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AfterTrusted Gate Installation for Los Angeles Homeowners
A professionally installed gate in Los Angeles does more than close off a driveway. It sets the property line, controls who gets in, and keeps a kid or a dog from wandering out onto the street. Since 2014, our lead technician Adrian Vance has built this company on the access-control habit of putting every price and every finding in writing before work begins. That means you’ll know the full cost of your gate installation before anyone picks up a welder or a post-hole digger. If you’re in Los Angeles and need a driveway gate, a pedestrian gate, or a full security entry installed, call us at (213) 674-2473 and we’ll walk the site, write the scope, and hand you a flat price.
We’ve handled gate installations across Los Angeles for over a decade, from swing gates in Los Feliz to sliding gates in Sherman Oaks. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, and we send a name and a photo before anyone shows up. Every job, from the simplest pedestrian gate to a double driveway gate with automation, gets photographed and documented before we leave. You don’t get a handshake and a verbal “should be fine.” You get a record.
What Our Gate Installation Service Includes
Gate installation in Los Angeles isn’t one product. It’s a site decision: what’s the width of the opening, what’s the slope, what’s the hinge configuration, what motor (if any) belongs on it, and what does the homeowner actually need the gate to do. Below are the our Gate Installation in Los Angeles services we handle most often across the city and surrounding areas.
Driveway Gate
A driveway gate is the full-width barrier across the vehicle entry, and in Los Angeles it’s usually either swing or slide. We measure the actual opening rather than trusting the builder’s number, because an inch of error at the post means a gate that sags within a year. Our Los Angeles driveway gate installations include the posts, the gate frame, the hinge or track hardware, and the automation if you want it. Every measurement, from post depth to hinge offset, goes into the written record we leave with you.
Pedestrian Gate
A pedestrian gate is the separate walking entry beside or within the driveway gate. It takes a different hinge load than a driveway gate because it’s used more often by more hands, which means the latch and closer wear faster. We install walk gates with the same material matching we’d use on the main gate, and we set the closer tension so a 12-year-old can open it without letting it slam. If the pedestrian gate is part of a new entry system, we run the call wiring to it so it talks to the same intercom or keypad as the driveway gate.
Sliding Gate
A sliding gate travels sideways along a track or cantilever rail instead of swinging out into the driveway. In Los Angeles, we see these most often on sloped properties where a swing gate would scrape, or on short-frontage lots where there’s no room for the gate to arc. The track needs to be set dead level and the cantilever rollers need the right spacing for the gate’s weight, or the gate will grind to a stop in year two. We set the track, hang the gate, tune the roller spacing, and photograph the final clearances.
Swing Gate
A swing gate pivots on post hinges, either single or double, and it’s the most common gate type in older Los Angeles neighborhoods. The hinges carry the entire weight of the leaf, so the post has to be set deep enough and the hinge barrel sized for the load or the gate will droop and bind at the latch. We set swing gate posts in concrete at the depth the opening width and gate weight actually require, not a default “good enough” number. Then we hang the leaf, set the gap at the latch, and check the arc with the gate in both directions.
Double Gate
A double gate is a swing gate with two opposing leaves that meet in the middle, used for wider driveway openings. The two leaves have to close square against each other and against the stops, which requires the posts to be tuned so both leaves hang on the same plane. We install double gates across Los Angeles with adjustable hinges so a future technician can re-square the gate in 20 minutes instead of cutting posts. When you get a double gate from us, you get a photo of both leaves closed, both leaves open, and the center gap measurement in the record.
Security Gate
A security gate is built for access control rather than ornament: heavier frame, closer picket spacing, and hardware matched to an operator or access system. In Los Angeles, these go on everything from canyon homes to multi-unit lots where the gate needs to actually stop someone, not just define the entry. We install security gates with reinforced hinge posts, tamper-resistant fasteners, and the sensor pockets and operator mounts already placed so the automation doesn’t get bolted on as an afterthought. The point of a security gate is that it closes every time; we set it to do exactly that.
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 integrate operators from DoorKing, Viking, Ghost Controls, and Elite, among others, so your new gate can run on whatever automation brand you already have or prefer. DoorKing operators are common on Los Angeles residential and light-commercial gates, and we know their control-board layout well enough to wire a new gate to an existing DoorKing keypad without a guess-and-check afternoon. If the operator is staying and only the gate is new, we build the mount and stroke to the existing unit rather than forcing you into a brand change.
