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Get your free estimateTrusted Gate Installation for Los Angeles Homeowners
Gate installation in Los Angeles runs anywhere from $2,800 for a straightforward single-swing driveway gate up to $15,000 or more for a custom fabricated sliding gate with full automation. Most homeowners spend between $4,500 and $8,500 and get a gate that’s built for the weight of their specific driveway, wired by a licensed electrician, and backed by a written guarantee. Portcullis Gate Repair has been doing this work since 2008, with Dean Prescott leading a team that shows up in uniform, puts the price in writing before the first bolt turns, and stands behind the job with the 365-Day Done Right Promise. Call (213) 322-0062 and you’ll reach a live person, not a voicemail tree.
Automatic Gate Installation
Automatic Gate Installation turns a manual gate into one that opens with a remote, keypad, or phone app, and it’s the single most requested upgrade we do in Los Angeles. The work involves mounting an actuator (the motorized arm that physically pushes the gate open), running low-voltage wiring to a control board, installing safety photo eyes, and programming remotes and entry pads. Most automatic upgrades on an existing gate run $1,800 to $4,500 depending on the operator brand and how much conduit needs to be pulled across the driveway. If the gate itself is being replaced, expect the automation to add $2,200 to $5,500 on top of the new gate.
Operators Sized to Your Gate
An undersized operator burns out early, plain and simple. We measure gate weight and length before recommending a unit, because a 14-foot steel gate needs a fundamentally different class of operator than a 10-foot aluminum one. Our technicians arrive already knowing the system they’ll be working with, whether that’s a Viking, Ghost Controls, or DoorKing unit.
Safety Edges and Photo Eyes
Every automated gate in Los Angeles needs entrapment protection. That means photo eyes across the opening, a safety edge on the leading gate edge if there’s an adjacent wall or fence, and proper force settings on the operator. We test all of it before we call the job done and list the settings on your invoice.
Styles & brands we work with
Gate Installation Services
Our Gate Installation in Los Angeles covers the full job from start to finish: removing the old gate and posts, setting new posts in concrete, hanging the gate and adjusting the hinges so it swings true, then installing any automation and access control. Homeowners call us when a previous gate installer left a gate that sags after a year, or when the gate was never sized correctly for the driveway in the first place. A complete new gate with installation typically runs $3,500 to $9,000 in Los Angeles, with custom work going higher. Every quote is written, itemized, and agreed to before we start.
What We Remove and Replace
Old posts often look fine until you dig down and find they were set 16 inches deep instead of 36. We pull old posts, inspect the footing, and set new steel posts at the proper depth for the gate weight and swing radius. That’s the difference between a gate that closes cleanly for a decade and one that scrapes the ground in six months.
Access Control and Entry Pads
Most Los Angeles homeowners want more than a clicker. We install keypads, intercom systems, and phone-app access so you don’t have to hand out physical remotes to every delivery driver or house cleaner who needs in. The control board, wiring, and programming are all part of the written quote.
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.
Electric Gate Installation
Electric Gate Installation means running the actual electrical work properly, which is where a lot of gate-only companies fall short. The operator needs a dedicated circuit, often a new 15-amp or 20-amp line pulled from the panel through buried conduit to the gate location. In Los Angeles, that conduit run is often 50 to 150 feet across a driveway or along a property line. Electrical work for a single gate typically adds $1,200 to $2,800 to the project, depending on distance from the panel and whether we need to cut and patch concrete. We coordinate the electrical and the gate work so you’re not juggling two different contractors.
Buried Conduit Done Right
Conduit needs to be buried at code depth, usually 18 inches for PVC under driveways, and brought up into a weatherproof junction box at the operator. We use sweep elbows rather than hard 90s so wire can actually be pulled through, and we leave a pull string inside for future upgrades.
Panel Capacity and Dedicated Circuits
Gate operators draw a startup surge that can trip a shared circuit. We confirm your panel has capacity and install a dedicated breaker where needed. If your panel is maxed out, we’ll tell you before work begins and factor any sub-panel work into the written price.
Driveway Gate Installation
Driveway Gate installation is about fitting the gate to the actual space you have, not forcing a stock gate into a driveway it wasn’t built for. Los Angeles driveways range from flat 12-foot openings in the Valley to steep, angled slopes in the hills above Brentwood and Los Feliz. A swing gate needs room to arc open without hitting a car or a wall; a sliding gate needs a level track or a cantilever setup on slopes. Most driveway gates in LA run $3,000 to $8,000 installed, and the price depends mostly on width, material, and whether the driveway slopes. We measure, quote in writing, and handle the full install.
Swing vs. Sliding for Your Driveway
If your driveway slopes up from the street, a swing gate may scrape as it opens inward. We look at the grade before recommending anything. For angled or tight driveways, a sliding gate that runs parallel to the fence line often solves clearance problems that a swing gate simply can’t.
Cantilever Gates on Sloped Driveways
A cantilever gate rides on rollers above the ground instead of a track laid across the driveway, so gravel, dirt, and debris never block the wheels. On sloped lots around Highland Park and the hills east of downtown, this design prevents the exact kind of binding and failure we’re called out to fix on other companies’ installs.
