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A new driveway or security gate in Lynwood typically starts around $2,400 for a basic single swing gate and runs $6,500 to $14,000 for a heavy ornamental double swing gate with automation. Most installations on the compact 90262 lots take one to two days, and we quote the full price before any work begins. Gatewood Fence & Gate has been locally owned and owner-operated since 2001, and Hal Gatewood, the owner, still walks the job himself. Call (877) 610-2993 and a live person answers, 24/7, not a voicemail and not a call center.
Lynwood’s gates are not like what you find in newer subdivisions. Most of the wrought-iron driveway and pedestrian gates around here were hung between 1985 and 2005, and a surprising number of them came from informal local welders who set hinge posts in shallow footings and used non-standard spacing. That history shapes every installation we do here. We account for it, plan around it, and build so the gate stays square for decades, not seasons.
Why Gatewood Fence & Gate Is Lynwood’s Preferred Gate Installation Company
People in Lynwood call us because they have already been burned by a big company that quoted one price over the phone and changed it at the door. That does not happen with us. The price Hal quotes is the price on the invoice, and the 90-Day Done Right Promise is stamped in writing on every job. If a gate we install is not right, one call brings him back. No runaround, no “the warranty department will review your claim.”
We work on the gates that older Lynwood homes actually have. That means hand-welded frames, non-standard hinge spacing, gate posts that shifted because the original footing was only a foot deep, and operators that were added years after the gate was hung. The person who shows up at your house understands that a sagging gate fails at the hinge post, not in the middle of the panel. Fix the panel without the post and you’ll fix it twice. That is where we start, and it is why Lynwood homeowners keep our number.
There is no dispatch queue and no gatekeeper. You call, Hal or someone on his crew answers, and if you want to drive to the shop and look him in the eye before you commit, the address is published on every invoice. The name is on the shop, and the shop is down the road. For people in Lynwood, that is the oldest accountability there is.
Our Gate Installation Services in Lynwood
We handle the full Gate Installation scope, but in Lynwood the calls cluster around three things: driveway gates, swing gates, and security gates. Here is how each one plays out on the ground in the 90262 ZIP.
Driveway Gate Installation in Lynwood
Driveway gates in Lynwood have to fit compact lots, which means every inch matters. Many homes here were built between the 1940s and 1960s, and the driveway was never designed for a heavy sliding gate with an operator. We measure the usable setback, check where the gate will swing or slide relative to the sidewalk and the neighbor’s wall, and build so you keep full use of your driveway. Widespread garage conversions to ADUs have also left old gates misaligned with the new driveway markings. We re-level the gate and adjust the throw so it opens cleanly against the new curb line.
Pedestrian Gate Installation in Lynwood
Pedestrian gates in Lynnwood see hard daily use and weather, especially the marine-layer moisture we get at night. A lightweight ornamental gate on a hand-welded frame with undersized hinges sags within a couple of years. When we install a pedestrian gate, we set hinge posts in concrete to at least 24 inches of depth, use barrel hinges sized for the gate’s actual weight, and align the latch so it does not fight the frame. If you have a walk gate next to a driveway gate, we match the style so the two read as one piece of work.
Sliding Gate Installation in Lynwood
Sliding gates work well on Lynwood lots that do not have enough setback for a swing gate to open without hitting a parked car or the house wall. A sliding gate rides on a steel track or a cantilever system, and the ground under it has to be compacted and graded correctly. On Lynwood’s older lots, tree roots and decades of soil settlement mean the track has to be set on a poured concrete pad, not just tamped dirt. We handle the full run: pad, track, gate panel, cantilever rollers or truck wheels depending on the opening, and the motor with loop detector.
Swing Gate Installation in Lynwood
Swing gates, especially ornamental double swing gates, are the signature gate type in Lynwood. The challenge here is the post. A heavy double swing gate that is 14 to 18 feet across puts enormous rotational load on the hinge posts, and many of the old posts in Lynwood were set in shallow footings by informal welders. When we install a swing gate, we core-drill or excavate a deeper footing, set the post plumb, and then hang the gate so the gap stays even at the top and bottom. On a properly set post, the gate swings silent and true for years.
On Harris Ave near the 105, we replaced a sagging double swing gate where the hinge post had shifted in a footing dug by an informal welder decades ago. We core-drilled a deeper footing, reset the gate operator to a LiftMaster with loop detector and safety photocells for the ADU’s new driveway, and fabricated offset hinge brackets to match the non-standard post dimensions. That gate now swings without a sound, and the homeowner watches it from the kitchen window.
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.
Trusted Brands We Service in Lynwood
We service and install what Lynwood gates actually run on: LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule. Most old Lynwood gates were not built with branded hardware in mind, so we adapt. A Viking or DoorKing operator that was installed on an oddly spaced post in 1998 usually needs a new mounting plate or a custom bracket, not a replacement post. We carry the brackets, the loop detectors, the photocells, and the edge sensors so we are not making three trips back and forth to the supply house while your gate is off its hinges. Hal has been certified on all nine brands since he opened the shop, and we keep the programming tools to match Lynwood’s mixed-vintage gate stock.
Common Gate Installation Problems We See in Lynwood Homes
- Shallow hinge post footings. Many 1985-2005 gate posts in Lynwood were set less than 18 inches deep. Under the weight of an ornamental double gate, the post leans, the gate drags, and the hinge plate eventually tears out. We remove the old footing and pour a deeper one with rebar before the gate ever goes back on.
