When is replacing a wrought iron gate a better option than covering it for privacy purposes?

• <div><p>Is your wrought iron gate really rusty or in need of major repair work? Replacing it with a gate with built-in privacy screening may be easier and, in some cases, more economical. Professional <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-repair-fence.htm">fence or gate repair costs</a> average $100 to $400, and you may be able to get a new gate for the same price.</p></div>

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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: Do I need a permit to install a gate?

• <div><p>In most cases, you will need a permit to install a gate or fence on your property. Before your local municipality can issue a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/do-i-really-need-building-permit.htm">building permit</a>, you might also need a site plan or survey to identify property lines. Otherwise, you could infringe on your neighbor&rsquo;s property, leading to having to pay to take down and re-erect the fence. Permits for a gate and fence usually cost under <b>$100</b>. Luckily, your gate installation company will usually pull the permits for you and handle all of the red tape.</p></div>

Q: How deep should a wooden gate post be?

• <div><p>Your wooden gate post hole should be a third to a half of the height of the post. Also, note that the diameter of the post hole should be three times the diameter of the post. You should set the post in concrete to ensure a long-lasting and durable post that will withstand the test of time.</p></div>

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>

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Reviewed in August 2015
Jan Fence did a beautiful job. I needed a fenced backyard for my dog. The back 25 feet of the property was a mess - huge boulders on one corner, one side sloped down quite a bit and it was used as a dump for leaves - about 3 feet with dead trees and logs. I had one estimate from another...
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Reviewed in June 2017
It went well. I went with a cedar wood driveway gate (that I did not want to look like a driveway gate) and cedar wood enclosure and a small additional 6 foot chain-link gate in between the house and another structure. I first had the driveway gate completed, and several weeks later as I wanted...
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Reviewed in April 2015
Steve was extremely flexible around our work schedules. He came, measured, discussed different options of fencing. He didn't pressure us to buy a more expense fence that we didn't need or couldn't afford. It is almost a year later and it looks great and is doing a great job keeping our dog...
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Reviewed in July 2013
Steve and his team were fantastic. He showed up to do the measurements, gave us a quote and when we agreed on the price, they ordered the materials. The materials took about 3 weeks to come in, and they setup the days to work the very next week. Steve's team were punctual, professional and did...
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Reviewed in July 2014
When we started the process they estimated a 2 to 3 week wait for the work to be done, three days later they were setting posts and the next day the fence was up and done. Excellent work.
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Reviewed in October 2012
Steve showed up, measured my property, and we discussed the fence gate that needed to be placed across the driveway. He made a drawing, a few calculaltions, and gave me a written estimate. I thought the estimate was very reasonable, and sent him a check the next day for the deposit. It took...
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Reviewed in July 2014
They were extremely professional and friendly and were responsive to our concerns and requests. The employees seemed to enjoy working with one another, always a good sign. There was a delay of more than a month between ordering the fence and the installation, which was the only downside. I...
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Reviewed in August 2012
They were very responsive to phone calls and explained things thoroughly. They talked over the placement of the fence for a long time with me and their workmen were prompt and polite.
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