Sliding Gate Installation
Sliding Gate Installation is the right choice when a swinging gate would eat too much driveway space or can’t operate on a slope. The gate slides sideways on steel rollers along a track or cantilever frame, which means it never intrudes into the driveway. Sliding gates are common in Los Angeles on commercial properties and on hillside homes from West Hollywood to the Palms area. Expect to pay $4,000 to $12,000 for a sliding gate installed, with heavier gates and longer spans at the upper end. The track, the rollers, the motor, and the safety system are all part of our written quote.
Track vs. Cantilever Systems
A track system sits in a shallow channel across the opening and works well where the ground is level and vehicle traffic won’t crush the rail. A cantilever system carries the gate on posts and rollers above ground, which is why we recommend it for sloped driveways and anywhere a ground track would collect debris.
Sliding Gate Weight and Rollers
Sliding gates weigh more than they look, and the roller assembly carries that weight every single cycle. We spec sealed bearing rollers and size the track to the gate weight, not the other way around. Undersized rollers are the number one reason we get calls to repair sliding gates that were only installed a year or two earlier.
Gate Opener Installation
Gate Opener Installation installs the motor, control board, and accessories that automate an existing manual gate. You need it when a gate works fine by hand but you want keypad entry, remote access, or the ability to open it from your car. Opener-only installation on an existing gate runs $1,800 to $4,000 in Los Angeles, and the price depends on the operator class, the length of the electrical run, and whether the gate posts need reinforcement to take the motor’s push and pull. We install and program all of it on the same visit.
Matching the Opener to the Gate
A 10-foot aluminum gate can run on a light residential operator. A 20-foot steel gate cannot, and it won’t last if you try. We measure gate weight and width, then match the operator to the load, which is why we carry and service Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, and Elite units in-depth.
Programming Remotes and Keypads
Every opener install includes remote programming, keypad setup, and phone-app configuration when the operator supports it. We walk you through using each one before we leave, and we write the model and serial numbers on your invoice along with the guarantee start date.
Gate Fabrication
Gate Fabrication is the custom building of a gate to your exact measurements and material choice, and it’s the right path when a stock gate won’t fit the opening or match the house. We fabricate in steel and aluminum, powder-coated to a finish you pick, and we build to the full width and height of your actual opening, not the nearest catalog size. Custom fabricated gates in Los Angeles run $4,500 to $15,000 installed depending on size, material, design complexity, and automation. The price includes post setting, hanging, adjustment, and the same written guarantee as every other job we do.
Steel vs. Aluminum Frames
Steel gives you stiffness and security on wide or tall openings, but it’s heavy and needs a quality powder coat to fight coastal air. Aluminum is lighter and corrosion-resistant, which matters on properties close to the ocean from Venice up through Pacific Palisades. We’ll walk you through the trade-offs before you commit to a material.
Custom Sizing and Finishes
We measure in person, then fabricate to within a quarter inch. Powder-coat color options include matte black, bronze, and custom colors to match trim or fencing. The finish carries a multi-year warranty against cracking and peeling, and we document the color code on your invoice so touch-ups match later.
Brands We Service
We carry and install Viking operators because they make some of the most reliable heavy-duty units for wide steel gates, and we keep their control boards and remote receivers in the truck. When a Viking unit acts up, our technicians diagnose it from the LED fault codes without throwing parts at it.
DoorKing is the brand we lean on for Los Angeles driveway gates that need reliable keypad and telephone-entry access, and we’ve installed enough of them to know their wiring diagrams cold. Ghost Controls makes lighter residential operators that work well on aluminum and tubular steel gates, and we stock their remotes and photo eyes. Whether you already have a brand in mind or you want us to recommend one for your gate’s weight and usage, we can help with all of it. And if you have any other make, we service those too.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- The gate sags and scrapes the ground. This usually means hinge wear or a post that’s leaning, and continuing to run an automated gate on a bent hinge puts stress back through the actuator. The operator works harder every cycle until the motor burns out, which turns a hinge fix into a full operator replacement.
- You keep replacing the same remote battery. If remotes die inside a few weeks, the receiver or the control board is often drawing current when it shouldn’t be. A failing board can also cause the gate to open on its own, which is a security problem on a Los Angeles driveway.
- The gate reverses halfway through its cycle. This is usually a safety photo-eye misalignment or a force-setting issue on the operator. Either one can strand the gate open or closed, and a gate that reverses unpredictably is unsafe around kids and pets.
- You hear grinding or a sharp metallic sound when the gate moves. Grinding generally means worn rollers, a stressed chain, or a failing gearbox inside the operator. Any one of those gets worse with use, and a dropped chain on a heavy steel gate can cause real damage when it fails.
