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Upgrade your property with a professionally installed gate. Rated People connects you with trusted gate installation experts near you, specialising in everything from garden gates to secure driveway entrances. Whether you’re considering a classic wooden gate or a sturdy metal design, our local professionals have the skills and expertise to help. Post your job for free and get up to three quotes from skilled installers today.

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How much does it cost to install a gate?

The cost of gate installation can vary based on materials, size, and complexity:

  • Garden Gates: Typically cost £100 to £300 for standard options.
  • Driveway Gates: Ranges from £500 to £2,000 for larger, automated, or custom gates.
  • Wooden Gates: Usually £150 to £600 depending on design and customization.
  • Metal Gates: Generally costs between £200 and £1,500, with options for added security features.

Pros and cons of wooden and metal gates

Wooden Gates:

  • Pros: Aesthetic Appeal: Wooden gates offer a warm, natural look that blends beautifully with garden landscapes, traditional home exteriors, and rustic aesthetics. Customizable Design: Wood can be easily shaped, stained, or painted to match various styles and colour preferences. This flexibility allows you to add decorative elements, such as carvings, to create a unique appearance. Privacy: Solid wooden gates offer excellent privacy, blocking views into your property, which is ideal for both residential and garden areas.
  • Cons: Maintenance: Wooden gates require regular maintenance to keep them looking good and to protect them from weather damage. Sealing, staining, or repainting every few years is often necessary to prevent moisture absorption, warping, or rotting. Lifespan: While treated wood can be durable, it generally has a shorter lifespan than metal and may be more susceptible to wear from weather conditions and pests if not maintained well.

Metal Gates:

  • Pros: Durability: Metal gates, especially those made from wrought iron or steel, are highly durable and can withstand harsh weather conditions without warping or rotting. Metal’s strength makes it ideal for security-focused installations. Low Maintenance: Unlike wood, metal requires minimal upkeep. High-quality metal gates are often coated with rust-resistant finishes, meaning they usually only need occasional cleaning and rust prevention to stay in top condition. Enhanced Security: Metal gates provide a high level of security due to their sturdiness. They are challenging to break, making them a suitable option for driveway and property boundary gates where security is a priority.
  • Cons: Higher Initial Cost: Metal gates are often more expensive upfront than wooden options, especially for high-end or custom designs. Limited Style Flexibility: While metal gates can be elegant and modern, they offer less variety in terms of colour and style customization compared to wood. Metal gates are often associated with a more industrial or classic look, which may not suit all property styles.

Ultimately, wooden gates are ideal for those prioritising aesthetics and privacy, while metal gates suit those seeking durability, security, and low maintenance. Each material has its own advantages, so the choice depends on your specific needs and style preferences.

How long does it take to install a gate?

Simple garden gates can often be installed in just a few hours to a single day, while larger and more secure driveway gates typically require 1 to 3 days, especially if they are automated or custom-built. Custom gates with unique designs or specific features may extend the installation time further to allow for precise setup and adjustments. Factors like weather conditions, site preparation, and additional features such as automation can also influence the overall timeline.

Other gate installation FAQs

Do I need planning permission for a driveway gate?

Generally, planning permission isn’t needed unless the gate exceeds local height limits or is in a conservation area.

Can gates be automated after installation?

Yes, most gate types can be fitted with automation equipment, though it may require additional costs.

How can I maintain a wooden gate?

Regular staining or sealing helps protect wooden gates from moisture and UV damage, extending their lifespan.

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10 years of experience in all tree and landscaping industry specialised in all types of fencing work free quotation and advice no job to big no job to small we can do it all

AllKentFencing is a small independent family run firm. We provide a first class service as we would like to leave our client feeling that we have treated their garden/fencing as if we were doing our own. The services we provide include fencing, paving, landscaping, turfing and many others. Please feel free to ask for a quote for your requirements.

Hello welcome to Thistle Gardening Maintenance we are a family run business with over 10 years experience. We do all aspects of gardening&landscaping ,fencing,paving,hedge trimming, tree felling. Tree/Hedge removal and much more please contact us for a free estimate.

