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A new driveway gate in North Hollywood typically costs between $3,800 and $14,000 installed, depending on material, length, and whether you choose manual or automated operation. Most installations are completed in one to three days once materials arrive, and we quote every job in writing before any work begins. Ironworks Gate Co. has been providing Best Gate Installation in North Hollywood, CA for over 42 years and handles the whole scope from footing to final keypad.
If your current gate is sagging, rusted through, or simply too light for the job it needs to do, a proper installation is the fix that lasts. We serve North Hollywood from a live-answered phone line at (925) 693-7978, 24 hours a day. Victor Salinas leads our crew, and every job carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing.
What Our Gate Installation Service Includes
Every Gate Installation in North Hollywood we take on starts with the same question: what does this gate need to do for the next twenty years? From that answer, we build the scope. Here is what we install, and how we approach each type.
Driveway Gate
A driveway gate is the full-width gate across your vehicle entrance, typically 10 to 20 feet of steel or wrought iron, often automated. Homeowners in North Hollywood choose them for curb appeal, privacy, and keeping solicitors and strangers off the property. We set the posts in concrete, hang the gate true, and when automation is involved, wire the operator and safety edges so the gate stops and reverses correctly the first time.
Pedestrian Gate
A pedestrian gate is the walk-through gate beside or within a larger driveway gate, matched to the same style and finish. It gives you a way in and out without opening the full driveway. We build these to the same standard as the driveway gate, with reinforced hinge posts and a latch that will not sag out of alignment in five years.
Sliding Gate
A sliding gate travels horizontally along a track instead of swinging open, which makes it the right choice for sloped or short driveways where a swing gate would hit the grade. In North Hollywood we regularly see hillside properties where a cantilever or V-track slide is the only design that actually works. We install both track and trackless models and set the motor, rack, and stops so the gate does not bind or jump the track.
Swing Gate
A swing gate opens inward or outward on heavy hinges mounted to steel posts. It is the classic look for both single and double driveway setups. We calculate the post depth and hinge load for the actual weight and wind exposure of your specific gate, because undersized posts are the number one reason swing gates sag within a few years.
Double Gate
A double gate is a pair of gate leaves that meet in the middle, usually 12 to 24 feet of total opening. We align both leaves so they close flush, set the center stop, and when requested, add a magnetic lock or drop bolt so the closed gate holds firm. Double gates need matched operators if automated, and we handle that coordination as part of the quote, not as an afterthought.
Security Gate
A security gate is built heavier than an ornamental gate: thicker pickets, reinforced frame, and hardware that resists forced entry. Some North Hollywood homeowners want a gate that looks inviting and quietly does the work of deterring. We do both: a security-grade frame with the finish and style you want, paired with access control if you need to manage who gets in.
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 automate gates with Viking and DoorKing operators most often in North Hollywood, because those two brands hold up well to daily cycles and are easy to keep running for years. We have set hundreds of them, and we stock the OEM parts that keep them running long after the install.
We also work regularly with Ghost Controls and Elite systems, especially on residential driveway and estate gates where the homeowner wants quiet operation and straightforward keypad or remote access. If you already have an opener on the property, we will work with it if it is sound, or replace it with a properly matched unit if it is not. Whatever make is on your driveway, we can quote it honestly.
Signs You Need Gate Installation Right Now
- The gate no longer closes square. When the latch misses or the leaves do not meet in the middle, the structure has moved. Shimming hardware can buy time, but a gate that has pulled its posts out of the ground needs new footings and a proper reset.
- Rust has eaten through the frame or pickets. Surface rust can be treated and painted. Rust that has created holes or thinned the steel cannot be repaired. A gate in that condition will fail, and in North Hollywood’s dry but occasionally damp winter season, it fails faster than you expect.
- The gate is too light for the job. A flimsy aluminum tube gate on a busy driveway flexes every time it is opened. That flexing wears out hinges, operators, and eventually the frame itself. Installing a properly built gate ends the cycle.
- You are adding or replacing an automatic opener. Old, underpowered openers on a heavy gate burn out motors and strip gears. If the gate is aging and the opener is failing, replacing both at once is often cheaper than doing them a year apart.
- The gate was never built for this property. We see gates that were hung by a previous owner or a generalist handyman with posts too shallow and hinges too small. The gate may work for a while, but it will drift, bind, and eventually fail. A proper installation fixes the root cause.
