A quotation for a gate remote may cover only the transmitter, or it may include copying, receiver enrolment and a call-out. Compare what you receive before deciding which option is cheaper.
This guide uses Ireland as its English-language price reference. A UK price in pounds is not an Irish service quotation. The practical checks also apply elsewhere, but local labour, delivery and taxes must be confirmed.
Ask for a working replacement, not just a transmitter
Send the supplier photographs of the front, back and model label. State whether the original still operates and whether you can access the receiver. Ask for the total including the remote, copying or enrolment, tax, delivery and any visit.
For a shared car park, find out whether the manager must authorise the new transmitter. A shop's copying price cannot include permissions it does not control. A cheaper online remote may still require a separate installation appointment.
What determines whether a duplicate will work?
Supply the exact model, frequency and, if known, receiver reference when requesting a quotation. A fixed-code transmitter and a rolling-code transmitter may look identical but require different procedures. Some new transmitters need authorisation on the receiver; in a shared development, arrange this with the responsible manager.
A working original is required for direct copying. WHY supports listed models; older quartz transmitters require a separate check for QZERO. A remote outside the compatibility list is not made compatible by selecting the same frequency. If the original is missing, ask about receiver enrolment rather than paying for a copying service that cannot be performed.
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An Irish price example: what is actually offered
On 9 November 2026, Fogarty in Dublin lists its Gate & Garage Remotes Copied offer at €39 including taxes, with a universal remote supporting up to four commands. This is one supplier's published offer, not an average Irish tariff.
The page does not specify a home visit or enrolment on your gate receiver as included. Confirm these separately, along with model support and delivery. A price for a product on its own is not equivalent to a completed copying service.
Shop, installer or universal remote?
A copying counter is convenient when it supports your model and you have a working original. The manufacturer or installer is useful when a receiver-specific transmitter must be enrolled. A listed universal remote can be an alternative when you can perform the required procedure yourself.
WHY is sold through the 1Control store; check the quantity in the offer when comparing it with a quote for one remote. Do not divide a multi-unit offer into an apparently lower purchase price without explaining that the full pack must be bought.
Avoid paying twice
Ask what happens if copying fails and whether receiver enrolment is included. Test every required button before treating the job as complete. Matching frequency or case colour does not prove that the remote will open the gate.
If the original was stolen, replacing it does not revoke it. Arrange the appropriate action with the receiver's administrator. If you simply need access for more family members, compare the total cost of additional remotes with compatible shared smartphone access.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I copy a remote without the original?
Direct copying needs a working original. A replacement may instead be enrolled on the receiver by an authorised person.
Is programming always included in the price?
No. Ask whether the quote covers copying, receiver enrolment, labour, delivery and tax, and whether the supplier guarantees the stated result.