Free on-site gate assessment - hinges, posts, and your LiftMaster or Nice gate operator checked before anything is quoted
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A new gate for your Fort Worth driveway or side yard typically costs $2,800 to $9,500 installed, and most jobs take two to four weeks from measure to final walkthrough. That assumes steel or aluminum construction, proper concrete footings, and automation wired by someone who understands how Texas heat and clay soil affect motors and hinges. At Ironworks Gate Co., we’ve been providing Best Gate Installation in Fort Worth, TX since 1984, and every installation is backed by our written 90-Day Done Right Promise.
If you’re standing in a driveway with a gate that sags, won’t latch, or no longer closes square, call Victor Salinas for Emergency Gate Installation in Fort Worth, TX at (817) 562-7979. We’ll give you an honest read on repair versus replacement, and the price we quote is the price you pay. No surprises on the bill, no mystery line items. We’re in Fort Worth, Aledo, Azle, Benbrook, and the surrounding communities, and a live person answers the phone day or night.
What Our Gate Installation Service Includes
Fort Worth Gate Installation covers more than hanging steel on posts. Done right, it includes measuring the opening, setting footings below the frost and shrink-swell line, welding or bolting the frame square, mounting the gate so it swings or slides true, and wiring the automation so it opens every time for years. Here’s what we install and how we handle each type.
Driveway Gate
A driveway gate is the one at the front of your property that controls vehicle access to your home. In Fort Worth neighborhoods like Mira Vista, Monticello, and Ridglea Hills, we regularly replace older ornamental gates whose posts have shifted in the expansive clay soil. Ironworks Gate Co. builds and installs driveway gates to the width and weight your opener can handle, then backs the entire job with our written promise.
Pedestrian Gate
A pedestrian gate is the smaller walk-through gate beside or within a larger driveway gate. It gets constant use, so the hinges and latch are the first things to wear. We install pedestrian gates with self-closing hinges and commercial-grade latches that survive North Texas winds without slamming or binding.
Sliding Gate
A sliding gate rolls horizontally along a track instead of swinging open. This style works well on Fort Worth properties with sloped driveways or limited set-back space where a swing gate would clip a car. We set the cantilever or track system level on proper footings, then mount the gate and adjust the rollers so the gate moves with steady, quiet pressure.
Swing Gate
A swing gate pivots on hinges at one or both posts and is the most common style for Fort Worth homes with flat, open frontages. We install both single and double swing gates, and we pay close attention to hinge placement and post depth so the gate doesn’t drop over time. Texas clay expands and contracts, and a hinge set too shallow will let the gate sag within a couple of seasons.
Double Gate
A double gate, also called a bi-parting gate, is a pair of leaves that meet in the middle. They’re popular for wider Fort Worth driveways and Gate Installation - Haltom City and ranch entrances out toward Benbrook and Aledo. We align both leaves, set the center stop, and adjust the opener’s force settings so both sides travel together without fighting each other.
Security Gate
A security gate is built to deter forced entry, typically with a taller frame, tighter picket spacing, and a heavier gauge of steel or aluminum. Homeowners in Fort Worth who want a stronger barrier around a side entry or back driveway often ask for this type. We weld the frame corners and reinforce the latch area, and we can integrate a keypad or intercom so the gate stays useful without becoming a hassle.
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
We install and service gate openers from Ghost Controls, DoorKing, and Mighty Mule, along with six other major automation brands. When a Fort Worth homeowner has a Ghost Controls opener, we already know its mounting pattern, its force-sensitivity settings, and where the limit switches wear. That means the first visit is the fix, not a test run.
DoorKing is common on larger Fort Worth properties and estate gates, and we’re familiar with its heavier-duty swing and slide operator models. Mighty Mule shows up on a lot of residential driveway gates, and we keep parts for those units in the truck. Whether your existing opener is one of these or something else entirely, we can match the new gate to it or install the right operator from the start. Our technicians are trained across nine brands so the gate and the motor work as one system, not two strangers bolted together.
Signs You Need Gate Installation Right Now
- The gate drags or won’t open fully. A gate that scrapes the driveway or stops halfway is usually a sagging frame or a failed hinge. In Fort Worth’s clay soil, the post itself may have moved. That’s a structural problem, not a lubrication problem.
- The posts are leaning or cracking at the base. Concrete posts crack when the footing was poured too shallow or the steel inside has corroded. Once a post leans, the gate hangs wrong and every open-close cycle makes it worse.
- Welds are split or the frame is bent. A bent tube or a cracked weld means the gate’s structure is compromised. Repairing it might work short-term for a lightweight gate, but a full replacement is often the honest answer. We’ll tell you which one applies to your gate.
- The opener is undersized for the gate. If the motor labors, groans, or trips its thermal overload, it was probably sized wrong from the start. The fix is not just a bigger motor, but a system that balances gate weight, hinge friction, and force settings.
