Free on-site gate assessment - hinges, posts, and your LiftMaster or Nice gate operator checked before anything is quoted
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A gate installation done right means a gate that opens smoothly for years, not one that sags, binds, or burns out its motor by the second winter. Portcullis Gate Repair has handled residential and commercial gate installation across the United States since 2008. We’re a Kingswell company, which means every job starts with a written price before any work begins and ends with a written guarantee on the installation. Our background-checked, uniformed technicians arrive in a real arrival window and leave the job site cleaner than they found it. If you’re ready to talk through a new gate, call us at (940) 412-7340, and a live person will answer.
Automatic Gate Installation
Automatic gate installation means adding a motorized operator to a swing or sliding gate so it opens with a remote, keypad, or phone app instead of by hand. Homeowners choose it when they’re tired of getting out of the car in bad weather or want controlled access to a driveway. Portcullis Gate Repair handles the full scope: mounting the actuator, running low-voltage wiring, setting travel limits, and programming remotes. Most automatic gate installations run from $2,500 to $9,500 depending on gate installation pricing, gate size, and the operator brand. A mid-range swing gate with a quality operator typically lands between $4,000 and $7,000.
Operator Mounting and Wiring
The actuator, which is the motorized arm that physically pushes or pulls the gate, has to be mounted at the correct height and angle. Our technicians set travel limits and force sensitivity so the gate stops precisely at its open and closed positions without slamming.
Remote and Keypad Setup
We program every remote, keypad, and vehicle sensor that comes with the system. You’ll have a working remote in hand before we leave, and we’ll walk you through pairing additional devices later if you want them.
Gate Installation Services
Gate installation services cover everything from hanging a single manual driveway gate to building an automated entry system with safety sensors and intercom access. You need this service when a gate is beyond repair, when a new property needs a secure entry, or when you’re upgrading an old manual gate to powered operation. Portcullis Gate Repair provides our Gate Installation in Los Angeles with a complete written quote for materials and labor before any work starts. Basic single gate installations generally run from $1,800 to $5,500, while full automated systems range from $4,000 to $14,000 or more for heavier commercial gates.
New Construction and Property Entries
We install gates on new builds and existing posts alike, checking that the posts are plumb and properly set to carry the weight of the gate. Foundation work and post-setting are quoted as line items so you see exactly what you’re paying for.
Replacing an Existing Gate
When an old gate is rusted, sagging, or too far gone to repair, we measure the opening, match the style and hardware, and set the new gate on the existing hinges or new posts if needed. The old gate and hardware are removed and hauled away.
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.
Electric Gate Installation
Electric gate installation is the full package: the gate itself, the motor, the wiring, and the safety devices that make the system work and stop when it should. It’s the right choice when you want a fully automated entry with remote access, vehicle detection loops, and fail-safe backup features. Portcullis Gate Repair installs complete electric gate systems with a written price agreed before the first bolt is turned. Expect most residential electric gate installations to run from $4,500 to $12,000. Commercial systems with heavier operators and reinforced gates often start around $9,000 and go up from there.
Safety Edges and Photo Eyes
These are the sensors that detect an obstruction and reverse or stop the gate. On a residential driveway, the photo eye sits on the posts and a reversing edge runs along the gate’s leading edge. We test both to manufacturer specifications before signing off.
Underground Wiring and Conduit
Power and low-voltage control cable run through buried conduit from your panel to the operator. We trench to the proper depth, install conduit, and leave the ground graded and tidy when the job is done.
Driveway Gate Installation
Driveway gate installation puts a barrier at the street entry of your property, whether you live on an acreage, in a community with a shared lane, or in a home set back from a busier road. Homeowners choose it for privacy, to keep vehicles from turning around in the drive, and to control who gets close to the house. Portcullis Gate Repair installs driveway gates in steel, aluminum, and wrought iron styles, matched to the slope and width of your entry. Typical driveway gate installation costs run from $2,500 to $8,000 for a single swing gate, with double gates landing between $5,000 and $12,000.
Single vs. Double Gates
A single gate covers one opening and needs one set of posts, hinges, and one operator if powered. A double gate uses two leaves that meet in the middle, which is common on wider driveways. Double gates need two operators and extra hardware, which is why they cost more.
Sloped Driveway Considerations
Driveways with an incline need a gate hung with extra clearance underneath so the gate doesn’t drag on the high side of the grade. We measure the slope and set hinge heights so the gate swings freely across the full arc.
