Custom Gates & Gate Openers in North Dallas
A gate is the part of a fence you use every day. We build them on steel frames, hang them on posts sized for the load, and automate them properly.
Gates fail for predictable reasons: a frame too light for its width, a post that isn't set deep enough to carry the weight, or an opener sized for a smaller gate. Each ends the same way: a gate that sags, drags and eventually won't latch.
We design gates from the hinge post out. Walk gates get welded steel frames inside the wood. Drive gates get posts and footings sized for their weight. Automatic gates get an operator rated above the gate, with the safety devices the job needs.
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Gates & Access services
Driveway Gates
Swing and slide drive gates in steel, cedar-clad steel and pipe.
View serviceAutomatic Gate Openers
Swing and slide operators with safety devices and backup power.
View serviceCustom Walk Gates
Cedar-on-steel and ornamental walk gates that don't sag.
View serviceAccess Control & Intercoms
Keypads, intercoms, exit sensors and app control.
View serviceGate Repair
Sagging, dragging and broken gates and openers, fixed at the cause.
View serviceSwing, slide or cantilever?
| Gate type | Needs | Strengths | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swing | A clear arc inside the opening | Simplest and usually lowest cost | Level drives with room for leaves to open |
| Slide | A straight run of fence beside the opening | Works on slopes and short setbacks | Drives that rise, or where a swing would hit cars |
| Cantilever | Extra length beyond the opening; no ground track | No track to clog with gravel or debris | Commercial lots and rough pavement |
We measure your opening and drive slope during the estimate and recommend the type that fits.
What affects your estimate
- Opening widthWider openings need heavier frames, posts and footings.
- Material and designOrnamental steel, cedar on steel or pipe; flat or arched.
- Swing or slideSlide gates need a track and extra fence length.
- AutomationOperator size, power source and safety devices.
- Access devicesKeypads, intercoms, remotes and app control.
- Power and trenchingDistance from power, or solar.
Common questions
Can you automate my existing gate?
Often, yes. We check the frame, hinges and posts first. Automating a gate that already sags just wears out the opener faster.
Do I need electricity at the gate?
AC power is best for heavy or busy gates. Solar operators work well for lighter gates and long drives where trenching power is costly.
What happens if the power goes out?
Every operator we install has a manual release, and battery backup is available so the gate keeps working through an outage.
Do you repair gates you didn't build?
Yes. Gate repair is a large part of our work, from sagging wood gates to failed openers.
Let's walk your property line.
Tell us about the project and we'll schedule a visit. You'll get an itemized written estimate, with no prices guessed online and no pressure.