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A new driveway gate in Moore typically runs $1,800 to $4,200 for a standard single swing gate with operator, and a full double gate installation lands between $3,200 and $7,500 depending on width, material, and whether we’re running power to the post. Most Moore installations are completed in one to two days once materials arrive, and every quote is written down and agreed on before we start. That price doesn’t change at the door.
We know Moore differently than a company that just punches your ZIP code into a GPS. We know the rebuild subdivisions off SW 34th and the older ranch homes along Santa Fe, and we know what the clay soil under your gate posts does when it finally dries out after a wet spring. Call (877) 610-2993 and you’ll talk to a live person, not a menu.
Why Gatewood Fence & Gate Is Moore’s Preferred Gate Installation Company
Hal Gatewood started this company in 2001 and his name is on the shop. That matters when you’re spending thousands of dollars on a gate that has to work every single day. You can look up our license, drive to our published address, or call at 2 a.m. and a real person picks up. We don’t hide behind a call center three states away.
Moore homeowners call us after they’ve been burned. They had a national outfit quote one number on the phone, then watched the invoice grow after the truck pulled into the driveway. We write the price down before any work starts, and it doesn’t move. We also offer a free second opinion on any written estimate you’ve gotten from another company. Bring it to us, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s fair, too high, or missing something.
Hal’s crew has been welding and setting gates across Moore for years. We know the neighborhoods that were rebuilt after the 2013 tornado, and we know the ones that weren’t touched. We know which builders used 18-inch footings and which ones did it right with 36 inches of concrete. That means we can tell you before we even dig whether your gate issue is a hardware failure or a footing problem. Call (877) 610-2993 and ask for Hal. He’ll hand you his cell number and mean it.
Every job carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If it’s not done right, one call brings us back. No runaround, no fine print, no “that’s not covered.” The name is on the shop, and the shop is down the road. That’s the oldest accountability there is.
Our Gate Installation Services in Moore
Driveway Gate Installation
A driveway gate in Moore has two jobs: keep people out and survive Oklahoma wind. Most of what we install are solid wood or vinyl infill panels on steel frames, set on posts sunk 36 inches deep into concrete. That depth matters here. Moore’s clay soil heaves and settles through wet and dry cycles, and a post set at 18 or 24 inches will start leaning within a few years. We set ours deep from day one.
Driveway gates in Moore run $1,800 to $4,200 for a single swing gate with a heavy-duty operator, installed. If you have a wider opening and need a double gate, plan for $3,200 to $7,500. We quote that before we dig.
Pedestrian Gate Installation
Pedestrian gates get ignored until they stop latching, and in Moore that usually happens after the spring rains shift your posts. We install steel-frame pedestrian gates with welded corners and push-button or keyed latches that actually line up. A standard walk gate in Moore runs $450 to $1,100 installed, depending on width and whether we’re matching existing fence height. These are straightforward jobs and we knock them out fast, usually the same trip.
Sliding Gate Installation
Sliding gates make sense on wider Moore driveways where swing gates would fight the wind every time they open. A cantilever-style sliding gate doesn’t drag on the ground, which matters when your clay soil rises and falls with the seasons. We install sliding gates with FAAC and BFT operators that hold up to the straight-line winds we get every April through June. Expect $2,800 to $6,000 for a complete sliding gate install in Moore.
Swing Gate Installation
Swing gates are the most common gate in Moore, especially in the post-2013 rebuild neighborhoods where builders put in matching wood privacy gates with the fence. Those builder-grade gates came with lightweight stamped hinges and push-button latches. They worked fine for about eight to ten years. Now we’re replacing them across the 73160 ZIP code faster than any other single job type. A new heavy-duty swing gate with welded hinges and a proper operator runs $1,800 to $4,200 here. We also stock parts for the ones we’re not replacing yet.
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 Moore
We install and service gate operators from FAAC, BFT, Linear, and Viking, plus several others. But the brand name matters less than whether the operator is spec’d for the wind load on your gate. A solid vinyl double gate on a south-facing Moore driveway catches a lot of wind, and an underpowered operator will burn out its gearbox. We match the operator to the gate, not just to the cheapest opener on the shelf. We also keep common Linear and Viking parts in the truck so we’re not driving back to the shop mid-job. For Moore homeowners, that means one visit instead of two.
Common Gate Installation Problems We See in Moore Homes
- Post heave from shrink-swell clay. Moore’s clay soil expands when wet and shrinks when dry, and a gate post set too shallow will tilt out of plumb within a few seasons. Fixing it properly means digging out the old footing, pouring a deeper one, and resetting the gate so it actually latches.
