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Gate installation in West Hollywood runs between $2,800 and $11,500 for most residential projects, with the average driveway gate landing around $5,400 including the operator, posts, and the written documentation we leave behind. That price is not a guess you have to commit to sight unseen. It is a written figure handed to you before any work begins, based on measurements taken at your property, the gate design you select, and the condition of the existing pillars or posts.
We are Vance Gate Repair West Hollywood, led by Adrian Vance, and we have been installing and repairing gates since 2014. Before that, Adrian spent years on commercial access-control sites, where every wire, every limit switch, and every safety edge had to be logged or the site failed inspection. That habit never left. Every gate installation we complete in West Hollywood includes a photographed record of what we found, what we set, and what we installed. You get the photos. We keep a copy. No future technician has to guess what is buried under your driveway. Call us at (424) 321-7416 and a live person answers, at any hour, without a voicemail loop.
What Our Gate Installation Service Includes
Every installation starts with the same question: what is this gate supposed to do? Keep cars in, keep people out, make the path to the pool secure, hold a double-wide opening without sagging, or simply mark the property line with something that looks right from the street. The answer determines the type of gate, the operator, the hinges, and the post footings. Here is what each installation type involves.
Driveway Gate Installation
A driveway gate is the most common installation we do in West Hollywood, where narrow lots and hillside streets mean almost every gate has to be measured in place, not ordered from a catalog. We install both single and double driveway gates, and we handle the full run: concrete or steel post footings, the gate frame, the hinges, the operator, the safety edges, and the keypad or remote system. If there is an existing gate to remove, we remove it, haul it, and document the condition of the underlying posts before we pour anything new.
Pedestrian Gate Installation
A pedestrian gate is the smaller walk-through gate that sits beside or within a larger driveway opening. In West Hollywood, these gates often fail first because they are used ten times more often than the vehicle gate, and the hinges take the abuse. We build pedestrian gates to match the height and finish of your driveway gate, and we install them with heavy-gauge hinges and a maglock or latch that will not sag out of alignment within a year.
Sliding Gate Installation
A sliding gate moves horizontally along a track, which makes it the right choice for driveways that slope upward from the street, where a swing gate would scrape. In the hills above Sunset and Santa Monica Boulevard, we install sliding gates with cantilever rollers or a V-track depending on the grade. West Hollywood has a number of mid-century lots where the driveway is short but steep, and a sliding gate is frequently the only installation that clears the approach without a wedge cut into the incline.
Swing Gate Installation
A swing gate is the classic hinged gate that arcs inward or outward to open. Outward-swinging gates are standard in West Hollywood because the driveway is often too short for an inward swing, and city setback codes along streets like Kings Road and Orlando Avenue leave little room to work with. We install both single-leaf and double-leaf swing gates, and we set the hinge posts in concrete to a depth that matches the gate weight, not a guess. A 400-pound double gate on shallow posts is a future repair bill.
Double Gate Installation
A double gate, also called a bi-parting gate, is two leaves that meet in the middle, and it is what most West Hollywood driveways wider than 14 feet require. The two leaves need to be matched in weight, set on posts that are perfectly plumb, and driven by an operator rated for the combined load. We install double gates with a center stop, a receiver plate, and a safety edge on each leaf, so the gate does not crush a car bumper or a person if it closes on an obstruction.
Security Gate Installation
A security gate is a gate first, and an access-control point second. It is built with a steel frame, minimal gaps, and a locking mechanism rated for forced entry. In West Hollywood, we install security gates for ground-level condos, private walk streets, and back-alley service entrances where the gate is the only barrier between the street and a ground-floor window. These installations include a keypad or intercom, a maglock or electric strike, and a battery backup so the gate opens if power fails during a Santa Ana wind event.
