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How much does gate automation cost?

  • R600 – R1000/hour
    Gate motor installation
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We've examined the current prices and compiled a list of the most useful prices and fees associated with gate automation to help you get one step closer to your decision.


Gate motor installation

  • R600 – R1000/hour

This is the price for a gate motor installation. The price includes only the labour, excluding the gate automation kit. Price may vary according to site and location. The average cost is usually R800/hour.

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Sliding gate motor

  • R5000 – R10,000

This is the price for a sliding gate motor. The price depends on the motor brand and specifications. The most popular brands are Centurion, E.T. Nice, Gemini, DACE, etc. Sliding gate motor costs range between R5000 and R10,000 with an average of R7500.

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Swing gate motor

  • R7500 – R13,000

This is the price for a swing gate motor. The price depends on the motor brand and specifications. The most popular brands are Centurion, E.T. Nice, Gemini, DACE, etc. For a swing gate motor, expect to pay between R7500 and R13,000.

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Recent jobs for gate automation

New steel swing gate installation

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Umhlanga Ridge, Umhlanga Rocks
  • Type of service: New installation
  • Type of material for your security gate: (Stainless) steel
  • Type of gate you require: Swing gates
  • Estimated project start: I'm flexible
  • Price estimate: R18,000

New security gate installation with type and material advice

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Bramley, Johannesburg
  • Type of service: New installation
  • Type of material for your security gate: I need advice about the material
  • Type of gate you require: I need advice about the type
  • Estimated project start: As soon as possible
  • Price estimate: R8500

New installation of a metal sliding driveway gate

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: qwaqwa
  • Type of service: New installation
  • Type of material for your driveway gate: Metal and alloys
  • Type of gate you require: Sliding gates
  • Estimated project start: As soon as possible
  • Price estimate: R25,000

New security gate installation for a flat's main door

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Morningside, Durban
  • Type of service: New installation
  • Type of material for your security gate: I need advice about the material
  • Type of gate you require: I need advice about the type
  • Estimated project start: As soon as possible
  • Price estimate: R4500

I need a security gate for my main door to my flat.

New black composite sliding gate installation (3.5m x 2m)

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Cape Town
  • Type of service: New installation
  • Type of material for your driveway gate: Composite
  • Type of gate you require: Sliding gates
  • Estimated project start: As soon as possible
  • Price estimate: R45,000

I would like a black metal frame gate with fibre cement panels that go vertically that are also black. Attached is an image for the gate. Note that you cannot see through the gate and that is how I would like it. The gate needs to be 3.5 meters wide and 2 metres tall. I would like the gate to come with all the security measures needed to make sure someone does not try break in.

Replace driveway gate motor for metal gate

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Glen Austin
  • Type of service: New installation
  • Type of material for your driveway gate: Metal and alloys
  • Type of gate you require: I need advice about the type
  • Estimated project start: As soon as possible
  • Price estimate: R8500

I am needing the motor to be replaced. The current motor is sitting in water due to the rain.

New burglar bar installation for 11 windows and doors

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Meyerton
  • Type of service: New installation
  • Price estimate: R28,000

The measurement for windows are mm xmm {3x windows} mm xmm {5x windows} mm x mm {1x window} mm x mm {2 sliding doors}

Installation of swing security gates for windows and doors

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Meyerton
  • Type of service: New installation
  • Type of material for your security gate: I need advice about the material
  • Type of gate you require: Swing gates
  • Price estimate: R15,000

The measurement for windows are mm xmm {3x windows} mm xmm {5x windows} mm x mm {1x window} mm x mm {2 sliding doors} Thanks much appreciated

New metal sliding driveway gate installation

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Cradock
  • Type of service: New installation
  • Type of material for your driveway gate: Metal and alloys
  • Type of gate you require: Sliding gates
  • Estimated project start: As soon as possible
  • Price estimate: R45,000

Good day, i attached drawings and specs for this services it is a primary school in Cradock.

Installation of new sliding double security gates

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Port Elizabeth
  • Type of service: New installation
  • Type of material for your security gate: I need advice about the material
  • Type of gate you require: Sliding gates
  • Estimated project start: I'm flexible
  • Price estimate: R15,000

I am looking for standard double gates at my front entrance. Please only Whatsapp me.