Sliding gate, Brooklyn row house
11 ft curb cut, shared driveway, power available in the garage.
- Steel sliding gate, powder coated
- $4,200
- Track footing and guide post
- $1,600
- Rack-and-pinion operator
- $2,900
- Keypad and 2 remotes
- $450
- Total
- $9,150
Driveway gate cost in New York, 2026
Key facts
- Typical range, automated
- $5,000 – $15,000 [VERIFY]
- Manual gate only
- $2,000 – $7,000 [VERIFY]
- Operator, installed
- $2,200 – $5,500 [VERIFY]
Cost by gate type and material
Installed, with operator, for a 12 ft residential opening. Excludes trenching, masonry piers and permits.
| Gate type | Steel | Aluminum | Wood | Wrought iron |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Single swing | $4,500–9,000 | $5,000–9,500 | $5,500–11,000 | $8,000–16,000 |
 Double swing | $6,000–12,000 | $6,500–13,000 | $7,500–15,000 | $11,000–24,000 |
| Sliding | $6,000–14,000 | $6,500–14,000 | $8,000–16,000 | $12,000–26,000 |
 Cantilever | $9,000–22,000 | $9,500–21,000 | Rare | $16,000–35,000 |
 Bi-fold | $9,000–20,000 | $9,500–20,000 | Rare | Rare |
 Vertical pivot | $18,000–45,000 | $20,000–45,000 | Not offered | Not offered |
[VERIFY] All figures are placeholders pending editorial review.
What changes the price
Typical additions to the base price above. Ask for each as a separate line on your quote.
| Factor | What drives it | Typical add [VERIFY] |
|---|---|---|
| Width | Each extra foot adds material and may need a heavier operator. Over 16 ft often means a commercial-grade operator. | $250–600 per ft |
| Material | Aluminum resists corrosion. Wrought iron and custom wood cost more to fabricate and finish. | See table above |
| Operator | Residential swing arms cost less than rack-and-pinion or commercial units. Battery backup is extra. | $2,200–5,500 |
| Access control | Keypad, intercom, cellular or app control, vehicle loop detectors. | $400–8,000 |
| Trenching for power | Distance from the panel to the gate, and whether the trench crosses paving. | $25–60 per ft |
| Masonry piers | New stone or brick piers with footings below the frost line. | $2,500–12,000 per pair |
| Permits and review | DOT curb cut permits in NYC. Village design review on Long Island and in Westchester. [VERIFY] | $0–2,500 |
Example projects
Example projects are illustrations, not specific jobs. Figures are placeholders [VERIFY].
Double swing gate, Nassau County
14 ft opening, flat drive, 60 ft trench to the house.
- Aluminum double swing gate
- $5,400
- Dual swing operators
- $3,800
- Trenching, 60 ft
- $2,100
- Photo-eye safety sensors
- $380
- Total
- $11,680
Cantilever estate gate, Southampton
18 ft opening, gravel drive, intercom at the road.
- Galvanized steel cantilever gate
- $16,500
- Commercial-grade operator
- $5,200
- Intercom with cellular module
- $3,400
- Architectural review drawings
- $1,200
- Total
- $26,300
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Cost questions
Why do quotes for the same gate vary so much?
Installers price site work differently. Compare line items: gate, footing, operator, power, access control and permits. A low total often leaves out trenching or safety sensors.
Is it cheaper to automate my existing gate?
Usually, if the gate is sound, level and moves freely by hand. Expect $2,200 to $5,500 for the operator and installation [VERIFY].
Do I pay for the site visit?
Most companies offer a free site visit and written quote [VERIFY]. Some charge for design drawings on custom gates [VERIFY].
Where do these prices come from?
The ranges are planning estimates for the New York area. We will update them as we collect real quotes.