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A new gate in Arcadia should open smooth and close square for years, not sag six months in because somebody set a post in wet concrete and called it good. Since 2001, Gatewood Fence & Gate has built, welded, and hung Gate Installation in Arcadia, from wide driveway swing gates off Santa Anita Avenue to tight pedestrian gates in the Highlands. Hal Gatewood owns the shop, his name is on every invoice, and when you call (626) 628-9548 you get a live person who knows gates, not a phone tree. We install gates the way we’d install one at our own house: steel set in concrete, hinges aligned with a level, and a closing that won’t pinch a dog or a grandkid.
We’re local to Arcadia, which means when your gate needs us after the install, we’re fifteen minutes away, not three time zones. That’s the whole point of hiring an owner-operated shop.
What Our Gate Installation Service Includes
Every gate install starts with the same question: what does this gate need to do for you? We don’t sell gate packages off a truck. Here’s the work we do in Arcadia, and how we approach each one.
Driveway Gate
A Driveway Gate in Arcadia does two jobs: it keeps cars in or out, and it tells anyone walking by that this property is looked after. We build driveway gates from steel or aluminum, sized to your opening, and we set the posts deep enough that a loaded wind gust or a kid hanging off the middle won’t move them. Most driveway gates in Arcadia are single swing or sliding, and we’ll walk you through which makes sense for your slope and your setback before we cut any metal.
Pedestrian Gate
Pedestrian Gates are the ones people actually touch every day, so they fail faster and get slammed more than any other gate on a property. We hang pedestrian gates with a reinforced frame and a latch that meets cleanly, not one that you have to lift and shove. If you want a matching pedestrian gate beside a new driveway gate, we’ll build both so the design reads as one piece, not an afterthought.
Sliding Gate
Sliding gates are common in Arcadia where driveways slope up from the street and a swing gate would drag or bind. A sliding gate rides on a track or a cantilever system, and the difference between a good one and a bad one is how straight that track is and how true the posts sit. Hal welds and levels the track on site, which means the gate rolls with one hand instead of rattling like a shopping cart. We also check the safety edges and the stop points so the gate never overshoots.
Swing Gate
A swing gate is the classic Arcadia look, but it lives and dies by the hinge post. We set hinge posts in concrete at least 36 inches deep, and we weld the hinge brackets to the post rather than bolting them through and hoping. That’s the difference between a gate that still closes true in year ten and one that drags the latch by year two. We build both single-leaf and double-leaf swing gates, and every one leaves the shop with the hinges greased and adjusted.
Double Gate
Double gates are two panels meeting in the middle, and the trick is getting both leaves to hang at the same plane so the center latch catches without you kicking it. We jig both leaves before we weld, so the gap in the middle stays even from top to bottom. If you’re replacing a double gate that’s been sagging for years, we’ll check the posts first, because hanging new panels on dead posts just gives you a newer gate that still won’t close.
Security Gate
A security gate in Arcadia usually means a steel gate with a locking system and, often, an automated opener with a keypad or intercom. We build security gates with heavy gauge steel and weld the pickets to a full perimeter frame, not just tacked to the top rail. If you want access control integrated, we run the wiring and mount the keypad so it’s reachable from a car window, and we test the lock release before we call the job done.
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
If you’re putting in a new gate with an automated opener, the opener brand matters as much as the gate itself. We work with FAAC and BFT openers regularly in Arcadia. FAAC is a workhorse on heavy driveway gates, with hydraulic operators that handle a big wood or steel leaf without straining. We install FAAC units and we stock their wear parts, so a service call doesn’t turn into a six-week parts wait. BFT builds operators that play well with solar, which we see often on Arcadia properties where running conduit across a wide driveway gets expensive. We program BFT control boards on site and adjust the speed and force so the gate moves like it should.
We also service Linear and Viking openers across the San Gabriel Valley, and if your gate has one of those already, we’re happy to build the new gate around it or replace it while we’re there. The truth is, a good gate install is about the hinges, the posts, and the square of the frame more than the badge on the motor. Whether you have Viking, Linear, or any other make, we can help.
