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Driveway Gate Guides & Resources
Most driveway gates cost €1,500–€6,500 fitted in Ireland. Manual swing gates are €1,500–€2,500, electric swing gates €2,500–€3,500 and an electric sliding gate €3,000–€5,000. Made-to-order and premium gates run €6,000–€12,000.
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Technical Glossary
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15 Irish technical, automation and regulatory terms for driveway gates.
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Gate prices
Guide
Irish specification, pricing and installation guide for gate prices.
Sliding or swing
Guide
Irish specification, pricing and installation guide for sliding or swing.
Manual or electric
Guide
Irish specification, pricing and installation guide for manual or electric.
Steel, aluminium or timber
Guide
Irish specification, pricing and installation guide for steel, aluminium or timber.
Planning permission
Guide
Irish specification, pricing and installation guide for planning permission.
Safety rules
Guide
Irish specification, pricing and installation guide for safety rules.
Gate motor problems
Guide
Irish specification, pricing and installation guide for gate motor problems.
Gates we take requests for
Every gate is made and fitted to your entrance.
Electric gatesSwing or sliding, with a motor, photo beams and a manual release. €2,500–€3,500 for a swing pair, fitted.Electric gate prices →
Sliding gatesFor slopes, wide openings and cars parked inside. €3,000–€5,000 electric.Sliding gates →
Automated gatesA motor on a new gate, or on the gate you have: €1,200–€3,500+.Gate automation →
Wooden driveway gatesSoftwood or hardwood, a ready-made gate from €145.Wooden gates →
Metal driveway gatesSteel, wrought iron and aluminium, plain bars to arched tops.Metal gates →
Gates with pillarsWhat the piers carry, how they're built and what caps cost.Piers →Get a gate price in 4 quick taps
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Related 2026 Ireland Specialist Cost & Technical Guides
Cross-referenced Irish pricing benchmarks, SEAI/Revenue grant rules, and county specifications from partner reference hubs:
- Sliding Gates Ireland (slidinggate.ie) — 2026 Ireland Cost & Spec Guides: Sliding driveway gates in all 26 counties of Ireland: our supplied-and-fitted price guide for manual sliding gates (€2,200 to €4,200), electric steel
- Cantilever Gates Ireland (cantilevergate.ie) — 2026 Ireland Cost & Spec Guides: Cantilever sliding gates in all 26 counties of Ireland: our supplied-and-fitted price guide for trackless steel and aluminium cantilever driveway gate
- Composite Gates (compositegates.ie) — 2026 Ireland Cost & Spec Guides: Composite gates in Ireland, all 26 counties: our price guide (a side gate kit €400 to €500, made to measure €1,350 to €1,550, a driveway pair €600 to
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Driveway Gates guides & price breakdowns
Straight answers to what people ask most: itemised costs, specifications, planning or grants, and what to check before you book.
Cost & Pricing GuideElectric Gates Price in IrelandElectric gates prices in Ireland: swing €2,500–€3,500 fitted, sliding €3,000–€5,000, a motor on your own gate €1,200–€3,500+. What's included.Read the guide →Specification GuideElectric Gate Repairs in IrelandElectric gate repairs in Ireland: motors, photo beams, remotes and hinges. Repairs are priced after a look; a yearly service costs €100–€400.Read the guide →Guides & Calculator HubDriveway Gate Guides & ResourcesDriveway gate guides for Ireland: fitted prices, sliding vs swing, materials, Class 5 planning permission, HSA safety rules, FAQs and A-Z glossary.Read the guide →
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Questions we get asked
How much do driveway gates cost in Ireland?
Most driveway gates cost €1,500–€6,500 fitted in Ireland. Manual swing gates are €1,500–€2,500, electric swing gates €2,500–€3,500 and an electric sliding gate €3,000–€5,000. Made-to-order and premium gates run €6,000–€12,000.
How long does it take?
Fitting is quick once the piers are sound. The wait is the gate: made-to-measure gates are built to your opening first, and new piers or a track need time for the concrete to set. The installer gives you both dates when they price it.
Is there a grant for gates?
No. There's no grant for driveway gates in Ireland. SEAI grants cover energy upgrades, not gates.
Do I need planning permission for gates?
Usually not for the gate itself. Gates and gateways up to 2 metres high are exempted development under Class 5 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, subject to the site and its planning history. A new or wider entrance onto a public road needs planning permission.
Driveway Gates across all 26 counties
Requests from all 26 counties go to one vetted local specialist who covers your county — from Dublin, Cork, Galway and Limerick to Kildare, Meath, Wicklow, Waterford and Donegal. Pick your county below for local prices, specifications and advice. Compare all areas covered →
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