Sliding Gate Installation
Sliding gate installation is the practical choice for properties with limited swing room, a steep entrance, or a wide opening. A sliding gate rides on rollers along a track or cantilever assembly instead of hinging open. Portcullis Gate Repair installs both track-guided and cantilever sliding gates, which are the ones that bridge the opening without a track across the ground. Sliding gate installation typically runs from $3,500 to $10,500 for residential work. Cantilever gates, which require a longer counterbalance section, usually sit at the higher end of that range.
Track vs. Cantilever Systems
A track-guided gate rolls on a steel rail set into the ground. It’s the lower-cost option but needs regular clearing of debris from the track. A cantilever gate hangs from the support posts and floats above the ground, which makes it better for areas with snow, gravel, or rough ground.
Cantilever Gate Measurements
The counterbalance section of a cantilever gate has to be at least half the width of the opening itself. We take precise measurements at the site and include that balance calculation in the engineering for the gate frame.
Gate Opener Installation
Gate opener installation adds the motor, control board, and access system to an existing gate. We install openers on new gates and retrofit them to gates that were previously manual. Portcullis Gate Repair services nine major operator brands, so the technician who arrives already knows your specific system and its wiring quirks, as covered in DIY vs Professional Gate Installation: What’s Safe to Do Yourself. Gate opener installation alone, assuming you already have a gate and posts, generally runs from $1,200 to $4,000. High-end commercial operators with battery backup and intercom integration can push past $6,000.
Retrofitting a Manual Gate
Not every manual gate can take an opener. We check the gate’s weight, hinge condition, and post stability before recommending a retrofit. A gate that’s too heavy for an opener or swings on worn hinges needs correction first, otherwise the motor burns out early.
Operator Selection by Gate Type
Swing gates need an inline arm, articulated arm, or hydraulic ram depending on gate weight and post width. Sliding gates take a chain-drive or belt-drive operator. We match the operator to the gate’s weight rating, not just its width.
Gate Fabrication
Gate fabrication is the process of building a gate to your exact opening width, height, and style instead of settling for a stock size. It’s needed when your entry is oversized, your property has a custom post spacing, or you want a specific look that matches your fence and architecture. Portcullis Gate Repair fabricates steel and aluminum gates through local metal shops and installs them through our own crews. Custom fabricated gates generally run from $3,000 to $15,000 depending on size, material, and ornamentation. A standard 12-foot steel driveway gate usually lands between $3,500 and $7,000.
Steel vs. Aluminum Fabrication
Steel is heavier and sturdier, which suits larger spans and security-focused entries. Aluminum is lighter and won’t rust, which makes it a good fit for coastal air and wet climates. We’ll give you a straight recommendation based on your site, not a sales pitch.
Custom Sizes and Ornamental Work
When you need a 16-foot double gate with arched tops and weld-on finials, that’s a fabricated gate, not an off-the-shelf product. We coordinate the shop drawings, material specs, and finish so the gate arrives ready to hang.
Brands We Service
We service and install LiftMaster openers on swing and slide gates, and our technicians are trained on the brand’s current wiring and accessory line. A lot of our LiftMaster callouts involve reprogramming remotes and resetting travel limits, which we do on the first visit. We also install DoorKing and Elite operators, which appear frequently on larger residential and commercial gates. Those units use different control boards and limit-switch configurations, and we’ve seen enough of them that troubleshooting is usually quick. Mighty Mule is another common brand we work on, especially on lighter residential swing gates. If you call about a Mighty Mule that won’t respond, we can usually walk through the likely cause on the phone before we ever dispatch. Whether you have one of these brands or any other make, we can help.
Signs You Need a Pro Right Now
- Your gate has dropped or is dragging on the ground. A sagging gate is normally a hinge or post problem, and forcing it open with an operator makes the damage worse and can burn out the motor. The fix is a hinge reset or post repair, not a bigger motor.
- The opener hums but the gate doesn’t move. That humming is the motor trying to work against a mechanical bind or a failed capacitor. Continuing to press the remote over and over will not clear it and can cook the control board.
- You can hear grinding or metal-on-metal scraping. Grinding usually means a bearing, roller, or gear is failing. What starts as a noise becomes a locked gate, so catching it early keeps a small component replacement from turning into a full operator swap.
- The gate reverses on its own or won’t close fully. Safety sensor misalignment, a bad photo eye, or a limit switch out of range usually causes this. A gate that reverses unexpectedly can leave your property open without you realizing it.