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 service LiftMaster operators more often than any other brand, and for good reason. LiftMaster builds a capably simple residential operator that talks cleanly to their keypads and remotes, and their battery backup kits are straightforward to wire on a hillside property where the power flickers every time the wind picks up. When a West Hollywood customer wants a gate operator they can troubleshoot themselves with a phone app, we recommend LiftMaster and we stock their OEM arms, control boards, and safety eyes so a future repair does not require a parts order and two trips.
FAAC is the brand we specify most often when the gate is heavy, the driveway is steep, or the opening is wider than the residential norm. FAAC hydraulic operators move slowly and deliberately, which matters on a 16-foot iron double gate. BFT and Mighty Mule both have their place too, especially on shorter runs where budget is the deciding factor. We do not steer customers toward a replacement operator they do not need, and we do not push a single brand. Whatever motor is on your property, our technicians have worked on it. If it is failing and the gate is new enough, we will price the repair against the replacement and hand you both numbers in writing.
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- The gate sags and drags on the ground. A gate that scrapes the driveway is a hinge or post problem, and once the post leans, the fix is often a new post and a new gate together. If you are lifting the gate to close it, the operator is working against gravity every cycle and will burn out soon.
- The operator is dead and replacement parts are discontinued. Most West Hollywood gate operators last 8 to 12 years before the board or the gearbox fails. If the manufacturer no longer supports your model, installing a new operator on an old frame is a short-term patch, not a solution.
- The gate opens too slowly or stops mid-cycle. This can be a limit switch that has drifted, a capacitor that is failing, or a track that is binding. If the gate stops halfway on a regular basis, the safety system is unreliable and the gate becomes a hazard to vehicles and people.
- The frame is rusted through at the bottom rail. Coastal air and irrigation overspray eat steel gates from the bottom up. A rust-through on the bottom rail cannot be welded back to structural strength. That gate is done.
- You are adding a car, a tenant, or a child to the property. Life changes are installation triggers. A new driver who backs into the gate every morning, a tenant who needs a separate code, a small child who can slip through a gap in the current gate, all of these are reasons to replace the gate now rather than repair around a design that no longer fits.
Our Gate Installation Process - Step by Step
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Measure and scope the site. We come to your West Hollywood property, measure the opening, the slope, the setback, and the post condition, and we write down what we find. You get a copy of the measurements. We do not estimate from a photo if we can avoid it, because a photo does not show a leaned post or a cracked footing.
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Written price before any work starts. Under Haven Standard Clause 1, we hand you a written price for the full installation: gate, operator, posts, concrete, wiring, programming, and haul-away. That price is yours to keep, and it does not change unless you change the scope. No verbal estimate, no ‘potential additional charges’ hidden in the fine print.
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Footings, posts, and frame installation. We dig the footings to the depth required for the gate weight, set the posts in concrete, and mount the gate frame level and plumb. We photograph the footings before the concrete covers them, so you can see the depth and the rebar with your own eyes.
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Operator, safety edges, and access control. We mount the operator, wire the photo-eyes and safety edges, and program your remotes, keypad, and any intercom or vehicle sensor. We test the gate with a physical obstruction in the path to confirm the auto-reverse engages before we declare the job done.
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Documentation and walkthrough. Before we leave, you get a photo log of every adjustment, the part numbers installed, and the position of every limit switch. We walk the gate with you, demonstrate the manual release, and answer every question you have. The job file stays with us for the life of the gate.
How Much Does Gate Installation Cost in West Hollywood?
A single swing gate with a new operator and two new posts in West Hollywood typically runs $3,200 to $5,800. For full Gate Installation pricing details on all gate types, see the breakdowns below. A double swing gate for a wider driveway lands between $4,800 and $8,500. A sliding gate is usually $4,000 to $7,200, and a full security gate package with a keypad, maglock, and battery backup starts around $6,500 and can pass $11,000 depending on the gate height and the access-control components. These ranges include the gate, operator, posts, concrete, wiring, programming, and our documented photo record. The price you get is the price you pay.
