Driveway Gate Calculator & Material Planner
Gate leaves, posts, operator kits and safety accessory quantities.
Project estimate
Driveway Gate Planner
$1,775–$2,041
Material estimate + optional reserve · USD
- Width per leaf
- 14 ft
- Working time allowance
- 0.56 days
9 person-hours / 2 people / 8 h per day. Provisional activity rates; adjust in advanced options.
Excludes labor, tax, delivery, equipment rental, permits and site work. Sample prices are not live retailer quotes. Upper budget includes 15% contingency.
Cost breakdown
- Gate
- $500
- Posts
- $280
- Hardware
- $145
- Automation
- $600
- Safety
- $250
Shopping list
0 / 6 checkedWhole packages rounded up. Edit a unit price to use your supplier's quote.
Gate
Gate leaves
1 leaves
$500$500 per leaves
Posts
Support posts
2 posts
$280$140 per posts
Hardware
Hinge sets
1 sets
$80$80 per sets
Latch / stop kits
1 kits
$65$65 per kits
Automation
Operator kits
1 kits
$600$600 per kits
Safety
Monitored entrapment protection kit
1 kits
$250$250 per kits
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Assumptions & project notes
- Material allowance: 0%. Package sizes and coverage rates are editable in the inputs.
- Select operators using actual gate weight, length, wind exposure and duty cycle. Safety device coverage requires a site-specific installation design.
- Check final dimensions, product specifications and any required local approvals before ordering.
Tools & preparation
- Tape measure, stakes and string line
- Level and marking tools
- Post-hole tools where required
- Drill / driver and manufacturer-specific fasteners
A preparation list; confirm installation tools with your selected products.
How to use the driveway gate planner
Start with clear opening, gate style, entrances, operation. The result includes width per leaf. Open advanced options to match your product sizes, material allowance and labor expectations.
1. Measure and specify
Confirm the boundary, gate openings, corners and any height restrictions.
2. Adjust the estimate
Mark the actual bays and check ground levels before choosing posts and foundations.
3. Prepare your order
Review the panel or basket sizes and order all matching connections and gate accessories.
4. Plan the work
Follow the approved layout and manufacturer instructions; arrange checks for automated gates or retaining structures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the driveway gate planner estimate?+
Gate leaves, posts, operator kits and safety accessory quantities. The shopping list includes gate leaves, support posts, hinge sets, operator kits, monitored entrapment protection kit, latch / stop kits.
Which assumptions should I check?+
Select operators using actual gate weight, length, wind exposure and duty cycle. Safety device coverage requires a site-specific installation design.
Are the prices current supplier quotes?+
No. Initial unit prices are illustrative USD budgeting inputs. Enter a price beside each material to use your own quote. The total includes materials only; labor, shipping, taxes, permits and rental are excluded.
Can I save or share my project?+
Save stores the inputs and prices on this browser. Share link includes the configuration in the address so another device can reopen it. Download CSV exports the shopping list, and Print / PDF opens your browser’s print dialog.