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A gate installation in Tarzana typically runs between $2,800 and $9,500 depending on the gate type, material, and whether you’re adding an opener or access control. Most driveway gate installations take one to three days once we have the gate built or in hand, and we quote the full price in writing before any work starts. If you’re calling around right now, call (818) 514-7606 and Hal Gatewood will answer or call you back himself.
We’ve been handling Gate Installation in Tarzana since 2001. That’s 29 years of digging post holes in this soil, welding in this heat, and knowing which permits the city actually checks. Hal Gatewood’s name is on the shop, the address is published, and the same crew that installs your gate is the one you’ll see at the hardware store. When a gate sags two years later, you know exactly who to call.
What Our Gate Installation Service Includes
Every gate we install in Tarzana starts with the post, not the panel. A gate sags in the hinge post, not in the middle, and that’s where we start. We dig deep enough for the soil we’re working in, set posts in concrete, and weld or bolt the frame square before we hang anything. Then we hang the gate, set the opener if there is one, and run through a full cycle test with you standing right there. The price is quoted and agreed before any work begins, and every job carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing.
Driveway Gate Installation
A driveway gate does two jobs in Tarzana: it keeps the street out and it tells anyone casing the block that your house isn’t the easy one. We install steel, aluminum, and wood driveway gates, and we build custom widths to match your existing driveway or fence line. If the driveway slopes, we account for that in the hinge placement and gate swing before we dig the first post hole. A driveway gate that binds on a slope is a gate you’ll fight every morning, and we’d rather set it right the first time.
Pedestrian Gate Installation
A pedestrian gate is the gate you use every day, even when the driveway gate never moves. We install walk gates that match your fence, swing smoothly on good hinges, and latch firmly without slamming. Whether it’s a simple garden gate off Ventura Boulevard or a security gate with a coded lock for a side yard, we set the post deep and frame the opening to keep it square for years.
Sliding Gate Installation
Sliding gates make sense on short driveways, steep slopes, or anywhere a swinging gate would block the sidewalk or the street. We install wheeled and cantilever sliding gates, set the track or the rollers properly, and adjust the travel so the gate stops where it should every time. Sliding gates in Tarzana deal with dust, leaves, and the occasional gardener’s truck clipping the track, so we set them up to handle that. We also check the safety edges and photo eyes are working before we call the job done.
Swing Gate Installation
Swing gates are the most common gate we install in Tarzana, and the most common one we get called to fix after somebody else installed it wrong. A swing gate needs the post set deep in concrete, the hinges sized to the gate’s weight, and the opener’s travel limit set so the gate never over-travels and bends the arm. We build swing gates with steel frames and whatever facing you want, and we test the full swing arc a dozen times before we’re done.
Double Gate Installation
A double gate is two panels that meet in the middle, and that meeting point is where cheap installs show themselves within a year. Both posts carry the weight, both posts get set deep, and the center drop bar or latch gets aligned so it engages without you kicking it. We install double gates for driveways, RV access, and side yards all over Tarzana, and we weld the center stops so the gates rest square instead of sagging into each other. A double gate that sags means one post moved, and we make sure it doesn’t.
Security Gate Installation
A security gate isn’t just heavier; it’s built to slow someone down and to hold up year after year. We build security gates from steel, with welded frames, tamper-resistant hinges, and reinforced latch points. We can add a keypad, a camera hookup, or a vehicle sensor, and we’ll walk you through what actually helps versus what just looks impressive. In Tarzana, a security gate on a back driveway or an alley entrance is one of the best deterrents you can install.
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.
Brands We Service for Gate Installation
We install and service DoorKing openers on a regular basis, and Hal has been working on DoorKing equipment since the early 2000s. Their swing and slide arms are common on Tarzana driveways, and we stock the common parts so we’re not waiting a week on a circuit board. When a DoorKing gate stops mid-cycle, we usually know why before we open the hood.
LiftMaster is another brand we see constantly, especially on residential gates with remote access. We install LiftMaster swing and slide openers, set the remotes and keypads, and wire the safety devices so they actually work. We also work on Mighty Mule, Elite, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, and pretty much anything else that’s been bolted to a gate in the last twenty years. Certified to service nine major brands means we can handle whatever is already on your property, or recommend what’s right for a new install without pushing one brand because it’s what we have in the truck.
