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Get your free estimateTrusted Gate Installation for Fort Worth Homeowners
A new Fort Worth Gate Installation changes how your property works – it holds the dog in the yard, keeps the kids away from the street, and gives you a real perimeter instead of an open driveway. Latch & Post Gate Repair has been installing gates across Fort Worth since 2009 as part of the Cedarwell family, and our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and factory-trained on the brands families actually own. Every installation starts with a written price before any work begins, and we lay drop cloths and wear shoe covers inside your home. Call (682) 841-5749 and a live person answers, day or night.
Automatic Gate Installation
Automatic Gate Installation means your gate opens and closes with a motor instead of your hands – a sensor or remote triggers the movement, so you never leave the car in the rain to wrestle a heavy panel open. In Fort Worth, this is a popular upgrade for homes on corner lots near Ridglea Hills or wedged between busy feeder roads, where backing out onto a fast street feels risky. Latch & Post Gate Repair Fort Worth handles the full job: posts, gate panel, opener, safety edges, and the control wiring. Most standard automatic gate installations run between $2,800 and $6,500 depending on gate width, motor type, and how far the power run has to travel, and you’ll see the exact number in writing before we touch anything.
Why Fort Worth Homes Choose Automation
Ten years ago an automatic gate was a luxury feature. Today we install them on regular family homes because parents want a hard barrier between the backyard and the street without having to monitor it all afternoon. It also helps with Fort Worth’s occasional strong wind gusts, which can slam an unlatched manual gate against its post hard enough to bend hinges.
What Automation Adds to the Job
The gate itself can be simple – a steel tube frame or a wood privacy panel – but the automation means a motor arm or underground operator, two safety photo eyes, and usually a keypad or intercom. We run the low-voltage line in conduit, not just buried cable, because the clay soil in Fort Worth expands and contracts enough to damage unprotected wire over time. Cody Beckman, who leads the Fort Worth team, insists on conduit for every install.
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Gate Installation Services
Gate Installation pricing and services cover the whole scope of putting in a new gate – measuring the opening, setting posts in concrete, hanging the panel, adjusting the latch, and cleaning up after ourselves. You need this service when a gate is missing entirely, when a previous gate was knocked down by a delivery truck, or when the old swing gate has sagged so badly it no longer closes. Latch & Post Gate Repair Fort Worth provides a written price before work starts on every single visit, and that price includes drop cloths, shoe covers, and a cleanup photo before the technician leaves. Gate installation services in Fort Worth typically run from $1,200 for a simple single swing gate to $7,500 or more for a custom double driveway gate with automation.
What We Check Before the First Cut
Before we dig a single post hole, we check for irrigation lines, gas lines, and the actual property line. Fort Worth lots in places like Benbrook and Wedgwood vary – some have HOA setback rules, some have utility easements that run right where a gate post wants to sit. Taking fifteen minutes to mark it all out saves you a fractured sprinkler pipe and a repair bill later.
Posts and Hinges That Outlast the Gate
The posts are the part most installers rush. We set steel posts in concrete with a minimum depth of 36 inches, because the freeze-thaw cycle at the surface here can heave a shallow post out of plumb within two winters. The hinges get greasable zerks, same as you’d expect on a good truck, so the gate swings smooth for a decade instead of starting to squeak in year three.
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.
Electric Gate Installation
Electric Gate Installation is the full package – a motorized operator, safety sensors, a control board, and the wiring that ties it all together, installed on a new gate or retrofitted to an existing one. Fort Worth homeowners ask for this most often when they have a long driveway off a busy road like Hulen or Camp Bowie and want to control who can pull in. Latch & Post Gate Repair Fort Worth does the entire electrical side including the dedicated circuit from the panel to the operator. An electric gate installation generally runs $3,200 to $7,800, with the exact figure depending on the operator brand, the gate weight, and whether we’re running power to a detached location.
Safety Edges Are Not Optional
An electric gate without proper safety edges can close on a child or pet with enough force to hurt. Fort Worth follows the same UL 325 safety standard as the rest of Texas, which requires monitored safety devices on every automated gate. We install photo eyes and contact edges as a standard part of the job, never as an add-on, and we test them with a roll of paper towels before we call the job done.
