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Gate installation in Los Angeles typically costs $1,800 to $6,500 for a residential driveway gate, including the gate, hardware, and labor. A basic single-swing gate with a manual latch runs closer to $1,800-$2,600, while a dual-swing gate with an automatic operator and safety sensors lands between $4,500 and $6,500 installed. Custom wrought iron, hillside mounting, and permits push higher.
We’re Portcullis Gate Repair, an independently owned Kingswell company. We’ve been providing Gate Installation services and repairing gates since 2008, and we quote real ranges before we ever show up. Every job comes with a written price before work starts and a written guarantee on the install.
Gate Installation Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s what you’re actually paying for. These are installed prices for the Los Angeles market, not parts-only quotes you’d see online.
| Line Item | Typical Installed Range |
|---|---|
| Single swing gate, manual (up to 12 ft) | $1,800 - $2,600 |
| Dual swing gate, manual | $3,200 - $4,800 |
| Sliding gate, manual | $2,400 - $3,900 |
| Swing gate operator (actuator, arm or underground) | $1,100 - $2,200 |
| Sliding gate operator | $1,300 - $2,400 |
| Safety sensors, photo-eye, and edge kit | $280 - $650 |
| Keypad or intercom entry | $350 - $900 |
| Permit and plan check (varies by jurisdiction) | $180 - $600 |
| Post setting, concrete, and grading | $400 - $1,400 |
What drives the number up? Hillside lots in the Hollywood Hills or Mount Washington need deeper footings and often a retaining-grade post. A 16-foot driveway in Sherman Oaks can take a dual-swing gate; a tight West Adams lot might not have the swing radius and needs a slider instead. And undercutting your gate’s weight class is the fastest way to burn out a cheap operator in 18 months. We’d rather quote you the right fit once.
What Affects Gate Installation Pricing in Los Angeles
- Gate material and weight. Aluminum is lighter and cheaper; wrought iron and steel cost more per foot and demand a heavier-duty operator. A 200-lb gate doesn’t run on a 300-lb-rated arm.
- Swing versus slide. Swing gates are simpler on flat driveways. Sliding gates cost more up front but solve tight lots. In the hills, a slider can actually cost less overall than engineering a swing around a slope.
- Driveway width and slope. A 12-foot opening is the low end. Anything past 16 feet means a longer gate, more hardware, and stronger posts. Sloped driveways anywhere from Sherman Oaks to Pasadena add labor to set posts true.
- Automation and accessories. The operator – the motorized unit that opens and closes the gate – is often the single biggest line item. Adding a keypad, phone app, or intercom stacks on top.
- Local permitting. The City of Los Angeles and neighboring jurisdictions require electrical permits for gate operators and, in some zones, a plan check for height and setback. We walk you through which applies to your address.
- Site access and existing concrete. Cutting and removing old concrete, or running power from the house to the gate line, adds hours. A clear path and existing conduit keeps the price down.
How to Save on Gate Installation
The biggest savings come from not over-building. A lot of homeowners ask for a dual-swing iron gate when a single aluminum slider would’ve done the job. We’ll tell you which way makes sense for your driveway.
Other ways to trim the bill:
- Match the operator to the gate. Oversized operators add cost with no benefit. Undersized ones cost you in premature failures – and a return visit that the guarantee would cover, but that we’d both rather avoid.
- Bundle the entry hardware. Adding a keypad and intercom during the install is cheaper than a second trip later.
- Run the power early. If you’re already doing concrete or landscaping, get the conduit in. It’s cheaper now than cutting fresh concrete in a year.
- Get the written price in advance. This is the whole point of the Kingswell Guarantee – no quote that doubles at the door. We say the price before the work, and it’s the same price on the invoice.
- Ask about the 365-Day Done Right Promise. Every install carries a written guarantee. If something fails inside 365 days, we come back at no charge.
Free estimates are how we start. Call (940) 412-7340 and we’ll set a real arrival window, walk the site, and hand you a written number.
How Gate Installation Works: Step by Step
- Site assessment. We measure the opening, check the slope and soil, and identify the operator class your gate needs. You get a written price before any digging.
