Free on-site gate assessment - hinges, posts, and your LiftMaster or Nice gate operator checked before anything is quoted
The assessment is free and the quote is the invoice.
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AfterTrusted Gate Installation for Northridge Homeowners
A new driveway gate in Northridge typically costs between $4,800 and $18,000 installed, depending on the gate style, material, and whether you’re adding automation. Most installations take two to four weeks from first measure to final walkthrough. Our crews have been building and hanging gates across the San Fernando Valley for over 42 years, and we stand behind every job with a written 90-Day Done Right Promise.
We’re the company Northridge homeowners call when they want the job done once and never thought about again. Victor Salinas leads a team of background-checked, uniformed technicians who weld, wire, and program gates the way they’d work on their own mother’s house. Every price is quoted and agreed before a single bolt is turned, and a live person answers our phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call (925) 966-4150 for a free, no-obligation measure and written estimate.
What Our Gate Installation Service Includes
Ironworks Gate Co. designs and performs our Gate Installation in Northridge for every type of residential gate, from simple pedestrian gates to automated double driveway gates with full access control. Here’s what each installation involves.
Driveway Gate Installation
A driveway gate is the one that spans your vehicle entry. We build and install driveway gates in steel, wrought iron, aluminum, and wood-iron combinations, sized precisely to your opening and your setback. In Northridge, where many homes sit on wide lots along streets like those off Nordhoff and Corbin, we regularly install driveway gates from 12 to 20 feet wide, either as single slab or bi-parting double designs - and we offer the same quality Gate Installation - Winnetka homeowners rely on.
Pedestrian Gate Installation
A pedestrian gate is a smaller walk-through gate, usually built into a fence or alongside a driveway gate. It needs its own sturdy posts, a self-closing hinge set, and often a keypad or intercom if it’s the main entry. We build pedestrian gates to match the style of the driveway gate so the whole front of the property reads as one design.
Sliding Gate Installation
Sliding gates move sideways along a track instead of swinging out, which makes them the right choice for sloped driveways or short setbacks. Northridge homes on hillsides near Porter Ranch and Granada Hills often don’t have room for a swing gate to arc open. We install cantilever and V-track sliding gates with the motor and rack matched to the gate’s weight, so nothing strains or burns out early.
Swing Gate Installation
Swing gates are the classic single or double leaf gates that open inward or outward on heavy hinges. They require level ground, properly sunk posts, and enough clearance for the full leaf sweep. We set posts in concrete to a depth below the frost line, weld or bolt the hinge plates, and hang each leaf so it carries its weight evenly for decades.
Double Gate Installation
A double gate is two leaves that meet in the middle, used where a single leaf would be too heavy or too wide to swing safely. We build double gates as matched pairs with a center drop rod or catch, and when automation is included, we wire both operators or a master-slave pair so the leaves open and close in sequence without slamming. This is one of the Best Gate Installation in Northridge, CA projects we handle for driveways over 16 feet wide.
Security Gate Installation
A security gate is a gate built and installed with one job: keeping the wrong people out. These are usually taller, with closer picket spacing, a non-climbable design, and hardware that resists being lifted or forced. We install security gates with reinforced posts, tamper-resistant hinges, and optional mag locks, keypads, and cameras tied into the access control system.
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 program automation on nine major gate-opener brands, and we carry OEM parts for most of them on our trucks. If you’re having a BFT operator installed on a new sliding gate in Northridge, we know the exact control board, the correct capacitor value, and how to set the slow-down points so the gate doesn’t coast into the end stop. It’s the kind of detail that keeps a BFT system running quietly for fifteen years instead of five.
The same goes for Linear operators. We’ve installed hundreds of Linear swing and slide units across the Valley, and we stock the limit switches, remotes, and receivers to keep them dialed in. If your property is better served by a Ghost Controls or Viking opener, we’ll recommend the right model for your gate’s weight and duty cycle, wire it cleanly, and show you how the manual release works before we leave. Whether you have one of these brands or any other make on the driveway, we can install, program, and stand behind it.
Signs You Need Gate Installation Right Now
- Your current gate is rusted through at the hinge posts. When the metal around a hinge is compromised, the leaf’s entire weight hangs on failing steel. A gate that drops off its hinges doesn’t just scrape the driveway. It can fall on a car, a child, or a person standing at the keypad. If the rust goes deeper than surface patina, replacement is the honest fix.
