Free on-site gate assessment - hinges, posts, and your LiftMaster or Nice gate operator checked before anything is quoted
The assessment is free and the quote is the invoice.
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AfterTrusted Gate Installation for Los Angeles Homeowners
A new gate in Los Angeles should do three things: open when you need it, close when you want it, and stay square for decades. Gatewood Fence & Gate has installed gates across LA since 2001, and we still show up to every job the same way we did on day one - with a truck full of steel, a welder, and Hal Gatewood’s name on the invoice. If your existing gate sags, drags, or won’t close all the way, we’ll give you an honest read on whether it’s worth saving or time to replace. Call (877) 610-2993 and a live person answers - not a voicemail, not a call center three states away.
Key Takeaways
- Owner-operated gate installation in Los Angeles since 2001, with a published address and license number anyone can look up.
- On-site welding means your gate stays in your driveway - we don’t haul it off to some shop across town.
- Every installation carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing - if it’s not right, we make it right.
- Free estimates with upfront pricing. The price we quote is the price you pay, before any work starts.
- Live person answers the phone 24/7 - Hal or someone from his crew.
What Our Gate Installation Service Includes
Every gate installation in Los Angeles starts with a straight conversation about what you actually need. Not what’s easiest to sell. Not what the last company left behind. Just what works for your driveway, your security, and your budget. Here’s how that breaks down across the gate types we handle most.
Driveway Gate
A driveway gate has to hold up to Los Angeles sun, Santa Ana wind, and the occasional delivery truck that gets too close. We measure the opening, check the slope and soil at the hinge points, and build or install a gate that won’t sag in two years. Most driveway gates we install are steel or aluminum, and we handle both single and double-width openings. If you have an existing driveway gate that’s failing, we’ll tell you whether the post is the problem or the panel is salvageable - because fixing the post is almost always cheaper than replacing the whole assembly.
Pedestrian Gate
A pedestrian gate gets used more than any other gate on the property - dozens of times a day, every day. That’s why we set them with deep posts and weld hinges that don’t loosen. We install pedestrian gates for side yards, back entries, and front walkways all over Los Angeles, including gate installation in Koreatown. If the latch feels loose or the gate drags on the walkway, we’ll address the root cause before we call the job done.
Sliding Gate
Sliding gates make sense when the driveway is short or the grade is steep - common across the hillside neighborhoods of Los Angeles. The gate rolls on a track or a cantilever system instead of swinging, so it needs proper wheel alignment and a level run. We install cantilever sliding gates where the track would otherwise clog with leaves and debris. The trick with any sliding gate is the preparation: get the foundation right and the gate glides for years; get it wrong and the wheels eat themselves in six months.
Swing Gate
The classic Los Angeles swing gate works well on flat driveways with room for the arc. We weld the frame square, set the posts deep enough for the soil, and hang the gate so the weight rides on the hinges, not the opener. A gate sags in the hinge post, not in the middle - and that is where we start. Whether you need a single swing or a double swing gate, we build it for the traffic it will actually see, not the traffic on paper.
Double Gate
Double gates are two panels that meet in the middle, and the meeting point is where everything goes wrong if the posts shift. We set both posts with the same care, then square the panels to each other before the opener ever goes on. Hal has fixed enough double gates in Los Angeles to know that a quarter-inch difference at the post becomes a two-inch gap at the latch. We don’t leave that gap.
Security Gate
A security gate is a statement as much as a barrier. We build security gates with reinforced frames, tamper-resistant hinges, and closers that don’t give up. For Los Angeles properties that need real perimeter control, we pair the gate with the right opener and access system so it opens for you and stays closed for everyone else. Show me the gate closing on its own and I’ll show you where it’s failing - we design that failure point out from the beginning.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service for Gate Installation
We’re certified to service nine major gate brands, and on installation work we lean into the ones Los Angeles actually runs on. Viking makes some of the most common openers we see on larger driveway gates in LA - we’ve installed and serviced them for years, and we stock the parts that keep them running. Ghost Controls is a favorite for residential swing gates, especially where the homeowner wants a clean, quiet opener. We know their wiring and their quirks.
We also work with DoorKing and Elite on a regular basis, mostly on sliding gates and access-controlled entries. DoorKing openers are popular on multi-unit properties and gated communities in the Los Angeles area, and Elite makes a solid line of slide and swing operators. Whether you have one of those brands or something else entirely, bring it up when you call - chances are we’ve worked on it.
Signs You Need Gate Installation Right Now
- The gate drags or scrapes the ground. That’s almost always a hinge post that’s moving or a frame that’s torqued. The longer it drags, the more it bends - until the panel itself is ruined.
- You have to lift or shove the gate to get it to open. A gate should move with one hand. If you’re putting your back into it, something’s wrong at the hinge or the wheel, and it won’t fix itself.
- The posts are leaning or the concrete is cracked around them. Once the post moves, the gate follows. Fix the panel without the post and you’ll fix it twice.
- The opener strains or reverses on its own. That’s usually the gate binding somewhere, which puts the motor through a workout it wasn’t designed for. The opener fails, and then the gate sits there half-open.
- Rust has eaten through the bottom rail or hinge points. In coastal Los Angeles, salt air gets into steel fast. Once rust compromises the frame, welding on a patch buys time - but a new gate is often the honest answer.
