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AfterTrusted Gate Installation for Irving Homeowners
A new driveway gate in Irving typically costs between $3,800 and $12,500 installed, depending on the gate material, the automation system, and whether the concrete pad and power run already exist. Most residential swing-gate installations take one to two working days on site once the gate is fabricated. Call (817) 510-4183 and we’ll give you a written price before anyone picks up a tool.
We’re Vance Gate Repair Irving, led by Adrian Vance. Adrian started in commercial access control in 2014 and brought that documentation habit into residential gate work: every job gets a written scope, a written price, and a photographed record of what was installed and how it was set. We don’t ask you to trust a handshake. We hand you the paperwork and the pictures. If you’ve been researching gate installers in Irving, you’ve probably noticed how few of them put pricing language on the page. We do, because Clause 1 of our Haven Standard is simple: have it in writing. Before work starts, you know the number. After work ends, you know what we did.
What Our Gate Installation Service Includes
Every gate installation in Irving starts the same way: we look at the site, measure the opening, check the ground slope, confirm the power situation, and then write the scope. No verbal estimate. No “we’ll figure it out as we go.” Here’s what each gate type actually involves.
Driveway Gate
A driveway gate is the gate that controls vehicle access to your property, usually mounted on steel or aluminum posts set in concrete. In Irving, most driveway gates are automated, which means the installation includes the gate itself, the motor or operator, the safety photo-eyes, and the control wiring. We install the gate and the automation as one system so the limit switches are set correctly on day one, not adjusted by guesswork later. You get a written record of the motor model, the part numbers, and the final switch settings.
Pedestrian Gate
A pedestrian gate is the walk-through gate alongside or separate from the driveway, and it’s the gate that gets the most daily use. These gates are typically lighter than driveway gates but still need proper post footing and a latch or lock that will hold up to thousands of open-close cycles. We install pedestrian gates with the same documentation standard: photos of the post depths before concrete, the hardware used, and the final alignment. If you’re tired of a walk gate that sags or won’t latch, a properly installed pedestrian gate fixes that permanently.
Sliding Gate
A sliding gate travels horizontally along a track or a cantilever system instead of swinging open, which makes it the right choice for Irving properties with a steep driveway slope or limited swing clearance. Sliding gate installation requires precise track leveling and wheel alignment; a gate that’s off by half an inch at the track will bind and burn out the motor. We set the track, hang the gate, adjust the rollers, and photograph the alignment before we call the job done. The documentation includes the track measurements and the final roller positions.
Swing Gate
A swing gate is the most common residential gate style in Irving, hinged to open inward or outward like a door. The installation hinges on the posts: they have to be set deep enough, plumb, and cross-braced so the gate doesn’t sag over time. We set posts in concrete at the correct depth for Irving’s expansive clay soil, which shifts with moisture and can move a shallow post within a season or two. Then we hang the gate, mount the operator, and photograph the hinge welds and the post plumb readings.
Double Gate
A double gate is two gate leaves that meet in the middle, used for wider driveway openings where a single leaf would be too heavy or too slow. Double gates require a center alignment system, either a drop bolt or a magnetic lock, plus two operators or a single operator with a linkage kit depending on the setup. We install double gates with matched leaf timing so the leaves open and close together instead of racing each other. The written record includes the operator settings for each leaf and the center alignment hardware used.
Security Gate
A security gate is a gate built and installed with unauthorized entry as the primary concern, often paired with an access control system like a keypad, intercom, or vehicle detector. In Irving, homeowners on larger lots and in gated-adjacent neighborhoods ask for security gates that combine a heavier frame with controlled access. We install security gates with reinforced posts, tamper-resistant hardware, and the access control integration wired and documented on site. You get a wiring diagram with your job record so any future technician knows exactly what was done.
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
If the gate you’re installing calls for a motor, we work with whatever system makes sense for the site, and we don’t steer you toward replacing something that works. Our technicians install and service FAAC operators regularly, and we’ve set enough of them to know their limit-switch logic cold. On hydraulic FAAC units, the installation documentation includes the pressure readings and the final leaf speed settings.
We also install BFT and Linear operators, both of which show up often on Irving properties. BFT’s 24-volt systems are a good match for gates that cycle frequently, and Linear’s swing and slide operators are straightforward to set and maintain. Whether you have a brand new motor from one of these manufacturers or a gate that needs to work with an existing operator, we can handle the installation and leave you the paperwork to prove how it was done.
BeforeAfterSigns You Need Gate Installation Right Now
- The gate sags and scrapes the ground. A sagging gate is usually a hinge or post problem, not just an annoyance. If the gate has dropped far enough to scrape, the hinges are under load they weren’t built for, and the frame welds can start to crack. At that point, a new installation with properly set posts is often cheaper than repeatedly patching a failing frame.
- The gate won’t close fully without being pushed. This typically means the limit switch or the physical stops have shifted, which puts constant strain on the motor every time it cycles. If the gate is more than about ten years old and the frame is rusted or the posts are moving, a new installation may be the honest fix rather than another motor replacement.
- You have a new driveway or a wider vehicle. If you’ve widened the driveway or bought a truck that scrapes through the existing opening, that’s a measured problem. A new gate sized to the actual opening, with the right leaf width and hinge placement, solves it permanently. We measure before anything gets ordered.
- The existing gate was built for a different climate. Irving’s clay soil expands and contracts with moisture, and gates built on shallow posts or without proper drainage shift over time. If your gate tilts noticeably after rain or long dry spells, the post footings were probably never deep enough for this soil. A new installation with proper depth fixes the root cause.
