Automatic Gate Installation in Los Angeles, CA

An automatic gate adds a layer of security and convenience that a manual gate simply can't — remote entry, keypad or intercom access for visitors, and a physical barrier that closes itself instead of relying on someone remembering to latch it. Across the Los Angeles metro, we install automatic gates most commonly on driveways, gated side-yard access, and multi-unit residential properties managing tenant or visitor entry.

Automatic gate systems have two main configurations: swing gates, which pivot on hinges like a standard gate but with a motorized arm, and slide gates, which roll along a track parallel to the fence line — the better option for steep driveway aprons or properties where a swinging gate would encroach on the street or sidewalk. We assess your driveway's slope, width, and available space during the on-site visit to recommend the right configuration, since choosing the wrong one is one of the more expensive mistakes to correct after installation.

Installation involves more than mounting a gate: it requires a concrete foundation sized for the gate's weight and the motor's mounting requirements, buried electrical conduit run to a power source, and, where requested, low-voltage wiring for keypad, intercom, or vehicle sensor loop detection. We install and program keypad entry, video intercom systems linked to a smartphone, and remote openers, and we set up safety features required for automatic gates — including entrapment sensors and manual release in a power outage — as a standard part of every installation, not an upgrade. Most automatic gate installations, including foundation work and electrical, are completed in three to five days depending on gate size and site conditions. We also service and reprogram automatic gates from other installers when the original installer is no longer available or responsive, and we carry replacement motors and control boards for most major residential gate operator brands sold in Southern California.