Whether you have a DoorKing opener that’s been there since the house was built or you’re starting fresh with a LiftMaster on a new gate, we can help. And if you’ve got something odd we didn’t name, call anyway. Hal’s seen most of it.
Signs You Need Gate Installation Right Now
- The post is leaning or the concrete is cracked around it. A leaning post doesn’t fix itself; it gets worse every time the gate opens and closes. If the post moves, the gate sags, the latch stops lining up, and eventually the opener burns itself out fighting the misalignment.
- The gate drags on the ground or scrapes against the fence. That scraping sound is steel on concrete or steel on steel, and it’s eating your gate every time it cycles. If your gate was installed on hinges that were too small, or the post wasn’t set deep enough, the quick fix is a patch, and the real fix starts with the post.
- You’re replacing a fence and the old gate doesn’t match. If you’re already tearing out an old fence along the property line, now is the time to install the gate properly, not after the fence is up. Tying a new gate into an existing fence is always harder, and matching materials, height, and swing direction is easier when we’re looking at the whole scope.
- The opener is dead and the gate is manual now. A gate that won’t open from the car isn’t a convenience problem; it’s a security hole, because a closed gate you can’t open from the car tends to stay open. If the existing opener is older than about 12 years and the gate itself is still solid, installing a new opener and keeping the old gate is usually the right call.
- The gate was never installed right to begin with. You’d be surprised how many gates in Tarzana were hung on hinges that can’t carry the weight, or set on posts that are only two feet deep. Show me the gate closing on its own and I’ll show you where it’s failing. If the gate has been patched twice already, a proper install is cheaper than a third patch.
Our Gate Installation Process - Step by Step
Step 1: You call and a person answers.
No voicemail tree, no call center three states away. You call (818) 514-7606, and Hal or one of his crew picks up. We’ll ask what the gate is doing, what kind of gate it is, and when you need it done. Then we set a time to come out and look.
Step 2: We come out and measure everything.
We measure the driveway width, the slope, the existing posts if there are any, the distance to power, and the swing clearance. We check what the city requires in your specific part of Tarzana, because setbacks and permit rules vary by address. Then we give you a written quote with the full price, materials, and timing.
Step 3: You approve the quote, and we order or build the gate.
If it’s a stock gate, we pull it and schedule. If it’s custom, Hal welds it up in the shop or we order the steel and fabricate on site. The price is set before this step, so there are no surprises when the material bill comes in. We don’t ask for the full amount up front either; a deposit covers materials and the rest is due when the gate is swinging.
Step 4: We dig, set, and weld.
We dig the post holes deep enough for the soil and the gate weight, set the posts in concrete, and let them cure before we hang anything heavy on them. Then we hang the gate, set the hinges, and weld any brackets or stops in place. If there’s an opener, we mount it, wire it, and set the travel limits and force settings so the gate doesn’t crush a bike or a grandkid.
Step 5: We test it with you, and we stand behind it.
Before we call it done, we run the gate through its full cycle a dozen times, show you the manual release, program the remotes, and hand you the paperwork. The 90-Day Done Right Promise is in writing on every job: if something isn’t right, one call brings Hal back. No runaround, no arguing about whether it was like that before.
How Much Does Gate Installation Cost in Tarzana?
Typical Gate Installation pricing in Tarzana runs anywhere from $2,800 for a basic pedestrian or single swing gate to $9,500 for a full double driveway gate with an opener and keypad. The big variables are gate size, material, opener type, whether we’re building custom in the shop or installing a pre-built gate, and whether the existing posts are worth saving. A simple single driveway gate with a manual closer might land around $3,200. A sliding security gate with a DoorKing opener and access control can push past $8,000.
What affects the price most is the post work. Digging deep in Tarzana soil, setting steel posts in concrete, and letting them cure before hanging the gate is where the labor goes. If the old posts are still solid and square, that saves real money. If they’re leaning or set too shallow, replacing them is the right call, and we’ll tell you before we start whether saving them is actually saving you anything. Fix the panel without the post and you’ll fix it twice.
