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Gate Installation in Kennedale typically runs between $2,800 and $9,500 for a complete driveway gate with automation, and most jobs are scheduled within seven to ten business days after the site measure. The final price depends on the gate’s width, material, whether it swings or slides, and what kind of opener you choose. At Ironworks Gate Co., we’ve been hanging gates across Kennedale and the surrounding communities since 1984, and every installation carries our written 90-Day Done Right Promise. If the gate isn’t right, we come back and make it right. No paperwork, no arguing. Call (817) 286-7391 and a live person will answer, any hour, any day.
Victor Salinas leads our team, and he’s built Ironworks Gate Co. on a simple idea: a gate should close like the day it was hung, forty years from now. Homeowners between Mansfield and Fort Worth, and those needing Arlington Gate Installation, have called us when the last contractor’s gate sagged within a year, or the opener quit during the first hard rain. We hear those stories often. Our answer is always the same, a square deal with an upfront price settled before a single bolt is turned.
Key Takeaways
- Complete driveway gate installations in Kennedale generally cost $2,800 to $9,500, quoted and agreed before work starts.
- We install swing, sliding, double, pedestrian, and security gates, with or without automation.
- Ironworks Gate Co. has served Kennedale homeowners since 1984 and backs every job with the written 90-Day Done Right Promise.
- A live person answers our phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call (817) 286-7391 for a free estimate.
What Our Gate Installation Service Includes
Every gate we install in Kennedale is fabricated or sourced to fit the specific opening, the slope of the land, and the way your family uses the driveway. We don’t sell kits off a shelf and force your property to fit them. Here’s what each type of installation involves.
Driveway Gate
A driveway gate spans the vehicle entrance to your property, usually 10 to 24 feet wide depending on whether it’s a single or double configuration. In Kennedale, where many homes sit on larger lots off Little School Road or along the Kennedale Parkway corridor, driveway gates are both a security feature and the first thing visitors see. We handle the complete job: posts set in concrete, the gate hung level, the opener installed, and safety edges wired and tested before we leave.
Pedestrian Gate
A pedestrian gate is a smaller walk-through gate, often built beside the driveway gate or as a separate entrance from the street. These gates take daily use from every family member, mail carrier, and visitor, so the hinges and latch have to be built for it. We fabricate or install pedestrian gates that swing true, latch firmly, and match the style of the driveway gate so the whole front of the property looks intentional.
Sliding Gate
Sliding gates move horizontally on a track or cantilever system instead of swinging into the driveway. This is the right choice for Kennedale properties with a steep slope or a short driveway where a swing gate would block the car or hit a retaining wall. Our sliding gate installations include proper track prep, wheel alignment, and an opener rated for the gate’s weight, not the other way around.
Swing Gate
A swing gate pivots on hinges, either as a single leaf or a pair, and it’s the most common style we install in Kennedale. The key is getting the posts dead plumb and the hinge alignment right, because a heavy gate on slightly off posts will sag within a year. We set posts in concrete to the correct depth for the soil type, then hang the gate and adjust the opener so it opens and closes smoothly without slamming.
Double Gate
A double gate uses two leaves that meet in the middle, typically for wider driveways or when a single gate would be too heavy to swing safely. Both leaves need to open and close in sync, which requires either a paired opener system or a properly adjusted mechanical linkage. We install double gates with the automation timed correctly so one leaf never arrives before the other, and we test the safety edges on both sides.
Security Gate
A security gate is built to delay or prevent forced entry, with heavier steel, reinforced frames, and often an access control system tied to it. Kennedale homeowners on acreage or corner lots sometimes want this level of protection, and we build it without making the gate look like a prison yard. Security gates from Ironworks Gate Co. are still crafted to look like they belong on a home, not an industrial lot.
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 openers from LiftMaster, FAAC, Mighty Mule, and BFT, among others. LiftMaster is the most common opener we see on Kennedale driveways, and we’ve installed enough of them to know the wiring, safety inputs, and programming inside and out. If your existing LiftMaster opener is still good, we can often reuse it with a new gate. If it’s tired, we’ll tell you straight and install a new one sized for the gate’s weight.
FAAC and BFT openers are more common on heavier estate gates and sliding gates, where the rams and gear-driven motors need careful setup to avoid burning out. Mighty Mule openers are popular with homeowners who want reliable automation on a budget, and we service those with the same care as the commercial brands. Whatever opener brand you have or choose, our technicians are trained on it before they arrive in your driveway.
Signs You Need Gate Installation Right Now
- The gate drags on the ground or won’t close fully. This usually means the hinges are worn or the post has shifted, and forcing it closed does more damage every day. A gate that won’t close is also a liability if a pet or child gets out.
- The opener makes a grinding noise or trips the breaker. That’s a sign the motor is working against a gate that’s too heavy or out of alignment. Continuing to run it can burn out the opener, and replacing the whole setup costs more than addressing it now.
- The gate is rusted through at the bottom rail or hinge points. Surface rust can be treated, but once the steel is compromised, the gate is no longer safe to hang an opener on. A new gate installation is cheaper than a gate collapsing on a car or a person.
- You’ve repaired the same gate three times in two years. At some point, throwing money at an old gate stops making sense. A new installation with a written guarantee is the last call you make, not the next in a series.
- The gate was never right from the day it was installed. We see this more than any other complaint in Kennedale. The gate sags, the opener struggles, the safety edge doesn’t work. If the foundation was wrong, the only real fix is a correct installation.
Our Gate Installation Process - Step by Step
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Site measure and consultation. Victor or one of our senior technicians comes to your home in Kennedale, measures the opening, checks the grade and soil, and listens to how you use your driveway. This is where we determine swing versus slide, single versus double, and what opener will last. A written estimate follows, with the price settled before any work begins.
