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mwwmmwwm3 t1_j617wln wrote

I replaced my alley gate about two years ago, depending on how handy you are and the type of gate you want it’s a very doable DIY project if you have a saw, tape measure, and a drill.

A prefabbed or custom metal gate will cost you more than what I’m about to suggest but this is how I replaced mine and it’s holding up just fine.

I had a wood fence panel delivered to my house from Lowe’s. After measuring the opening I cut the fence panel to size then added hinges, a handle, and a lock. I put the handle and lock on the side of the gate facing my alley similar to what you want to do with yours so no one can gain access from the side facing my street.

All told it took me less than two hours to remove the old gate, make the new one, and mount it. The materials cost me a little over $100 dollars including delivery fees for the fence panel. If you hired a handy man I’d assume your looking at $300-$500 for parts and labor for something similar.

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WhyNotKenGaburo OP t1_j61k43k wrote

I'm not all that handy, even though I sometimes like to think that I am (best to acknowledge my limitations with something like this). If it was just the gate to my patio I'd just rig something up, but this is the gate from the street that we're looking to replace. Although, I do have a couple of neighbors on the other side of the street that might be willing to help.

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