Our Gate Installation Process - Step by Step
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We talk about what you need and what you’ve got now. Call (877) 610-2993 and describe the gate, the problem, or the project. We’ll tell you over the phone whether it sounds like a repair or a replacement, and we’ll schedule a time to look at it in person. The estimate is free, and the price we quote is the price you pay.
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We measure and check the site. Hal or one of his crew comes to your property, checks the post depth, the soil, the slope, and the power situation. We won’t quote a gate without seeing the ground it’s going to stand on.
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We give you a written price before any work starts. Not a ballpark. Not a range that might change. The number we put on paper is the number on the invoice, and it’s agreed before we ever touch a tool.
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We do the work on-site. We bring the welder, the steel, and the tools to your Los Angeles driveway. Your gate stays where it belongs, and Hal is usually the one under the hood - or standing right there watching.
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We test the gate with you before we leave. We open it, close it, cycle the opener, and show you exactly what we did. If anything’s not right, we fix it before the truck pulls away. And if something slips after we’re gone, the 90-Day Done Right Promise brings us back.
How Much Does Gate Installation Cost in Los Angeles?
Best Gate Installation in Los Angeles, CA typically runs between $1,800 and $6,500 for a standard residential gate, depending on size, material, and opener requirements. A basic single swing gate in a standard driveway usually lands in the $1,800 to $2,800 range. A wider double gate or sliding gate runs more, commonly $3,500 to $6,500 with the opener included. Security gates with reinforced frames and access control land at the top of that range or a bit above.
What moves the price: the size and weight of the gate, whether you need a new opener or are keeping the existing one, the condition of the posts, and the amount of on-site welding required. Los Angeles hillside lots sometimes need extra post depth or a cantilever system, which adds material but prevents years of repairs. To avoid overpaying, get a written estimate that breaks out materials, labor, and opener costs - and make sure the gate itself is included, not just the installation. Our estimates are free, and there’s no trip charge inside the county. We also offer a free second opinion on any written estimate from another company. Call (877) 610-2993 and we’ll give you a number you can plan around, not one you have to worry about.
Gate Installation Near Los Angeles - Our Service Area
We install gates throughout Los Angeles and the surrounding communities - from Woodland Hills and Santa Clarita to Long Beach and down into Santa Ana. If you’re within the county, there’s no trip charge. If you’re just outside it, ask. We also regularly serve homeowners in Sacramento and San Francisco who want the same owner-operated standard. When you call, we’ll tell you exactly when we can be there and who’s coming. Then it’s done the way we said, at the price we wrote down. Return to our home page for the full picture of what we do.
Serving Los Angeles, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Los Angeles area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Gate Installation in Los Angeles
Gate installation is the process of setting new gate posts, mounting a new gate panel or panels, and connecting an opener if one is used. It includes measuring the opening, checking the soil and slope, welding or bolting the frame, and testing the complete assembly. A proper installation accounts for how the gate will be used - vehicle traffic, foot traffic, or both - and builds for that reality.
Most single gate installations take one full day on site, sometimes a half day if the posts are already set and we’re replacing just the panel. Double gates and sliding gates typically take a day or two, depending on the amount of welding and the foundation work. We’ll give you a timeline when we quote the job, and we stick to it.
A standard residential gate installation in Los Angeles runs between $1,800 and $6,500, depending on the gate type, size, and opener. The exact price depends on what we find when we measure your site, and we give you that number in writing before any work starts. Call (877) 610-2993 for a free estimate - no trip charge inside the county.
Yes. We’re certified to service all four of those brands, and we install them regularly across Los Angeles. If you have an existing opener from one of those manufacturers, we can usually match it and keep the old remote working. If you’re starting fresh, we’ll recommend the brand that fits your gate, your opener needs, and your budget.
If your gate is stuck open or stuck shut and you can’t secure the property, call us for Emergency Gate Installation in Los Angeles, CA. A live person answers 24/7, and we’ll get someone to you as fast as the schedule allows. We can’t promise same-day on a full installation - that work has to be measured and planned - but we can often get you secured and functional the same day, then complete the full job right after.
Every gate installation carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If the gate isn’t right, we come back and make it right - no runaround, no phone tag. The name on the shop and the name on the invoice is Hal Gatewood, and the shop is down the road, not three states away.
Clear the area around the existing gate so we have room to work - about ten feet on either side is a good rule. Make sure the power source for the opener is accessible if you have one. If you have a gate access system, note where the keypad or intercom is mounted. We’ll handle the rest, and we’ll tell you exactly what we need when we schedule the job.
Schedule Your Gate Installation Service in Los Angeles Today
Getting a new gate in Los Angeles starts with one phone call. Call (877) 610-2993 and you’ll talk to a live person - not a recording, not a chatbot. We’ll answer your questions, give you an honest take on your project, and schedule a free estimate with no trip charge inside the county. The price you’re quoted is the price you pay, before any work starts. If it’s not done right, the 90-Day Done Right Promise brings us back. That’s how we’ve done it since 2001.
Written by Hal Gatewood, Owner at Gatewood Fence & Gate, serving Los Angeles since 2001. Fixing what other companies want to replace - and installing it right the first time.