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 Carrollton Homeowners
A new driveway or pedestrian gate in Carrollton typically costs between $1,800 and $9,500 installed, depending on the gate style, material, automation, and whether the existing posts and foundation can be reused. Most swing and slide gate installations in Carrollton are completed in one to two days once materials arrive, and the written price is handed to you before any work begins. That is how Vance Gate Repair Carrollton has handled gate installation since Adrian Vance started the company in 2014, after years of commercial access-control documentation work that taught him one thing: homeowners deserve the same paper trail commercial sites get. We have installed and repaired more than 22,000 gates since then, and every single one carried a written scope, a written price, and a photographic record before the technician packed up. Call (817) 778-4585 and a live person answers, 24 hours a day, not a voicemail tree.
What Our Gate Installation Service Includes
Every our Gate Installation in Carrollton follows The Haven Standard. That means a written price before work starts, a documented photo record on every visit, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the installation is not right, we make it right, no argument, no fee, no expiration until a full year has passed. Below is what we install, and how we approach each type.
Driveway Gate
A driveway gate is the vehicular entry gate, whether single or double leaf, mounted on posts at the property line or setback. Most Carrollton homes with wider driveways need a slide or a double swing configuration, and the choice depends on slope, setback space, and how the driveway meets the street. We measure the actual opening, check the grade, and quote the gate style that fits the property rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all panel onto a driveway it does not match.
Pedestrian Gate
A pedestrian gate is the walk gate beside or within the driveway gate, sized for people, not cars. You need one when the main gate is automated and you do not want every family member or delivery person cycling the full vehicular gate just to reach the front door. We install standalone pedestrian gates with their own hinges, closer, and optional keypad or card reader, and we document the latch strike and closer tension in the photo log.
Sliding Gate
A sliding gate travels horizontally along a track or cantilever rail instead of swinging inward or outward. It is the right choice for Carrollton driveways with an incline or a short setback, where a swing gate would drag or block the sidewalk. We install wheeled track slides and cantilever slides, set the end stops and guide rollers, and photograph the final travel clearance so the record shows exactly how the gate rides.
Swing Gate
A swing gate pivots on hinges, opening into or away from the property. Carrollton lots with a flat, level apron and enough setback often do best with a swing gate because it is mechanically simpler and quieter than a slide. We check post plumb and hinge alignment before recommending a swing, because a post that has moved half an inch will bind a new gate within months no matter how well the panel is built.
Double Gate
A double gate is a pair of leaves that meet in the middle, used when the driveway opening is too wide for a single panel. You need one when the opening exceeds roughly 12 feet or when the driveway angle makes a single leaf impractical to swing. We install double gates with independent hinges on each leaf, align the meeting stiles, and photograph the closed position from both sides so the record shows the reveal is even top to bottom.
Security Gate
A security gate is any gate purpose-built to restrict vehicle or foot access, typically taller, with closer picket spacing and reinforced framing. In Carrollton, we see security gates most often on rear drive entries, alley-loaded lots, and homes where the gate also protects a side yard or equipment pad. We build security gates from steel or aluminum, integrate them with the access control system you already use, and photograph every weld point and hinge barrel before the job closes.
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
We work on the motor already on the property, and we install operators from nine automation brands: LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule. On DoorKing and LiftMaster in particular, we have installed enough units over the years to keep OEM parts in the truck, which means fewer second trips and fewer “we have to order that” delays on a Carrollton installation. The brand choice on a new install should follow the gate, the duty cycle, and the access system, and we walk through that decision in plain language before anything is ordered.
DoorKing operators are common on heavier slide gates in the Carrollton area, and we know their limit and loop-detector wiring well enough to set and photograph every adjustment. Elite and Mighty Mule show up often on residential swing gates, where battery backup and solar-ready boards matter for Texas storm season. Whether your property has a LiftMaster already mounted or you are starting fresh, the job record you receive will name the model, the part number, and the setting values on the board. If you have any other make, we can work on that too, and we will not steer you toward a replacement just because we do not stock that logo.
BeforeAfterSigns You Need Gate Installation Right Now
- The existing gate post has shifted and the gate binds. A post that has moved off plumb will wear hinges and rollers fast. When the gate starts scraping or needs a shove to close, the installation is failing at the foundation, not the latch, and a new gate on the old post will fail the same way.
- The current gate no longer matches the driveway. If the driveway was widened or repaved and the old gate now leaves a gap at one side, the opening has changed and the gate no longer does its job. A gate that leaves a vehicle-width gap is not a gate, it is a suggestion.
- Rust has reached the frame, not just the pickets. Surface rust can be cleaned and coated. Frame rust means the structural box tube or C-channel is losing wall thickness, and welding a patch onto a compromised frame is money spent on a gate that will fail again at the next joint.
- The gate was never automated and you want controlled access now. A manual gate works until someone has to get out in the rain or until a package thief figures out it swings freely. New installation lets you spec the operator, the keypad, and the vehicle loop sensors in one pass, with every wire documented.
- The old gate is a mismatch of repairs from multiple companies. When the hinges, the wheel, and the latch each came from a different truck and none of them fit, the gate becomes a collection of compromises. Starting fresh with a documented installation means the next technician sees what was installed, where, and how it was set.
Our Gate Installation Process - Step by Step
Here is the sequence we follow on every Carrollton gate installation. The same process applies whether it is a single pedestrian gate or a double slide with an operator, and the documentation follows each step.
