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Gate opener installation cost calculator
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Quick answer
A gate opener's total cost is the opener, plus accessories like keypads and photo eyes, plus labor if you hire it out, plus trenching and wiring to bring power to the gate. Pick your parts below and the calculator adds sourced price ranges, with the date each one was checked.
What you picked
Eagle-I Residential Slide Gate Operator
- Up to 18 ft and 300 lb (maker's rating)
- UL 325 compliant, per the maker
- $1,300–$1,400 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
Eagle-1000 FSC Slide Gate Operator (Fail-Secure)
- Up to 27 ft and 600 lb (maker's rating)
- UL 325 compliant, per the maker
- $1,600–$1,700 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
Eagle-1000 FR Slide Gate Operator (Foot Release)
- Up to 27 ft and 600 lb (maker's rating)
- UL 325 compliant, per the maker
- $1,700–$1,800 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
Eagle-2000 FR 1/2 HP Slide Gate Operator (Foot Release)
- Up to 45 ft and 1,000 lb (maker's rating)
- UL 325 compliant, per the maker
- $1,900–$2,000 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
Eagle-2000 FSC Commercial Slide Gate Operator
- Up to 45 ft and 1,000 lb (maker's rating)
- UL 325 compliant, per the maker
- $2,000–$2,100 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
Eagle-2000 FR 1 HP Slide Gate Operator (Foot Release)
- Up to 45 ft and 2,000 lb (maker's rating)
- UL 325 compliant, per the maker
- $2,300–$2,400 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
Eagle-2000 APT 1 HP Slide Gate Operator (Fail-Secure)
- Up to 50 ft and 2,500 lb (maker's rating)
- UL 325 compliant, per the maker
- $2,400–$2,500 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
Eagle-2000 DM Dual 1/2 HP Slide Gate Operator (Fail-Secure)
- Up to 45 ft and 1,000 lb (maker's rating)
- UL 325 compliant, per the maker
- $2,800–$2,900 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
Eagle-2000 APT 1.5 Slide Gate Operator (Fail-Secure)
- Up to 50 ft and 3,500 lb (maker's rating)
- UL 325 compliant, per the maker
- $3,400–$3,500 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
Eagle-2000 APT DM Dual 1 HP Slide Gate Operator (Fail-Secure)
- Up to 50 ft and 2,500 lb (maker's rating)
- UL 325 compliant, per the maker
- $3,400–$3,500 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
Eagle-II Residential Swing Gate Operator
- Up to 14 ft and 400 lb (maker's rating)
- UL 325 compliant, per the maker
- $1,800–$1,900 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
Eagle-100 Residential/Light Commercial Swing Gate Operator
- Up to 18 ft and 600 lb (maker's rating)
- UL 325 compliant, per the maker
- $2,200–$2,300 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
Eagle-200 DM Dual-Motor Swing Gate Operator
- Up to 20 ft and 750 lb (maker's rating)
- UL 325 compliant, per the maker
- $2,500–$2,600 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
Eagle-200 1/2 HP Swing Gate Operator
- Up to 20 ft and 750 lb (maker's rating)
- UL 325 compliant, per the maker
- $2,600–$2,700 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
Eagle-200 1 HP Swing Gate Operator
- Up to 24 ft and 1,000 lb (maker's rating)
- UL 325 compliant, per the maker
- $2,700–$2,800 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
Eagle Chrome Series EG642 1-Button Visor Remote
- $30–$40 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
Eagle Chrome Series EG654 Wireless 2-Channel Keypad
- $100–$150 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
Eagle EG380 Smart Wi-Fi Gate Controller
- $200–$250 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
Eagle EG360 Monitored/Non-Monitored Photo Eye
- UL 325 compliant, per the seller
- $250–$300 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
Eagle EG088 42 in Pad-Mount Gooseneck Keypad Pedestal
- $200–$250 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
EMX CarSense 101 Direct Burial Probe Sensor Kit (EG240)
- $400–$450 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
Eagle EFB-2000 Fire Department Box
- $70–$80 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
Learn more: How much a gate opener costs
How the calculator works
It adds up five kinds of cost. Each one is a low-to-high range, so the total is a range too.
- Opener. The price of the model you pick at our partner store, rounded to a range (we never show exact prices). Two openers for a double swing gate.
- Accessories. The same, for each accessory you tick.
- Labor. Installer hours × $30–$80 per hour, the range Fixr gives for automating a gate. Zero if you do it yourself.
- Trenching. Feet of trench × $11.55–$27.48 per foot, HomeWyse's national estimate for digging a trench up to 2 ft deep in non-rocky soil.
- Your quotes. Electrician and wire/conduit costs vary too much to estimate, so you can type in a quote.
The formula
total = openers + accessories + hours × labor rate + trench ft × trench rate + your quotes
Store prices are rounded outward: to $10 under $100, $50 under $1,000 and $100 above. A $1,849 opener shows as $1,800–$1,900.
Limits of this tool
- Labor and trench rates are national ranges. Rural areas, rocky ground, long drives and travel charges can push them higher.
- Permits, concrete pads, gate repairs, shipping and sales tax are not included.
- The Fixr labor figures were last updated January 31, 2025; the HomeWyse trench figures are from May 2026.
- Only openers from our partner store are listed. Use "Another opener" for other brands.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to install a gate opener?
Mostly the opener itself plus labor and power. With an Eagle opener from our partner store, a DIY install with a keypad and spare remotes lands around $1,400 to $2,600, depending on the model. Hiring an installer adds roughly $30 to $80 an hour, and trenching for power adds about $12 to $27 a foot.
Why is running power to the gate so expensive?
Line-voltage openers need a 120 V circuit at the gate. That means a trench, conduit, wire and a licensed electrician. On a long driveway the trench alone can cost more than the opener, which is why some owners go solar.
Can I install a gate opener myself?
Many homeowners mount the operator and set the limits themselves. Line-voltage wiring is the exception: have a licensed electrician run and connect any 120/240 V circuit, and follow the maker’s safety instructions for photo eyes and edges.
What does a double swing gate add to the cost?
A second operator, since each leaf needs its own, plus a little more labor to wire them as master and slave. Set the number of openers to 2 above.
Are these prices exact?
No. Product prices are rounded ranges from our partner store, checked Nov 2026. Labor and trenching are national ranges from published cost guides. Get local quotes before you commit.
Sources for the numbers
- Gate Operators Direct product pages (prices and specs per product) (opens in a new tab) · checked Nov 2026
- Fixr, Electric Gate Cost (updated Jan 31, 2025): opener labor $30–$80 per hour (opens in a new tab) · checked Nov 2026
- HomeWyse, Cost to Dig Trench (May 2026): $11.55–$27.48 per linear foot, favorable soil, up to 2 ft deep (opens in a new tab) · checked Nov 2026