We absolutely love our Retract-A-Gate gates from Smart Retract. We have been using our gates in the foyer of our home at the bottom and top of stairs. We have an energetic toddler at home and these ga... See more
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Absolutely delighted with Retract-a-Gate at Flowery Dell Lodges! It's incredibly easy to use for our guests, providing both convenience and safety. Installation was a breeze and so easy, and the sleek... See more
The retractable gate is WONDERFUL! It looks good and keeps pets from going where not allowed. We highly recommend. And having just moved that day we were having difficulty with our credit card accep... See more
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Our Smart Retract cat gate arrived within a normal time and it is the best option for training our cats to not go upstairs during the night. We really like the design and retractable feature! For a... See more
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Retractable safety products for children, dogs or cats. Extremely durable retractable baby gate or retractable pet gate, use anywhere including the top or bottom of stairs, indoors, or outdoors. Safe and easy one hand operation, locks open or closed. ...
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Kerper Boulevard 2530, 52001, Dubuque, United States
- 877-588-2530
- info@smartretract.com
- smartretract.com
We have been using the gates now for…
We have been using the gates now for about 4 months and we love it. They are easy to open and just as easy to close. I like it that the littlest of the littles cannot open it though.
18 April 2021
Reply from Smart Retract
Hi--thank you for your wonderful 5-star Retract-A-Gate review! Retract-A-Gate was designed with ease of installation, ease of use, durability, and safety in mind. We simply offer the best balance of features and security of any gate in its class. Thanks again for your review, and if you ever have any questions please contact us at info@SmartRetract.com. Deanna at Smart Retract
Fantastic with one flaw
This gate is fantastic and has held up well. I like that I can set it up with extra hooks. At the top of my stairs I have a triangle of hook points, so I can block off the stairs, or the hallway, or both at the same time to isolate the living/dining/kitchen area. Being able to swap the base of the gate to any hook gives great flexibility. The lock works well and is easy to operate.
The only negative, and it is terrible, is the screws that are included for installation. DO NOT USE THE SCREWS! Buy other alternatives. The screws are garbage. I broke 3 screws installing my gate into pre-drilled holes before I quit and grabbed some alternatives that I had on hand. Full disclosure: I was installing into solid oak which requires a bit of extra torque. For the minimal cost of some decent screws, I still recommend throwing out the originals and using replacements. You don't want your gate to fall off the wall when it gets pushed into.
15 April 2021
Reply from Smart Retract
Hi,
We’re sorry that you’re having some trouble with the hardware, and we’d like to help. The hardware we include with the gate is high quality and will usually never fail unless certain issues or conditions occur during installation, which I’ll touch on the most common of those issues next. Oak is a very hard wood, which can be difficult to drive screws into. If the pilot holes are not drilled deeply enough or wide enough, there can be problems with installing them correctly. Also, if you were drilling into a banister post, you may have hit the bracket securing it to your floor. Additionally, using a power drill as a screw driver can also put too much torque on the screws, causing them to break. Be sure to only drive them with a hand screw driver and make sure the pilot hole is at least as deep as the screw is long and is of the proper diameter according to the user instructions and type of material you are attaching to.
We would like to get in contact with you to help ensure you don’t see any future problems. Please send us an email to info@SmartRetract.com and include a photo of the installation area you are referencing so that we can review that further.
Regards,
Smart Retract
Really happy with our Smart Retract…
Really happy with our Smart Retract gate. Provides the safety we were looking for while blending in to our home.
