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Gate installation in Redondo Beach usually costs between $1,800 and $6,500 for a standard residential driveway gate, and $900 to $2,800 for a pedestrian gate. That includes the gate itself, posts, hardware, operator if you want one, and installation labor. We actually work here, and we know what the salt air off the Pacific does to a gate that wasn’t spec’d for it. If you’re in 90277 or 90278 and want a real number before anyone swings a hammer, call us at (877) 610-2993. We’ll walk your property, give you a written quote, and you’ll know the exact price before any work is scheduled.
Our crew drives these streets daily. We know which blocks in North Redondo have alley access and which ones don’t. We know where the marine layer sits heaviest near King Harbor. And we know that a gate built for an inland city like Torrance won’t hold up the same way west of Catalina Avenue. That’s the point of this page.
Why Gatewood Fence & Gate Is Redondo Beach’s Preferred Gate Installation Company
Hal Gatewood has been setting gate posts and hanging gates since 2001. The name is on the shop, and the shop is down the road, which means the person who signs your quote is the same person who will stand behind the work if anything goes wrong. That’s the oldest accountability there is, and it still matters here.
Redondo Beach customers call us because we answer the phone. A live person picks up, 24/7. Not a voicemail, not a call center three states away. When a shared driveway gate at a condo on Catalina Avenue won’t close, and the HOA is calling, somebody answers and says what’s going to happen next.
Every job carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. Not “up to 90 days.” Not “in most cases.” If it’s not done right, Hal comes back and makes it right. One call. No runaround. We also knock $40 off any repair over $200, charge no trip charge inside the county, and give a permanent 10% discount to seniors and veterans. If you’ve got a written estimate from another company, bring it over and Hal will give you a free second opinion.
We’re certified on Gate Installation and service across nine major brands: LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule. That matters when your existing operator is a DoorKing and you want somebody who won’t shrug at the wiring.
Our Gate Installation Services in Redondo Beach
Every house here is a little different. A bungalow off an alley in 90278 has different clearance than a 1980s townhome complex in 90277 with a shared driveway easement. We spec each job to the site, not to a catalog.
Driveway Gate Installation
Driveway gates in Redondo Beach run from simple single-swing steel gates to automated sliding gates on cantilever tracks. On the narrow lots that dominate North Redondo, a swing gate often can’t open fully without hitting the house, the alley, or the neighbor’s wall. That’s when we recommend a sliding gate, which uses a track or cantilever system and needs almost no arc of travel. A typical sliding driveway gate installation in Redondo Beach runs $3,200 to $6,500 with an operator, depending on gate width and whether we’re running new power.
Pedestrian Gate Installation
A pedestrian gate gives you access without opening the whole driveway every time. In the alley-grid neighborhoods of 90278, homeowners use these constantly, to take out bins, grab deliveries, or walk to the car. Because these gates get hit more, by bins, by delivery carts, by shoulder bumps, we set them on heavier posts than a standard inland job. A pedestrian gate in Redondo Beach typically runs $900 to $2,800, more if you’re adding a keypad or intercom. On the salt side, we recommend marine-grade hinges and hardware on every install west of Catalina Avenue.
Sliding Gate Installation
Sliding gates are the workhorse for Redondo Beach shared driveways and tight lots. On condo complexes built in the 1970s and 1980s along the coastal side of 90277, the old slide gate operators are hitting end of life, and the rack and pinion teeth are stripping out. We install new welded steel gates on new track, with operators sized for daily use, not occasional use. A sliding gate install in Redondo Beach runs $3,500 to $7,000 depending on length, track type, and operator brand. Salt spray gets into operator housings quickly here, so we use sealed units and marine-rated conduit on coastal installs.
Swing Gate Installation
Swing gates look right on the older single-family bungalows in 90278, especially where there’s room for a full arc. We weld the gate on-site, which means it fits the actual opening, not a stock dimension that leaves a gap at the latch. A double swing gate on a wider Redondo Beach driveway typically runs $2,400 to $5,200, plus the operator if you want to open it from the car. We hang it on stainless steel hinges and hammer-set anchors, because a sag in the hinge post is where every gate failure starts.
What happens when you call
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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 Redondo Beach
We work on Viking, Ghost Controls, and Elite gate operators, which we see a lot in Redondo Beach residential installs, along with the other six brands we are certified to service. If you’re replacing an existing opener, we match the wiring to the brand you already have, or spec a new one that fits the gate and the access pattern. We keep common parts in the truck, so a failing operator on a 90277 condo driveway isn’t waiting a week for a part to ship. And we don’t swap a whole board when a relay is the problem. We fix the gate in your driveway, not at our shop.