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Reviewed by Michael on 13/3/2026

no rating, they did half the job and haven't come back to finish it, they took £350 off me, please do not let these people anywhere near your property, they have left my garden like a rubbish dump

At Morley Gardens we pride ourselves at being the best in our field of garden management and landscaping. We offer an excellent service to all our customers at an extremely competitive price. We strive to go the extra mile, so all our customers are extremely happy. Robert

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Reviewed by Nadia on 19/2/2024

Did exactly as requested, and fit me in promptly after quote.

We are a gardening and tree services we cater for a wide range of work including trees, gardening, driveway, patios power washing etc if there’s anything you need attending to then we are here to help. We have been in the business for 9 years and love what we do regards Billy.

Tait Contracts is a construction company that offers a high standard of work, whilst being trustworthy and reliable.

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Reviewed by Iain on 19/3/2024

Really great service, job was done really professionally. The guys were really polite and nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely recommend and hire again.

5 star work we specialise in all home improvements and landscaping?

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Reviewed by Gary on 22/5/2023

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Here at Keep it Green LTD We are a friendly, courteous, prompt, and professional maintenance company where we pride ourselves on our attention to detail and “no job too big or too small” , we are happy to help by offering a quality service that you are guaranteed to be happy with. We provide services such as: •All Building Work •Landscaping •Restoration •Rubbish Clearance •Painting & Decorating •Plastering •Roofing •Plumbing •Drainage •Electrics •CCTV Surveys Our reliability and positive hard working attitude is what separates us from competitors. “There is no job too big. And no job too small. If you need something done, give Keep It Green a call” Also you can stay updated with us on social media Facebook - Keep It Green LTD Instagram - @keepitgreenltd Website -

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Reviewed by Stephanie on 24/7/2022

Quality, work completed! Service with a smile. Would use again & highly recommend

We are a business in many trades and we take pride in our work to give our customers the best satisfaction of work and we won’t be beating on price also find us on check a trade and google First impressions we are a company that have a large team and our people all highly Qualified in Different work aspects

Fully qualified carpenter/joiner for over 25 years. DBS checked. Full public liability insurance held.

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Reviewed by Kathryn on 16/4/2026

Mercer construction completed my job perfectly. Matt arrived on time, had already started the job before I arrived. Great job, cleared everything away after. Would definitely recommend. Very pleased customer.

Alexander's Carpentry Ltd was founded in 2005 specialising in Carpentry & Joinery. Company has gradually expanded offering best possible customer service and employing excellent skilled trades people. We offer variety of services from bespoke fitted furniture to complete property refurb as well as retail and office fit out service. 90% of our work comes from repeat customers and recommendations.

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Reviewed by Sean on 26/11/2016

Big thank you to Alex and his team. Excellent refurbishment of my kitchen and bathroom. Finished to a very high standard. Alex has a great eye for detail and takes much pride in his work. He has been flexible and accommodating with his work schedule, and understanding of delays that I caused. There were no unexpected costs and excellent value. Highly recommended.

At Elite Roofing & we provide reliable, high-quality roofing and property maintenance services with a strong focus on professionalism, workmanship, and customer satisfaction. We understand how important it is to keep your property safe, secure, and well maintained. Whether it’s a small repair, roof maintenance, or general exterior property work, we take pride in completing every job to a high standard and making sure our customers are happy with the results. Our experienced team covers a wide range of roofing and property maintenance services, helping homeowners keep their properties protected from the weather and looking their best. Our Services Include: Roofing Services • Ridge tile repairs & ridge re-pointing • Chimney repairs, chimney pot removal & re-pointing • Roof repairs & leak detection • Tile and slate replacement • Dry verge system installation • General roof maintenance Roofline & Exterior Work • Fascia, soffit & gutter replacement • Gutter repairs & gutter cleaning • Downpipe repairs • Roofline maintenance Property Maintenance • General exterior property repairs • Re-pointing brickwork • Small building repairs • Exterior maintenance and upkeep • Storm damage repairs • Preventative maintenance to keep your home protected We believe in honest advice, fair pricing, and quality workmanship. Many of our customers come back to us again because they trust us to do the job properly the first time. ✔ Friendly and reliable service ✔ Free quotes and honest advice ✔ Work completed to a high standard ✔ Customer satisfaction is our priority If you’re looking for a trusted roofing and property maintenance company, get in touch with Elite Roofing & Property Maintenance today.