- Stamped hinges stripped by straight-line wind. The lightweight hinges used on many post-2013 rebuild gates simply can’t hold up to a Moore thunderstorm. We weld heavy-duty hinges on site, on the gate that’s already in your driveway, rather than hauling it off.
- Operators jammed after power outages. When storms knock out power, automatic gates go into manual-release mode. Homeowners who don’t know the manual-release procedure force the gate open, then bend the operator arm and throw off the loop detector. We see this constantly after spring thunderstorms.
- Solar panels undersized for storm season. Moore gets plenty of sun, but a solar gate opener that spends a week under cloud cover after a storm front will drain its battery. If you want solar on a Moore gate, it needs a properly sized panel and battery bank, not the cheapest kit online.
Pricing for Gate Installation in Moore, OK
Here’s what you should expect to pay in Moore. A standard single swing driveway gate with operator runs $1,800-$4,200. A double swing gate runs $3,200-$7,500. Sliding gates run $2,800-$6,000. Pedestrian gates run $450-$1,100. These ranges cover typical Moore lots. If your driveway has a steep grade, an unusual width, or you’re asking for a security gate with access control, the quote gets written out line by line before any work starts.
We don’t charge a trip fee inside the county, and we offer $40 off any repair over $200 plus a permanent 10% discount for seniors and veterans. Every quote is free, written, and agreed upon before we break ground. Call (877) 610-2993 and we’ll come measure, give you a number on paper, and you decide from there. No pressure.
We Also Serve Cities Near Moore
Our Gate Installation team works across the south metro, so if you’re in Del City, Norman, Midwest City, or Newcastle, give us a call. We schedule Moore jobs just like our own block. For a wider look at what we do around town, see our page on Gate Installation in Moore. We’ll be straight with you before we ever touch your gate.
Serving Moore, OK - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Moore 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 Moore
The clay soil under Moore expands and contracts through every wet-dry cycle, silently heaving gate posts out of plumb over time. A gate sags in the hinge post, not in the middle, and once the post leans even slightly, the gate starts binding at the latch. We dig out the old footing, pour a deeper one (36 inches minimum for Moore soil), and reset the gate so it swings true again. Call (877) 610-2993 for a free look at the post before you spend money on new hinges that won’t fix the actual problem.
Every automatic gate operator has a manual release, usually a small lever or pull chain on the operator itself, that disengages the motor so the gate swings free by hand. Pull the release first, then move the gate slowly. Never force a gate that’s still engaged with the motor; you’ll bend the operator arm and strip the gearbox, and that’s a $300-$600 repair. After power returns, re-engage the release and let the operator relearn its limits. If you’re not sure where the release is on your FAAC or Linear operator, call us and we’ll walk you through it over the phone.
Yes, and we see it constantly in the rebuilt subdivisions across the 73160 ZIP code. The 2013 rebuild wave put in thousands of near-identical wood and vinyl privacy gates with builder-grade stamped hinges and push-button latches. Those components all wear out on a similar timeline, ten years or so. If your gate won’t latch, the fix is usually new welded hinges and a heavier latch, not a whole new gate. That’s the repair-first approach we’ve always taken. Call (877) 610-2993 and we’ll tell you honestly whether your gate needs parts or a full replacement.
A solar opener on a Moore gate can work, but only if the panel and battery are sized for a week of cloud cover after a storm front, not just a sunny afternoon. The wind is a separate issue. The operator arm and mounting brackets need to be heavy-duty because straight-line winds will wrench a solid gate in ways a chain-link gate never experiences. We install solar operators from Viking and Linear with panels that mount on the post, not on the gate itself, so the gate’s wind load doesn’t shake the panel loose.
A sliding gate is the best choice for a Moore driveway that faces south into the wind. Swing gates become sails in straight-line wind, and every gust loads the hinges and the operator. A cantilever sliding gate rides on rollers above the ground, so it doesn’t fight the wind the same way. If a slide gate isn’t practical for your layout, a swing gate with welded heavy-duty hinges and an operator rated for a solid infill panel will hold up far better than the builder-grade ones we replace every week. We’ll help you choose based on your actual driveway, not a catalog photo. Call (877) 610-2993 for a free measure and a written price.
Written by Hal Gatewood, Owner at Gatewood Fence & Gate, serving Moore since 2001.