- Permits. Where required, we pull or guide you through the electrical and building permits for your Los Angeles address.
- Post setting and footing. Posts go in concrete at the depth the gate’s weight and swing force demand. This is where a rushed install fails six months later.
- Gate mounting. The gate is hung, leveled, and checked for smooth travel across the full arc or track.
- Operator and safety gear. The actuator – the motorized arm or underground unit that moves the gate – is installed along with photo-eye sensors and edge protection.
- Testing and handoff. We cycle the gate, test every safety reverse, walk you through the controls, and leave the site cleaner than we found it.
Safety note on gate operators
Automatic gate operators carry real injury risk, especially to children and pets. Safety photo-eyes and edge sensors aren’t optional add-ons; they’re required and they’re there to stop the gate if something’s in its path. We wire and test each one. Never bypass a sensor to save a few dollars – the operator will run over anything in its way. That’s also why we don’t hand out DIY wiring instructions for operators. Trained, insured work here is the safe path.
FAQs - Gate Installation Cost
How much does a basic driveway gate cost installed in Los Angeles?
Most basic single-swing gates installed in Los Angeles run $1,800-$2,600. Add automation and safety gear and you’re in the $4,500-$6,500 range. Call (940) 412-7340 for an exact quote on your opening.
How much does an automatic gate operator add?
A swing or sliding operator typically adds $1,100-$2,400 installed, plus $280-$650 for safety sensors and edge protection. The operator brand matters – we service LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule, so we’ll match the right unit to your gate weight.
Do I need a permit to install a gate in Los Angeles?
Yes in most cases. Electrical permits are standard for any powered gate operator, and some zones require plan check for height or setback. Permit fees typically run $180-$600. We’ll tell you what applies to your address before we quote.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace my existing gate?
If the gate frame and posts are sound, repair almost always wins – a sagging hinge or worn operator is a few hundred dollars versus $2,000+ for a new gate. But if the posts are rotted, the frame is bent, or the gate has been repaired twice in three years, replacement is the better money. We’ll give you both numbers in writing and let you decide.
Can you install a gate and get it running the same day?
A standard single-swing gate install is often a one-day job. Dual gates, sliders, and any job needing new power run or concrete typically take two to three days. We’ll tell you the schedule up front and stick to it. Call (940) 412-7340 for a free estimate.
What’s covered if the install has a problem later?
Every install carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the gate or operator fails within the guarantee period, we come back and correct it at no charge – that return visit is written on your invoice. That’s The Kingswell Way: say the price before the work, show up in the window we gave, leave the place cleaner than we found it, put the guarantee in writing, and come back if it fails.
Why Homeowners Trust Portcullis Gate Repair
We started in 2008 and we’ve been a Kingswell company ever since. Every Portcullis location is independently owned and operated, but each one is held to the same written Kingswell Guarantee – not a verbal promise, a stamped guarantee on the invoice.
Our technicians are background-checked and show up in uniform, so you know who’s at the gate before they ring the bell. And when you call, a live person answers – 24 hours a day, seven days a week, holidays included. No voicemail tree, no waiting on a callback that never comes.
If you’re still weighing options, read our Gate Installation in Los Angeles page for the full rundown, or head back to our home page to see everything we do.
Ready for a written price? Call Portcullis Gate Repair at (940) 412-7340 for a free estimate on gate installation in Los Angeles. We’ll set a real arrival window, hand you the number in writing, and stand behind the work for 365 days.
Written by Dean Prescott, Owner at Portcullis Gate Repair, serving Los Angeles since 2008.
Pricing reflects the Los Angeles market as of 2026. Portcullis Gate Repair offers free estimates – call (940) 412-7340.
What Our Customers Say
"Our intercom and gate motor both quit. They fixed the whole system in one visit and explained the warranty clearly. On time, polite, and tidy. Can't ask for more."
- Yvette Marchetti"Good repair on a sagging gate and a new hinge welded on. Took them a couple days to get the part in, but they told me that up front and it's been solid since."
- Hector Villanueva"The opener gave out and we were manually pushing the gate for a week. Portcullis got us in quick, swapped the opener, and set up the remotes for both our cars. Great to have it working again."
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