What moves the price: the gate width and weight, whether you choose steel or aluminum, whether the existing posts can be reused or need to be replaced, the operator brand, the access-control features, and whether the driveway has a steep grade that requires a sliding setup. The way to avoid overpaying in West Hollywood is to insist on a written price that includes everything, and to ask what the post depth will be and how the operator is rated for the gate weight. Our free estimate includes all of that, in writing, with no obligation to proceed.
Gate Installation Near West Hollywood - Our Service Area
We install gates throughout West Hollywood and the surrounding neighborhoods, including Beverly Hills, Studio City, Los Feliz, Culver City, Sherman Oaks, Brentwood, Burbank, Santa Monica, Van Nuys, and North Hollywood. Most installations in the West Hollywood area can be scheduled within 5 to 10 business days of the written estimate, depending on the gate fabrication time and any city permit requirements. If you are comparing options, take a look at our Gate Installation in Beverly Hills page or our Gate Installation in Studio City page to see how we approach different neighborhoods. You can also start at our home page to see the full range of what we do.
Serving West Hollywood, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the West Hollywood 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 West Hollywood
Gate installation is the complete process of setting gate posts, hanging the gate, mounting the operator, wiring the safety edges and photo-eyes, and programming the remote and keypad systems. For Gate Installation in West Hollywood, it also includes assessing the driveway slope and the property setback, because those two factors determine whether a swing gate or a sliding gate is the right design. We handle the entire installation from the concrete footings to the final walkthrough, and we document every step.
Most single gate installations in West Hollywood are completed in one to two days on site, with an additional one to two weeks for gate fabrication if the gate is being built to order. The actual schedule depends on the gate size, the post work required, and whether any electrical upgrades are needed at the operator location. We provide a written schedule with the written price, so you know exactly when we arrive and when we expect to finish.
Gate installation in West Hollywood costs between $2,800 and $11,500 depending on the gate type, size, and access-control features. A standard single swing gate runs $3,200 to $5,800, while a full security gate with keypad entry starts around $6,500. Our price is written before any work starts, and it includes the gate, operator, posts, concrete, wiring, and programming, with no surprise invoice at the end. Call (424) 321-7416 for an exact quote, estimates are free.
Yes, we install and service LiftMaster gate operators throughout West Hollywood, and we stock the OEM arms, control boards, and safety eyes for most of their residential models. If you have a LiftMaster keypad or remote that is not responding, we can diagnose it on site and replace the part same-day in most cases. We also service FAAC, BFT, Mighty Mule, and every other major gate automation brand.
For a gate that has failed and left your driveway unsecured, we can often schedule an emergency installation within 24 to 48 hours depending on the gate type and the parts required. A live person answers our phone at (424) 321-7416 at any hour, and we will tell you honestly whether the gate can be installed that quickly or whether the fabrication itself will take a few days. We do not promise a delivery date we cannot hit.
Every gate installation we complete 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. Beyond that, the operators and access-control components carry their own manufacturer warranties, and we register every product on your behalf so the warranty is valid. The documentation we leave with you includes the warranty terms in writing.
Clear the driveway approach and remove any vehicles from the area where the gate will swing or slide. If you have a landscaped planter near the gate posts, mark any irrigation lines so we can avoid them when we dig the footings. Beyond that, you do not need to prepare anything. We bring the tools, the materials, and the written scope, and we leave the site clean and the gate tested.
Schedule Your Gate Installation Service in West Hollywood Today
A new gate is a real decision, and the right way to make it is with facts in front of you: measurements, a written price, and a documented plan. Call Vance Gate Repair West Hollywood at (424) 321-7416 for a free, no-obligation estimate on any gate installation. Adrian Vance and our team will walk the property, answer your questions in plain language, and hand you a price you can hold in your hand before you spend a dollar.
Written by Adrian Vance, Owner at Vance Gate Repair West Hollywood, installing and repairing gates across the area since 2014.