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AfterFast, Reliable Gate Installation Across Union Park
A new driveway gate in Union Park typically runs $1,800 to $6,500 installed, depending on whether you’re automating a single swing gate or spanning a wide double driveway with a slide gate and solar power. We’ve been building and installing gates across Orange County’s east side since 2001, and we’re familiar with what Union Park’s sandy soil, afternoon storms, and older ranch homes throw at gate hardware. Call (877) 610-2993 and you’ll get Hal or someone from his crew on the line, not a phone tree.
Most Union Park calls we get are from homeowners whose original gate finally gave out after 40 or 50 years of Florida humidity and lightning. Others need something wider for a new truck, a pool enclosure, or a long driveway where the gate sits 300 feet from the house with no power nearby. That’s the kind of work we do every week.
Why Gatewood Fence & Gate Is Union Park’s Preferred Gate Installation Company
Hal Gatewood started this shop in 2001 and his name is still on every invoice. We’re not a franchise, not a lead-generation outfit, not a call center with subcontractors. When a Union Park homeowner calls, a person answers. When the crew shows up, they’re background-checked and in uniform. And when Hal quotes a price, that price is set in writing before we ever touch a tool.
The 90-Day Done Right Promise is just how we work. If something isn’t right, one call brings us back. No fine print, no runaround. We also offer a free second opinion on any written estimate you’ve gotten from another company, $40 off any repair over $200, and a standing 10% discount for seniors and veterans. Union Park has a lot of long-term homeowners, and we tend to see those folks year after year.
Our Gate Installation Services in Union Park
Driveway Gate Installation
Most Union Park driveways are wide enough for two cars, which means a single-leaf swing gate either needs to be long or you go with a double-leaf setup. We measure the driveway width, check the slope, and build the gate to match the house, not just whatever’s in a catalog. For homes along Lake Underhill Road or in the neighborhoods off Dean Road, a well-built driveway gate also slows down the cut-through traffic that makes those streets busier than they used to be.
Pedestrian Gate Installation
A separate walk gate keeps you from opening a 14-foot driveway gate every time the mail runs or a neighbor kids drops by. We match the pedestrian gate to the driveway gate so it doesn’t look bolted on. This is common in Union Park’s older concrete-block ranch neighborhoods where the front yard fence is original and the side walk gate has been sagging in the sand for a decade.
Sliding Gate Installation
If your driveway slopes up toward the house or you want to keep the gate from swinging into the road, a sliding gate is almost always the better call. We install cantilever and track-style slide gates for Union Park properties, including the wider lot-and-acre parcels east of Rouse Road. Flat sandy ground makes a slide gate track easier to lay, but it also means post depth matters more than most people expect. We set posts 36 inches deep minimum, and 48 on any gate over 16 feet.
Swing Gate Installation
A swing gate is the classic look for Union Park’s ranch and split-level homes, especially when the gate matches an existing chain-link or ornamental-iron fence line. The catch: in sandy soil, every swing gate is only as good as its hinge posts. If a hinge post shifts even an inch, the gate starts dragging at the latch. We anchor hinge posts in concrete footings that over-dig the hole and bell the bottom so the post resists the wet-season shift that’s common across the 32790 ZIP.
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 Union Park
We install and service equipment from Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, and Elite, and we regularly work on LiftMaster operators as well. If a storm surge or a lightning strike takes out a control board, we can usually replace it in one visit because we keep local stock in our trucks for the brands we service in Union Park. If you already have a gate opener and want to keep it, tell us the brand and model. We’ll build the gate around what works instead of forcing a full replacement.
Want to know what type of gate fits your driveway and your operator? See our full Gate Installation page for the broader process we use on every job, from site walk to final test.
Common Gate Installation Problems We See in Union Park Homes
- Shallow hinge posts in sandy soil. The original installer set posts 18 or 24 inches deep. That holds for a year, maybe two. Then the summer rains loosen the sand, the post leans, and the gate starts scraping the ground. We set posts 36 to 48 inches deep with concrete that bells at the bottom.