Signs You Need Gate Installation Right Now
- The gate drags a groove into the concrete. A gate that scrapes the driveway has already dropped at the hinge post. You can shave the bottom of the panel, but that’s a band-aid. Once the post leans past a certain point, the whole thing needs to be reset or replaced before the hinges tear out of the wood or steel.
- You have to lift the gate to open it. If the latch doesn’t line up without a shove, the posts have moved or the frame has twisted. Forcing it works for a while, then the latch breaks, the hinges bend, and you’re locked out. At that point you’re buying a new gate anyway, but on its schedule instead of yours.
- The gate is patched with wood screws and scrap metal. We see this a lot in older Arcadia neighborhoods: three different repairs by three different people, none of them square. A gate with that many patches has reached the end of its service life, and a new one costs less than another year of fixing the fixes.
- Rust has eaten through the bottom rail. Arcadia doesn’t get snow, but sprinklers hitting a gate for ten years do the same work as salt. Once the bottom rail rusts through, the gate loses its structure, and welding new steel to rust just moves the failure point up. It’s time for a new frame.
- You bolt a new latch on every year. If the latch keeps tearing out, the problem isn’t the latch, it’s the alignment behind it. A gate that won’t hold a latch is a gate that’s fighting itself, and the only permanent fix is to re-hang or replace the panel and correct the posts at the same time.
Our Gate Installation Process - Step by Step
Here’s exactly what happens when you call Gatewood Fence & Gate for a new gate in Arcadia. No mystery, no surprises.
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Call and talk to a person. You call (626) 628-9548 and someone answers. You tell us what kind of gate you have or want, what’s wrong with the old one, and what you need the new one to do. If we can’t fix the one you have, we’ll tell you that on the phone. If we need to see it, we set a time that same week.
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We come out and measure. Hal or one of his crew comes to your property in Arcadia, measures the opening, checks the existing posts with a level, and looks at the grade and the set-back. We’ll talk through swing or slide, steel or aluminum, manual or automated. You get a written price before we leave or within a day, and that price is the price.
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We build or order the gate. For custom steel gates, we cut and weld in our shop. For standard sizes, we order from suppliers we’ve used for years. Either way, the frame is checked square before it leaves the shop, and the hinges are set on a jig, not eyeballed.
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Install day. We dig and set posts in concrete, often with a plate at the base to resist uplift. We hang the gate, shim the hinges until the reveal is even, and adjust the latch so it closes with a click instead of a bang. If there’s an opener, we mount it, run the wiring, and set the force and travel limits so the gate stops where it should and reverses if it meets resistance.
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Walk the job with you. Before we leave, you test the gate with us standing there. We show you the manual release if it’s automated, we check that the safety features work, and we hand you the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If anything isn’t right, you call and we come back, no argument.
How Much Does Gate Installation Cost in Arcadia?
Gate Installation pricing in Arcadia typically runs between $1,400 and $4,800 for a manual driveway or pedestrian gate, depending on size, material, and what we’re working with on site. A basic pedestrian steel gate starts around $1,400, while a double driveway swing gate in steel or aluminum with quality hardware runs $3,000 to $4,800. Adding an automated opener with a keypad pushes the job into the $5,500 to $9,000 range, depending on the opener brand and how much wiring we need to run. Security gates with heavy steel, access control, and intercom systems start around $6,000 and go up from there based on the panel design and the type of reader.
What affects the price most in Arcadia is the post situation. If the existing posts are solid and straight, we can often reuse them and save you several hundred dollars. If they’re rotted, leaning, or too shallow, the new gate needs new posts, and that’s honest money spent on the part of the job that actually holds the gate up. The second factor is the gate material: steel is heavier and lasts longer but costs more than aluminum; wood gates are affordable up front but need maintenance and don’t take automation hardware as well. The third factor is slope. A steep driveway in the northern end of Arcadia often needs a sliding gate, and sliding gate hardware costs more than swing hinges.
