Free on-site gate assessment - hinges, posts, and your LiftMaster or Nice gate operator checked before anything is quoted
The assessment is free and the quote is the invoice.
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AfterTrusted Gate Installation for Inglewood Homeowners
A new driveway gate in Inglewood typically costs between $4,200 and $13,800 installed, with most sliding and swing gate projects landing in the $6,000 to $9,000 range depending on material, automation, and site preparation. We install every style of gate you’ll find on residential streets here: driveway gates, pedestrian gates, sliding gates, swing gates, double gates, and security gates. Adrian Vance founded Vance Gate Repair in 2014 after years of commercial access-control work, and our Inglewood customers get the same discipline on a home gate that a commercial site would demand: a written price before any work begins, a documented photo record when the technician leaves, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise on the completed installation. Call (424) 380-7998 for a free, no-obligation installation estimate.
What Our Gate Installation Service Includes
Driveway Gate
A driveway gate is the widest and heaviest gate on your property, usually spanning 10 to 20 feet and controlling vehicle access from the street. In Inglewood, where many homes on streets south of Century Boulevard have long driveway approaches, a well-built driveway gate has to handle daily open/close cycles without sagging at the free end or stressing the motor. We size the posts, hinges, and operator for the actual gate weight and wind load, and we leave you with the written specifications and photos of every connection point.
Pedestrian Gate
A pedestrian gate is the smaller, walk-through gate that lets people enter without opening the full driveway gate. You need one when a driveway gate is tall or automated and you don’t want family or visitors cycling the large gate every time someone walks up. We build pedestrian gates to match the driveway gate’s material and finish, and we set the latch, closer, and any access keypad so the operation feels deliberate, not flimsy.
Sliding Gate
A sliding gate moves horizontally on a track or cantilever system instead of swinging into the driveway. On Inglewood properties with sloped driveways or limited space for a swing arc, a sliding gate is often the only layout that works without regrading. We calculate the proper rail length, set the guide rollers with the correct clearance for your lot’s grade, and photograph the final track alignment before we leave.
Swing Gate
A swing gate pivots on hinges attached to columns or posts, opening inward or outward like a large door. Single swing gates work on flat approaches; double swing gates split the span in half, which reduces the motor load and the visual mass against the house. We check the hinge post depth against the soil conditions in your corner of Inglewood, because a post that heaves in clay soil will misalign the gate and burn out an operator within a year or two.
Double Gate
A double gate is two gate leaves meeting in the middle, common on wider driveways where a single leaf would be too heavy or would swing too far into the yard. The two leaves have to close in the correct order and meet cleanly at the center; if they don’t, the lock, the safety edges, and the opener all fight each other on every cycle. We set the closing sequence, adjust the center stop, and photograph the closed alignment as part of your installation record.
Security Gate
A security gate is built with vehicle-stopping intent: heavier steel, welded pickets or solid panels, often paired with an access control keypad, intercom, or vehicle detection loop. Inglewood homeowners near commercial corridors on La Brea or Manchester sometimes want a gate that does more than define the property line; they want one that visibly resists entry. We’ll build to the threat level you describe, and we document the gauge of steel, the post embedment, and the operator duty rating so you know exactly what was installed.
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
When we install a gate in Inglewood, we work with whatever automation brand fits the job and whatever brand you already have on the property. We install and service LiftMaster operators regularly; we’re familiar with their residential slide and swing models and carry the common parts. If your existing LiftMaster opener is still serviceable, we’ll build the new gate around it instead of selling you a replacement you don’t need.
We also work extensively with DoorKing and Elite equipment, both common on heavier sliding and swing gates in the South Bay and Westside. Whether you have a DoorKing, an Elite, or any other make on the gate posts today, we can match the new installation to your current operator or upgrade the operator as part of the job. The price is written before we start, and the operator brand never changes the documentation you receive.
BeforeAfterSigns You Need Gate Installation Right Now
- The gate is off its hinges or the leaf is dragging on the concrete. When the free end of a swing gate scrapes the driveway, the hinges or the post have already started to fail. Continuing to run an operator against that resistance is how motors burn out in months instead of years.
- The existing gate doesn’t cover the opening it was built for. After a property line adjustment, a widened driveway, or an oversized delivery vehicle, a gate that leaves a gap at the side or top is doing nothing for security. A new gate sized to the actual opening is the only fix.
- The track is bent, the wheels are flattened, or the gate jumps the rail. A sliding gate that comes off its track is a safety hazard and a liability. Replacing the gate and setting a new, straight rail is often cheaper than repeated repairs to a system that was underbuilt from the start.
- You inherited a gate you can’t identify or get parts for. If the previous owner’s gate has no brand plate, no wiring diagram, and no documentation, every future repair starts with guesswork. A new installation gives you a clean slate with a documented record from day one.
- You need vehicle security and you have nothing but a chain or a fence panel. A driveway without a gate is an open approach to your garage, your tools, and your parked vehicles. Installing even a modest single swing gate changes the access equation for anyone who doesn’t live there.
