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Gate installation in Burleson means more than setting posts and hanging a leaf. It means grading for drainage, sizing the steel for a north Texas wind load, running power to the right spot, and setting the automation so the gate closes the same way on day 400 as it did on day one. A gate that sags after two summers or groans open at 6 a.m. was never installed right in the first place. Ironworks Gate Co. has been putting gates in the ground across Johnson County for over 42 years, and we are the company Burleson homeowners call for Best Gate Installation in Burleson, TX when they want the job done once. Call (469) 564-8046 and a live person will answer, any hour, any day.
What Our Gate Installation Service Includes
We do not sell gates off a menu and hope one fits. Every installation starts with the driveway, the grade, the hinge load, and the way your family actually uses the gate. From there we build or order the right assembly and stand behind it with our 90-Day Done Right Promise, written and ironclad. Here is what we install in and around Burleson.
Driveway Gate
A driveway gate is the one your vehicles pass through every day, usually at the street line or across the main approach. In Burleson, where driveways range from flat city lots to sloping acreage east of I-35W, the gate has to be hung and automated for the actual grade and the actual daily cycle count. We size the posts, set the hinge centers, and match the operator to the weight and width, so the gate runs quiet and true for decades, not just through the first winter.
Pedestrian Gate
A pedestrian gate is the walk-through opening beside or within the main gate, built for people rather than vehicles. These gates take more abuse per pound than any other piece of iron on the property because people lean on them, children swing on them, and the latch gets cycled fifty times a day. We build and hang them with full-height hinges and a mechanical latch that stays adjusted, so the gate does not drag and does not rattle in the wind.
Sliding Gate
A sliding gate runs horizontally on a track or cantilever system instead of swinging on hinges, which is often the right choice for short setbacks, steep driveways, or wide openings. In Burleson, we see a lot of these on properties where the driveway drops toward the street and a swing gate would bind or catch. We set the track grade, the rollers, and the end stops with a level of care that means the gate does not bind when the soil shifts after a heavy rain.
Swing Gate
A swing gate pivots on hinges like a door and is the most common style for residential driveways in Burleson. It is also the most poorly installed style in our service area because the post embedment and hinge alignment have to be exact, or the gate pulls the post over within a few years. We bury posts below the frost line, set them in concrete with proper footing, and weld or bolt the hinges to load-rated steel, not light-gauge brackets.
Double Gate
A double gate is a pair of leaves that meet in the middle, used when the opening is too wide for a single panel or when the look of a matched pair suits the property. The center line is where most double gates fail because the two leaves have to close in sequence and the center stops have to hold them square under wind load. We set both leaves to the same plane, adjust the closing order, and install a center receiver that keeps the gates quiet in a north Texas gust.
Security Gate
A security gate is built to resist forced entry, not just to mark a property line. Burleson homeowners who want a security gate usually want heavier steel, a deadbolt-style lock, non-removable hinge pins, and an operator with a battery backup. We design and install security gates with heavier frame sections, tamper-resistant hardware, and automation that keeps working when the power fails, which matters during storm season here.
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 pair automation from DoorKing, Elite, and Ghost Controls on a regular basis, and our technicians service nine major gate-automation brands in total: LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule. That breadth matters when you are installing a new gate because the operator has to be matched to the leaf weight, the daily cycle count, and the power supply. We know the programming menus, the limit-setting procedures, and the common failure points on each of these brands, so the operator gets configured correctly on the first visit.
If you are installing a heavier estate gate, we lean on DoorKing and Elite for their cycle ratings and industrial frames. For residential swing and slide gates, Ghost Controls and Mighty Mule are often the right fit and we install them with the same care as the commercial gear. Whether you already have one of those brands on the property or you are starting fresh, we can work with what you have and recommend what will last.
Signs You Need Gate Installation Right Now
- The gate drags or scrapes the ground when it opens. This usually means a hinge or post has moved, or the gate was never set at the right height in the first place. Left alone, the dragging leaf will wear the operator out years before its time and eventually bind so badly the gate stops moving altogether.
- The gate sags visibly at the latch end. A leaf that drops at the free end is telling you the hinges or the post structure are no longer carrying the load. On a heavy driveway gate, this is not cosmetic. It is the early stage of a hinge tear-out, and it will only get worse.
- The gate has to be pushed or pulled by hand. If the operator struggles, the gate is overloaded, misaligned, or the motor itself is failing. Running an operator on a gate it cannot move is how you burn out a motor and get stranded in the driveway.
- The gate is rusting through at the bottom rail or the hinge welds. Texas humidity and occasional flooding in low-lying parts of Burleson will take a toll on light-gauge steel. Once the bottom rail perforates, the gate loses structural integrity and welding a patch will not restore it. Replacement is the honest answer.
- The property has changed and the old gate no longer fits the way you live. Maybe you added a shop, a trailer, or a second vehicle and the gate is now too narrow or too light. Installing a wider, properly automated gate is often less expensive in the long run than repairing a gate that is undersized for the load.
Our Gate Installation Process - Step by Step
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We come out and look at the ground, not just the opening. Before we talk about steel or motors, we check the slope, the soil, the drainage, the distance to power, and the clearance on both sides of the opening. A gate that cannot swing because of a fence return or a tree is a problem we need to catch before the first hole is dug.
