Fence gate installation cost
Gates are often the line item that varies most between quotes. A plain walk gate and an automatic driveway gate are different projects.
What the labels mean
- Sourced published by a cited source, used as published
- Our calculation math on sourced numbers (averages, midpoints, totals)
- Assumption our own choice where no source covers it
Published gate prices
| Item | Published range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Standard 4-ft-wide gate | $200–$600 per gate | (Angi, updated August 3, 2026) |
| Vinyl fence gate, purchased and installed | $300–$1,500 per gate | (Angi, updated August 3, 2026) |
| Standard residential chain-link swing gate | $100–$450 per gate | (Angi, updated September 30, 2026) |
| Aluminum fence gates | $100–$6,000 per gate | (Angi, updated September 23, 2026) |
| Manual driveway gate | $300–$1,200 per gate | (Angi, updated October 1, 2026) |
| Automatic driveway gate, installed | $1,900–$6,000 per gate | (Angi, updated October 1, 2026) |
| Automated rolling chain-link gate | $500–$1,800 per gate | (Angi, updated September 30, 2026) |
| Gate hinges, locks, handles and posts | $100–$1,500 per gate | (Angi, updated October 1, 2026) |
| Gate installation labor | $200–$300 per gate | (Angi, updated October 1, 2026) |
| Gates 4 to 8 ft wide | $200–$800 per gate | (Angi, updated October 1, 2026) |
National reference ranges, not local prices. How we price
What our tools use per gate
| Gate | Range | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Wood walk gate | $200–$600 | Sourced Angi: standard 4-ft-wide wood gate $200–$600. |
| Vinyl walk gate | $300–$1,500 | Sourced Angi: vinyl gates $300–$1,500 purchased and installed. |
| Chain-link walk gate | $100–$450 | Sourced Angi: standard residential chain-link swing gate $100–$450. |
| Aluminum walk gate | $300–$900 | Assumption Our assumption for one manual walk gate. Angi says aluminum gates run from $100 (simple 3-ft swing gate) up to $6,000 (automatic driveway gate) but gives no walk-gate range, so $300–$900 is ours. |
| Double / drive gate (manual) | $300–$1,200 | Sourced Angi: manual driveway gates $300–$1,200 'depending on materials'. Used for every material. Angi doesn't say whether this includes installation labor or new posts, so treat it with caution. Automatic gates are not covered. |
National reference ranges, not local prices. How we price
Automatic gates aren't in our calculator. Angi puts an automatic driveway gate at $1,900–$6,000 per gate installed (Angi, updated October 1, 2026).
Worked example: adding gates to a fence
150 ft of 6-ft wood, no gates
| Line (our calculation from the ranges below) | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence, 6 ft: 150 ft × $26.00–$60.00/ft Our calculation | $3,900 | $6,450 | $9,000 |
| Total, rounded to $10 | $3,900 | $6,450 | $9,000 |
Our estimate from national reference ranges, not a local price. How we price
That's $26–$60 per foot all-in (total ÷ 150 ft). Open in the calculator · Check a quote for this project
Same fence with 1 walk gate + 1 double drive gate
| Line (our calculation from the ranges below) | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence, 6 ft: 150 ft × $26.00–$60.00/ft Our calculation | $3,900 | $6,450 | $9,000 |
| 1 walk gate × $200–$600 Sourced | $200 | $400 | $600 |
| 1 double/drive gate × $300–$1,200 Sourced | $300 | $750 | $1,200 |
| Total, rounded to $10 | $4,400 | $7,600 | $10,800 |
Our estimate from national reference ranges, not a local price. How we price
That's $29.33–$72 per foot all-in (total ÷ 150 ft). Open in the calculator · Check a quote for this project
The difference between the two totals is the gates: $200–$600 for the walk gate and $300–$1,200 for the drive gate.
What moves gate prices
- Width. Angi says most gates are 4–8 ft wide ($200–$800 per gate). Wider gates are heavier and need stronger posts.
- Hardware and posts. Hinges, latches, locks and gate posts run $100–$1,500 per gate (Angi, updated October 1, 2026).
- Labor. Angi estimates a single gate takes 4–6 hours, putting most labor at $200–$300 per gate (Angi, updated October 1, 2026).
- Automation. Openers, keypads and wiring move a gate into a different price range entirely.
What to ask about gates
- How wide is each gate, and which way does it swing?
- Are gate posts bigger or set deeper than line posts?
- What hinges and latch? Can it take a padlock? Is it self-closing (needed around many pools)?
- How do you keep a wide gate from sagging (diagonal brace, anti-sag kit, wheel)?
- Is the gate price included in the total, or listed separately?
Have a quote already?
Put it in the Fence Quote Checker to see price per foot, missing items and where it sits against the reference range.
Sources
- Angi: How Much Does Gate Installation Cost? [2026 Data] (page date October 1, 2026; checked October 8, 2026)
- Angi: How Much Does Wood Fence Installation Cost? [2026 Data] (page date August 3, 2026; checked October 8, 2026)
- Angi: How Much Does a Vinyl Fence Cost to Install? [2026 Data] (page date August 3, 2026; checked October 8, 2026)
- Angi: How Much Does a Chain-Link Fence Cost? [2026 Data] (page date September 30, 2026; checked October 8, 2026)
- Angi: How Much Does an Aluminum Fence Cost? [2026 Data] (page date September 23, 2026; checked October 8, 2026)
Full verification records: How we price.