3 March 2021
Reply from Smart Retract
Hi Heidi--thank you for your great 5-star Retract-A-Gate review! If you ever have any questions, please contact our Customer Service at 877-588-2530. Thanks for being a Smart Retract customer! Deanna from Smart Retract
Not at all happy with my purchase of…
Not at all happy with my purchase of this gate; such a bad decision I have made. I find it to be quite bothersome to box up & return merchandise, therefore I am going to try & live with this bad decision of purchase. I don't know how you could possibly help me now but thanks anyway
Peggy Scalf
24 December 2020
Reply from Smart Retract
Hi Peggy--we are sorry to hear you are having an issue with the gate and we'd really like to help. We take pride in helping our customers, so I am sure we can help you find a solution to this problem. Please contact our Customer Service at info@SmartRetract.com so that we can assist you. Thanks, Deanna at Smart Retract
When installed correctly is very nice
When installed correctly is very nice, tight and secure. I purchased the extra hardware to put the gate either at the top of the stairs at the landing or at the beginning of the hallway leading to the stairs downstairs. Easy to move.
14 December 2020
Reply from Smart Retract
Hi Paul--thank you for your 5-star review. Using the safety gate in multiple locations is one of the great features Retract-A-Gate offers. Thanks again for your review and if you ever have any questions, please contact us at info@SmartRetract.com. Deanna at Smart Retract.
A good system
The smart retract gate is a good system for keeping children and pets out of unwanted areas. Once it is installed you can activate it quickly and easily. While nothing is foolproof to a talented fool, this gate does better than most at keeping things on their respective sides.
Do keep in mind that it comes with the hardware to be mounted into studs, so if you aren't sure if there are studs in your mounting area, or if you're putting it in a place that will have two closing options, be sure to order the appropriate accessories up front. The drywall kit only has 2 screws in it so be sure to order the right number. Also, if you have thick or fancy trim you might need to order a spacer kit or two.
14 December 2020
Reply from Smart Retract
Hi Charles--thank you for your 5-star review! Customer feedback is important to us, so if you ever have any questions, pleases contact us at info@SmartRetract.com. Thanks, Deanna at Smart Retract.
After doing considerable research…
After doing considerable research regarding different types of gates and would work best in our less than ideal space, I decided to give this a try. I have to admit I was a bit nervous that it could stand up to a room full of toddlers, but it definitely has! I needed to hang at an angle and it was simple - the gate itself is easy to remove and store if needed, too. It's much stronger and durable than I originally thought and would definitely recommend to others.
14 December 2020
Reply from Smart Retract
Hi April--thank you for your 5-star review. Retract-A-Gate was designed with ease of installation, ease of use, durability, and safety in mind. Retract-A-Gate is certified for use at the top and bottom of the stairs, has been tested for that application, and can withstand a push out force of up to 200 pounds. Thank you for recommending Retract-A-Gate! Deanna at Smart Retract
Love this!
My in laws have these at their house for the grandchildren and we all copied them for our homes. It’s so easy and convenient.
11 December 2020
Reply from Smart Retract
Hi Melissa--thank you for being a Retract-A-Gate family! Customer feedback is important to us, so if you or your family ever have any questions, please let us know at info@SmartRetract.com. Thanks, Deanna at Smart Retract
Won’t use another gate again
Brilliant gate- we have two and wouldn’t use a different kind again. Easy to use with one hand when carrying a baby, and retracts away so that when you aren’t using it doesn’t get in the way.
11 December 2020
Reply from Smart Retract
Hi Elizabeth--thanks for your 5-star Retract-A-Gate review. We simply offer the best balance of features and security of any gate in its class. Thanks for being a loyal Retract-A-Gate customer and let us know if you have any questions. Deanna at Smart Retract
Love Our Gate
We love our gate. We now have 3 in our home to keep our grandbabies safe. Thank you!
11 December 2020
Reply from Smart Retract
Hi Lynn! Thank you for loving Retract-A-Gate and for being a loyal Retract-A-Gate user. If you ever have any questions, pleases contact us at info@SmartRetract.com. Thanks, Deanna at Smart Retract.
Excellent product
Excellent product. Works well and installation instructions were clear and easy to follow.
