Did you know that there are more than 2 million burglaries each year in the U.S.? Many of these intrusions could have been prevented if proper security measures were in place.
Gates add protection to residential driveways by preventing undesirable vehicles from entering the property and opening with a remote control or keypad.
Are you considering installing a gate onto your property? If so, you’ve probably wondered about the cost of gate installation. Here, we’re sharing everything you need to know about the pricing of gates for homes.
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Gate Installation Cost
It’s a common misconception that gate installation is extremely expensive. However, the reality is that it’s quite affordable to have a residential gate installed, especially when you consider the safety it will bring to your family, property, and belongings.
A driveway gate costs $1,400-$3,200, with an extra $550-$4,500 for remote control, for a total cost of $1,950-$7,700.
Single-panel iron, steel, and wood gates range in price from $1,400 to $2,100. The cost is determined by the size and form of the gate.
A 12-foot wrought-iron gate, for example, costs around $1,600 to $1,800. Single-panel gates can be programmed to swing or slide open.
A driveway gate should come with one or two gate panels (also known as leaves), posts, mounting hardware, hinges, and instructions for DIY installation if you opt for that method.
Typically, a lifetime warranty is offered.
Gate Prices
Gate costs vary greatly depending on the kind of gate. A driveway may require an automatic, sliding gate, while a basic, manual gate may work for the garden or backyard.
Security gates may cost between $3,000 and $12,000 to build since they must be higher and fitted with security equipment such as cameras, keypads, opening motors, and even intercom systems.
Unless you want to get out of your car and unlock a manual gate every time you get home from work, you’ll need an automatic driveway gate, which will cost between $1,900 and $6,000. The cost of installation for additional home security measures will be closer to $12,000.
Additional Costs
Typically, automatic gate opener kits are not supplied with driveway gates. Automation kits may be purchased from the same businesses that offer driveway gates.
The most affordable automation kits often do not contain access controls and can only handle smaller, lighter-weight gates. More costly kits include access controls and other attachments, as well as larger motors that can swing larger gates.
Automation kits for swinging single-panel gates open range in price from $850 to $2,300.
Gate automation kits for swinging double-panel gates range in price from $900 to $4,500. AC-powered kits with smaller motors and no access controls are the most affordable.
The most expensive kits are those that use solar power, have heavier motors to open larger gates, and feature access controls.
Keep Your Home Safe With Gate Installation
As you can see, gate installation prices are very affordable, especially when you take into consideration the benefits of a safety gate.
Now that you’re aware of the cost of gate installation, you can look forward to having peace of mind. Check out the rest of our posts about all things home!
