Automatic Gate Pricing

What Automatic Gate Work Costs

Service	Typical Price	Notes
Residential gate installation	$3,000 – $15,000	Swing or slide, size & material dependent
Commercial gate installation	$5,000 – $25,000+	Includes heavier-duty operator; access control priced separately
Gate automation retrofit	$2,500 – $8,000	Adding an operator + safety devices to an existing manual gate
Service call / minor repair	$150 – $400	Remote, keypad, hinge, or track issues
Sensor / safety device repair	$100 – $1,250	Photo eye or electric edge replacement
Motor / opener repair or replacement	$300 – $4,750	Most common major repair; depends on operator type
Commercial access control (per entry point)	$500 – $3,000+	Keypad (low end) to card/fob or video intercom (high end)

Prices include labor and standard hardware. Gate weight, power access, and existing wiring can adjust the price — we'll always confirm the exact number before work begins.

Pricing shown reflects typical Northwest Arkansas rates as of August 2026 and is provided for planning purposes — your exact quote depends on gate size, site conditions, and equipment selected.

Ways to Save

• Fix the sensor, not just the symptom — a $100-$300 sensor repair now can prevent a much more expensive motor failure caused by the gate straining against an obstruction.
• Choose the right operator the first time — an underpowered opener on a heavy gate fails early and costs more in repairs than starting with the right-sized unit.
• Bundle installation with access control — adding a keypad or card reader during initial installation is cheaper than retrofitting it later.