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>

Is a security door worth it?

• <div><p>Depending on your needs and wants, investing in a security door can be well worth the cost. Now that you know the pros and cons, you can decide if it’s a purchase that makes sense for your family. If you’re ready to have one installed in your home, look into security door installers in your area.</p></div>

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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: 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: Can thieves open electric gates?

• <div><p>Thieves can open almost anything with enough time and the right tools, but they also prefer easy targets that are unlikely to get them caught. Forcing open gates is loud and difficult, and to be able to open one electronically requires extensive knowledge of the system, which most thieves don't have. Electric and other <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-of-security-gates.htm">security gates</a> are great deterrents because the thief will move to an easier target. If the thief is determined to enter your property, they will most likely find a different entrance point.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2023
Poured one section of driveway with concrete that was too wet, he should have sent it back. It has started to crack less than 6 months later. During prep work he cut a section of my sewer pipe and tried to hide it. Seriously. I found out the next day when my basement flooded after taking a...
Hall Concrete
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Reviewed in December 2016
Dave Brennan was pleasant, thorough, responsive, and performed good quality work in a timely manner: installed chain link fence gates; installed a French drain next to our garage; repaired damaged bricks and tuck pointed bricks; repaired deck railings, and did some yard work. Even his...
Brennan's Plants, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2015
Russ Thomson was attentive and respectful to our ideas but also gave us his professional opinion. His crew was very nice and respectful of our property and personal preferences. They were all very polite and paid attention to detail down to making sure the fence gates were closed when our dogs...
THOMSON'S LANDSCAPING
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Reviewed in May 2015
Old driveway, sidewalk and patio removed and new forms installed on day one. All concrete poured and installed on day two. Concrete infused with fiberglass to increase strength. Concrete was smoothed and broom finish applied. All work looks wonderful. M&S is very responsive, and always...
M & S Concrete
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Reviewed in April 2015
These individuals will NEVER be allowed in my home again. We are two single women that live there and I feel that they completely took advantage of us. The furnace they installed is too large for my home but I took them at their word. We cannot use our family room anymore because the furnace...
Mountaineer Mechanical Co
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Reviewed in September 2014
They would show up at 8:00am and were ready to work, no goofing around or eating breakfast as some contractors have done in the past. They worked steady all day. When they left in the evening, the only thing out of place was their work trailer in the driveway. There was never any debris or...
Traditional Painters
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Reviewed in September 2012
The work was done on a timely basis and with a good degree of professionalism. I'm pleased with the new driveway and the relocated fence and AC and the retaining wall blocks that were reset. I'm not happy about the fact that one of the subcontractor employees stepped out of the concrete and...
Casey's Landscaping LLC
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