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| Scenario | Gate | Access components | Qty | Typical subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warehouse vehicle entry | Sliding, 5.0×2.0 m, galvanized steel | Keypad, intercom, safety sensors | 1 | USD 2,000–4,500 |
| Residential community gate | Swing, 3.6×1.8 m, wrought iron | Card reader, intercom, battery backup | 2 | USD 5,500–12,000 |
| Office pedestrian control | Turnstile, standard lane | Card reader, CCTV kit | 3 | USD 7,000–18,000 |
These ranges are illustrative. Use supplier quotes and verified labor rates for budgeting.
The estimate is built from per-gate costs plus one-time site items:
Gate fabrication cost scales with surface area and material rate. For a 4.0×2.0 m gate, area is 8.0 m². If the material allowance is 95 per m², the base fabrication becomes 760 before type and automation factors. Sliding designs often add 10–20% because of tracks, rollers, and alignment. Premium finishes and heavier frames can raise the rate.
Automation introduces motors, controllers, safety devices, and commissioning time. Assisted systems may add roughly 5–10% to fabrication, while automatic systems can add 20–30% depending on drive size. High-duty selections are common for frequent cycles, where stronger actuators and robust control boards reduce downtime. In the calculator, the automation factor captures this uplift consistently across different gate sizes.
Hardware bundles vary by security requirement. A keypad might be a small add-on, while biometric readers and multi-technology credentialing increase per-gate allowances. Intercoms, vehicle loop detectors, and CCTV integration kits can also introduce conduit, mounting, and configuration work. To avoid underestimation, the calculator treats these items as per-gate unit costs, then displays a clear list of selected components in the results area.
Installation is more than mounting the gate. Labor hours can rise when access is constrained, when demolition is required, or when traffic management is needed. Wiring length affects cable, conduit, and trenching allowances, while foundation volume accounts for footing size, reinforcement, and curing time. One-time site preparation and permitting costs are separated from per-gate costs so projects with multiple gates do not duplicate shared mobilization expenses.
Contingency helps cover uncertainties such as unknown underground conditions, power availability changes, or late design updates. A 5–10% range is common for well-defined scopes, while early planning may justify 10–15%. The calculator also reports an optional annual maintenance total, useful for comparing ownership costs across alternatives. Pair the output with vendor quotations and a site walk to tighten the estimate before procurement.
The total includes fabrication, selected access components, installation (labor, wiring, foundation, commissioning), plus one-time site prep and permits. A contingency percentage is applied to the subtotal for a more realistic project figure.
Enter the quoted unit rate in “Material rate override.” This replaces the default material allowance while keeping the same type and automation factors, helping you reconcile supplier pricing with installation and site costs.
Many projects run separate cable routes to each gate, especially when control cabinets are local. If wiring is shared, reduce the per-gate length and place shared trenching or duct work into site preparation.
For defined designs, 5–10% is often adequate. If civil works, power supply, or access control integration are uncertain, 10–15% can be safer. Very high contingency may indicate missing scope items.
Yes. Per-gate costs scale with the quantity, while site preparation and permits remain one-time by default. This approach avoids inflating totals when you are budgeting several gates under one mobilization.
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Important Note: All the Calculators listed in this site are for educational purpose only and we do not guarentee the accuracy of results. Please do consult with other sources as well.