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: Will a gate wheel help with sagging?

• <div><p>Fence gates sag because they have no support on the latch side of the gate to help hold them aloft. A gate wheel fixes that problem by providing support for that latch side. Remember that the ground must be level in front of the gate so the wheel can roll freely when you open and close it. If the terrain is uneven or slopes, a gate wheel won&rsquo;t work.</p></div>

Q: How do I choose a driveway gate?

• <div><p>When choosing a driveway gate, consider the fence material, whether you want an <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/automatic-front-gate-options.htm">automatic gate</a> or a manual one, and property limitations like the slope of your driveway. We recommend speaking with a professional driveway gate installer to see what types of gates will work on your property based on your fencing or home&rsquo;s exterior. Keep in mind that driveway gates should range between 10 to 12 feet wide to ensure cars can easily maneuver through the gateway.</p></div>

Q: How much does a security door cost?

• <div><p>A security door costs an average of $1,400, but costs can range from $600 for a simple screen or <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/5-things-know-about-steel-door.htm">steel door</a> to more than $4,600 for a wrought-iron security door. You can also buy specialized locks separately for $200 to $600. If you decide to hire a pro to install your new security door, you&rsquo;ll spend around $275 to $425 on labor costs.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2025
Anthony was very professional and did a fantastic job with driveway!
Ant's Asphalt Solutions
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Reviewed in December 2023
Smooth Operations is the most professional company Iâ ve ever worked with. We hired them to completely rebuild our driveway. From the beginning they listened to what we wanted, took our idea and made it a reality. Very upfront with their quote. Took great pains with the smallest of details on...
Smooth Operations
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Reviewed in August 2019
quality of work was good, big job with multiple visits, different crew each time. Could not depend on them to show up, unresponsive to phone calls, ruined an indoor rug due to dirty shoes. Electrician and my contractor had a blow up in my driveway. Exceptionally unprofessional. There are too...
Otto Electric Inc
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Reviewed in February 2019
Alex came on time as we had agreed. He cleaned gutters, downspouts, and power cleaned concrete driveway, walkway, and parking area behind house. He worked hard five hours in really cold weather. Excellent job. I can highly recommend him. It is hard to find people willing to walk on a two-story...
Rivera's Exterior Wash
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Reviewed in September 2017
Professional, works efficiently, fair price, and I also hired him to power wash my walkway and driveway. Bill was great to work with. I will definitely hire him for other projects, as he is experienced in many areas.
A Clear Choice Windows
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Reviewed in February 2017
I have had a terrible experience with this company. I called and asked for a quote, it took 3 days of repeated calls for them to show up and conduct the estimate. After the estimate I felt comfortable working with their group. I was explained how because my home was lower than the road there...
BELLIS' CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION LLC
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Reviewed in February 2015
CAME OUT TWO TIME TO SURVEY WHAT I WANTED, CUSTOM BUILT THE GATES AND CAME BACK TO INSTALL
Mario's Fence Repair
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Reviewed in August 2014
I had a rather long driveway and I did it in two parts. They did very good work. I thought their prices were reasonable. I had gotten estimates from several companies and his wasn't quite the lowest. It was very close to the lowest and the ending cost was the same thing as the estimate that he...
Affordable Concrete
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Reviewed in March 2013
Phil painted the main floor of my home, including 25 feet entryway, and living room, among other rooms. He was awesome..........always was on time, and checked in quickly if I left a message. I was out of town during two snowstorms: he went in my garage(with my permission), and even used...
A Total Package Painting & Handyman Services
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Reviewed in September 2012
Great! I got a quote from another company about three weeks prior to calling Novi Fence, and the quote I got from that company was ridiculous (they wanted over $1200 for the same job). I am no fencing expert, but $1200 for this small of a job sounded outrageous to me, so I decided to get a...
Novi Fence & Supply Co
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Southern Services LLC

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Southern Services LLC

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Establishing a benchmark in steel fabrication, we provide an extensive range of services and products, delivering the quality you expect, such as docks, handrails, gates, iron fence, stair systems, steel buildings, structural elements, decorative ornamentals, piping, as well as shop and mobile welding and fabrication, among others. We invite you to contact us for any of your upcoming projects!

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