11 December 2020
Reply from Smart Retract
Hi Douglas--thank you for your excellent product, 5-star review. Retract-A-Gate was designed with ease of installation, ease of use, durability, and safety in mind. Thanks for being a Smart Retract customer! Deanna at Smart Retract
This is my 3rd purchase
This is my 3rd purchase. I have 2 inside the home and now one for my deck. Really happy with this product!
11 December 2020
Reply from Smart Retract
Hi Anna--thank you for your wonderful 5-star review and for being a Smart Retract customer. If you have any questions, please let us know. Thanks, Deanna at Smart Retract.
Great product. Great quality.
Have had one at the top of my staircase for over 5 years and just bought another for the bottom of my staircase.
11 December 2020
Reply from Smart Retract
Hi Matt--thank you for your great product and quality review! We take pride in our award-winning products and our customer service. So if you ever have any questions, please contact our customer service. Thanks, Deanna at Smart Retract
The best gates
The best gates! So unobtrusive and still strong enough for small kiddos.
11 December 2020
Reply from Smart Retract
Hi Grace--thank you for your 5-star "best gates," review! Thanks for being a Retract-A-Gate customer and please let us know if you ever have any questions. Deanna at Smart Retract
We love the Smart Retract gates and…
We love the Smart Retract gates and don’t hesitate to recommend them. We own two and put them in strategic areas to corral our dogs. They were easy to install and open and close smoothly. I also like the sheerness of the gate which allows us and the dogs to keep an eye on each other.
11 December 2020
Reply from Smart Retract
Hi--thanks for loving Retract-A-Gate and for recommending them to others! Retract-A-Gate was designed with ease of installation, ease of use, durability, and safety in mind. Thanks for being a loyal Smart Retract customer and let us know if you ever have any questions. Deanna at Smart Retract
I'm so happy with these gates
I'm so happy with these gates! they're so easy to use and I love that they're unobtrusive when not in use. I got two for the top of staircases. It took a few tries to figure out how to do it one handed, but I have it down now. The downside is my guests get stuck
11 December 2020
Reply from Smart Retract
Hi Julie--thank you for your wonderful 5-star review and for being a loyal Retract-A-Gate user. We take pride in our customer service, so please let us know if you ever have any questions. Thanks, Deanna at Smart Retract
The retractable gate is WONDERFUL
The retractable gate is WONDERFUL! It looks good and keeps pets from going where not allowed. We highly recommend. And having just moved that day we were having difficulty with our credit card accepting our new address, etc we called company direct and they were so personal, and very helpful so that the gate arrived within days!! WE LOVE THE GATE
10 December 2020
Reply from Smart Retract
Hi Anne--thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! We take pride in our Smart Products and customer service. Thanks for being a Smart Retract customer and please let us know if you ever have any questions. Deanna at Smart Retract
Does the job.
10 December 2020
Reply from Smart Retract
Hi Tracy--thank you for your review! Customer feedback is important to us, so if you ever have any questions, please let us know. Thanks, Deanna at Smart Retract
The gate works great to keep our dogs…
The gate works great to keep our dogs running off the deck. Attractive, easy to install, and of good quality. We'll be ordering a second one to block off a stairway.
10 December 2020
Reply from Smart Retract
Hi Susan--thank you for your wonderful 5-star review. We simply offer the best balance of features and security of any gate in its class. Thanks for being a Smart Retract customer and let us know if you have any questions. Deanna at Smart Retract
Great Design!
Our Smart Retract cat gate arrived within a normal time and it is the best option for training our cats to not go upstairs during the night. We really like the design and retractable feature! For added deterrence, we place motion sensor spray cans in front of the gate. Thank you for your excellent product!
We will definitely recommend to other pet owners :)
10 December 2020
Reply from Smart Retract
Hi Monique--thanks for your "Great Design" review! Customer feedback is important to us, so thank you for highly recommending Retract-A-Gate to other pet owners. If you ever have any questions, please contact our customer service. Deanna at Smart Retract
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