Custom Driveway Gates in Plano, TX | Keystone Fence & Deck

Overview

A driveway gate is usually the largest single piece of a fence project and the one people judge a property by. We build in ornamental steel, cedar over a welded steel frame, and welded pipe for ranch entrances, with a flat, arched or custom top.

Every drive gate starts with a measurement of the opening, the slope of the drive and where the gate would swing or slide. That decides whether you need a swing or slide gate, and how big the posts and footings must be to carry it without sagging.

Styles and options

Arched ornamental steel

Double-swing steel gates with an arched top rail, classic for estate and front entrances.

Cedar-clad steel frame

Cedar boards on a welded steel frame: the look of your wood fence without the sag of an all-wood gate.

Single slide gate

One leaf that rolls along the fence line, ideal for sloped drives and short setbacks.

What's included

Measurement of opening, slope and swing clearance
Steel frame fabricated to the opening
Hinge posts and footings sized to the gate's weight
Heavy-duty hinges, drop rod and latch
Opener-ready prep if you plan to automate later
Cleanup and an adjustment check

Specifications

Openings: 10'-0" to 20'-0" typical
Frame: 2" square steel tube or pipe
Hinge posts: 4" to 6" steel, set in concrete
Infill: Steel pickets, cedar or pipe
Swing: Single or double leaf
Finish: Powder coat or paint

What affects your estimate

Opening widthSets frame size, post size and footing depth.
DesignArches and custom tops add fabrication time.
MaterialSteel, cedar-clad steel or pipe.
Swing or slideSlide gates need track, rollers and extra fence.
Posts and footingsHeavier gates need larger posts set deeper.
AutomationOpener-ready prep now saves money later.

Why we don't post prices onlineTwo fences of the same length can differ widely in cost once grade, access, gates and what's in the ground are counted. We would rather give you one accurate written number than a range that doesn't hold up.

Common questions

Swing or slide: which is better?

Swing gates suit level drives with room for the leaves to open. Slide gates suit sloped drives, short setbacks or places where a swinging leaf would hit cars.

Why do wood driveway gates sag?

Wood alone can't support a wide span. We build drive gates on welded steel frames and clad them in cedar, so you get the look without the sag.

Can you match my existing fence?

Yes, picket style, cedar and stain color, or iron picket and finial patterns.

Can the gate be automated later?

We can build it opener-ready now, with a reinforced frame, mounting plates and conduit, so adding an operator later is simple.