Retrofitting an Existing Manual Gate
If your gate panel is in good shape, you may not need to replace it. We can add a Ghost Controls or Mighty Mule operator to a properly hung manual gate for about $1,800 to $3,400 installed, including the safety edges and the power run. The gate needs to be in plumb and the hinges in good condition first – a retrofit on a sagging gate just burns out the motor.
Driveway Gate Installation
Driveway Gate Installation focuses on the wide opening at the front of your property, usually 10 to 16 feet across, where a car has to pass. This is the gate that has to hold up to daily use – open and close three or four times a day, every day, through Fort Worth summers that push 100 degrees. Latch & Post Gate Repair Fort Worth installs single swing, double swing, and sliding driveway gates, with material and labor for a standard double swing gate starting around $2,400 and running up to $8,500 for a custom steel gate with automation. Before any work starts, you get the written price – no discovery fees, no end-of-job surprises.
Choosing Swing vs. Sliding
Swing gates are the classic match for flat driveways, and they cost less because the hardware is simpler: two hinges per leaf, a latch, and posts. If your driveway slopes up from the street – common in the hills west of downtown Fort Worth – a swing gate can bind against the grade. That’s where a sliding gate on a track makes more sense, even though the hardware runs a bit higher.
Material Choices for Fort Worth Weather
Steel and aluminum both work here, but the Fort Worth sun is hard on anything dark and thin. We recommend powder-coated aluminum for rust resistance on gates facing south or west, and steel tube frames where you want the heavier, more substantial look. Wood gates are traditional in neighborhoods like Fairmount and Mistletoe Heights, and we’ll frame them in steel so the post side of the hinge never sags the way a wood-on-wood gate always does eventually.
Sliding Gate Installation
Sliding Gate Installation puts your gate on a track so it moves sideways along the fence line instead of swinging out into the driveway. You’ll want this when the driveway slopes, when a swing gate would block the sidewalk, or when snow, mud, or leaves would pile up in the swing path. Latch & Post Gate Repair Fort Worth installs cantilever and track-type sliding gates, and the typical Fort Worth installation runs between $3,800 and $8,200 for a complete cantilever system with automation. The written price comes before any work begins, and it includes the full cleanup.
Cantilever vs. Track Type
A cantilever gate rides on rollers and a counterbalance frame, so nothing touches the ground across the opening. A track gate rolls on a rail set into the concrete. Fort Worth’s clay soil moves enough that track gates can bind if the slab shifts, so we lean cantilever on fresh installations and only use track type where the driveway is already thick, level concrete and has been for years.
Space Requirements to Know
A sliding gate needs room beside the opening – typically one and a half times the gate width – to retract fully. If your driveway opening is 14 feet, you’ll need about 21 feet of clear fence line on one side. We’ll measure that during the estimate visit and tell you plainly if a sliding gate fits your lot or if a double swing makes more sense for the space you have.
Gate Opener Installation
Gate Opener Installation adds the motor, arm, and control board that makes a gate automated, whether the gate is brand new or has been manually operated for years. This is the upgrade most Fort Worth families call about after their first week of getting out of the car in a downpour to open the gate by hand. Latch & Post Gate Repair Fort Worth installs operators from Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule, and a complete gate opener installation in Fort Worth typically runs $1,800 to $4,200 depending on the operator class and the length of the electrical run. You’ll see the line-item price before we begin – always in writing.
Operator Class and Gate Weight
The operator has to match the gate. A lightweight aluminum driveway gate might run fine on a residential-class opener, but a 600-pound steel gate needs a commercial-class unit or the motor burns out in a season. We weigh and measure the gate during the estimate so the operator we quote is the operator that will actually last, not just the one that’s cheapest on the shelf.
Power and Battery Backup
Most Fort Worth garages and gates sit on the same electrical panel as the house, but a gate at the street corner often needs its own run. We handle the full electrical path, and we recommend a backup battery on any gate opener, because when a storm knocks out power in Fort Worth, the gate should still open for the family car. A battery backup adds roughly $300 to $500 and takes about twenty minutes to install.