Our Gate Installation Process - Step by Step
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Measure and site review. We measure the opening width, check the grade and soil, and look at how water flows across your driveway so the gate doesn’t end up standing in a puddle every winter. This is also when we’ll talk about material, finish, and the automation brand that suits the site.
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Written price and scope. Under The Haven Standard, you receive a written price and a written scope of work before any tool touches the property. The price covers the gate, posts, operator, and installation labor; if site conditions force a change later, you’ll see the revised price in writing before we proceed.
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Construction and post setting. We build the gate to the measured opening and set the posts at the correct depth for the soil we found during the site review. Hinge posts get set with attention to plumb and alignment, and we check the gate’s swing or slide path before the concrete cures.
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Automation and safety setup. We mount the operator, wire the power, and set the safety edges, photo-eyes, and limit switches. Every adjustment gets photographed: the limit position, the force setting, the obstruction response. You’ll see it all in the photo record.
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Walkthrough and documentation. We run the gate through a full cycle set with you standing there, show you what we set and why, and leave you the written record: what was installed, what it cost, and photographs of the finished work. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the installation for a full year.
How Much Does Gate Installation Cost in Inglewood?
A single swing driveway gate with automation in Inglewood typically runs $4,200 to $7,500, and Gate Installation pricing varies by type. A double swing gate on a wider driveway runs $6,000 to $10,500, and a sliding gate with the necessary track or cantilever hardware runs $7,000 to $13,800. A pedestrian gate without an operator is the most economical option, usually $900 to $2,800 depending on material and hardware.
What moves the price: the gate’s width and weight, the steel gauge or material you choose, whether the site needs a new operator or you’re reusing the existing one, how deep the posts must go for your soil, and whether power already exists at the gate location. A gate at the end of a long Inglewood driveway with no power run will cost more than one where an outlet is already nearby.
The best way to avoid overpaying is to get the price in writing before work starts. We do that on every job. A free estimate includes the site measurement, a written line-item price, and a plain-language explanation of what each item covers. Bring us any written estimate from another company and we’ll review it with you at no cost, under the free second-opinion policy.
Gate Installation Near Inglewood - Our Service Area
Our installation crews cover Inglewood and the surrounding neighborhoods, including Gate Installation in Hawthorne, Gate Installation in Culver City, Gardena, and Torrance. For homeowners further north, we also run installation jobs in Los Angeles, Redondo Beach, Venice, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, and West Hollywood. The measurement and written estimate are free across the entire service area, and we’ll bring the same documentation discipline to any of those neighborhoods that our home base customers rely on. If you’re in Inglewood itself, this page is your starting point: Gate Installation in Inglewood is what we do every week.
Serving Inglewood, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Inglewood 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 Inglewood
our Gate Installation in Inglewood is the construction and mounting of a new driveway, pedestrian, or security gate, including the posts, hinges or track, the gate itself, and usually the automation operator. It includes setting the gate so it swings or slides correctly, wiring the opener, and calibrating the safety systems. In Inglewood, a proper installation also accounts for soil movement, drainage, and how often the gate cycles each day.
A standard single driveway gate installation usually takes one to two days from post setting to final automation calibration. Custom gates, double swing gates, or sites that need concrete work or a power run can take three to five days. We’ll give you a written timeline in the scope of work before we start, and if anything changes, you’ll know before it does.
Most Inglewood gate installations cost between $4,200 and $13,800, depending on the gate type, material, and automation needs. A single swing gate starts around $4,200; a sliding gate with a track and operator runs higher. Call (424) 380-7998 with your driveway measurements and we’ll give you a written price range before you commit to anything.
Yes, we install and service LiftMaster, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule operators, along with the other major brands we see in Inglewood. We’ll match a new gate to your existing operator when it’s still serviceable, and we’ll recommend an upgrade only when the math supports it. The written estimate will state the operator brand and model we’re proposing, so there’s no ambiguity.
A live person answers our phone at (424) 380-7998 24 hours a day, every day. If your gate has failed and left your driveway unsecured, we’ll get a technician out to assess the situation and write up the price before any emergency installation work begins. We don’t use urgency to skip the written-price step; you’ll always know the cost before we start.
Every completed installation is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the gate installation isn’t right within one year, we make it right at no additional charge. No argument, no fee, no expiration date inside that window. The promise is in writing and it applies to every Inglewood job we complete.
Clear the driveway area so we can access the posts and the swing or slide path, and note where your utility lines run if you already know. We’ll handle the site measurement, the written price, and the installation details; your main job is deciding what you want the gate to do and how you want it to look. We’ll walk you through the material and automation options during the estimate.
Schedule Your Gate Installation Service in Inglewood Today
Ready to get a gate that fits your driveway, your security needs, and your budget? Call (424) 380-7998 for a free, no-obligation estimate. You’ll get a written price before any work starts, a documented photo record when the job is done, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise behind the entire installation. A live person answers, day or night.
Written by Adrian Vance, Owner at Vance Gate Repair, serving Inglewood since 2014.