Gate installation costs $2,322 on average, with most homeowners paying $877 to $3,814.1 Driveway gates alone average $4,000 installed, since they are wider and often automated.2 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on gate size, material, automation and local installer rates.
$2,322
average, all gates (Angi)
$4,000
average driveway gate (Fixr)
$200–$2,500
DIY gate kit (Angi)
$50
installer hourly rate (Angi)
What sources say
| Source | Figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angi | $2,322 average, $877 – $3,814 | 541 verified projects; covers all gate types |
| Fixr | $4,000 average, $1,000 – $6,000 | Driveway gates only; $400 low end, $12,000 high end |
| Bob Vila | $2,337 average, $875 – $3,823 | Explicitly cites Angi and HomeAdvisor data |
Bob Vila’s figures are drawn from Angi and HomeAdvisor, so they are the same dataset, not independent confirmation. Fixr is the outlier with a $4,000 average, but its scope is narrower: driveway gates only, which run wider and more often automated than yard or fence gates. Read Angi’s average as “any gate” and Fixr’s as “driveway gate”.1,2,3
Cost by gate material (Angi)
| Material | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Chain-link | $200 – $1,000 |
| Vinyl | $200 – $1,000 |
| Wood | $400 – $8,500 |
| Steel | $600 – $8,500 |
| Wrought iron | $1,500 – $5,000 |
| Aluminum | $2,000 – $8,500 |
Ranges span small walk-through gates up to full driveway gates. Most gates 4 to 8 feet wide cost $200 to $800 installed.1
Driveway gates: manual vs. automatic (Fixr)
| Operation | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Manual | $700 – $3,000 |
| Automatic | $2,500 – $5,000 |
Angi splits the same idea differently: manual driveway gates at $300 to $1,200 depending on materials, and automatic installs at $1,900 to $6,000.1 The opener mechanism itself runs $500 to $9,000 depending on type.2
Driveway gate width (Fixr, manual gates)
| Width | Cost |
|---|---|
| 10 ft | $200 – $2,000 |
| 12 ft | $300 – $3,400 |
| 14 ft | $500 – $3,600 |
| 16 ft | $700 – $4,000 |
Extras that move the budget
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Hinges, locks, handles, posts | $100 – $1,500 | Angi |
| Cameras, intercoms, keypads, opener | $1,000 – $6,500 | Angi |
| Labor | $50 per hour; $200 – $300 for a typical single gate (4 – 6 hours) | Angi |
| Security gate package | $3,000 – $12,000 installed | Angi |
DIY or hire
A prepackaged kit from a home improvement store is the budget route at $200 to $2,500, and Angi figures DIY saves roughly the $200 to $300 labor on a simple gate.1 Replacing an existing gate with the same model is a straightforward swap; setting posts, hanging a heavy custom gate or wiring an opener is pro work. The Home Depot driveway gates category shows current pricing, including openers.
Related guides
Fence Repair Cost
Fence Cost Calculator
Garage Door Opener Installation Cost
All cost guides
Sources
1. Angi — Gate Installation Cost
2. Fixr — Driveway Gate Installation Cost
3. Bob Vila — Driveway Gate Cost