Gate Fabrication
Gate Fabrication is the process of building a gate to fit a specific opening, rather than buying a pre-made panel that is close enough. You’ll want fabrication when your opening is an odd width, when the fence style needs the gate to match exactly, or when you want a privacy panel that actually blocks the view from the street. Latch & Post Gate Repair Fort Worth fabricates steel, aluminum, and wood-framed gates in our local shop, and custom fabrication in Fort Worth generally runs $1,800 to $6,000 before automation, depending on size, material, and the level of detail. The exact number goes in writing before you approve anything.
Custom Fit vs. Pre-Made
A 12-foot opening can take a 12-foot pre-made gate, but if your posts sit at 11 feet 9 inches, the pre-made panel leaves a gap your dog will find on day one. Fabrication lets us build to the actual measurement – we come out, measure three times, and weld or bolt the frame to the exact size your opening demands. For custom work in historic Fort Worth neighborhoods, this is usually the only way to match an existing fence line.
Design and Privacy Options
We can build a gate that matches your cedar fence, a powder-coated steel gate with a modern horizontal slat design, or a full privacy panel that keeps the street from seeing into your backyard. The style choice affects both price and weight, and we’ll walk you through the tradeoff during the estimate – a privacy panel is heavier, needs a stronger opener, and costs more, but for many families with pools or patios, it’s the whole point of having a gate.
Brands We Service
Ghost Controls makes residential gate openers that are straightforward to install and easy to program, and we stock their OEM remotes, keypads, and control boards on the truck. We’ve installed hundreds of Ghost Controls units in Fort Worth, and we know the quirks – like the fact that their solar models need a clean panel surface to hold a charge through a cloudy week, which matters more in the winter months.
DoorKing is the workhorse of the group, built heavier than most residential operators and common on Fort Worth properties with automated driveway gates that see constant use. Elite and Mighty Mule round out the brands we service regularly – Mighty Mule is the budget-friendly pick for smaller gates, and Elite operators are a good mid-range choice when you want reliability without the full commercial price tag. Whether you have one of these or any other make, we can help – our technicians are factory-trained on the equipment families in Fort Worth actually own, and we carry the parts to fix most problems on the first visit.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- The gate drags on the ground or catches on the latch post. This usually means the hinges have worn or the post has shifted. A gate that scrapes will eventually pull the post out of plumb, and the repair cost climbs quickly from there. We can usually rebuild the hinges and reset the post before the panel itself takes damage.
- The opener runs but the gate doesn’t move. More often than not, the drive gear inside the operator has stripped, or the arm has disconnected from the gate. Continuing to run the motor only chews through more of the gear, turning a $200 repair into a full operator replacement. Calling us early keeps the fix small.
- The gate slams shut instead of closing slowly. A gate that bangs closed is telling you the closer or the operator’s limit switches are out of adjustment. That slamming force is exactly what bends hinge mounts and breaks welds over time. It’s also a risk to small fingers and pet paws if you have an automatic gate without working safety edges.
- The posts are leaning or the concrete around them is cracked. Fort Worth’s clay soil expands and contracts with moisture, and shallow-set posts lean within a season or two. If the crack around the post base has widened since spring, the post is moving and the gate will never latch true until we dig it out and reset it deeper with proper concrete.
- Water pools at the base of the gate or the gate is rusting at the bottom. Standing water where the gate meets the ground is a sign the drainage has shifted, and rust at the bottom edge is the result. A little surface rust can be treated and repainted, but if the frame rails are rusting from the inside out, that gate is heading toward replacement. We’ll tell you honestly which one you’re looking at.
Our Process, Step by Step
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You call, and a live person answers. No voicemail, no answering service, no callback queue. We ask a few questions about your gate and your opening, then schedule a visit that works around your family’s schedule – quiet hours included if the kids nap in the afternoon.
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We measure, mark, and check the site. We check the opening width in three places, the gate weight, the soil conditions, and the power access. We mark for underground utilities before any concrete is poured or any trench is cut. This visit produces your written estimate, and there’s no obligation attached.
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You approve the written price, and we order materials. The price covers everything – posts, gate panel, opener if applicable, electrical, hardware, and the cleanup. We don’t stock cheap universal parts; we order the right operator and the right hinge for your gate, which is why the install holds up.
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Our technicians install and test the gate. Shoe covers go on before we step inside. Drop cloths go down where we work. We set posts in concrete, hang the panel, wire the operator, and then test the full system – open, close, safety reversal, keypad, remote. If anything doesn’t pass, it gets fixed before we leave.
