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A new gate in West Hollywood typically runs $2,800 to $9,500 installed, and the biggest variable is whether you’re working with a company that welds on site or one that bolts together a kit and hopes it holds. Hal Gatewood has been building and installing gates since 2001, and he still shows up to every job himself. If your gate sags, scrapes, or won’t close square, call (323) 677-4063 and you’ll get a live person on the line, day or night. We serve all of West Hollywood, from the hills above Sunset to the flats off Santa Monica Boulevard, and we quote every price before the first cut is made.
What separates a gate that lasts 20 years from one that needs releveling in 18 months comes down to the post, the hinges, and the weld. We do all three in your driveway, not in some shop across town. The name is on the shop, and the shop is down the road. That’s the oldest accountability there is.
What Our Gate Installation Service Includes
Every gate we install in West Hollywood starts with a site visit, a tape measure, and a conversation about how you actually use your driveway. We don’t sell you a gate from a catalog sheet. We build to your opening, your slope, your hinge post, and your neighborhood’s setback rules.Below is what each type of installation involves.
Driveway Gate
A driveway gate is the one you open every single day, which means the hinge post is the single most important part of the entire job. In West Hollywood we regularly see posts set in too-shallow concrete footings because the original installer was in a hurry. We dig to the depth the soil and gate weight actually call for, set the post in poured concrete, and let it cure before hanging the gate so it doesn’t shift under its own weight. Hal welds the hinge barrels on site and checks the swing arc before anything gets painted or powdercoated.
Pedestrian Gate
A pedestrian gate is the walk-in gate beside the driveway or leading to a side yard, and it takes more abuse than any other gate on the property because people swing on it, slam it, and lean bikes against it. We frame pedestrian gates with a steel or aluminum core that won’t rack out of square the way a thin tube kit will after a few wet winters. The latch and hydraulic closer get mounted so the gate closes soft and catches clean every time. In West Hollywood, where lots are tight and side yards are narrow, we measure swing clearance carefully so the gate never bangs into a wall or a parked car.
Sliding Gate
A sliding gate runs on a track and rollers and gets specified when a driveway slopes up or there isn’t room for a gate to swing inward. The critical work is getting the track level and the cantilever or roller system rated for the actual gate weight, not the weight on a chart. We set the track in a concrete bed, square the gate to the opening, and adjust the rollers so the gate glides without binding. If the gate ever gets hard to push, the problem is nearly always the track or a failed roller, and that’s where we start looking.
Swing Gate
A swing gate pivots on hinge posts set to carry the full weight of the panel through every open and close cycle, year after year. The gate sags in the hinge post, not in the middle, and that is where we start. We set heavier-gauge hinge posts than the gate manufacturer suggests because West Hollywood soils shift with the wet and dry seasons and a marginal post will lean before the gate is two years old. Then we hang the gate with adjustable hinges so it can be trued up if the ground ever settles.
Double Gate
A double gate is two panels that meet in the middle, and the weak point is always the junction where they lock. Unless both posts are set dead plumb and the panels are hung to meet square, you’ll get a gap at the top or bottom that grows wider every year. We install double gates with a center drop rod that anchors into a receiver in the concrete, and we align the two panels before the closer and opener go on. A double gate that meets clean in the middle is a sign somebody took the time to do it right.
Security Gate
A security gate combines a stronger frame, a better lock or magnetic latch, and often an access control system so the gate only opens for people you let in. We build the frame heavier, weld the pickets or infill to the rails instead of relying on screws, and mount the operator and safety edges so the gate stops if it senses something in the path. For West Hollywood homes near the hills or on busy streets, a security gate is usually specified with an intercom or a keypad, and we can run that wiring while the post holes are still open.
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
Gatewood Fence & Gate installs and services gates built around every major operator and hardware brand, and we’ve worked on hundreds of LiftMaster units across West Hollywood and the surrounding neighborhoods. LiftMaster operators are solid, but the installation quality determines whether they last 5 years or 15. We mount them on reinforced backing plates, run the wiring in conduit, and set the travel limits and force sensitivity so the gate stops the way it should.
