Driveway Security Gate Cost
Last Updated on May 4, 2021 | Written by CPA Alec Pow
First Published on May 4, 2021 | Content Reviewed by 
CFA Alexander Popivker
A driveway gate is a great way to maintain control of who enters your property. It also helps keep you and your family safe by providing another layer of security on top of the more common ones like security cameras. In the following buying guide, we’ll explore what these gates are all about – from their cost to how they can help you.
Known Types of Driveway Gates
Installing a home security gate is one of the best ways to keep your family and property safe. There are many options that you can choose from, but they all come with their own benefits and drawbacks. These are the most common ones:
Manual or automatic: Homeowners who want to keep their home safe and secure but don’t want the hassle of manually pulling a gate open often invest in an automatic security gate. Automatic gates are available with different mechanisms for opening them, including remote control, keypad entry system, or voice recognition; while manual ones cost less upfront they can be inconvenient because somebody will usually have to physically unlock the gate when needed. Both types of gates typically come equipped with intercoms so guests can contact homeowners if they need access into the house.
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Construction: Residential driveway gates are usually constructed with a material such as aluminum, iron, steel wood, or vinyl. They can be a single panel or dual panels that either swing open like an old-fashioned gate or slide on the ground depending on your needs.
Sliding Gates offer better security because they’re harder to force open than swinging gates.
Benefits of a Driveway Gate
A residential security gate is a great way to ensure that your family is safe from intruders or unwanted guests. But the benefits of installing one will go beyond just protection- there are many other reasons why you should have one installed on your property as well.
A driveway security gate is a great way of keeping unwanted visitors away from your yard. Whether it’s an unannounced salesman or nosy passersby, you’ll be able to keep them out with the help of this sturdy design and metal construction that will ensure they do not invade your space.
A driveway gate can be a worthwhile investment for homeowners wanting to infuse the property with an air of class, as well as those looking to provide themselves and their possessions some added security. Installing a driveway gate can result in a lower home insurance premium.
Driveway Security Gate Average Costs
The cost of a driveway gate can vary considerably based on the local material and labor costs, how complex it is to install, as well as other factors.
A driveway gate can cost from $2,000 to as much as $12,500 to have it bought and professionally installed. A single panel gate costs around between $1,000 and $4,000 while a dual panel is about $2,000 to $6,000. Adding automation will also add between a few hundred and a few thousand bucks depending on the size, style, and features of your new door.
You might think about installing a driveway security gate to protect your home, but the cost of installation doesn’t stop at just that. You’ll also need to add in keypads ($100-$300), remote controls ($25-$75), and other necessary components which will run you anywhere from $500-$2,000 or more depending on the features you want.
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My family just moved and my parents want our new house to be as protected and safe as possible. I love how you stated that residential driveway gates ensure the safety of your family from intruders. I will have to recommend that my parents invest in an automatic driveway gate for our house to make sure we are protected.
I would love to keep my house safe with a gate but I don’t want to get out of my vehicle in order to open it. That would be a little scary at night to be honest. You never know if someone could be waiting to attack you so doing it automatically can keep my safe.