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We clean up and send the photo. We sweep, vacuum where needed, and take a photo of the finished work area before we go. That photo is part of the job, not an extra. Then we walk you through operating your new gate, hand you the written invoice, and register the 365-Day Done Right Promise on your installation.
How Much Does Gate Installation Cost in Fort Worth?
A standard single swing gate installation in Fort Worth runs $1,200 to $2,400, while a double driveway gate with automation typically lands between $2,800 and $6,500. Custom fabrication pushes toward $7,500 or higher depending on material, size, and design work. The biggest cost factors are the gate width and weight, the opener class, the length of the electrical run, and whether the posts can be reused or need to be dug out and reset. You can avoid overpaying by getting a written price before the work starts – which is exactly what we provide on every visit – and by asking whether the quote includes safety edges, wiring, and cleanup. A cheap quote that leaves those out isn’t a cheap quote; it’s a bait number. Our free estimate covers measurements, site checks, and a line-item price you can take to compare, no pressure and no obligation. Call (682) 841-5749 to schedule yours.
Our Service Area Near Fort Worth
Latch & Post Gate Repair Fort Worth serves the city and the surrounding communities, from Gate Installation in Arlington to the neighborhoods west and north of downtown. We also work in Euless, Hurst, Kennedale, Watauga, White Settlement, Forest Hill, Everman, Pecan Acres, River Oaks, and Sansom Park. Most estimates are scheduled within a day or two of your call. If you’re closer to the city center, you can find more about us on our home page, and if Fort Worth is your area, you’re on the right page already – Gate Installation in Fort Worth is what we do every week.
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 About Gate Installation in Fort Worth
Pedestrian Gate installation and other gate installation is the complete process of putting in a new gate – measuring the opening, setting posts in concrete, hanging the panel, adding hinges and a latch, and installing any automation you’ve chosen. In Fort Worth, it also means accounting for clay soil, utility lines, and HOA setback rules before the first hole is dug. Latch & Post Gate Repair Fort Worth handles the whole job from start to cleanup photo.
Most single swing gate installations are done in one day, including concrete work and cleanup. A full driveway gate with automation and a power run typically takes one to two days, and custom fabrication adds lead time for the build. We’ll give you a firm timeline with your written estimate, and we stick to it.
Simple single swing gates start around $1,200, automated driveway gates run $2,800 to $6,500, and custom fabricated gates go higher depending on material and size. Your exact price is quoted in writing before any work begins, and it includes drop cloths, shoe covers, and cleanup. Call (682) 841-5749 for a free estimate with real numbers, not vague ranges.
Yes, we’re factory-trained on DoorKing and Ghost Controls, along with Elite and Mighty Mule. We stock OEM parts for these brands on our trucks, so most issues get fixed on the first visit. Whether you’re installing a new operator or replacing an old one, we can match the brand you already own or recommend the right fit for your gate.
Our phone lines are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. We can schedule installations on weekends when your family is home, and we’re happy to work around nap time or school pickup. Calls after hours are for scheduling and questions, and a real person answers every time.
Every job is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the installation isn’t right, Latch & Post Gate Repair makes it right – no argument, no fine print. That covers both the workmanship and the parts we install for a full year. If something shifts or fails within that window, call us and we’ll come back.
You don’t need to do much. Clear the driveway opening so we have room to work, and keep pets inside while we’re on site. We bring the drop cloths, shoe covers, and all tools, and we’ll walk the site with you before we start so you know exactly what’s happening and what the final result will look like. That’s the whole point of the written price and the pre-install walkthrough.
Schedule Your Gate Installation Service in Fort Worth Today
If your gate has been leaning, sticking, or just missing altogether, now is the time to get it sorted. Call Latch & Post Gate Repair Fort Worth at (682) 841-5749 and a live person will answer – day, night, weekday, or holiday. We’ll schedule a free estimate, give you a written price before any work starts, and treat your home like people live there. That’s the Cedarwell C.A.R.E. way, backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Written by Cody Beckman, Owner at Latch & Post Gate Repair Fort Worth, installing and repairing gates in Fort Worth since 2009.