Drayton Property Services are a local family run business with over 50 years of experience. Our experience allows us to provide a wide range of services and advice, resulting in happy and satisfied customers. We aim to provide a top quality service, from a prompt response to your enquiry through to the completed works.

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Reviewed by Will on 9/3/2026

I will certainly be using Tom from Drayton Property Services again for future jobs and recommending him to others, very professional and friendly, did a great job and very fair price - great service!

Handyhome Refurbishment Specialist are your number one choice in East Sussex for all your refurbishment and building needs. We take you through every step of your project from start to finish. Providing a professional service across Eastbourne, Hastings, Brighton, Bexhill and surrounding areas. Fully Insured Proud members of my builder and rated people

Distinctive Group Norfolk have a reliable, honest and highly skilled team of roofers, which enables us to offer you one of the most professional and cost-effective services throughout Norfolk. FREE ESTIMATES \\| NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED \\| 14 DAY COOLING OFF PERIOD ALL WORK FULLY GUARANTEED We offer the complete roofing service from major re-roofing projects to minor domestic roof repairs that are not only competitively priced but also providing you with peace of mind. NEW ROOFS \\| FLAT ROOFS \\| REPAIRS \\| CHIMNEYS UPVC FACIAS & SOFFITS \\| GUTTERING \\| DOWNPIPES

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Reviewed by Graeme on 11/4/2025

Arrived on time. Very polite and friendly. Worked hard to complete work in the time allocated. As far as I can see they did an excellent job. Cleaned up and removed all debris. I would definitely recommend this company to others.

L B ASHFIELD BUILDING SERVICES are a small family run construction business covering Norfolk, Suffolk and the whole of East Anglia, Specialising in Bricklaying, Extensions/New Builds, Groundwork, Landscaping, Property renovation/ Maintenance and much more. We believe customer satisfaction is key and provide a very high standard of workmanship on every job we do no matter what it involves.

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Reviewed by Scott on 3/5/2022

Lewis & his team have been an absolute pleasure to deal with throughout the build. I've not been this impressed by workmanship, cleanliness and work ethic for a long time and I would recommend them to anyone going forward.

I've been working in the maintenance Industry for the past 19 years and i've worked for 6 different councils in London, I've been trading since 2012 with this company.

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Reviewed by John on 15/4/2026

Outstanding work and highly recommend Lucky of A&L. Impressed with their professionalism, attention to detail and general tidiness. My large garden was overgrown and untidy and was pleasantly surprised at the work and outcome carried out by A&L.

Blackwell Landscapes has been trading for over 2 years with over 17 years experience in landscape gardening. The day to day jobs include Grass cutting, edging of beds and grass, hedge cutting, pruning, hand weeding, spraying chemical to stop further growth of weeds on hard and soft surfaces, planting, turfing, leaf clearance and lawn scarification. Scheduled visits are available throughout the year or one off garden tidy. We are fully insured to cover commercial and residential properties.

Over 20 years' experience High standards of workmanship Fully qualified team of builders and joiners Associated with the Apprenticeship scheme of the Construction Industry Training Board Competitive pricing Free, no obligation quotation

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Reviewed by Michelle on 31/12/2025

Beautiful carpentry work , attention to detail is amazing, hes gone the extra mile to help us transform our home. Would recommend for all joinery work doors ,door frames, bannister, skirting, loft hatch, flooring and plastering. Very good price also. Very approachable with better ideas. Have recommended Tom to everyone I know!.

We are a company that has highly skilled qualified tradesmen in all services we provide. We currently have 2 companies under our umbrella: JTL Roofing & Cladding We specialise in all types of roofing and cladding, from flat roofing to tiled roofs, to zinc to industrial units. The team has got you covered! - JTL Fencing & Landscaping From domestic to commercial, our qualified team of fencers have been trained to the highest standard. Whether you need closeboard fencing to picket fencing, panel fence to security fencing, we have a solution for you. This company also specialises in building your perfect outdoor space. whether it is a patio or a driveway, new artificial lawn or a decking area. We have got it covered. All of their garden transformations are built around the clients requirements. JTL Group Ltd are committed to providing the best service, best quality of workmanship and best value for money in the current market. Get in touch now for a free no obligation quote, or just for a bit of advice. we are here to help!

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Reviewed by Jose on 26/2/2019

James worked really hard and even mended our back gate for us even though we didn't ask him too, fantastic

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