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Gate and opener selection. We show you options that fit your property’s size, style, and budget, using the opener brand that matches the gate’s weight and duty cycle. We don’t upsell features you don’t need. A single residential gate doesn’t need a commercial hydraulic ram, and we’ll tell you so.
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Post setting and gate fabrication. Posts are set in concrete to a depth that accounts for Kennedale’s clay-heavy soil, which expands and contracts with moisture. Once the concrete has cured, we fabricate or install the gate, hang it on the hinges, and adjust it until it swings or slides true without binding.
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Automation and safety wiring. We install the opener, mount the safety edges and photo eyes, and wire everything to code. Then we test the safety reversal repeatedly, in both directions, at multiple points along the gate’s travel. This is the step that separates a proper installation from a cheap one, and it’s where we spend the time most contractors skip.
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Walkthrough and the Done Right Promise. Before we leave, we show you how to operate the gate manually and with the opener, how to test the safety features, and how to program remotes and keypads. Every installation carries our written 90-Day Done Right Promise. If anything isn’t right within 90 days, we come back and make it right. No hassle, no arguments.
How Much Does Gate Installation Cost in Kennedale?
A basic single swing gate with a manual latch in Kennedale starts around $2,800 installed. A double driveway gate with automation typically runs $4,500 to $7,500 depending on width and material, and a large estate gate with a heavy-duty sliding opener can reach $9,500 or more. Steel and aluminum are both common in this area; aluminum resists rust but costs more, while steel carries greater strength per dollar. Automation adds $1,200 to $3,000 depending on the opener brand and whether you need a keypad, remote, or intercom tied in.
| Gate Type | Typical Installed Cost in Kennedale |
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| Pedestrian gate (manual) | $900 - $2,200 |
| Single driveway swing gate (manual) | $2,800 - $4,500 |
| Double driveway gate with automation | $4,500 - $7,500 |
| Sliding gate with automation | $5,000 - $8,500 |
| Heavy security gate with access control | $6,500 - $9,500+ |
The price is affected by the gate’s width and weight, the condition of the ground where posts go, whether you already have power at the gate location, and which opener brand you choose. To avoid overpaying, insist on a written estimate with line items for the gate, the posts, the opener, and the electrical run. Our estimates are free, and the price we quote is the price you pay, agreed before work starts, which is why we’re known for the Best Gate Installation in Kennedale, TX. Senior and veteran customers always receive a 5% discount, and we offer a free second opinion on any written estimate from another company.
Gate Installation Near Kennedale - Our Service Area
We install gates throughout Kennedale and the surrounding communities, including Arlington, Everman, Forest Hill, Mansfield, Rendon, Bedford, Crowley, Burleson, Richland Hills, Grand Prairie, and Fort Worth. Most residential installations within this area are scheduled within seven to ten business days, and our technicians arrive in uniform, background-checked, and ready to work. If you’re in Arlington and need a full driveway gate, see our Gate Installation in Arlington page. If you’re closer to Everman, we have a dedicated page for Gate Installation in Everman as well. And for a complete overview of who we are and what we do, start at our home page.
Serving Kennedale, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Kennedale 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 Kennedale
Gate installation is the complete process of setting gate posts in concrete, hanging the gate, installing the opener and safety features, and testing everything until it operates smoothly. In Kennedale, this includes accounting for the clay soil and the occasional strong north wind, both of which affect how the gate performs. At Ironworks Gate Co., installation means the full job from excavation to final walkthrough, not just hanging a panel and leaving.
Most residential gate installations in Kennedale take one to two days on site, plus three to five days for concrete to cure before the gate is hung and automation is installed. Larger custom gates or security gates with access control may take three to four days of labor. We schedule all work in advance and tell you exactly when we’ll arrive.
A typical driveway gate installation in Kennedale runs $2,800 to $9,500 depending on size, material, and automation. Pedestrian gates start lower, and heavy sliding security gates run higher. The exact quote is free, and we settle the price before any work begins. Call (817) 286-7391 for a written estimate.
Yes. We install and service LiftMaster openers regularly across Kennedale, and our technicians are trained on LiftMaster’s residential and light commercial line. If you already have a LiftMaster opener and it’s still in good condition, we can often reuse it with your new gate. If it’s undersized or worn, we’ll recommend the right replacement and give you the exact price first.
For Emergency Gate Installation in Kennedale, TX situations like a gate that’s stuck open or blocking your driveway, we answer the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we’ll get a technician to your Kennedale home as quickly as possible. A live person answers every call, never a voicemail tree. Call (817) 286-7391 and tell us what’s happening, and we’ll be straight with you about timing.
Every gate installation from Ironworks Gate Co. is protected by our 90-Day Done Right Promise, in writing. If anything about the installation isn’t right within 90 days, we come back and make it right, no arguing and no extra charge. Most manufacturers also offer their own warranty on openers, and we’ll register those for you at installation.
Before we arrive, clear the area around the gate posts and the swing or slide path of cars, yard equipment, and anything stored near the opening. If your pets use that part of the yard, plan to keep them inside during the work. We’ll handle the dig, the concrete, the electrical, and the cleanup, but a clear work area means we start sooner and finish sooner. We’ll tell you exactly what to expect when we schedule the job.
Schedule Your Gate Installation Service in Kennedale Today
If you’re ready for a gate that’s done right, backed in writing, and built for the next forty years, call Ironworks Gate Co. at (817) 286-7391. Your estimate is free, the price is agreed before we start, and a live person answers at any hour. Gate Installation in Kennedale is what we do every day, and we’d be glad to do it for you.
Written by Victor Salinas, Owner at Ironworks Gate Co., serving Kennedale and surrounding communities since 1984.