How much does a security fence gate cost?

Gate cost by type

The price of your new gate will depend on a number of factors including what type of fence gate you want to have installed. These range from your average privacy fence gate that goes to the back yard for example, up to a security gate with high-tech features that will significantly increase the cost of your fence gate.

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Security Gate

The total cost of a security gate can range from $3,000 to $12,000 dollars to install. Features like taller gates and security technology drive the cost of this type of fence gate up higher. Security fences can have cameras, keypads, motors for opening, and even intercom systems.

Driveway Gate

A driveway gate can cost you from about $2,000 to $6,000. This is for an automatic driveway gate that you can open from the comfort of you car as opposed to a manual gate you would need to get out and unlock yourself each time you returned home. 

If you wanted to add on additional home security features, the total installation cost could be as much as $12,000!

Privacy Gate

Privacy gates are some of the least expensive types of fence gates to have installed. These are the types of gates that can take you through from your front yard to your backyard, into your garden, or a small gate in a front yard wooden picket fence.

The total cost of a privacy gate can be as low as $200. However, you can choose materials like wrought-iron for the gate or fancy decorative hardware. Doing that can drive that cost up by thousands of dollars!

Fence gate cost by material

The type of material you choose to use for your fence gate will be one of the main factors in the total cost. Wood is still one of the most popular materials for fences and fence gates. That is likely because wood is a durable material and on the lower end of the price spectrum. Metal fences from wrought-iron, steel or aluminum are the more expensive fence gate materials.

Wood Gate Cost

A wood fence gate will generally cost you at least $400. That cost can range up to about $4,000 depending on height, type of wood, and hardware choices. $400 is the average cost for a manual wood gate. If you are interested in an automated wood gate that can be opened remotely, that will start at about $850 and range up to over $8,000.

Chain Link Gate Cost

Chain link fence gates join vinyl as one of the least expensive fence gate material options! These gates start at around $200 and can go up to about $1,000.

Vinyl Gate Cost

Like chain link fence gates, vinyl fence gates are an affordable option for many homeowners. The cost of a vinyl fence gate also starts at $200 and ranges up to $1,000. If you are interested in an automated vinyl fence gate, that price could be as high as $5,000.

Aluminum Gate Cost

Aluminum fence gates, like other types of metal fences and gates, are more expensive than wood, chain link or vinyl fences. The cost of an aluminum fence gate starts at around $2,000. Like all other types of gates, making it automated will raise the price significantly. An automated aluminum fence gate could cost over $8,000.

Metal Gate Cost

Metal fence gates can be made of different materials, but when most people inquire about a metal gate they are talking about a steel gate. Steel fence gates start at about $600 for manual options, and can be as over $8,000 for automated versions.

Wrought Iron Gate Cost

The price range a wrought iron fence gate, like the other metal fence gate options, will start around $600 and range up to $8,000 for an automated gate.

Other fence gate cost factors

Height and Width

Front yard fences are usually three or four feet tall while backyard fences are around six feet tall. They can be even taller for privacy or to accommodate large vehicles like RVs. The height of your fence may be limited by municipal rules or HOA regulations, so be sure to check those before finalizing your plans!

The biggest driver in cost as far as size, however, is width. The type of gate that goes into your backyard or garden is usually about four feet wide. This type of fence gate costs from two hundred to four hundred dollars. That is known as a single swinging gate.

A double swinging gate is eight feet wide and is big enough for two swinging doors. This will double the cost of your single swinging gate so the average cost for a double swinging gate ranges from four hundred dollars to eight hundred dollars.

Driveway fence gates are larger than the double swinging gates, and can range from ten to twelve feet wide. Driveway fence gates can cost from one to three thousand dollars.

Hardware and Accessories

On top of materials and size, the type of fence gate hardware and accessories you decide on can definitely impact your overall fence gate cost. For a gate, you will need hinges, handles, latches, locks and possibly even other types of hardware. 

There are even decorative pieces of hardware that you can add to your fence gate just for fun! Designer hinges can cost nearly four hundred dollars, so keep that in mind while designing your budget for your fence gate project.

Technology

For the most expensive types of gates, security gates, you can add cameras, intercoms, electronic lock keypads, and automatic gate openers. These types of features will set you back from one to six thousand dollars if you have them all installed.

Labor

Unless you want to make your new fence gate a DIY project, you will also need to factor in the labor costs for installation to get your overall cost estimate. On average, fence installation by a professional will cost around eighty dollars per hour. 

Fence contractors typically charge by the hour. This type of project can usually be done in one day, in anywhere from four to eight hours. So the average cost of labor is close to five hundred dollars.