Viking and Elite operators are frequent on heavier custom gates, and we’ve replaced enough of their limit hardware to know where the wear points are before they fail. Ghost Controls is a regular find on mid-weight residential swing and sliding gates, and we stock the common arm brackets and remote receivers to complete a new install cleanly. Whether you have one of these brands already or you’re choosing a new operator with your gate, we can install and wire it the day the gate goes in, with a photo log of every connection.
BeforeAfterSigns You Need Gate Installation Right Now
- The existing gate is leaning or dragging. When a swing gate starts scraping the driveway or a sliding gate binds halfway, the post or track foundation has failed. Installing a new gate without fixing the foundation repeats the problem; our Los Angeles installations address the base first, then the gate.
- The gate no longer matches the property or the entry. After a remodel or a fence replacement, an old gate can be the one element that looks wrong and operates worse. A new gate sized to the current opening and matched to the fence line restores the entry cleanly.
- The opening was never properly gated. Some Los Angeles properties have a driveway opening with no gate at all, which means no barrier for children, pets, or uninvited vehicles. A new installation from the posts up closes that gap permanently.
- The existing gate can’t support an operator or access system. If you want a keypad, intercom, or vehicle sensor and the current gate is too flimsy, too warped, or too poorly hinged to automate, the real fix is a new gate built for the automation. We build operator-ready gates rather than retrofitting a bad frame.
- You’re replacing the fence and want the entry done in the same pass. Fencing contractors often install a gate as an afterthought, and the result shows. We install the gate as its own structure, with its own posts and hardware, so the entry doesn’t start sagging a year after the fence is done.
Our Gate Installation Process - Step by Step
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Site measure and written scope. We come to see the actual opening, the slope, the soil, the existing posts if any, and the power access. Then Adrian or one of our senior installers writes the scope: gate type, material, hardware, operator if included, and the flat price. You receive that in writing before any work begins, under Haven Standard Clause 1.
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Post and foundation work. The posts are set at the depth the gate weight and opening width require. For a swing gate, that’s usually 36 to 48 inches depending on leaf weight and soil. For a slide gate, the track bed is levelled and the roller positions marked before concrete goes in.
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Gate fabrication and hanging. We build the frame to the measured opening, hang it on the posts or track, and set the clearances: latch gap, floor gap, stop position, and hinge tension. Every tolerance gets written down and photographed.
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Automation and access wiring. If the gate is automated, we mount the operator, run the power and control wiring, set the limit switches, and align the photo-eye or edge sensors. The limit positions are recorded so a future adjustment starts from the last known correct setting, not from a guess.
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Final walk-through and documentation. Before we leave, you get a photo log of the finished gate, the hardware, the operator settings, and any access components. The written record of what was installed and how it was set is left with you and filed in our job record. Every Los Angeles installation is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not right, we make it right at no charge within the year.
How Much Does Gate Installation Cost in Los Angeles?
Gate Installation pricing in Los Angeles typically runs between $2,400 and $9,500, depending on the gate type, material, width, and whether automation is included. A basic single swing driveway gate in steel or aluminum in Los Angeles usually falls around $2,800 to $4,200. A double swing gate for a wider driveway commonly runs $4,500 to $7,800 with upgraded hardware. A sliding gate, with the track and roller system, tends to cost $3,500 to $8,000 depending on length and motor integration. Pedestrian gates run lower, around $1,200 to $2,800 as a standalone installation.
What moves the price isn’t the gate alone. It’s post depth, slope correction, existing concrete removal, operator integration, and access control. A gate across a steep Santa Monica Mountains slope costs more than a level Sherman Oaks lot because the foundation work is different. The material matters too: aluminum is lighter and cheaper than steel but stiffer options are needed on a wide leaf. And every new automated gate needs a power run and a licensed connection, which we quote as part of the written scope rather than leaving it as a “found it later” line item.