We also work heavily with FAAC and BFT operators, which show up on a lot of the higher-end driveway gates in Beverly Hills and the hills above Sunset. FAAC hydraulic operators are excellent for heavy gates, but they require careful torque adjustment during installation, and BFT’s control boards have specific logic settings that matter for safety edges and reversing behavior. We stock OEM parts for both and we know how to set them up right the first time. Whether your gate carries a Mighty Mule opener or something older with no nameplate at all, Hal can wire it, weld it, and make it run clean.
Signs You Need Gate Installation Right Now
- The gate scrapes the driveway or catches on the latch. This means the hinge post has leaned or the gate has racked out of square. A gate that scrapes is transferring all its weight to the hinges, which wears them fast and will eventually snap a weld or bend the post. The fix is a properly set post and a rehung panel, not just grinding down the bottom rail.
- The panels don’t meet in the middle and the gap is widening. On a double gate, a gap that used to be a half inch and is now two inches tells you the posts are moving. The gate didn’t shrink; the ground shifted. If it keeps moving, the lock stops engaging, and a gate that won’t lock is a gate that doesn’t protect anything.
- The gate groans, pops, or shudders when it opens. Noise like that is metal binding against metal, and it’s telling you a roller, a hinge, or the operator’s drive gear is failing. Ignore it and the motor works harder every cycle until it burns out. Fix the mechanical problem first and the motor stops straining.
- You’re propping the gate open with a brick or a bungee cord. A gate that won’t stay put has either a broken closer, a failed opener, or a post that’s leaning far enough that gravity does the work. If you’re propping it open, you’re leaving your property open too. That’s the moment to call us, not next month.
- The gate is more than 15 years old and the bottom rail is rusted through. Rust in the bottom rail is structural, not cosmetic. A gate with a rotten bottom rail can fold if someone leans on it, and it won’t survive the next time it gets bumped. You can patch it once, but if the rust line extends more than a few inches, a new gate with a properly primed and powdercoated frame is the honest answer.
Our Gate Installation Process - Step by Step
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Free site check and real measurements.Hal comes to your West Hollywood property, measures the actual opening width, the slope, the hinge post locations, and the ground clearance. He checks what’s behind the wall or fence line because you don’t want to find a gas line or an old tree root with a post hole digger. The price gets written down before anything gets ordered.
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Gate design and material selection.We go over the gate style, the frame thickness, the infill, the hinge type, and the operator if you want one. Hal will tell you honestly if a cheap tube-steel gate won’t survive on your driveway, and he’ll show you what the difference in cost actually is between a gate that lasts and one that doesn’t. You pick the look; he makes it structurally sound.
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Post setting and concrete work.The hinge posts go in first, set in concrete to a depth based on the gate’s weight and the soil conditions in your part of West Hollywood. We brace the posts and let the concrete cure before hanging anything. Rushing this step is how you get a leaning gate in two years, and we don’t rush it.
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Fabrication and on-site welding.We build the gate frame, weld the pickets or panels in place, and mount the hinges so the gate swings or slides true. If we’re adding an operator, we run the wiring in conduit, mount the unit on a reinforced plate, and set the travel limits and safety edges. The welding happens in your driveway, which means you can watch the gate actually fit your opening instead of trusting a shop template.
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Final adjustment and the 90-Day Done Right Promise.We swing the gate through its full arc, check the latch, set the closer speed, and confirm the safety reversal works on any operator. Then Hal hands you the written 90-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, we make it right. One call brings him back, no runaround and no invoice for the callback.
How Much Does Gate Installation Cost in West Hollywood?
A typical pedestrian gate installation in West Hollywood runs $1,800 to $4,200. A single driveway swing gate generally lands between $2,800 and $6,500, while a double driveway gate with an operator can run $5,000 to $9,500 depending on the gate weight, the operator brand, and whether we’re tearing out an old concrete foundation and pouring a new one. For full Gate Installation pricing details, see our cost breakdown. Sliding gates start around $4,000 and go up with the length of the track and the capacity of the roller system.