- Your gate is older than 15 years and repairs keep stacking up. One hinge replacement is maintenance. Three hinge replacements, a new board, and two spring swaps in two years is a pattern. At that point, a new gate installed correctly costs less over five years than nursing the old one.
Our Gate Installation Process - Step by Step
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Measure and assess. We come to your Fort Worth property and measure the opening, check the grade, mark utility lines, and look at what the old gate is doing wrong. You get a written quote with the full scope, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
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Footings and posts. We dig below the local frost line and account for Fort Worth’s expansive clay, setting posts in concrete with reinforcement where the soil load requires it. A post that doesn’t move is the foundation of a gate that closes square for decades.
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Fabricate or order the gate. Depending on the style, we either build the gate in our shop or order it from a fabricator we’ve worked with for years. Either way, the gate is made to the opening, not forced to fit an opening that was never right.
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Hang and adjust. We mount the gate, set the hinges or rollers, and adjust until it swings or slides with one hand. Then we install or connect the opener, set the travel limits, and run the safety checks.
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Walk through and guarantee. We’ll show you how the gate works, how the manual release functions, and what to expect from the opener in different weather. Every installation is covered by the 90-Day Done Right Promise, in writing.
How Much Does Gate Installation Cost in Fort Worth?
A single swing gate for a standard Fort Worth driveway typically runs $2,800 to $5,200 installed, depending on size and whether it’s steel or aluminum. A double driveway gate is usually $4,500 to $9,500 once you account for both leaves, the center stop, and heavier posts. A pedestrian gate alone runs $900 to $2,400, and a sliding gate with track and cantilever hardware ranges from $4,000 to $8,500. These are installed prices, not gate-only numbers.
What moves the price: gate width and weight, the style of automation you choose, whether the old posts can be reused, and the access conditions at your property. A gate that has to be carried up a slope by hand costs more to install than one rolling straight off a trailer. The best way to avoid overpaying is to compare apples to apples, and our free estimate gives you line items, not a lump sum. We’ll also offer a free second opinion on any written estimate from another company, because a fair price in Fort Worth should be a verifiable one.
Gate Installation Near Fort Worth - Our Service Area
Ironworks Gate Co. installs gates across the greater Fort Worth area, including Aledo, Azle, Benbrook, Briar, Haltom City, Lakeside, Saginaw, White Settlement, Willow Park, Richland Hills, and Watauga. Most installations are scheduled within one to two weeks of the estimate, and we’ll confirm the exact arrival window the day before. If you’re in one of these communities and want to see examples of our work, start at our home page or read more about Gate Installation in Fort Worth. We also serve Gate Installation in Aledo and Gate Installation in Azle, so whatever side of the county you’re on, we’re close.
Serving Fort Worth, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth
Gate installation is the process of setting posts, hanging a driveway or pedestrian gate, and connecting the automation so it opens and closes correctly. At Ironworks Gate Co., it also includes the specific steps that keep a gate working in North Texas conditions, such as footing depth, hinge alignment, and force settings matched to the gate’s weight. We’ve been doing this work in Fort Worth since 1984.
A standard single driveway gate takes one to two days on site, while a custom double gate or sliding gate can take two to three days. The full timeline from estimate to completion is usually two to four weeks depending on fabrication and permitting. We’ll give you a schedule before we start and stick to it.
Most Fort Worth gate installations cost between $2,800 and $9,500 depending on the type, size, and automation. A single swing gate starts around $2,800, a double gate runs $4,500 to $9,500, and a pedestrian gate costs $900 to $2,400. Call (817) 562-7979 for an exact written quote, free of charge.
Yes. We’re trained and equipped on all three brands, plus six others including Elite, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, and LiftMaster. Whatever opener is on your Fort Worth property, we can install a gate that works with it or replace the opener with one sized correctly for the new gate.
A gate that won’t close is a security problem, and we treat it like one. Our live phone line is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we’ll get a technician to your Fort Worth home as fast as the schedule allows. We never route you to a voicemail tree or an answering service.
Every gate installation from Ironworks Gate Co. is protected by the 90-Day Done Right Promise, our written guarantee that if something isn’t right, we come back and make it right. No paperwork, no arguing. It applies to every job, from a single pedestrian gate to a full double driveway system.
Clear the work area around the gate and make sure vehicles are moved from the driveway. Mark any irrigation lines or invisible fence wires if you know where they are, and we’ll handle the rest, including locating underground utilities before we dig. If you’re unsure about anything, call us ahead of time and we’ll walk you through it.
Schedule Your Gate Installation Service in Fort Worth Today
A gate that hangs straight, opens quietly, and closes solid every time is not a luxury. It’s the standard. Call Ironworks Gate Co. at (817) 562-7979 and talk to a person, not a recording. We’ll schedule a free measure and give you a written price before any work begins. Done right, and backed in writing.
Written by Victor Salinas, Owner at Ironworks Gate Co., serving Fort Worth since 1984.