Driveway Gates in The Colony, TX
Different Roofing builds and installs driveway gates in The Colony, TX and across Dallas–Fort Worth, from simple wood and chain link drive gates to automatic steel and aluminum gates with electric openers. A good driveway gate keeps kids and dogs in, keeps the yard and vehicles more secure, and finishes the front of the property. A poorly hung one sags, drags on the concrete and stops closing within a year.
We are a fence and roofing company, so we build the gate, set the posts, and match it to the fence it closes. If you want electric gates for driveways that open from your car or your phone, we install the opener and controls too, so driveway gate installation is one job with one crew.
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Swing Gate, Sliding Gate or Cantilever Gate?
The right style depends on your driveway, how much room you have, and the slope of the ground.
- Swing gate. A single or double gate that opens on hinges like a door. Swing gates are the classic look and the simplest to build, but they need clear space to open, and they work best on a flat driveway. A driveway that slopes up toward the house can block a gate from swinging in.
- Sliding gate. A gate that rolls sideways along a track across the driveway. Sliding gates are a strong choice when there is no room to swing, on wide openings, and in windy spots, because the gate is never caught open like a sail.
- Cantilever gate. A sliding gate that hangs on rollers mounted to posts beside the opening, with no track on the driveway. Because nothing sits on the ground, a cantilever gate works well on gravel, uneven concrete, and anywhere a track would collect leaves or debris.
At your free estimate we measure the opening and the space beside it, check the slope, and recommend the style that fits.
Gate Materials
- Metal gates. Welded steel gates are strong and heavy, a good fit for wide openings and automatic openers. Metal driveway gates can be plain or decorative and are finished to resist rust.
- Aluminum gates. Lighter than steel and will not rust, so they are easy on hinges and openers and need very little upkeep.
- Wood gates. Cedar driveway gates that match a wood privacy fence, built on a steel frame so a wide gate stays square and does not sag.
- Chain link gates. The most affordable drive gate for chain link fences, ranches and work yards, built with matching posts and latches.
We also build custom gates sized and styled to your opening, whether that is a solid privacy gate, a gate with horizontal boards, or a metal gate you can see through.
Automatic and Electric Gates
Automatic gates open and close with a motor, so you do not have to get out of the car in the rain or the July heat. Electric gate openers for driveways come in swing-arm models for swing gates and rack-and-gear models for sliding and cantilever gates. For automatic gate installation, we size the opener to the weight and width of the gate, set it on a solid post or pad, and run power to it.
Ways to open an automatic driveway gate:
- Remotes for your cars, like a garage door opener.
- Keypads at the driveway for family, guests and deliveries.
- Phone app control so you can open the gate from anywhere.
- Intercom or call box so visitors can call the house before you let them in.
Every automatic gate should stop and reverse if something is in its path. We set up the safety features so the gate will not close on a car, a child or a pet.
Matching the Gate to a New Fence
A driveway gate looks best when it matches the fence it closes: the same stain on a cedar fence, the same black finish on a metal fence. If you are replacing a fence, it is the right time to add a driveway gate, because the gate posts can be set deeper and stronger than standard fence posts from the start. See our fence installation and repair page for fence styles, walk gates and fence staining.
Gate Repair
Most gate problems come back to the posts and the hardware. We fix gates that sag or drag, reset leaning gate posts in concrete, replace worn hinges, rollers and latches, add bracing to wood gates, and repair or replace electric gate openers that have stopped working. If the gate itself is beyond repair, we can build a new one to fit the same opening.
How a Gate Job Runs
- Free estimate. We measure the opening, check the slope and the space for the gate to swing or slide, and talk through materials and opener options.
- HOA approval. If you have an HOA, we follow HOA rules and provide the gate style, size and finish for your request.
- Posts and footings. Gate posts are set deep in concrete, because they carry far more weight than fence posts.
- Gate build and hanging. We build or assemble the gate, hang it level, and make sure it opens and latches cleanly.
- Opener and controls. For automatic gates, we install the opener, keypad, remotes and any app or intercom, then test the safety features.
- Walkthrough. We show you how everything works and clean up the site.
Free Estimates and Financing
Every gate is priced on its width, material, style, posts and whether it is automatic, so we start with a free written estimate. Financing is available, as low as 0%. We are Licensed & Insured, and se habla español. When you are comparing a gate company for the job, ask how deep they set gate posts and who services the opener. We handle both.
Areas we serve: The Colony, Frisco, Prosper, Little Elm, Argyle, and all of North Texas.