Maintenance

In order to keep your fence gate looking its best and to get the most out of your investment, be sure to keep up with regular maintenance. The type of maintenance you need to do depends on what type of fence material you decide on.

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A wooden fence gate, just like a wooden fence, needs to be painted or stained regularly to help it last its longest. A wooden fence can last twenty years with proper maintenance.

Steel fences and fence gates usually require no maintenance. That is, of course, unless debris or dust builds up on the fence. Then a quick spray down should help it look great again!

Vinyl fences and fence gates also benefit from a regular spray with water. It keeps them looking like new and prevents build up of dust or other things that could dampen the color fence you chose.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of gate is the cheapest?

A single swinging fence gate in any material is the cheapest type of gate and is going to cost the least. Vinyl or chain link are generally the cheapest material to use for your fence gate. However, you need to consider the installation cost as well as the size of the fence gate to determine which is the cheapest.

How much does it cost to put a gate on a chain link fence?

A chain link fence gate costs around two hundred dollars to have installed. But this price can be as high as $1,000 depending on the height of the fence and its width.

How much does it cost to build a custom gate?

The cost of a custom gate will depend on various factors like the type of material you want to make the fence out of as well as the height and width of the fence gate. Other things like whether it is a sliding or swinging gate can have an impact on the price. Finally, hardware and accessories can drive up the cost especially if you are putting in an automated fence gate or wanting to add security cameras and intercoms.

Is a sliding or swinging gate better?

The answer to this question depends on your definition of better. A swinging gate requires more space to swing open while a sliding gate does not require much clearance in front of it to swing open. So if you have limited space, a sliding gate could be a better option. However, if you are more focused on keeping the cost of the gate down, a sliding gate costs more in general than a swinging gate. Sliding gates need a track and rollers whereas a swinging gate only requires hinges.

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There&#;s not much point to having a fence without an opening, since it would be very hard to get in or out of the property. However, a fence opening often benefits from having a gate. Including a gate in your fence can increase security and privacy while providing access to the space.

The price for a gate can vary widely, since it could be a small residential gate or a large, electric commercial gate. Here are some of the options available from Security Fence & Construction.

TYPES OF GATES

There are a number of decisions to make when picking out the ideal gate for your property. Size and material are important factors. Gates can be made of a different material from the rest of the fence. They can even be attached to brick walls or set between hedgerows. There are also choices for hinges and latches for the gate.

A gate could be a single width or a double width. Gates also have several ways they could function. They could swing or roll and be manually operated or have an electric operating system. In addition to residential swing gates, we also offer sliding gates, barrier gates, and walk through gates.

It&#;s important to select the gate that fits your needs best. That depends on whether people or vehicles use it, the surrounding terrain, security needs, and style desires.

RESIDENTIAL GATES

The cost of installing a gate at home is affected by the materials, the size, and whether the gate is installed at the same time as the rest of the fence. There are also extra features that can increase the price.

A standard-size gate is 4 feet wide, and a double-wide gate is 8 feet wide. The double-wide gate can have a caster system included to make the gate easy to roll aside for vehicles.

According to Thumbtack, gate installation can range from $75 to $400 for a 4-foot-wide gate or $150 to $800 for an 8-foot-wide gate. Wooden gates are the least expensive, at $75 and $150. A chain-link gate is also on the less expensive side, at $100 for a 4-foot-wide gate.

Vinyl gates are on the higher end, at $300 or $400 for a 4-foot gate and $800 for an 8-foot gate. Gates over 8-feet-wide can run more than $1,000. These price estimates include both materials and installation costs.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES AND LARGER GATES

Security Fence & Construction also specializes in fencing for commercial properties. We offer gate operators, barriers, gates, and turnstiles. Our gates are for either pedestrians or vehicles and can be manual or automatic.

They can be installed inside warehouses, near entrances or pools, and across driveways. Commercial properties may want to add coded keypads, card readers, radio controls, intercoms, or entry controls along with the gate.

With their size and added features, commercial gates are usually more expensive than basic residential ones. The cost of a 28-foot caster-wheeled chain-link gate runs about $800 to $1,000. The price for a vinyl gate that&#;s more than 8-feet wide is $1,200 to $1,500.

According to HomeAdvisor.com, the average cost of installing an electric driveway gate is $1,909 and ranges between $757 and $3,122. Manual driveway gates run from $1,500 to $4,000. Selecting an automatic driveway gate is even more expensive. They cost about $7,000.

Security Fence & Construction has helped homeowners and business owners in the greater Minneapolis area for more than 30 years. We&#;re here to help you too when you need to select a gate for your residential or commercial fence. Contact us with any questions or to request a quote. We&#;re available online and at 612-788-.