Free on-site gate assessment - hinges, posts, and your LiftMaster or Nice gate operator checked before anything is quoted
The assessment is free and the quote is the invoice.
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AfterTrusted Gate Installation for Garland Homeowners
A new driveway gate in Garland typically costs between $3,800 and $9,500 installed, depending on whether you choose steel or aluminum, single or double swing, and whether the job includes an opener. Most installations take one to two days on site, and we schedule within two weeks of a signed written quote. Call (469) 273-6254 for a free measure and a price you can hold in your hand before any work begins.
Since 2014, Adrian Vance and the Vance Gate Repair Garland team have installed and repaired over 22,000 gates, and every single one carried a written price before the first tool came off the truck. That sounds like a simple thing. In this trade, it’s rare. Most gate companies in Garland still work off a verbal number and a handshake, then hand you an invoice that doesn’t match what you remember. We don’t operate that way. Under Haven Standard Clause 1, you get the scope and the flat price in writing, with a photo record of the completed work under Clause 4. Same-day service is available for emergency gate failures in Garland, Rowlett, and Mesquite.
What Our Gate Installation Service Includes
Driveway Gate
A Driveway Gate anchors the front of your property and gets used more than any other gate on the lot. We install steel and aluminum driveway gates in Garland with the post depth, hinge weight rating, and motor sizing matched to the actual gate weight, not to what’s convenient. Before we quote, we measure the driveway opening, check the grade and the existing column condition, and write the findings into your estimate. Then the gate is fabricated and hung to swing true the day it goes in.
Pedestrian Gate
Pedestrian gates take more abuse per square foot than driveway gates because they’re lighter, opened by hand more often, and usually mounted to a single wall or post that flexes over time. In Garland’s clay-heavy soil, posts shift seasonally, so we set pedestrian gate posts in concrete with a wider footprint than the minimum and use an adjustable hinge leaf so the gate can be fine-tuned years later. We install ornamental steel, aluminum, and wood pedestrian gates, with or without a keypad or maglock.
Sliding Gate
Sliding gates are the right answer for Garland driveways with a steep incline or a short setback where a swing gate can’t clear the vehicle path. We install cantilever and V-track sliding gates, including the steel track, the trucks, the guide rollers, and the operator if you want automation. The most common failure we see on sliding gates installed by others is a track set on a slab that wasn’t thick enough for the gate weight; we pour or anchor to a calculated base and photograph the mounting before the gate goes on.
Swing Gate
Swing gates are the most common residential gate in Garland and the most sensitive to how they’re hung. A gate that sags in year three was usually under-hinged in the first place, or the post wasn’t deep enough for the clay soil we work in here. Vance Gate Repair Garland sizes swing gate hinges to the leaf weight, not the leaf width, and we set posts below the frost and shrink-swell zone with concrete that’s allowed to cure before the gate is hung. We install single and double swing configurations, in steel and aluminum, with automation added now or later.
Double Gate
A double gate splits the opening into two leaves, which cuts the swing arc in half and looks more substantial on wider Garland driveways. The catch is that two leaves mean two hinges sets, two latch points, and a drop rod that has to seat correctly or the free leaf bounces in the wind. We install the drop rod socket in a steel plate set in concrete, not a hole drilled into the driveway, and we adjust both leaves to meet with a consistent gap and no visible sag at the center. Double gates can be automated with a single operator and a mechanical or electronic lock.
Security Gate
A security gate is a physical barrier first and an access point second. For Garland homeowners who want a gate that actually resists forced entry rather than just looking like it, we install steel security gates with reinforced frames, anti-lift hinges, and either a keypad, a card reader, or a GSM intercom tied to the gate operator. The security value drops to zero if the gate is under-mounted or the hinge pins can be knocked out, so we harden those points as standard on every security gate we install. You get a written specification of what was used and photos of how it went together.