Common Gate Installation Problems We See in Redondo Beach Homes
These aren’t hypotheticals. We see them every week:
- Hinge seizure from salt air. Pinhole rust sets in fast near the coast, especially west of Catalina Avenue in 90277. Ordinary powder-coated steel hinges can seize in three to five years. We use stainless hardware and marine-grade coatings on every install where the marine layer is a daily visitor.
- Impact-bent hinge posts in alley gates. In the 90278 alley grid, gates get hit by trash bins, delivery carts, and the occasional truck. A bent post throws the gate out of alignment and burns out the operator motor over time. That’s why we set heavier-gauge steel posts for alley-facing gates, not the lighter posts you’d use on a front driveway.
- Stripped rack and pinion on shared driveway slide gates. Old condo complex gates in 90277 fail when salt spray shorts the loop detectors and the rack teeth wear down. The gate tries to close, grinds, and stops. We replace the rack, reseal the wiring, and set the loop detector in a sealed housing.
- Gates that bind on sloped alleys. Many North Redondo alleys slope toward the street or drain toward a catch basin. A swing gate installed on the slope without accounting for grade will bind, or creep open on its own. We set posts to match the grade, so the gate hangs true and stays put.
Pricing for Gate Installation in Redondo Beach, CA
Here’s what you’re actually looking at for gate installation in Redondo Beach. These are installed prices, with the gate, posts, hardware, and labor included. Operators are separate unless noted.
- Pedestrian gate: $900-$2,800
- Single swing driveway gate: $1,800-$3,500
- Double swing driveway gate: $2,400-$5,200
- Sliding driveway gate, with operator: $3,200-$6,500
- Cantilever sliding gate, no track: $3,800-$7,000
- Security gate with access control keypad and photocells: add $800-$1,800 to the gate price
What moves the number: gate size, whether we need to pour new footings or can reuse the existing post, operator brand, and whether we’re running power or an intercom. Marine-grade hardware on coastal installs adds a modest amount because the hardware itself costs more, and we will not install inland-rated hardware where it’s going to rust out in four years. You get your price in writing before any work is scheduled. It is the price, not a starting point. Call (877) 610-2993 and we’ll come measure and hand you a quote.
We Also Serve Cities Near Redondo Beach
From our shop we cover Hermosa Beach, Palos Verdes Estates, Manhattan Beach, and Marina del Rey. If you’re on the border, it’s the same crew. We know the streets well enough to tell you which side of the alley your post needs to go on before we ever walk out there. For the full picture on what we do, see our main Redondo Beach page.
Serving Redondo Beach, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Redondo Beach 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 Redondo Beach
A sliding gate makes more sense because it needs almost no arc of travel, which fits the tight alley lots in 90278 where a swing gate would hit the house or block the alley. We set the slide track parallel to the fence line, so the gate opens without pushing into anything. If your lot is narrow and the alley is active, call (877) 610-2993 and we’ll tell you if a slide is doable at your site.
Yes. A sloping driveway puts constant load on the operator motor, and a light-duty opener will burn out early. For a sloped alley lot in North Redondo, we spec a higher-torque operator with a soft-start feature, and we set the gate to close against the grade, not with it. We have installed on sloped alley sites across 90278 and know which units hold up.
We use marine-grade materials: stainless steel hinges, sealed bearing races, zinc-rich primer under a marine powder coat, and hardware rated for salt spray. A standard powder-coated gate west of Catalina Avenue will start showing pinhole rust inside three to five years. The material costs a little more up front, but you don’t pay to rehang it in four years. We quote that in writing, so you see the difference on the page before you decide.
We can install a slide gate with a safety edge and photocells that reverses immediately when it meets an obstacle, so a delivery truck parked on the shared driveway in 90277 won’t jam the gate. We also set the operator to pause, not force. For condo complexes, we match the existing access control, so residents don’t need new remotes. Call us and we’ll bring a written recommendation to your HOA board.
Yes. On a narrow driveway we often mount a pedestrian pass-through gate beside the vehicle gate, or install a sliding driveway gate with an automated hold-open for foot access. This keeps people from opening a heavy vehicle gate every time they walk out. For a lot under 30 feet wide in 90277 or 90278, this is the most common setup we install.
If you’re tired of a gate that binds, sags, or won’t hold up to salt and bin strikes, call us at (877) 610-2993. We’ll come to Redondo Beach, measure the opening, check the grade, look at what’s there now, and give you a written quote. Free. No trip charge inside the county. And if you already have an estimate from someone else, bring it. Hal will tell you straight whether it’s fair. That’s how we’ve done it since 2001, and it’s why people keep our number.
Written by Hal Gatewood, Owner at Gatewood Fence & Gate, serving Redondo Beach homeowners and HOAs with gate, fence, and access control work.