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Site measure and written scope. We measure the opening width, check post plumb with a level that sees half-degrees, note the grade change, and confirm the setback. Then we hand you a written scope and a written price. That is Haven Standard Clause 1, and nothing gets ordered until you have it in your hand.
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Material and operator selection. Gate panel material, hinge type, and operator are chosen together, because a heavy steel slide gate needs a different motor than a light aluminum swing. We explain the trade-offs in plain terms, including duty cycle and battery backup options for Carrollton’s storm season, and we quote the part numbers, not just a brand name.
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Post and foundation work. The old posts come out or are verified sound, and new posts are set to plumb with concrete that cures before the gate weight goes on. We photograph the hole depth and the post base before the pour, so you see what is underground, not just what is above it.
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Gate and operator installation. The panel goes on, hinges or rollers are set, and the operator is mounted with the limit switches adjusted to the actual travel of your gate, not the factory default. We set the photo-eye alignment, the vehicle loop sensitivity if one is installed, and the auto-close timer to your stated preference.
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Documented handoff. Before we leave, you get a photo log of every adjustment and a written record of the part number installed. We walk you through the manual release, the keypad code, and what normal operation sounds like, so the first week is not a guessing game. Clause 4, Evidence on every job, is part of every installation at no additional charge.
How Much Does Gate Installation Cost in Carrollton?
In Carrollton, a single pedestrian gate installation typically runs $1,800 to $4,200, a single swing driveway gate between $3,500 and $7,500, and a double slide or heavy security gate between $6,000 and $12,000 with automation, so Gate Installation pricing varies by scope. The spread depends on gate material and length, whether new posts and foundation work are required, the operator brand and horsepower, and whether access control like a keypad, card reader, or vehicle loop sensor is part of the job. A hand-built steel gate with reinforced hinge posts costs more than an aluminum panel hung on sound existing posts, and the written quote will show which category your property falls into.
What changes the price most is the foundation. If the existing posts are plumb and the concrete is sound, a replacement gate is primarily material and labor. If the posts have shifted, the price includes demolition, new post setting, and cure time, and that is where a “cheap” verbal estimate usually falls apart later. The way to avoid overpaying is to get the scope in writing, with part numbers and foundation assumptions listed, which is what we hand you before any work starts. Our estimate is free, it is written, and it will not change at the end of the job because the price was agreed before the first tool came off the truck. If another company has already given you a written estimate, bring it in and we will review it at no cost.
Gate Installation Near Carrollton - Our Service Area
From our Carrollton base, we install gates across the northwest Dallas corridor and the surrounding suburbs. We regularly work in Coppell, Plano, Irving, Grapevine, Frisco, Flower Mound, Little Elm, Euless, Southlake, and Allen, and a live person answers the phone 24 hours a day to schedule the visit. If you are nearby and need a documented gate installation, see Gate Installation in Coppell or Gate Installation in Plano for city-specific details, or start with the home page for the full service list. Typical scheduling runs within the week for standard installations in Carrollton itself.
Serving Carrollton, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Carrollton 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 Carrollton
Gate installation is the process of measuring, fabricating or sourcing, setting posts, and mounting a vehicular or pedestrian gate, usually with an operator and access control. In Carrollton, it includes checking post plumb, grade, and setback before any panel is ordered. A proper installation ends with a documented record of what was set and installed, which is what we leave on every job.
A standard single swing or pedestrian gate installation in Carrollton is typically completed in one to two days once materials are on site. Foundation work and concrete cure time add a day or two if replacement posts are required. We give you the schedule in writing with the quote, and the photo log shows the work at each stage.
Expect to pay between $1,800 and $12,000 in Carrollton depending on the gate type, material, automation, and foundation work. A pedestrian gate runs on the lower end, a double slide or security gate on the upper end. Call (817) 778-4585 for an exact written quote, and the estimate is free.
Yes, we install LiftMaster and DoorKing operators regularly, along with FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, Elite, and Mighty Mule. On LiftMaster and DoorKing we keep OEM parts in the truck for most Carrollton jobs. If you have a different brand, we can work on that too, and we will not steer you toward a replacement just because of the nameplate.
A full gate installation is not same-day work, because materials, posts, and concrete have to be right. But if your gate has failed and is stuck open or closed, call (817) 778-4585 and a live person answers 24/7. We will tell you honestly whether the problem needs a repair now or a replacement installation, in writing.
Every Vance Gate Repair installation in Carrollton is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the installation is not right within one full year, we make it right at no additional charge. The written job record shows what was installed and set, which makes any warranty follow-up evidence-based instead of a phone argument.
Clear the area around the gate and posts so we have working room on both sides, and remove any vehicles from the driveway for the day. If you have a preferred keypad code or want the gate auto-close timer set a certain way, note it down before we arrive. We handle the rest, including the photo documentation and the written record you take with you when we leave.
Schedule Your Gate Installation Service in Carrollton Today
A new gate starts with a written price, not a guess. Call (817) 778-4585 for a free, no-obligation estimate on gate installation in Carrollton, and a live person will answer, 24 hours a day. You will get a written scope and a written price before any work begins, and the finished job comes with a full photo record. That is the Haven Standard, on every gate we touch.
Written by Adrian Vance, Owner at Vance Gate Repair Carrollton, serving Carrollton since 2014.