business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"I hired them to build a brick sidewalk with bricks that I had from a previous sidewalk. Overall the sidewalk looks good except instead of a gradual slope there is a low spot that puddles when it rains or the sprinklers are run. After agreeing on the additional bricks I knew I needed I purchased the additional bricks Then they told me I needed 21 more. These were never used and I still have them. They didn’t clean up the site well. There’s small piles of sand that were left."

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Landscaping and Tree service business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"I hired them to build a brick sidewalk with bricks that I had from a previous sidewalk. Overall the sidewalk looks good except instead of a gradual slope there is a low spot that puddles when it rains or the sprinklers are run. After agreeing on the additional bricks I knew I needed I purchased the additional bricks Then they told me I needed 21 more. These were never used and I still have them. They didn’t clean up the site well. There’s small piles of sand that were left."

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