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Stewart Boys
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Gate for Driveway or Security - Install or ReplaceGate for Driveway or Security - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Walker, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great again, hired them back two weeks after they came do yardwork and land clearing they put up my fence, row my entire property, a chain-link and salt a chain-link gate at the front of the property so people couldn’t use my driveway as a U-turn put an electric gate opener on there and they came out perfect I will be using them in the future and from now on they are my go to company"
Handymen Project
Handymen Project
Handymen Project
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Armolt's Landscaping Plus LLC
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Gate for Driveway or Security - Install or ReplaceGate for Driveway or Security - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Walker, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project went very well, and I can't wait to have them do more projects for us! They even handmade a mirror and an a vanity top for the bathroom! They're creative, hardworking, meticulous, friendly, and conscientious. We will definitely hire them to do more around our home in the future!"
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Cutchall's Communications, LCC
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Gate for Driveway or Security - Install or ReplaceGate for Driveway or Security - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Walker, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Cutchall's Communications performs a wide variety services. Those services include the sales, installation, and/or service of:\n\n - Satellite internet and tv systems\n - Cell phone repeaters\n - Customized TV installations\n - Home theater systems\n - Security cameras\n - Structured wired systems\n - Solar panel systems\n - Computer repair/networking\n - Emergency lights and sirens\nWe also deliver and assemble many products from any vendor that you purchase products from that require assembly. Some examples of what we deliver and/or assemble are:\n\n - Televisions\n - Exercise equipment\n - Trampolines\n - Office furniture\n - Game tables (pool table, air hockey table, etc)\n - Basketball goals\n - Gazebos\n - Patio furniture\n - Playsets\n\nNo matter where you purchase the products we can assemble and deliver most!!\n

Driveway Gates questions, answered by experts

For homeowners concerned about security, an electric gate may offer peace of mind. Electric gates will require a code or remote to open, so you don’t have to worry about young children getting out of the yard or someone breaking onto your property by simply swinging open the gate. But because it needs power to operate, installing an electric gate will be more complex and expensive.

The cost to install a gate varies widely, with a typical range between $1,500 and $7,000. The average cost is around $3,500. However, the final price can be as low as $200 for a simple gate or as high as $12,000 for a large, automated security gate.

Key factors that determine the installation cost include:

  • Gate Material: This is a primary cost factor. Chain-link and vinyl are the most affordable, while wood and PVC are mid-range options. Wrought iron, aluminum, and other metals are the most expensive materials.

  • Automation: Automated gates are significantly more expensive than manual ones because they require motors, sensors, controls, and electrical installation.

  • Size and Type: The dimensions and style of the gate (e.g., swinging vs. sliding) will impact the price.

  • Security Level: Gates with advanced security features will increase the overall cost.

Wood, wrought iron, aluminum, and steel are common materials. Choose based on durability, aesthetics, and maintenance needs.

While there’s no hard evidence to support this idea, driveway gates at least provide an additional obstacle that may deter crime. After all, a would-be burglar or trespasser would have to break into the gate and the property itself. The extra work could encourage them to move onto a house without a driveway gate.

The best direction for a gate to swing depends on its location and purpose, but swinging inward is the general rule. An inward swing is often considered safer, prevents the gate from opening into public spaces like a sidewalk, and may be required by local building codes.

There are exceptions and specific considerations. If your property is on a slope, an inward swing might not be possible. For a deck gate, it's safest to have it swing away from any steps. In a backyard, the direction can be a matter of preference, though an inward swing can be helpful when carrying heavy items like a wheelbarrow into a garden.

Regardless of direction, ensure the gate can open fully without hitting any objects or blocking spaces. While an inward swing is standard, a gate that can swing both in and out offers the most flexibility if your setup allows for it.

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