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
Vance Gate Repair Garland installs and automates gates with Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, and DoorKing operators, among the nine brands we service across the metro area. Adrian Vance cut his teeth on commercial access control sites starting in 2014, where job documentation wasn’t optional. A Linear operator on a Garland driveway needs the limit switches set to the actual gate travel, not the factory default, and we photograph the final setting before we leave so the record exists for the next service visit.
Ghost Controls systems are popular on ornamental steel gates in North Dallas and Richardson, and we’ve worked on enough of them to know the exact mounting plate placement for a clean install. DoorKing operators are common on apartment and small commercial gates in Garland and Mesquite, and we handle those as well. The point is this: we don’t steer you toward a replacement motor because it’s the brand we happen to carry. If you already have a Viking or a Linear unit on the property, we’ll build the gate around it when that’s the right call.
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- The gate drags or won’t close at all. A gate that scrapes the driveway or hangs up mid-swing has usually shifted at the hinge or the post has moved in the soil. It won’t fix itself, and the longer it drags, the more damage it does to the motor and the hinge hardware.
- The existing gate is rusted through at the bottom rail. Surface rust is cosmetic. Rust that has perforated the lower rail means the structural integrity is gone, and a patch plate buys you a year at best in Garland’s rain-and-humidity cycle. Replacement is usually the honest answer.
- You’re adding a pool or a vehicle that needs more clearance. A gate that worked fine for a sedan may not clear a full-size truck or a trailer. Installing a wider or taller gate now is cheaper than retrofitting after the fact, and you get it done on your schedule instead of under pressure.
- The gate was never automated and you’re tired of getting out of the car. Many Garland homeowners keep a manual gate for years longer than they want to, just because they assume automation is a big project. It’s usually a one-day add-on when the gate and posts are in good shape.
- You bought the house and inherited a gate that wasn’t installed properly. We see this constantly in Rowlett and Sunnyvale: gate posts set shallow, hinges undersized, no documentation for what’s there. If there’s no record, there’s no way to service it intelligently. Replacing it with a properly installed gate and a documented record is the fix.
Our Gate Installation Process - Step by Step
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Site measure and written estimate. We come to your Garland property, measure the opening, check the grade, inspect the existing posts or column structure, and write the scope and a flat price on the spot. The estimate is free, and it’s yours to keep whether you hire us or not. Under Haven Standard Clause 1, that written price is what you pay unless the scope changes in writing.
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Gate specification and material selection. Based on the opening size, the grade, and how you want the gate to operate, we specify the frame material, the infill, the hinge rating, and the operator if you’re automating. We show you what each option costs, not as an upsell, but as a line item. Steel weighs more and costs less; aluminum weighs less and resists corrosion better in Garland’s climate.
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Post setting and foundation work. This is the step that determines whether the gate still swings level in five years. We dig post holes below the clay’s active movement band, set posts in concrete, and let the concrete cure before anything is hung. For sliding gates, the track base is poured or anchored to carry the full gate weight plus a safety margin.
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Gate installation and operator wiring. The gate is hung, the hinges adjusted, the latch or lock set, and the operator mounted and wired if applicable. We set the limit switches to the actual gate travel, align the photo-eye if one is present, and test the full cycle multiple times. Every adjustment is written down.
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Photo documentation and walkthrough. Before we leave, you get a photo log of what was installed, how it’s mounted, and what the final settings are, plus a written record of the part numbers used. We walk you through the operation and answer any questions. The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies from that day: if anything isn’t right, we make it right at no charge.
How Much Does Gate Installation Cost in Garland?
A typical single swing driveway gate in Garland runs between $3,800 and $6,500 installed, depending on steel versus aluminum, the gate height and design complexity, and whether automation is included. A double gate runs $5,500 to $9,500. Pedestrian gates run $900 to $2,400. Sliding gates run higher than swing gates for most openings because the track, trucks, and base preparation add material and labor; expect $6,000 to $11,000 for a sliding gate with an operator. These are the Gate Installation pricing we write down, and they don’t change after the work starts unless the scope changes in writing.