- Non-standard hinge spacing from informal welders. A big share of Lynwood’s gates were fabricated by local hands, not licensed shops. The hinge spacing does not match any off-the-shelf bracket, so a direct part swap is not possible. We fabricate offset brackets on site to match the spacing without butchering the post.
- Rust-through from marine-layer moisture and I-710 particulate. Lynwood collects overnight moisture from the coast and heavy particulate from the 710 corridor. Bare or chipped iron oxide goes fast, and rust-through at the bottom rail of a gate is common by the 25-year mark. We cut out the rotted section and weld in new steel, then prime and powder-coat or paint to match.
- Old operators mismatched to heavier gates. A cheap operator installed in 2000 was never rated to pull a 600-pound ornamental gate stuffed with cast iron. The motor burns out and the gear strips. We install operators sized for the gate’s actual weight, not the gate the sales brochure imagined.
Pricing for Gate Installation in Lynwood, CA
Here are real ranges for Lynwood work, quoted and agreed before any work starts. A basic single swing driveway gate in 90262 runs $2,400 to $4,200. A double swing ornamental gate runs $5,500 to $9,500, and a heavy double with automation, loop detector, and photocells runs $8,000 to $14,000. A sliding gate on a cantilever or track system runs $4,800 to $10,500 depending on the opening width and the gate material. Pedestrian gates run $900 to $2,600. Add a new operator to an existing gate: $1,100 to $2,800 including the motor, mounting, and safety edges. The price depends on the gate weight, the opening width, how the post footings look once we expose them, and whether you want a Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, or DoorKing operator. You get the exact number in writing before we start. Estimates are free in Lynwood, there is no trip charge inside the county, and every senior or veteran gets a permanent 10% discount. Call (877) 610-2993 for a free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Lynwood
Our crews run from Lynwood into the neighboring cities every week. If you live in South Gate, East Rancho Dominguez, Willowbrook, or Paramount, the same locally owned crew and the same 90-Day Done Right Promise cover you. Call (877) 610-2993 and we will tell you straight which day we can be there.
Serving Lynwood, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lynwood area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Gate Installation in Lynwood
The post is the problem because the original welder set it in a shallow footing, often 12 to 18 inches deep. Decades of a heavy ornamental gate swinging on it has shifted the post underground, so the gate sags even when you bolt on brand-new hinges. We core-drill the old footing, clear it out, pour a deeper reinforced footing, set the post plumb, and then hang new hinges sized for the gate’s weight. Fixing only the hinges without resetting the post means the gate will sag again, usually within a year or two. Call (877) 610-2993 and we will look at the post before we quote anything.
Yes. This is one of the most common jobs we do in Lynwood. Hand-welded gates from the 1985-2005 period almost never have standard hinge or mounting spacing. We fabricate mounting brackets on site to match the existing post dimensions and the gate’s actual weight, then install an operator from LiftMaster, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, or DoorKing rated for that load. We also add the required safety photocells and edge sensors so the gate stops and reverses if a person or a car enters the path. You get real automation without replacing a solid gate that just needs proper brackets. Call (877) 610-2993 and we will measure the gate and post spacing free of charge.
Yes, if the driveway has the room for the below-ground box and the gate’s total weight is within the operator’s rated capacity. Underground operators are a good fit for Lynwood duplex driveways because the motor hides below grade and the gate doesn’t get a bulky ram arm on the front. We excavate the box, set it in concrete with proper drainage, run the power line, and then install the gate on heavy-duty pivot hinges with the operator arm inside the box. For most ornamental double gates in the 600 to 900 pound range, an underground operator runs smoothly for years when the box is set correctly and the drainage is right. Call (877) 610-2993 and we will tell you whether your driveway geometry supports an underground unit.
Yes. This is exactly what happens when a garage becomes an ADU and the driveway is narrowed or widened to create a separate entrance. The original gate was built for the old driveway, and now the set-back changed. We measure the new driveway width, check the side room for a sliding gate’s back-run, and either install a new cantilever sliding gate on a poured concrete track or re-hang the existing gate as a swing gate on a new post if you prefer. We also run the operator and loop detector for automatic opening from your car. Call (877) 610-2993 for a free measure and a written quote.
In Lynwood’s air, you should repaint a wrought-iron gate every 4 to 6 years, not the 8 to 10 years people get in drier inland areas. The overnight marine-layer moisture and the 710-corridor particulate combine to oxidize bare or chipped iron fast, especially at the bottom rail where water sits. If you see rust blooms or flaking paint, sand and recoat before the metal thins to the point of rust-through. We offer rust treatment and repainting as part of any gate installation or repair, and we will tell you honestly if your gate is at the recoat stage or the replace-the-rail stage. Call (877) 610-2993 and send Hal a few photos of the rust spots.
Call Gatewood Fence & Gate for Gate Installation in Lynwood
If you need a new gate in Lynwood, call (877) 610-2993. A live person answers, 24 hours a day, every day. We will ask what you are dealing with, give you a straight answer on timing and price, and set a window that we actually keep. Free estimates, no trip charge inside the county, and the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. Hal Gatewood has been owner-operator since 2001, and his name is on the shop, on the invoice, and on the work.
Written by Hal Gatewood, Owner at Gatewood Fence & Gate, serving Lynwood since 2001.