--- title: "Automatic Gate Installation Cost in Kenya | What Affects the Price | Qyvea" url: https://qyvea.co.ke/automatic-gate-installation-cost-kenya description: "What genuinely affects automatic gate installation cost in Kenya -- gate weight, motor type and existing gate condition -- explained honestly without invented fixed prices." updated: 2026-10-09 --- > Markdown copy of https://qyvea.co.ke/automatic-gate-installation-cost-kenya for AI assistants. Prices and stock change; check the live page. # Automatic Gate Installation Cost in Kenya Automatic gate installation cost depends on your existing gate, its weight and the motor needed -- not a flat rate. Here's honestly what drives it. [Request a Quote](https://wa.me/254113301244?text=Hi%20Qyvea%2C%20I%20would%20like%20an%20automatic%20gate%20installation%20quote.) [See Our Gate Automation Service](https://qyvea.co.ke/automatic-gates) What Affects Cost ## What Actually Drives Gate Automation Cost ### Existing gate weight & condition A heavier gate needs a more capable (costlier) motor; a gate needing structural repair adds cost before automation even begins. ### Swing vs sliding These use different motor types and mounting approaches, which affects both equipment and labour cost. ### Motor duty rating Residential-duty motors cost less than commercial/industrial-duty motors rated for frequent, heavy use. ### Safety devices required Photocell safety beams are a genuine requirement, not optional, and add to the base installation cost. ### Power availability at the gate If mains power doesn't already reach the gate, wiring (or a solar trickle-charge option) adds cost. ### Access control integration Adding a keypad, remote system or intercom at the gate is often bundled but is a separate cost component. Why No Fixed Price ## Why We Don't Publish a Fixed Installation Price Gate weight, type and condition vary enormously from property to property, so a fixed published price would be inaccurate for most gates. We assess your specific gate and provide a written, itemised quote. FAQ ## Common questions Why doesn't Qyvea publish a fixed gate automation price? Because gate weight, type (swing or sliding) and condition vary enormously between properties, so a fixed price would be inaccurate for most gates. Does my existing gate need to be in good condition first? Yes, generally -- automating a structurally weak or misaligned gate can cause the motor to fail prematurely, so repairs may be needed first. Is a site visit required for a quote? A site visit gives the most accurate quote, since motor selection depends on the gate's actual weight and condition. Are safety beams included in the quote by default? They should be included as standard, since they're a genuine safety requirement -- confirm this is in any quote you receive. Sample Project ## Sliding & swing gates automated ### Sliding & Swing Gate Automation Both kinds of automatic gate in action: a sliding gate running along its track and a swing gate opening on its arms, each driven by its own motor. - Sliding gate on a rack-driven motor - Swing gate on swing-arm motors - Remotes, safety beams and battery backup [About this project →](https://qyvea.co.ke/sliding-and-swing-gate-automation-video-kenya)[More sample projects →](https://qyvea.co.ke/security-installation-videos-kenya) ## Want an Actual Quote for Your Gate? Tell us about your gate (type, approximate weight) and we'll assess and provide a written, itemised quote. [Call +254 113 301 244](tel:+254113301244) [WhatsApp Us](https://wa.me/254113301244?text=Hi%20Qyvea%2C%20I%20would%20like%20an%20automatic%20gate%20installation%20quote.) Related ## Related Qyvea pages [### Automatic Gate Installation Our full gate automation service.](https://qyvea.co.ke/automatic-gates) [### Automatic Gate Prices Current motor pricing in the store.](https://qyvea.co.ke/automatic-gate-prices-in-kenya) [### Gate Not Opening? Repair for an existing gate motor.](https://qyvea.co.ke/automatic-gate-not-opening-kenya) Chat with us — 30 min response --- **Qyvea Limited** · Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya (delivery only, no walk-in pickup) · serving all 47 counties Phone/WhatsApp: [+254 113 301 244](https://wa.me/254113301244) · Email: info@qyvea.co.ke · Shop: [qyvea.co.ke/products](https://qyvea.co.ke/products) · Facts: [qyvea.co.ke/qyvea-facts](https://qyvea.co.ke/qyvea-facts)