- You see exposed wires or burned connections near the operator. Low-voltage wiring carries signal, not the main power, but exposed or chewed wiring still causes shorts and dead systems. This is a fire and shock hazard around the control box and should be looked at by a trained professional.
Our Process, Step by Step
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You call and get a live person. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by a human being. You describe what you have and what you want, and we schedule a site visit in a real arrival window.
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We measure, inspect, and quote in writing. A technician comes out, checks the posts, the opening width, the ground grade, and the available power. You get a written price for materials and labor before any work is authorized. That is the Kingswell Way: say the price before the work.
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The gate is fabricated or sourced. If you need a custom gate, we place the fabrication order with exact measurements. If you’re installing a standard gate, we confirm the size, material, and finish against the quote so there are no surprises on delivery day.
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Installation and wiring are completed. We set the gate, mount the operator, run conduit and wiring, and install the safety edges and photo eyes. Our technicians test every function: open, close, stop, reversal, and remote range.
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You get a walkthrough and a written guarantee. We walk the system with you, hand over every remote and manual, and put the Kingswell Guarantee in writing on your invoice. If it fails inside 365 days, we come back and fix it at no charge under the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
How Much Does Gate Installation Cost?
A typical manual driveway gate installation runs from $1,800 to $5,500. Adding a gate opener to that same gate pushes the total to between $4,000 and $9,000 for most residential setups. A full electric gate installation with a custom fabricated gate, operator, safety sensors, and keypad access lands between $6,000 and $15,000. Sliding gate installation tends to cost more than swing gates because of the track or cantilever hardware. The biggest variables are the gate’s width, material, and whether you need new posts or foundation work. Gates wider than 14 feet, gates made of heavy steel, or installations requiring trenching across long driveways all move the price up. A low quote that omits wiring, sensor installation, or post repair will have to be corrected later, which is why we write everything down before any work starts. Your free estimate includes the full scope: materials, labor, removal of an old gate if needed, and a written guarantee on the finished job.
Where We Work
Portcullis Gate Repair serves homeowners and businesses across the United States through local crews. Every location is independently owned and operated, and every one is held to the same Kingswell Guarantee. The truck that pulls into your driveway carries the same standard as every other Portcullis location: a written price, a real arrival window, a clean job site, and a written guarantee on the installation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gate Installation
Gate installation is the process of setting a new gate in place, mounting the hardware, and optionally powering it with a gate opener, as detailed in The Complete Gate Installation Guide for Los Angeles Homeowners. It includes measuring the opening, confirming the posts are plumb, hanging the gate, and wiring any automation. The job ends with testing the gate through its full travel and handing you a written guarantee.
A standard single driveway gate installation typically takes one day on site. Custom fabricated gates take longer because the gate is built to order, usually one to three weeks for fabrication plus one day for installation. We give you a schedule in writing when we quote the job.
Most residential gate installations run from $1,800 for a basic manual gate to $15,000 for a fully custom automated system. The specific price depends on gate size, material, opener brand, and whether new posts or trenching are required. Call (940) 412-7340 for a free written estimate with the full scope itemized.
Yes. We install and service LiftMaster operators and stock their common parts on our trucks. We also work on DoorKing, Elite, Mighty Mule, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, and Ghost Controls. If you have a different brand, call us anyway, most systems share common components, and we can likely help.
Our phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. If your gate is stuck open and leaving your property exposed, or stuck shut and blocking vehicles, we treat that as urgent. The 365-Day Done Right Promise also covers a free return visit if your installation fails within the guarantee period.
Every installation carries a written Kingswell Guarantee on the invoice. If the repair or installation is not done right within 365 days, we come back and fix it at no charge. That is the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and it’s the same across every independently owned Kingswell location.
Clear the area around the gate posts and operator location of vehicles, tools, and anything that might be in the way. Check that the power you plan to connect to is close enough or tell us where the nearest outdoor outlet is so we can quote the correct trenching. The technician who arrives will handle the rest, including removing an old gate if that is on the quote.
Schedule Your Gate Installation Service Today
Ready for a new gate? Call Portcullis Gate Repair at (940) 412-7340 for a no-obligation written estimate. A live person answers around the clock. You’ll get a real arrival window, a clear price before any work starts, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing.
Written by Dean Prescott, Owner at Portcullis Gate Repair, serving customers nationwide since 2008.