- Undersized operators on wide double gates. A double driveway gate on a Union Park corner lot catches wind from every direction. A cheap residential opener rated for a light single gate strips its gears within a couple of storm seasons. We spec operators by gate weight and span, not by what’s on sale.
- Lightning damage to control boards. Union Park’s summer storm season runs from June through early September, and strikes are common inland. We add surge suppression to the control board and ground the posts properly on every automated gate we install here. It’s cheap insurance compared to a board replacement after the first storm.
- Wood gates rotting at the bottom rail. Union Park’s almost daily summer rain and high humidity means wood gates sit in standing water at the low end of the lot. We prefer steel or aluminum frames with rust-inhibiting finishes for Union Park, and if a customer insists on wood, we build the bottom rail to drain and breathe.
Pricing for Gate Installation in Union Park, FL
Here are honest numbers for Union Park’s market, based on the jobs we’ve done across the 32790 ZIP.
- Pedestrian gate: $500-$1,400
- Single swing gate, manual: $1,200-$2,800
- Single swing gate with operator: $2,200-$4,500
- Double swing gate with operator: $3,800-$7,000
- Sliding gate with operator: $3,200-$6,500
- Solar-powered operator add-on: $800-$1,900
What moves the number is gate width, whether the posts need to be dug and set deeper than standard, the operator’s horsepower and brand, and whether we’re running power or going solar. Every quote is written, itemized, and agreed to before any work begins. We don’t change the number at the door. Call (877) 610-2993 and we’ll come out, measure, and give you a price while we’re standing in your driveway.
We Also Serve Cities Near Union Park
We work across the east side of Orange County, including Winter Park, Azalea Park, Goldenrod, and Alafaya. A lot of our Union Park customers find us from a neighbor’s referral, and we’re usually running multiple jobs in the area each week, so scheduling and follow-up are fast.
Serving Union Park, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Union Park 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 Union Park
In Union Park, we set gate posts 36 to 48 inches deep, with concrete that bells wider at the bottom to resist the wet-season shift. Anything shallower than 36 will start to lean within two summers. For any gate over 16 feet or any double-leaf gate, we go 48 inches and add rebar in the footing.
Yes, and we do it often in Union Park, especially on long driveways off Rouse Road and in the unincorporated acreage where running mains power to the gate line means trenching 200 feet or more. We pair solar kits with Viking and Ghost Controls operators, add a battery bank sized for Union Park’s cloudy stretches, and wire in a loop detector and safety photocells. It all gets tested in the weather it’ll actually live in. Call (877) 610-2993 and we’ll tell you if your driveway is a good solar candidate.
The panel is almost never the problem. Union Park’s flat, sandy soil and shallow water table let hinge posts settle after heavy rain, so the post moves and the gate sags at the latch. Fixing the panel without resetting the post means you’ll have the same sag next June. We’ve corrected dozens of these across Union Park by pulling the old post, over-digging the hole, and setting a new galvanized post in proper concrete.
Union Park is unincorporated, so your gate and fence project falls under Orange County permitting and code, not a city ordinance. For a like-for-like gate replacement, most Union Park homeowners don’t need a permit. Adding a new permanent automated gate, altering driveway access, or installing electrical work can trigger Orange County requirements. We check the specifics for your address before we quote, and we’ll flag anything that needs county sign-off.
For a wide entrance with livestock, a heavy-duty sliding gate with a solar operator is usually the best fit in Union Park. A slide gate doesn’t swing into a pasture, holds up to wind across flat open ground, and can be built 20 feet or wider. We pair it with solar power where mains is impractical, and we spec the operator torque by the gate’s actual weight, not a salesman’s guess. Call (877) 610-2993 and we’ll walk the entrance with you.
Get a Written Estimate From a Union Park Local
We are based in South Florida but our crews serve Union Park weekly, and our scheduling line answers 24/7 with a live person. Tell us what you’ve got, and we’ll set a time to walk your driveway, measure, and give you a written price. Estimates are free. No trip charge inside the county. If you already have an estimate from another gate company, bring it and we’ll give you a free second opinion. Call (877) 610-2993.
Written by Hal Gatewood, Owner at Gatewood Fence & Gate, serving Union Park and east Orange County since 2001.