Our Gate Installation Process - Step by Step
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Site walk and measurement. We come to your North Hollywood property, measure the opening, check the grade and the set-back, and look at how the gate will operate with the driveway and foot traffic. We will not quote a gate without seeing the site, because the site dictates the design.
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Written quote. You get a line-item price for the gate, the posts, the operator if any, the access control, and the labor. The price is settled before a single bolt is turned. No surprises on the bill, ever.
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Footing and post setting. We dig to the depth the soil and gate weight require, set the posts in concrete, and let them cure. This is the step most contractors rush. We do not, because every problem a gate develops later starts with the posts.
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Hanging and motor mounting. We hang the gate true, set the hinges or track, mount the operator and safety edges, and dial in the open and close limits. The gate gets cycled and adjusted until it moves smoothly and stops exactly where it should.
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Final walkthrough and the written promise. You watch the gate run, we show you the keypad or remote, and we leave you with the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If anything is not right within 90 days, we come back and make it right. No paperwork, no arguing, no exceptions.
How Much Does Gate Installation Cost in North Hollywood?
A manual single swing driveway gate in North Hollywood typically runs $3,800 to $6,500. A double driveway gate with automation usually lands between $7,500 and $14,000 depending on the steel size, gate length, and whether we are adding a keypad, intercom, or vehicle sensor. Pedestrian gates alone run $1,800 to $4,200. Sliding gates cost more than swing gates because of the track, roller assembly, and heavier engineering.
What moves the price: the gate’s weight and length, the opener’s duty rating, the access control you choose, and how much of the old gate and posts need to be removed. The cheapest quote usually skips post depth, undersizes the operator, or omits safety edges required by code. Our free estimate includes everything, line by line, with the price agreed before work starts. Call (925) 693-7978 and we will come measure.
Gate Installation Near North Hollywood - Our Service Area
We install gates across North Hollywood and the surrounding neighborhoods, including Studio City, Sun Valley, Van Nuys, Burbank, and Glendale. Most jobs within this area are quoted within a few days of your call. We have also set gates in Tujunga, La Crescenta-Montrose, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Los Feliz, and Hancock Park. If you are comparing, see our home page for the full scope of our work, or our service pages for Gate Installation in Burbank and Gate Installation in Glendale.
Serving North Hollywood, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the North Hollywood area and also offer our Gate Installation in Studio City - 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 North Hollywood
Gate installation means setting new gate posts, hanging a new gate or gate pair, and, when requested, adding an automatic opener and access control. It includes demolition and removal of the existing gate when there is one. The goal is a gate that opens and closes correctly every time and stays true for decades.
Most standard driveway gate installations in North Hollywood take one to three days including concrete cure time. Custom or heavy sliding gates can run longer. We will give you a schedule in writing with the quote, and we will be there when we say.
Plan on $3,800 to $14,000 depending on the gate type, size, and automation. A manual pedestrian gate starts lower; an automated double driveway gate lands higher. Call (925) 693-7978 and we will measure and quote the exact number before any work begins.
Yes. We install and service DoorKing, Viking, Ghost Controls, Elite, and five other major gate-automation brands. We stock OEM parts for the brands we install most, which means the correct repair or setup on the first visit. If you have a brand not listed, ask us and we will tell you honestly whether it is worth keeping.
Installation is not a same-day job. The footing and post setting require proper cure time, and gates are built or ordered to your measurements. What we can do is come out, measure, and give you a written quote quickly, then schedule the work. We do not rush concrete.
Every installation carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing: if anything is not right, we come back and make it right. No hassle, no arguing. The gate and operator also carry their manufacturer warranties, and we handle that paperwork for you.
Clear the area around the gate opening and make sure there is a clear path for our truck and tools. Move vehicles out of the driveway for the day. We handle demolition, haul-away, and all permits where required. There is nothing else you need to do.
Schedule Your Gate Installation Service in North Hollywood Today
Call (925) 693-7978 for a free, no-obligation estimate on your North Hollywood gate installation. A live person answers 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We will measure, quote in writing, and stand behind the job with the 90-Day Done Right Promise.
Written by Victor Salinas, Owner at Ironworks Gate Co., serving North Hollywood since 1984.