To avoid overpaying in Los Angeles, get the scope in writing and ask what’s included in the installation number. Our written price covers the gate, posts, hardware, installation labor, and the documentation. You won’t get an invoice at the end for “miscellaneous hardware” or “unexpected concrete work” because those items are listed before we start. If you already have a written estimate from another Los Angeles gate company, bring it to us and we’ll review it at no cost under our free second opinion policy.
| Gate Type | Los Angeles Price Range | Typical Inclusions |
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| Pedestrian Gate | $1,200 - $2,800 | Post, gate, hinge, latch, closer |
| Single Swing Driveway Gate | $2,800 - $4,200 | Posts, steel or aluminum leaf, hardware |
| Double Swing Driveway Gate | $4,500 - $7,800 | Two leaves, reinforced hinges, center stop |
| Sliding Gate | $3,500 - $8,000 | Track, rollers, gate frame, motor mounts |
| Security Gate (automated) | $5,500 - $9,500 | Heavy frame, operator, photo-eyes, access wiring |
Every quote we write in Los Angeles includes a site visit to mark the actual post locations and measure the opening. Estimates are free, and the written price you receive is the price you pay. No call-for-quote games. Call (213) 674-2473 to schedule a measure.
Gate Installation Near Los Angeles - Our Service Area
We install gates across Los Angeles and the surrounding cities, including Culver City, Venice, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, West Hollywood, Inglewood, Hawthorne, Studio City, Los Feliz, and Sherman Oaks. For residential gate installation, we typically schedule a site measure within one to two business days of your call. If you’re in Culver City and need a gate installed, or you’re closer to gate installation service in Venice, the same written-price policy applies no matter where the job is. We also serve all neighborhoods within the broader Los Angeles gate installation area.
For more on the company behind the work, see our home page for the full range of gate repair, automation, and access-control services.
Serving Los Angeles, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles
Gate installation is the full process of setting posts, building or hanging the gate, and mounting any hardware or automation so the gate operates correctly. In Los Angeles, it usually means a custom fit to the specific driveway or walkway opening, because most gates aren’t off-the-shelf sizes. A proper installation includes the foundation, the leaf, the hinges or track, and the operator if the gate will be automated.
Most residential gate installations in Los Angeles take one to two days on site. A simple single swing gate can be completed in a day, while a sliding gate or an automated double gate may run two days because of the concrete cure time for the track and posts. We’ll give you the schedule in writing before work starts.
Gate installation in Los Angeles generally costs between $2,400 and $9,500, depending on gate type, material, width, and automation. A single swing driveway gate usually runs $2,800 to $4,200, while a double gate or sliding gate with automation runs higher. You’ll get a written price after a site measure, and that price is fixed before any work begins. Call (213) 674-2473 for an exact quote.
Yes, we install and wire new gates to DoorKing, Viking, Ghost Controls, and Elite operators, along with other major brands. If you already have an operator you like, we can build the new gate to match it rather than forcing a replacement. The operator mounts, limit settings, and wiring get photographed and recorded as part of the installation record.
A live person answers our phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so if your gate has failed and you need the opening secured, we can discuss the situation at any hour. Emergency installation, where a wrecked gate is removed and a temporary or permanent replacement is installed quickly, is scheduled based on the site condition and the scope. Call us and you’ll speak to a person, not a voicemail queue.
Every Los Angeles gate installation we complete is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the installation isn’t right within one full year, we make it right at no additional charge. That covers the workmanship, the hardware we installed, and the operator settings we configured. You’ll also get a written record of the installation so any future adjustment starts from documented settings.
Clear the working area around the gate opening and the inside of the driveway so posts can be set and the gate leaf can be moved into place. Let us know where underground utilities run if you have that information, and have a plan for power if the gate will be automated. We’ll mark the post locations during the site measure, and the written scope will include any prep work that’s needed. Call (213) 674-2473 to schedule the measure.
Schedule Your Gate Installation Service in Los Angeles Today
If you’re ready to get a written price for your Los Angeles gate installation, call (213) 674-2473. We’ll schedule a site measure, write the scope, and hand you a flat price before any work starts. The estimate is free, the price is fixed in writing, and every installation is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise. A live person answers the phone 24/7, so you can call now.
Written by Adrian Vance, Owner at Vance Gate Repair Los Angeles, installing and repairing gates across Los Angeles since 2014.