The biggest cost drivers are the gate’s size and material, the condition of the existing posts, the operator and access control equipment, and whether we’re working around existing concrete, stucco walls, or mature landscaping. You avoid overpaying by getting a written quote that includes the post work, the welding, the hardware, and the operator setup in one number, so there are no surprise line items later. Every Gatewood Fence & Gate estimate is free, it’s quoted before the work starts, and the price you agree to is the price on the invoice. Call (323) 677-4063 and we’ll come measure, look you in the eye, and put the number on paper.
Gate Installation Near West Hollywood - Our Service Area
We install gates across West Hollywood and the surrounding neighborhoods, including Gate Installation in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Culver City, and the hills communities. If you’re just outside West Hollywood, Gate Installation in Santa Monica is another area we cover regularly. Hal has been driving these streets since 2001, so he knows which neighborhoods have shifting soil, which have tight setbacks, and which have HOAs with their own gate rules. We schedule installations around your availability and we show up when we say we will.
For a broader look at how we work across the wider area, start with our home page or the Gate Installation in West Hollywood main page. If you’re closer to Van Nuys, Tarzana, Encino, or North Hollywood, the drive is short and the trip charge doesn’t apply inside the county.
Serving West Hollywood, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the West Hollywood area and 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 West Hollywood
Gate installation is the full process of setting the hinge posts, building or assembling the gate panel, hanging it so it swings or slides true, and wiring any operator or access control equipment. In West Hollywood it usually includes concrete work for the posts, on-site welding for the frame and hinges, and final adjustment of the latch and closer. A proper installation starts with the post, not the panel. Fix the panel without the post and you’ll fix it twice.
A typical pedestrian gate installation takes one to two days from post setting to final adjustment, while a driveway gate with an operator usually takes two to four days including concrete curing time. The concrete needs time to reach strength before we hang a heavy gate on it, and we won’t shortcut that step. Hal will give you a clear schedule when he quotes the job so you know when the gate goes up and when the operator gets wired.
Most gate installations in West Hollywood fall between $1,800 for a simple pedestrian gate and $9,500 for a double driveway security gate with an operator and access control. The exact price depends on the gate size, the material, the condition of the posts, and the equipment you choose. Call (323) 677-4063 for an exact quote, and we’ll come measure for free before you commit to anything.
Yes. We install and service gates with LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Mighty Mule, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, and Elite operators, and we stock OEM parts for the major brands. If you have an existing operator and want to reuse it on a new gate, Hal can tell you honestly whether it’s worth saving or whether it’s going to fail right after the new gate goes up. We’d rather tell you the truth up front than sell you a new motor you don’t need.
We answer the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and if your gate is stuck open or hanging off a broken hinge, Hal will get to West Hollywood as fast as the day allows. For a full new installation, we schedule the work properly because concrete needs to cure and the posts need to be set right. For a broken gate that’s leaving your property open, we treat it like the urgent problem it is. Call (323) 677-4063 and a live person answers, day or night.
Every gate installation from Gatewood Fence & Gate carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If the gate sags, binds, or the operator doesn’t work the way it should, Hal comes back and makes it right at no charge. The promise is one call, no runaround, and no argument about whose fault it is. Beyond that, the manufacturers’ warranties on operators and hardware apply, and we register those for you when the job is done.
Clear the area around the gate opening so we have room to work, move any vehicles out of the driveway, and let us know where any irrigation lines, landscape lighting, or pet fencing runs near the posts. If you have an HOA, pull the gate section of the CC&Rs so we can check the height and style rules before we build. Hal will mark the post locations, confirm the buried utility lines, and tell you exactly what needs to move before the concrete gets poured.
Schedule Your Gate Installation Service in West Hollywood Today
If you’re ready to stop propping your gate open with a brick or apologizing to guests who can’t get the latch to catch, call (323) 677-4063. Hal will answer or call you right back, set a time to come measure, and hand you a written price before any work begins. The estimate is free, the warranty is in writing, and the person who shows up is the person whose name is on the shop.
Written by Hal Gatewood, Owner at Gatewood Fence & Gate, serving West Hollywood since 2001.