Gates fail more than fences do. Simple reason. The fence just sits there — the gate moves 10 times a day, gets caught by the wind, gets slammed shut, and starts sagging under its own weight if it wasn't built right. Most of the gate repair calls we get in Irving are from gates another contractor put in, and they only lasted 2-3 years. We build gates so they don't sag. That means heavier hinges, proper diagonal bracing, and gate posts set deeper than the fence posts.
Wood Gates
Single Wood Swing Gate. The standard backyard gate, 3-4 feet wide. We use stainless steel or galvanized heavy-duty hinges — the kind actually rated for the weight of the gate, not the decorative stuff from Home Depot — and we add diagonal bracing inside the gate frame.
Double Wood Swing Gate. For driveways and wider openings — 8-12 feet total. Both sides meet in the middle with a drop rod that locks into the ground. So you can back a truck or trailer through without fighting the gate every time.
Chain Link Gates
Single Chain Link Swing Gate. Same idea as a single wood gate, just built in galvanized or black-coated chain link. 3-4 feet wide for walk-through gates, 10-16 feet for a single-vehicle driveway gate.
Double Chain Link Swing Gate. Two halves swinging from both sides, 12-20 feet total. Common setup for residential driveways and small commercial lots.
Rolling Gates
Slides sideways on a bottom track. Best when a swing gate needs more room than you've got — tight driveways, sloped lots, or commercial entries. Available 10-40 feet wide.
- Rolls on a ground-level track
- Can be manual or motorized
- Best for flat, clean surfaces
- Standard for commercial lots in Irving and DFW
Cantilever Gates
Like a rolling gate, but there's no bottom track. The gate hangs over the opening and rides on rollers on the post side. Better for uneven ground, sites with debris, or driveways where snow plows — rare in Irving, but it happens — need a clear path. Less maintenance over the long run, too.
- No ground track — works on uneven terrain
- Lower maintenance than rolling gates
- Popular for commercial and industrial properties
- Can be manual or motorized
Automatic Gate Openers
We install LiftMaster and Eagle gate operators on both swing and rolling gates. Includes:
- Wireless remotes (2 standard)
- Keypad entry at the gate
- Loop sensors so the gate doesn't close on a car
- Safety photo-eyes
- Solar option for properties without nearby power
Most automated residential gates in Irving run $3,500-6,000 installed depending on gate size and accessories.
Choosing the Right Gate
- Walk-through, side yard — pedestrian wood or chain link swing gate, 3-4 ft wide
- Single-car driveway — wood double swing gate or chain link rolling gate
- Double-car driveway — wood or chain link double gate, or chain link rolling gate
- Commercial entrance — chain link rolling or cantilever, often automated
- Tight driveway, no swing room — rolling or cantilever gate
- Uneven ground — cantilever gate (no bottom track to bind)
Also Serving These Areas
We install gates across the DFW area: Grand Prairie, Las Colinas, Coppell and Carrollton.