- You have to get out of the car to open the gate. That’s the whole reason automation exists, and if the remote, keypad, or app has stopped working, something in the access chain has failed. It’s often a five-minute programming fix, but it can also be a receiver that’s given out, and we’ll diagnose it on the first visit.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Measure and assess. We come out, walk the driveway, measure the opening in three places, and check the existing posts, grade, and panel access. You get a written itemized quote before we leave, and the number on that quote is the number you’ll pay unless you change the scope.
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Set posts and prep the opening. New posts get set at the proper depth for the gate’s weight and swing or slide direction, with concrete allowed to cure before we hang anything. On an opening with existing posts, we verify they’re straight and load-bearing before reusing them.
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Install and hang the gate. We hang the gate, set the hinges or rollers, and adjust it so it moves smoothly through the full cycle by hand. Then we mount the operator, run the electrical, and wire the control board, safety edges, and photo eyes.
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Program and test. Remotes, keypads, intercom, and phone app all get programmed and tested through multiple open-close cycles. We check entrapment protection, adjust force settings, and confirm the gate reverses when anything blocks the photo eyes.
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Walkthrough and written guarantee. Dean or one of our technicians walks you through every access method, shows you where the manual release is, and hands you the invoice with the 365-Day Done Right Promise stamped on it. If anything fails inside a year, the return visit is free.
How Much Does Gate Installation Cost in Los Angeles?
A typical single swing gate with a basic operator on a flat Los Angeles driveway runs $3,500 to $6,500 installed. A sliding gate on the same property usually runs $4,500 to $9,000 because the track or cantilever frame adds material and labor. Custom fabricated steel gates with automation start around $6,000 and can reach $15,000 for wide openings, designer powder-coat finishes, and multi-zone access control. The biggest cost drivers are gate width and material, whether the driveway slopes, how far the electrical panel is from the gate, and whether the operator needs to handle a heavy solid steel gate versus a lighter aluminum one.
What affects the price most is the gate’s weight and the amount of custom work involved. A 10-foot aluminum gate with a $900 operator will cost dramatically less than a 20-foot steel gate with a commercial-grade Viking operator, buried conduit across 100 feet of concrete, and keypad plus phone access. The way to avoid overpaying is to get a quote that lists materials, labor, electrical, and operator as separate line items, so you can see exactly what you’re paying for with transparent Gate Installation pricing. Every estimate from Portcullis Gate Repair Los Angeles is free, in writing, and itemized that way before any work starts.
Our Service Area Near Los Angeles
Our technicians cover the whole Los Angeles area including the Westside, the Valley, and the neighborhoods south and east of downtown. We run calls in Venice, West Hollywood, North Hollywood, Brentwood, Gardena, Bell Gardens, Los Feliz, Highland Park, South Gate, Palms, and West Los Angeles, with most visits scheduled within a few days. You can read about specific neighborhoods on our Gate Installation in Venice page or our Gate Installation in West Hollywood page. Start with home to explore all the areas we cover.
Serving Los Angeles, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Los Angeles 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 About Gate Installation in Los Angeles
Gate installation is the full process of setting new posts, hanging a gate, installing the operator and any access controls, and running the electrical so the whole system works as one unit. It covers swing gates, sliding gates, and custom fabricated gates on residential and commercial driveways in Los Angeles. Every install from Portcullis includes a written price, safety testing, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Most single driveway gate installations in Los Angeles take one to two days on site, not counting the concrete cure time for new posts. Custom fabricated gates add production time, usually two to four weeks from measurement to install. We give you a real timeline on the written quote, and we show up in the window we committed to.
Gate installation in Los Angeles typically runs $3,000 to $15,000 depending on gate size, material, automation, and electrical complexity. A basic swing gate with automation starts around $3,500, while a custom fabricated steel sliding gate with full access control can reach $15,000. Call (213) 322-0062 for a free written estimate that breaks the price into materials, labor, and electrical line items.
Yes. We install and service Viking and DoorKing operators regularly, along with Ghost Controls and Elite units on both new installs and existing gates. Our technicians know these systems’ wiring and fault codes without needing to look them up on site. We stock the common control boards and receivers for faster same-visit fixes.
We answer calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays, with a live person on the line. If your gate is stuck open or won’t close, we’ll get a technician out as quickly as the schedule allows and give you a real arrival window. Every emergency visit includes a written quote before any work begins.
Every gate installation carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If your gate or operator fails within that year due to our workmanship, we come back and correct it at no charge, with no trip fee and no labor charge. The guarantee is written on your invoice, not promised verbally.
Clear the driveway area and move any vehicles so we can access the full gate opening and the path to the electrical panel. If you have a specific access method in mind, like keypad entry or phone-app control, let us know before the visit so we spec the right operator. We’ll handle all the rest, including the electrical run and any concrete cutting needed for conduit.
Schedule Your Gate Installation Service in Los Angeles Today
Call (213) 322-0062 for a free, no-obligation estimate on your gate installation in Los Angeles. You’ll speak with a live person who can answer your questions, schedule a visit, and give you a written price before any work starts. Every job is backed by the Kingswell Guarantee and the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Written by Dean Prescott, Owner at Portcullis Gate Repair Los Angeles, serving Los Angeles since 2008.