Installing a driveway gate: what do I need to know?
Explore driveway gate solutions, discover cost factors, and find out how to hire a driveway gate installer with confidence.
Below is a cost guide for gates and the different varieties available. The prices quoted are estimates. For an exact price request a quote.
Driveway gate, supplied and installed
This is the price for a driveway gate, supplied and installed. The final cost will depend on the size of the driveway gate, material used, automation, and installation situation. The average cost of a driveway gate is R56,000, or typically between R38,000 and R75,000.
Get quotesSwing gate motor
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.
Get quotesDriveway gate automation (gate motor and installation fee)
This is the price for driveway automation. The price includes the gate motor and installation cost. It depends on the driveway gate opening mechanism (sliding, swing, etc.) and the complexity of the situation (long installations, dangerous heights, etc.). The cost of driveway gate automation typically runs from R3800 to R11,000, averaging at R7500.
Get quotesSecurity gate (single door), supplied and installed
This is the price for a single security door, supplied and installed. The final price will depend on the gate size (standard size is: 1000x2000mm), material used, and the locking system (slam lock, shoot bolt, etc.). Installation costs may vary according to site and location. On average, expect to be charged between R3800 and R6300 for a security gate.
Get quotesGliding security gate (2,5 m wide)
This is the price for a sliding security gate with a width of 2,5 m. The final price will depend on the material used and the specific site and location. On average, expect to be charged between R5000 and R10,000 for a gliding security gate.
Get quotesShoot bolt security gate
This is the price for a security gate with a shoot bolt lock. The price depends on the gate size (standard size is: 1000x2000mm) and material. For a shoot bolt security gate, expect to pay between R800 and R1500.
Get quotesLockable security gate
This is the price for a lockable security gate. The price depends on the gate size (standard size is: 1000x2000mm), gate material, and locking mechanism (dead lock, slam lock, etc.). On average, expect to be charged between R1000 and R3800 for a lockable security gate.
Get quotesSlamlock security gate
This is the price for a slamlock security gate. A slamlock is an independent lock that will slam close without the use of a key. The price can depend on the the gate size (standard size is: 1000x2000mm) and material used. The average cost of a slamlock security gate is R2800, or typically between R1800 and R3800.
Get quotesSecurity gate installation fee
This is the cost of security gate installation, installation only. The cost may depend on the type of security door installer, on the site and location. The average cost is usually R600.
Get quotesBurglar bars
This is the price for burglar bars per square metre. The final price largely depends on the type of security bars (spanish, rectractable, louvre style, cottage pane, etc.) and material used (aluminium, steel, wrought iron, polycarbonates). On average, expect to be charged between R600/sqm and R1300/sqm for burglar bars .
Get quotesPedestrian gate
This is the average price for a pedestrian gate. Pedestrian gates are designed for personal passage and are usually installed next to the car gate. Standard dimensions are somewhere around 1000 (w) x 2000mm (h). The final price will depend on the exact size, the materials and style. For a pedestrian gate, expect to pay between R1300 and R5000.
Get quotesGate motor installation
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.
Get quotesSliding gate motor
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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