- Single driveway gate (manual): $2,800 - $4,200
- Single driveway gate with opener: $4,000 - $6,500
- Double driveway gate with opener: $5,500 - $9,500
- Pedestrian gate: $900 - $2,200
- Sliding gate with opener: $3,800 - $7,500
- Security gate with access control: $6,000 - $11,000+
Every estimate we give in Tarzana is free, written, and priced before work starts. We also offer $40 off any repair over $200, no trip charge inside the county, and a permanent 10% discount for seniors and veterans. If you bring us a written estimate from another company, we’ll give you a free second opinion on it. Call (818) 514-7606 and we’ll tell you what it’ll cost for your gate, not a generic range.
Gate Installation Near Tarzana - Our Service Area
We install gates all over the San Fernando Valley and beyond. Tarzana is home base, and we’re regularly in Tarzana, Encino, Reseda, Woodland Hills, and Van Nuys the same week you call. We also run jobs in Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, North Hollywood, Granada Hills, Northridge, and West Hollywood. If you’re in the valley or over the hill, give us a call and we’ll tell you when we can get there. Most estimates inside Los Angeles County are within a few days, and we don’t charge a trip fee inside the county.
Serving Tarzana, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Tarzana area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Gate Installation in Tarzana
Gate installation is the full process of setting posts, hanging a gate, and connecting any opener or access control system. A proper installation in Tarzana includes concrete footings deep enough for the gate’s weight, hinges sized to the panel, and a full cycle test before we leave. If you only hire someone to hang a gate on existing posts, and those posts are bad, the installation fails, which is why we always start with the posts.
Most gate installations in Tarzana take one to three days once the gate is built or delivered, and the post concrete usually needs a day to cure before we hang a heavy gate on it. Custom-built gates add fabrication time, usually a few days to two weeks. We’ll give you a written timeline with the quote, and we hit it more often than not. Call (818) 514-7606 and we’ll tell you what to expect for your specific gate.
Gate installation in Tarzana typically runs $2,800 to $9,500 depending on size, material, opener, and post work. A basic pedestrian gate starts around $900, and a full double driveway gate with opener and access control can go past $11,000. The single biggest factor is the post work, and the second is whether the gate is custom-built. We write the full price before work starts, and the quote doesn’t change unless you change the scope. Call (818) 514-7606 for an exact quote, free.
Yes, we install and service DoorKing openers and gates all over Tarzana, and we stock common DoorKing parts so repairs don’t wait on shipping. Hal has worked on DoorKing swing and slide arms since the early 2000s. We’re also certified to service LiftMaster, Mighty Mule, Elite, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, and pretty much any other gate opener brand. If you have a DoorKing that’s acting up, call (818) 514-7606 and describe what it’s doing; we can usually tell you over the phone if it’s a quick fix.
If your gate is stuck open or won’t close, call us right now at (818) 514-7606. A live person answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, not a voicemail. A gate stuck open is a security problem, and a gate stuck closed is an access problem, and either one gets put ahead of scheduled estimates. For installation work, we schedule it; for emergency repairs, we come out.
Every installation carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If something isn’t done right, one call brings Hal back to make it right, no runaround and no arguing about whose fault it is. The manufacturers’ warranties cover the openers and parts, and our workmanship is covered by the promise. If a gate sags because a post moved, that’s on us, and the promise says so.
Clear the area around the gate posts so we have room to dig and work, and make sure we can get to any existing opener controls or keypads. If there are plants or irrigation lines near the post holes, flag them or tell us when we come out for the estimate. We’ll handle permits, concrete, welding, and the full installation; you don’t need to pre-buy materials or guess at anything. We’ll walk you through exactly what we need on the day we set the schedule.
Schedule Your Gate Installation Service in Tarzana Today
If you’re ready for a gate that opens right, closes right, and doesn’t lean after a year, call (818) 514-7606 and talk to Hal himself. Estimates are free, the price is in writing before we start, and the 90-Day Done Right Promise is stamped on every job. We answer the phone around the clock, and if Hal can’t pick up that second, he’ll call you back. The name is on the shop, and the shop is down the road.
Written by Hal Gatewood, Owner at Gatewood Fence & Gate, serving Tarzana since 2001.