You avoid overpaying by getting a price for the whole job up front, including posts, hardware, and cleanup, rather than a quote for the gate only with everything else added later. Our written estimates include the full scope. We offer a free second opinion on any written estimate, so if another company quoted you and you want a real look at the numbers, bring it and we’ll go through it line by line. Seniors and veterans get a permanent 10% discount, and we don’t charge a trip fee to come out and measure inside the county. The price we quote is the price you pay, agreed before any work starts.
Gate Installation Near Arcadia - Our Service Area
We work all over the San Gabriel Valley, and most of our customers find us through a neighbor or a home improvement conversation at the hardware store. If you’re in Pasadena, we handle Gate Installation in Pasadena with the same owner-operated crew and the same written guarantee. In the foothills, we do Gate Installation in Sierra Madre for homes on steeper grades where sliding gates make more sense. We also serve El Monte, San Gabriel, San Marino, Rosemead, Alhambra, Altadena, Azusa, Monterey Park, and West Covina. If you’re within the county, there’s no trip charge, and we’ll usually have someone at your place within a few days of your call for a measure and a written price.
Serving Arcadia, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Arcadia 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 Arcadia
Gate installation is the process of setting posts, hanging a gate panel, and adjusting the hinges and latch so the gate opens and closes correctly. It includes choosing the right gate type for your driveway or walkway, setting posts in concrete, and installing any hardware like locks, closers, or automated openers. At Gatewood Fence & Gate, installation always includes a square frame, properly set posts, and a final walkthrough so you can see the gate working before we leave.
Most gate installations in Arcadia take one to two days on site once the gate is ready. If we’re building a custom steel gate, fabrication adds a week or two in our shop before the install date. Standard-size gates can often be installed within the same week you approve the estimate. We give you a start date and a finish date in writing, and we stick to them.
Expect to pay between $1,400 and $4,800 for a manual gate in Arcadia, and $5,500 to $9,000 or more when you add automation and access control. The exact price depends on the gate size, material, and whether we can reuse your existing posts. A free estimate from Gatewood Fence & Gate gives you the full cost up front, so there’s no surprise when the invoice arrives. Call (626) 628-9548 and we’ll put a number on it.
Yes, we install and service FAAC and BFT gate openers regularly across Arcadia. We stock their wear parts, program the control boards on site, and set the speed and force so the gate operates smoothly without slamming. If you already have a FAAC or BFT unit that’s working fine, we can build the new gate around it and save you the cost of a new opener.
For a gate that’s stuck open, stuck shut, or broken in a way that leaves your property unsecured, we answer the phone around the clock and we’ll get someone to you as soon as we can. Arcadia calls are usually handled the same day or the next morning. If the gate can’t be repaired on the spot and needs full replacement, we’ll secure the opening and give you a written price before we leave.
Every gate installation from Gatewood Fence & Gate includes the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If anything we installed or adjusted isn’t done right within those 90 days, one call brings Hal back to make it right at no charge. On top of that, the gate hardware and openers carry their own manufacturer warranties, and we’ll help you file a claim if a part fails.
Clear the area around the gate opening so we have room to work, and move any cars, planters, or furniture that block the driveway or walkway. If you have a gate opener, know where the control box is and have the remote handy. Other than that, you don’t need to do anything, we bring the tools, the concrete, and the cleanup. We’ll walk you through the finished gate and show you how everything works before we leave.
Schedule Your Gate Installation Service in Arcadia Today
A new gate starts with a phone call to (626) 628-9548. We’ll talk through what you need, set a time to come measure, and give you a written price before any work starts. No pressure, no deposits, no price that changes at the door. If you’re in Arcadia or anywhere else in the San Gabriel Valley, Hal Gatewood will be the one who stands behind the gate and the work. Call today and let’s get it done.
Written by Hal Gatewood, Owner at Gatewood Fence & Gate, serving Arcadia since 2001.