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Driveway and Entry Gate Installation in Beverly Hills

Swing gates, sliding gates and pedestrian gates built and hung to match your fence, your drive and the way you use the property.

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Gate installation in Beverly Hills covers the design, building and hanging of new driveway gates, side yard gates and front entry gates for homes across the city. It is for Beverly Hills homeowners who want a secure, good-looking way in and out of the property, whether that is a double iron gate at the drive or a simple wood gate to the side yard. A well-built gate swings or slides smoothly, latches every time and fits the fence and house around it.

What gate installation involves

A gate is the hardest-working part of any fence. It moves every day, carries its own weight on its hinges and takes the push and pull of wind. Installation covers:

  • Measuring the opening and checking the ground for slope and clearance.
  • Choosing the gate type, whether single swing, double swing, sliding or pedestrian.
  • Setting strong gate posts, or anchoring to masonry pillars.
  • Building or fabricating the gate in iron, steel, aluminum or wood.
  • Hanging and adjusting with hinges, latches, stops and drop rods sized for the gate.
  • Preparing for automation, with frame bracing and conduit if an opener will be added.

We build gates for new fences and add gates to existing ones. For the fence itself, see our fence installation page.

When you need a new gate

Homeowners usually call about a gate for one of these reasons:

  • The current gate sags, drags or will not latch, and adjustments have not fixed it.
  • You want a driveway gate for security, privacy or to keep children and pets in.
  • You are adding a fence and need a way through it.
  • You want an automatic gate and the existing one is too light or weak to automate.
  • The gate no longer matches a renovated house or new fence.

If your gate can be fixed rather than replaced, our fence repair page covers gate adjustments too.

Why gates fail in Beverly Hills

Undersized posts and hinges. Heavy iron gates are common here, and a post that is too small or too shallow slowly leans toward the gate. The gate then drops and drags.

Slope and drainage. Many drives north of Sunset and in Trousdale Estates climb steeply. A swing gate on a grade can hit the ground mid-swing, and water running down the drive can undercut footings.

Wind. Santa Ana gusts catch solid gates like a sail, straining hinges and latches. A gate left unlatched in a windstorm can be bent in a single afternoon.

Rust and sun. Iron gates lose their protective coating in strong sun, and rust starts at hinges, welds and the bottom rail where water collects.

Our gate installation process, step by step

  1. Site visit. We measure the opening, check the grade, look at the drive and note power sources if an opener is planned.
  2. Design and quote. You choose the style, material and swing or slide direction, and get a written quote.
  3. Permits. If the gate needs a permit, that is handled before installation.
  4. Posts or pillars. Gate posts are set deep in concrete, or the gate is anchored to sound masonry.
  5. Fabrication and hanging. The gate is built, hung and adjusted for a smooth, level swing and a solid latch.
  6. Finish and review. Touch-up coatings go on, and we test the gate with you and clean up the site.

What affects the cost of a gate

Gate pricing follows the specifics of the opening and the design, including:

  • Width and height of the opening.
  • Material and design, from simple pickets to custom scrollwork.
  • Swing, slide or bi-fold, and the track or hardware each needs.
  • Automation, including the operator, safety devices and power.
  • Site conditions, such as slope, pillars, drainage and access.
  • Permits and plans where required.

A visit to measure the opening, at no charge, lets us put a firm number in writing.

Repair the old gate or install a new one

Repair works when the gate frame is sound and the problem is a worn hinge, a loose latch or a post that can be reset. A new gate is the better choice when the frame is bent or rusted through, the gate is too heavy for its posts, or you want to add an opener to a gate that was never built for one. We’ll look at the gate and give you a clear recommendation.

What happens if a failing gate is ignored

A sagging gate puts more strain on its hinge post every time it opens. Over time the post leans further, the gate drags harder and the latch stops lining up. Eventually the gate will not close at all, which leaves the yard open to the street and defeats the purpose of the fence.

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Gate Installation Questions

Should I choose a swing gate or a sliding gate for my driveway?

It depends on the space. A swing gate needs clear room for the leaves to open, which can be a problem on a short or uphill drive. A sliding gate needs a straight run of level ground beside the opening for the gate to travel along. On many hillside lots north of Sunset, a slide gate or a bi-fold design fits better than a swing gate. We measure both options during the quote.

Can a manual gate be converted to an automatic gate later?

Often, yes, if the gate was built with that in mind. An automatic opener needs a frame stiff enough to handle repeated motion, posts or pillars strong enough for the operator, and a route for power. If you think you may want automation later, say so at the start. We can plan the gate, posts and conduit so adding an opener later is straightforward.

Do driveway gates in Beverly Hills need a permit?

A driveway gate usually sits in the front yard, and Beverly Hills requires a building permit for any wall or fence in a front yard. Gates are also subject to the same height and open-view limits as the fence around them. The exact rules depend on your lot and whether you are in the central or hillside area, so confirm with the city before ordering a custom gate.

What safety features should an automatic gate have?

Automatic gates should have entrapment protection, such as photo eyes and sensing edges that stop or reverse the gate if something is in the way. The UL 325 safety standard for gate operators and the ASTM F2200 standard for gate construction both address these features. Ask any gate installer which safety devices a given operator uses and how the gate will behave if it meets an obstruction.

Why does my new gate need its own posts?

A gate puts much more load on its posts than a fence panel does, and that load pulls sideways every time the gate opens. Posts that are too small or too shallow will tilt over time and the gate will sag or bind. Gate posts are usually larger, set deeper and sometimes tied to a masonry pillar, so the gate stays level for years.

Can a new gate match my existing iron fence?

In most cases, yes. We match picket spacing, rail height, finials and finish to the fence already on site. Very old or custom ironwork may take extra fabrication to match closely, and a fresh coat on the existing fence often helps the old and new blend together. We look at the details during the quote visit.

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