Cost of a new automatic gate and opener
Fixr and HomeAdvisor both put a new electric gate, installed, at $2,500 to $5,000. LawnStarter puts an automatic driveway gate at an average of $3,140, with the opener extra. Openers alone run $200 to $600 for battery, $400 to $5,000 hardwired and $500 to $2,000 solar (Fixr). These are national figures, not quotes. Sources: Fixr, HomeAdvisor, LawnStarter.
Installed gates, openers and add-ons
| Item | National range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| New electric gate, installed | $2,500 to $5,000 (average $4,000) | Fixr |
| New electric gate, installed | $2,500 to $5,000 (average $3,160) | HomeAdvisor |
| Automatic driveway gate, installed | Average $3,140, typical $1,525 to $5,135; opener extra $625 to $4,750 | LawnStarter |
| Gate opener, battery | $200 to $600 | Fixr |
| Gate opener, hardwired | $400 to $5,000 | Fixr |
| Gate opener, solar | $500 to $2,000 | Fixr |
| Gate motor | $560 to $4,750 | HomeAdvisor |
| Keypad | $400 to $800 | Fixr |
| Keypad | $250 to $650 | HomeAdvisor |
| Intercom | $1,000 to $7,000 | Fixr |
| Intercom | $680 to $4,500 | HomeAdvisor |
| Sensors | $200 to $2,000 | Fixr |
| Sensors | $250 to $1,250 | HomeAdvisor |
Fixr was updated January 31, 2025. HomeAdvisor shows no date. LawnStarter labels its figures "2026" costs without an exact date. Sources measure different things, so ranges do not match exactly.
Why ranges differ
- Gate type: swing, sliding or lift (LawnStarter).
- Power source for the opener: battery, hardwired or solar (Fixr).
- Add-ons: keypads, intercoms and sensors.
- Your site: slope, distance to power, and local permits.
New gates and existing gates being motorized must meet UL 325, including two means of entrapment protection per danger zone (DASMA TDS 356). Ask the company you choose to show you that the gate stops and reverses. These are national ranges, not what any listed company charges.
Quick answers
How much does an automatic driveway gate cost?
LawnStarter puts the average at $3,140 installed, typical $1,525 to $5,135, with the opener extra at $625 to $4,750.
How much does a gate opener cost?
Fixr lists $200 to $600 for a battery opener, $400 to $5,000 hardwired and $500 to $2,000 solar (Jan 31, 2025).
How much does a gate intercom cost?
Fixr lists $1,000 to $7,000; HomeAdvisor lists $680 to $4,500.
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Last checked: November 2, 2026.