New driveway gates
A new gate starts with the opening. We measure it, help you choose the material and style, and build a gate that is ready for an operator from day one.
Signs it's this
- Your driveway has no gate and you want privacy or security
- An old gate has rusted, rotted, sagged or been damaged
- You are building or remodeling and the entrance needs a gate to match
- You have a Hill Country ranch entrance and want a gate that suits stone pillars
- An HOA or insurer wants a gate on a community or commercial entrance
Do this now
If your current gate is damaged or hanging loose, keep people, kids and cars away from it and do not lean on or pull at it. If it is automated, use the operator's manual release key to disengage the drive before anyone touches the gate.
What it costs
Starting prices, installed. You get the exact price in writing before any work starts.
| New driveway gate | Free estimate |
|---|---|
| Swing gate opener, single, installed | $2,495 |
| Gate service callWaived when you approve a gate repair | $95 |
What we check on the visit
- Opening width, post spacing and the slope of the driveway
- Existing posts, pillars or masonry, and whether they will carry the new gate's weight
- Material and finish, whether wrought iron, steel, aluminum or cedar and other wood
- Swing, slide or bifold, and whether the gate opens in or out
- Hinges and hardware rated for the gate's weight, and automation-ready mounting
- Power, conduit and access control planned before the gate is built
- HOA or city rules on height, style and setbacks
Smart upgrade
Building a new gate? Make it smart from day one.
App control, keypads and call boxes are simplest to wire while the gate and operator go in.
See smart gate access from $249
On the job
Where it fails
The ringed numbers are the parts this entry covers. Tap any number to see what fails and where the price starts.
Ringed in green: the parts this page covers.
1 Torsion spring
Springs are rated for a set number of cycles. When one snaps, the door suddenly weighs 150 to 250 pounds.
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2 Cable drum and cables
Cables fray and slip off the drum, and the door hangs crooked or stops partway.
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3 Opener motor
The motor hums or clicks but will not lift. Stripped gears and burned boards are common.
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4 Track
A bent or loose track throws the rollers out, and the door jams or comes off.
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5 Hinges and rollers
Worn rollers grind, wobble and wear the track. Cracked hinges let panels flex.
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6 Door photo eyes
Bumped out of line, the safety eyes make the door reverse or refuse to close.
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7 Solar panel
Dust, shade and summer heat cut the charge the gate battery needs overnight.
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8 Gate control box
Storm surges and heat burn control boards and wear out the backup battery.
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9 Gate operator arm
A worn or undersized arm strains and stalls on a long, heavy gate.
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10 Gate photo eye, left post
A blocked or misaligned eye stops the gate mid-swing for safety.
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11 Gate photo eye, right post
The matching eye on the far post. Both have to see each other.
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12 Vehicle loop
A cut or worn loop in the drive means the gate will not open for cars leaving.
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Equipment and options
- Wrought iron
- Strong and classic. Needs paint or powder coat to resist Texas humidity and rust.
- Steel
- Strong and often more affordable. Weathering steel gives a rust-brown finish that suits Hill Country settings.
- Aluminum
- Light, does not rust, and easy on an operator. Good for wide gates and HOA entrances.
- Cedar and wood
- Warm and natural. Needs sealing and regular upkeep, and is heavier than it looks.
- Stone and masonry pillars
- Common on ranch entrances in Lakeway, Westlake and Dripping Springs. We size the gate and hinges to the pillar.
- Automation-ready hinges
- Heavy-duty hinges and mounting points built in, so an operator can be added now or later.
Which material for which entrance?
Ranch entrance with stone pillars
Steel or iron, with a finish that suits the stone. Size the hinges to the pillar.
Modern home with clean lines
Aluminum or steel, in a simple horizontal or vertical pattern.
Wide opening or an HOA entrance
Aluminum, which is lighter and easier on an operator.
Warm, traditional look
Cedar, sealed and maintained, or iron with a decorative top.
You want privacy
Solid cedar or steel panels, with the operator sized for the extra weight.
Building a gate for Texas ground and weather
Expansive clay soil around Round Rock and Georgetown swells and shrinks, and that can tilt gate posts over a few years. We plan deeper footings for the hinge posts and use hinges that can be adjusted. Heat and sun fade paint and dry out wood, so finish matters as much as the metal. HOA communities often have rules on height, color and style, which we check before we build.
D.L., 304 E Main St #204, Round Rock
Questions people ask on the phone
How much does a new driveway gate cost?
A free on-site estimate is the only honest answer. Price depends on width, material, style, posts, power and whether you want an operator. We'll measure, discuss options and give you a written quote.
Can you build a gate that matches my stone pillars?
Yes. We work with the pillar dimensions and choose a material and finish that suits the stone. Heavier gates call for heavier hinges and posts, which we plan for.
What does automation-ready mean?
The gate is built with strong hinges and mounting points so an operator can be added without rebuilding. We also plan conduit and power during the build, which saves a trench later.
Do I need permission from my HOA or city?
Often yes. HOAs may regulate height, color and style, and cities can have setback and fire access rules. We check these early and can provide drawings for an architectural review.
Do you do gates for commercial properties?
Yes. We build and install gates for businesses, apartments and HOAs, with an itemized estimate.
Something broke? Call the office.
(512) 777-0412Open daily 7am to 8pm. After-hours emergency line. 304 E Main St #204, Round Rock.