Gates & Gate Motors FAQs

Yes. Swing gates suit most driveways; sliding gates are ideal where the driveway slopes up or space is tight. We'll recommend the right type for your entry during the free consultation.

Usually, yes. If your existing gate is structurally sound and properly hung, we can add a motor, keypad, remotes and safety sensors. If it isn't, we'll tell you honestly and quote a rebuild.

Keypads, remotes, smartphone control, vehicle sensors and exit loops, intercom/camera integration, and self-closing hardware. Tell us how your family and guests arrive, and we'll design the access around it.

Every motor we install has a manual release so you're never locked in or out, and battery-backup options keep the gate operating through an outage.

Yes — modern openers include obstruction sensing and safety photo-eyes that stop and reverse the gate if anything is in the path. We install and test all safety devices to the manufacturer's spec.

That's our specialty. We fabricate custom wood, iron, and combination gates that match your fencing and your home's style, so the entry looks like it was always meant to be there.

Yes. We add walk gates and driveway gates to existing fences, and we make sure posts and hinges are sized to carry the gate reliably — the most common failure point of gates built by others.

It varies with gate size, material, and the motor/access package. An automated custom gate is an investment in security and convenience that pays back daily. Estimates are free — call (214) 755-8100.