- The gate no longer closes all the way without a shove. That usually means the posts have shifted or the hinges have worn oval. Both problems get worse fast, and a gate that won’t close is an open invitation to a property that’s supposed to be secured. When the geometry is gone, band-aid repairs buy you months, not years.
- Your motor is fighting the gate instead of moving it. We see this constantly in Northridge: a homeowner replaces an operator without checking the gate’s true weight, and the motor burns through boards and gears every two years. A new installation, with the motor matched to the leaf and the rack or arms aligned, is cheaper over five years than repeated repairs on a mismatch.
- You’re installing a pool and the code requires a self-closing gate. L.A. County pool safety code requires a self-closing, self-latching gate that opens outward and stands at least 60 inches tall. A standard garden gate won’t pass inspection. We install code-compliant pedestrian gates with the right hinges, latch height, and closing speed, so your pool fence passes on the first visit.
- You want a gate that works with your phone, not a rusty keypad. If your current entry system is a worn-out keypad that only works when you press the buttons hard, you’re not getting the security you paid for. A new installation with a smart access system means phone control, temporary codes for housekeepers or contractors, and a log of every entry. It’s the difference between hoping the gate is closed and knowing it is.
Our Gate Installation Process - Step by Step
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Free site measure and honest assessment. We come to your Northridge property, measure the opening in three places, check the driveway slope and setback, and look at where power can be run for automation. Victor Salinas or a senior tech walks the site with you and talks through options based on how you actually use the gate: how many cars, how many people, how many deliveries.
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A written, line-item quote. Before anything is ordered or any work is scheduled, you get a written estimate with materials, labor, and hardware broken out. The price we quote is the price you pay unless you change the scope. No allowances, no “we didn’t realize” add-ons. Our free second opinion offer applies to any written estimate you’ve received from another company.
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Fabrication or ordering, matched to your opening. If we’re building a custom steel or iron gate, it’s fabricated to the exact measurements taken on site, not pulled off a shelf and shimmed to fit. If we’re installing a pre-manufactured gate, we order it spec’d for your opening, your hardware, and your operator. Lead time is typically one to two weeks for custom work.
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Installation and automation, done in one visit. Our crew sets the posts, hangs the gate, welds or bolts the hardware, and mounts and programs the operator. We run the power and control wiring in conduit, set the safety edges or photo eyes, and adjust the force and travel limits so the gate moves smoothly and reverses if it meets resistance. Most installations are completed the same day we start.
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Walkthrough, tuning, and the 90-Day Done Right Promise. We walk the gate with you, show you how the manual release works, program your remotes and keypad codes, and answer every question before we pull out of the driveway. Every job is backed in writing: if it’s 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 Northridge?
A typical single-leaf steel driveway gate in Northridge runs $4,800 to $8,500 installed. A double driveway gate with automation and intercom usually lands between $9,000 and $18,000. A pedestrian gate alone, built into fencing, runs $1,800 to $4,200. These are the ranges we quote on most of the jobs we do between CSUN and the Northridge Fashion Center. What moves the number: gate material and weight, whether the opening is level, whether automation is included, and whether we need to run new conduit for power or data.
Here’s how the common scenarios break down:
| Installation Type | Typical Northridge Price Range |
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| Pedestrian gate, steel, no automation | $1,800 - $4,200 |
| Single driveway gate, steel, manual | $4,800 - $8,500 |
| Single driveway gate with automation | $6,500 - $11,000 |
| Double driveway gate with automation and keypad | $9,000 - $18,000 |
| Security gate with access control and camera | $8,000 - $16,000 |
How to avoid overpaying: don’t accept a quote that doesn’t break out materials, hardware, and labor. Don’t let anyone install an operator without weighing your gate first, as an undersized motor is a five-year cycle of bills. And don’t pay for a “premium” gate that’s actually a standard panel with a coat of paint. Every one of our estimates is free, itemized, and valid for 30 days. The price you agree to is the price on the invoice.
Gate Installation Near Northridge - Our Service Area
Our trucks run daily through Northridge and the surrounding Valley neighborhoods: Granada Hills, Chatsworth, Porter Ranch, Winnetka, Reseda, Canoga Park, Tarzana, