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Gate installation in Metro Detroit: what to expect
A gate is the part of a fence that works hardest. It swings every day, carries its own weight on one post, and has to latch through Metro Detroit winters when the ground heaves. That is why sagging, dragging and gates that will not latch are some of the most common fence complaints.
A good gate install starts with a heavier post set deeper in concrete, a frame that is braced against sag, and hinges and latches rated for the gate's size and weight. Wide openings use double gates with a drop rod, and driveways sometimes use rolling or cantilever gates. Gates in a pool barrier have their own latching and closing rules. If you plan to add a gate opener, the posts and wiring path should be planned from the start. For a full new fence, see fence installation.
What a proper job includes
- Measurement of the opening and the swing direction and clearance
- A MISS DIG 811 ticket before setting new gate posts
- Gate posts sized and set deeper than line posts
- A braced frame or matched manufactured gate
- Heavy-duty hinges, latch and drop rod for double gates
- Self-closing and self-latching hardware where required
- Adjustment so the gate swings freely and latches cleanly
What drives the price
- Opening width and gate height
- Material: wood, vinyl, aluminum, steel or chain link
- Single, double, rolling or cantilever design
- Whether gate posts need replacing
- Hardware grade, locks and pool-code hardware
- Automation prep or opener installation by other trades
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Permits and licensing in Michigan
A gate on a residential fence follows the same local zoning rules as the fence itself, and gates in a pool barrier have their own requirements. Confirm with the local building department (BSEED in Detroit). New posts require notice to MISS DIG 811 at least three business days before digging.
Paid residential work above a threshold set by state law requires a LARA license: a Residential Builder license, or a Maintenance & Alteration Contractor license in a trade that fits the work. Check the number on the LARA lookup. Wiring for a gate opener should be done by a licensed electrical contractor under an electrical permit.
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How to compare quotes
- Tell every bidder the opening width, material and swing direction.
- Ask what post size and footing depth they use for gate posts.
- Ask what hinges and latch are included and their load rating.
- Check the license on the LARA lookup and ask for proof of insurance.
- Get a warranty on sagging and adjustment in writing.
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