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What should a tradesperson cost in South Africa?

Pick a service and your province for an indicative price band. Wide ranges — every job's different, but these are the brackets quotes usually fall into. Real quotes from local pros are always free on Handi.

Province affects pricing — Cape Town and Joburg run 5-10% above the national baseline; rural areas can be 10-15% below.

Indicative price in South Africa

Driveway & Gate Motors

R3,500 – R8,500 installed

complete supply + fit

New motor + remote + battery backup installed. Centurion D5/D10 and ET Drive are common SA brands. Existing gates need an electrician for the spur.

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Guide only — actual quotes vary based on job complexity, access, materials, and urgency. Always get 2-3 quotes from verified local pros before committing.

Typical driveway & gate motors jobs & what they cost

Concrete examples at the national baseline. Bands reflect normal variation — the same job can sit at the low or high end depending on access, materials, and urgency.

Centurion D5 SMART (sliding gate)
R5,500 – R7,500

Most popular residential install. WiFi-enabled — control from your phone.

Replacement gate-motor battery
R350 – R600

Lasts 18-24 months on load-shedding cycles. 10-minute swap with a Phillips screwdriver.

Shear pin / gear replacement
R450 – R1,200

The "fuse" that snaps when the gate hits an obstacle. Common repair after wind events.

New remote programming
R150 – R350

Per remote. Most modern motors hold 50-100 codes.

Swing-gate motor install (pair)
R6,500 – R9,500

Two arms for double-leaf gates. ET Drive Master is the most-installed.

A note on these numbers

Bands come from rates published in our pricing guides, mixed with what we see Handi-za providers actually quoting across the country. They're starting points — not a fixed price list. Job-specific factors (access, height, asbestos, after-hours, time pressure) all move the needle. Treat this as the first 30 seconds of research before you start collecting real quotes.