Metal Driveway Gates in Ireland
Metal driveway gates cost €1,500–€2,500 fitted as a manual swing pair and €2,500–€3,500 electric. A plain galvanised field gate is €159–€370 for the gate alone.
Steel and wrought iron are strong and heavy. Aluminium is light and doesn't rust.
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- €1,500–€2,500manual swing gates, fitted
- €2,500–€3,500electric swing gates
- €159–€370galvanised field gate, gate only
- €3,200–€4,200aluminium sliding, manual
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Steel, iron or aluminium?
| Metal | Good for | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Galvanised and powder-coated steel | Strength, any design | Heavy: needs strong piers and motor |
| Wrought iron | Traditional scrolls and arched tops | Rusts where the coating is damaged |
| Aluminium | Light gates, wide openings, by the sea | Dearer for the same size |
| Galvanised field gate | Farms and long rural drives | Plain, low and open |
Steel rusts where the coating is broken. Galvanised and then powder-coated steel has two layers of protection. Aluminium doesn't rust, which is why it's chosen near the sea.
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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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Questions we get asked
How much do metal driveway gates cost in Ireland?
€1,500–€2,500 for a manual swing pair fitted, €2,500–€3,500 electric. A plain galvanised field gate is €159–€370, gate only.
Is steel or aluminium cheaper?
Steel and wrought iron usually cost more than aluminium for an ornate gate. Size and design move the price more than the metal.
Do metal gates rust?
Steel rusts where the coating is damaged. Galvanised and powder-coated steel lasts far longer. Aluminium doesn't rust.
Is a farm field gate OK for a house drive?
It works and it's cheap, but it's built for fields: low, open and plain. Most houses choose a pair made to the opening, hung on piers.
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