- You want automated entry but have a manual gate. Retrofitting automation onto a gate that wasn’t built for it often means reinforcing the frame, replacing the hinges, and adding a new post for the operator. At that point, the economics usually favor a new gate and operator installed as one system, with the automation settings documented from day one.
Our Gate Installation Process - Step by Step
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Site measure and written scope. We come to the property, measure the opening, check the ground slope and the soil conditions, and confirm the power situation. Then we write the scope: gate style, materials, operator model if applicable, post depth, concrete volume, and the flat price. You get this in writing before you commit to anything.
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Post setting and concrete work. We excavate the post holes to the depth the soil and gate weight require, usually deeper in Irving’s clay than a generic installer would go. The posts are set, braced, and plumbed, and we photograph the hole depth and the post placement before the concrete is poured.
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Gate fabrication and hang. Depending on the gate, we either fabricate to the measured opening or install a pre-built gate that’s been cut and reinforced to spec. We hang the gate, set the hinges or the track and rollers, and adjust until the gate swings or slides without binding. The alignment gets photographed.
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Automation and safety setup. We mount the operator, set the limit switches, wire the photo-eyes, and test the safety reverse function at multiple points along the travel path. The photo-eyes get checked at both full open and full close positions. Every setting is recorded in the job file.
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Walkthrough and documentation handoff. Before we leave, we walk the gate through several full cycles with you, show you how to disconnect the operator manually, and hand over the written record: what was installed, the part numbers, the switch settings, and the photos from every phase. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the work for a full year.
How Much Does Gate Installation Cost in Irving?
A manual single swing driveway gate in Irving usually runs between $3,800 and $6,500 installed, including posts and concrete work. See our full gate installation pricing breakdown below. An automated single swing gate typically falls between $5,500 and $9,500 depending on the operator brand and whether a new power run is needed. A double automated driveway gate runs $8,500 to $14,000. Sliding gates start around $6,000 manual and $9,000 automated. Pedestrian gates are the smallest job in this category, usually between $1,800 and $4,500 installed.
What moves the price: the gate material (steel is heavier and more expensive than aluminum), the automation system, the post depth required by the soil, the condition of the existing concrete, and the distance from the power source to the gate. If the existing pad is cracked or sloped, expect some concrete work in the scope. The way to avoid overpaying is to get a written line-item price, which is exactly what we provide under Haven Standard Clause 1. You’ll see the gate, the labor, the posts, the concrete, the operator, and the electrical work listed separately before you sign anything. Our estimates are free, and the price we quote is the price you pay - agreed before the first tool comes off the truck.
Gate Installation Near Irving - Our Service Area
Vance Gate Repair Irving installs gates throughout Irving and the surrounding metro area, including Euless, Coppell, Grapevine, Bedford, Carrollton, Colleyville, Southlake, Hurst, Grand Prairie, Dallas, and Arlington. For most residential gate installations in Irving, we schedule the site measure within a few business days of your call, and we’ll give you the written price at that visit. If you’re in Euless or Coppell, the same team and the same documentation standard apply. See our home page for the full service list, including gate installation details specific to Irving.
Serving Irving, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Irving 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 Irving
Gate installation - Irving is the process of setting new gate posts in concrete, hanging or mounting the gate, and connecting any automation and safety equipment so the gate opens and closes correctly. It includes the concrete work, the frame and hinges or track system, and the operator wiring if the gate is automated. At Vance Gate Repair Irving, every installation ends with a written record of what was done and a photo log of the work.
Most single residential gate installations take one to two working days on site, not counting fabrication time if the gate is being custom built. A sliding gate or a double automated gate usually runs two to three days. We give you a schedule in the written scope before work starts, and we don’t leave the site until the gate cycles correctly and the documentation is handed over.
A single automated driveway gate in Irving typically runs $5,500 to $9,500 installed, and a double automated gate runs $8,500 to $14,000, depending on the material, the operator, and the site conditions. Manual gates cost less, and pedestrian gates are the smallest job at $1,800 to $4,500. Call (817) 510-4183 for a written, line-item estimate at no charge - the price is agreed before any work starts.
Yes, we install Viking operators along with FAAC, BFT, Linear, and the other major automation brands, and we don’t push you toward a different brand if the one you have or want is right for the job. The operator gets set up with the limit switches and safety eyes tested and the final settings documented in your job record. We service nine major gate-automation brands, so the motor on your property is one we’ve worked with before.
If your existing gate has failed and left your driveway unsecured, call (817) 510-4183 any hour - a live person answers, no voicemail loop. For emergency security situations, we can often get a technician to your property the same day to assess and secure the opening. Full installations are scheduled and quoted in writing, but we prioritize homes with a compromised entry point.
Every gate installation from Vance Gate Repair Irving is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the installation is not right within one full year, we make it right at no additional charge. No argument, no fee, no expiration within that window. The warranty record is part of your documentation packet, along with the photos and the written scope.
Clear the area around the gate opening so we can measure and work without moving your vehicles, trash bins, or landscaping equipment. If you have a preferred gate style or color, have that noted before the site visit so we can price it accurately in the written scope. Everything else - the measurements, the power run, the concrete work - is handled by our team and documented in your job record.
Schedule Your Gate Installation Service in Irving Today
If you’re ready for a new gate, call (817) 510-4183 for a free, no-obligation estimate. Adrian Vance and the team will measure your opening, write the scope, and hand you a flat price before any work begins. That’s the Haven Standard - Clause 1, in writing, every time.
Written by Adrian Vance, Owner at Vance Gate Repair Irving, serving Irving and the surrounding metro since 2014.