how much does automatic gate cost
1 A driveway gate costs $1,400-$3,200; powering it to open by remote control costs an additional $550-$4,500 -- bringing total costs to $1,950-$7,700.  Single-panel iron, steel and wood gates cost $1,400-$2,100. Cost depends on the size of the gate and its style. For example, a 12-foot wrought-iron gate from Amazing Gates costs about $1,600; a 12-foot steel panel gate at Lowe's costs about $1,800. Single-panel gates can be automated either to swing open or to slide open.