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We quote a firm, written price before any work starts. You will know the cost of materials, labor, and automation before we turn a single bolt. Nothing gets added to the bill later. If the job changes because you change the scope, we re-quote in writing first. No surprises, ever.
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We set the posts and structure to the soil we actually find. North Texas clay expands and contracts with moisture. We set posts below the frost line, in concrete footings sized for the gate weight, and we brace the assembly to hold square during curing. A post that moves during concrete set is a lifetime of trouble.
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We hang the gate, then run and configure the automation. The gate gets set on its hinges or track and adjusted until it swings or slides without binding. Then the operator goes on, the travel limits are set, the safety edges are wired, and the keypad or remote programming is tested with you watching.
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We walk the gate with you and put our promise in writing. Before we leave, we run the gate through full cycles while you are there, show you the manual release, and answer every question. Then we hand you the written 90-Day Done Right Promise. If anything is not right within ninety days, we come back and make it right. No arguing, no paperwork, no exceptions.
How Much Does Gate Installation Cost in Burleson?
A new driveway gate installation in Burleson typically runs $4,500 to $12,000 depending on the gate size, the steel gauge, whether it is a swing or slide, and what automation goes on it. A simple single swing gate with a basic operator usually lands around $4,500 to $6,500. A double swing driveway gate with a quality operator and keypad runs $7,000 to $10,000. A sliding gate, which requires track or cantilever hardware, typically comes in between $8,000 and $12,000, and a security-grade gate with heavier frames and tamper-resistant hardware starts around $9,000 and goes up from there. A pedestrian gate installed beside or within the main gate typically runs $1,200 to $3,000, depending on the width and the hardware.
The biggest cost factors are the gate weight and width, the automation brand and horsepower, the condition of the ground where the posts go, and the distance from the nearest power source. Burleson lots with poor drainage or unstable clay near the street line may require deeper footings or regrading, which adds reasonable cost that is cheaper than replacing a gate that settles out of square. The way to avoid overpaying is not to shop for the lowest bid but to get a written quote that includes the footing depth, the steel specification, the automation model, and the warranty. We quote a fixed price before any work begins, and the estimate is free. Call (469) 564-8046 and we will come out and put numbers on paper.
Gate Installation Near Burleson - Our Service Area
We install gates throughout Burleson and into the communities around it: Alvarado, Crowley, Joshua, Rendon, Everman, Keene, Forest Hill, Kennedale, Cleburne, Benbrook, and Mansfield. Most installation projects are scheduled within a few days of the site visit, and we arrive when we say we will. If you are in one of those towns and want the same fixed-price, written-guarantee service Burleson homeowners get, call (469) 564-8046. You can also see the specific work we do in Alvarado and Crowley on their own pages.
Serving Burleson, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Burleson area and also handle Gate Installation in Crowley, and we 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 Burleson
Gate installation is the full process of setting a new gate structure, including the posts or track, the gate leaf or leaves, and usually the automation that opens and closes it. At Ironworks Gate Co. our Gate Installation in Burleson means site grading, footing excavation, steel fabrication or ordering, hinge or roller setting, operator wiring and programming, and final adjustment. It is not hanging a panel on two posts; it is building a system that will operate reliably for decades.
Most residential gate installations in Burleson are completed in one to two days once the materials are on site. Custom gates that require fabrication may add a week or two for the steel to be cut, welded, and powder coated. We give you a schedule in writing before the work starts, and we hold to it.
A single swing driveway gate in Burleson typically runs $4,500 to $6,500 with automation, while a double gate or sliding gate usually comes in between $7,000 and $12,000. Pedestrian gates are less, and security gates are more. The only way to get an exact number is a site visit, which is free. Call (469) 564-8046 and we will give you a written price before any work begins.
Yes, we install and program DoorKing, Elite, and Ghost Controls operators, and we are factory-trained on those brands plus LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, and Mighty Mule. Having that breadth means we can match the operator to your actual gate weight and daily usage instead of selling you whatever is on the truck. Whatever brand is on your driveway or in your plans, we can install and stand behind it.
If your gate is stuck open or a security gate will not close, call (469) 564-8046 any hour and a live person will answer. We prioritize Emergency Gate Installation in Burleson, TX and the surrounding area, and a technician will tell you exactly when we can be there. Most emergency installations and repairs are scheduled the same day or the next morning.
Every gate installation from Ironworks Gate Co. is backed by our 90-Day Done Right Promise, which is a written guarantee. If anything about the installation is not right within ninety days, we come back and make it right at no charge. No paperwork, no arguing, no exceptions. You will have that promise in writing before we leave the property.
Clear the area around the gate opening so we have room to work, and make sure we can reach the electrical panel if automation is part of the job. If you have pets, keep them inside during the installation. Beyond that, you do not need to do anything. We handle the digging, the concrete, the wiring, and the cleanup, and we leave the site as we found it.
Schedule Your Gate Installation Service in Burleson Today
If your old gate is done, or you have no gate and want one, call (469) 564-8046. We will come out, look at the ground, and give you a written price before anything gets built. No pressure, no surprises, and our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing on every job. Victor Salinas and the Ironworks Gate Co. team have been serving Burleson for over 42 years. We will be here long after the gate is hung.
Written by Victor Salinas, Owner at Ironworks Gate Co., serving Burleson since 1984.