What affects the price: gate length and height, material, whether there’s existing concrete or masonry to demo, automation (a Linear or Ghost Controls operator with a keypad usually adds $900 to $1,800 installed), and whether the existing posts can carry the new gate or need to be set fresh. The way to avoid overpaying is to require a written line-item price before any work starts, which is what we do by default. A free estimate includes the measure, the specification, and the flat written price; there’s no obligation and no pressure. You can also bring a written estimate from another company and we’ll review it at no cost.
Gate Installation Near Garland - Our Service Area
Vance Gate Repair Garland installs gates across Garland and the surrounding communities, including Rowlett, Richardson, Mesquite, Wylie, Murphy, Sunnyvale, Heath, Rockwall, Plano, and North Dallas. Typical response time for an estimate within the Garland service area is one to two business days. If you’re comparing Gate Installation in Rowlett or a Gate Installation in Richardson, the same written pricing and documentation standard applies everywhere we work. Back to home.
Serving Garland, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Garland area and offer Gate Installation in Garland; we 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 Garland
Gate installation is the complete process of setting posts, hanging a new driveway or pedestrian gate, and optionally wiring an automated opener, a keypad, or an intercom system. It includes measuring the opening, specifying the gate to match the weight and the grade, setting the foundation, and adjusting everything so the gate operates smoothly from day one. At Vance Gate Repair Garland, it also includes a written price before work starts and a photo record when the job is done. Call (469) 273-6254 for a free measure and estimate.
Most residential gate installations take one to two days on site, not counting the concrete cure time for new posts. We typically schedule the measure and estimate within one to two business days, and the installation itself within two weeks of the signed written quote. Complex jobs with masonry demo or a sliding gate base pour can take longer, and we’ll tell you exactly what the schedule looks like in the written estimate.
A single swing driveway gate in Garland typically runs $3,800 to $6,500 installed, and a double gate runs $5,500 to $9,500. Pedestrian gates start around $900, and sliding gates with an operator run $6,000 to $11,000. Automation adds $900 to $1,800 depending on the operator and the access controls. Call (469) 273-6254 for a written line-item estimate; there’s no charge for the measure and no obligation to proceed.
Yes. We install and service Ghost Controls, Linear, Viking, and DoorKing operators, along with the other major brands we service across Garland and the surrounding area. We don’t steer you toward a replacement motor just because it’s the brand we stock; we’ll work with what’s already on the property when that’s the right call. The written estimate includes the operator model and the exact installation price.
For a gate failure that leaves your property open, unsecured, or blocking your vehicles, we keep same-day availability in Garland and the immediate surrounding areas. A live person answers the phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week; you won’t get a voicemail or a callback queue. Call (469) 273-6254 and we’ll dispatch a technician with a name and photo so you know who’s showing up.
Yes. Every gate installation we complete is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if anything isn’t right within one full year, we make it right at no charge. The promise has no expiration date within that window and no argument about whether the issue was our fault. We also leave a documented photo record and a written note of the part numbers and settings, so if anything needs attention later, the next technician doesn’t have to guess.
There isn’t much you need to do. Clear the work area around the gate opening so we have room to dig or pour, and let us know if any irrigation lines or landscape lighting run through the area before we start. We’ll handle the rest: the post holes, the concrete, the gate fabrication, and the cleanup. If you have a written estimate from another gate company, bring it to the measure and we’ll review it at no cost.
Schedule Your Gate Installation Service in Garland Today
If you’re ready for a gate that’s installed right and documented properly, call (469) 273-6254 for a free measure and a written price. The estimate is free, the scope is in writing, and you’ll know the cost before any work begins. Visa, Mastercard, and Discover accepted. Same-day service available for emergency gate failures in Garland, Rowlett, Richardson, Mesquite, and Wylie.
Written by Adrian Vance, Owner at Vance Gate Repair Garland, serving Garland since 2014.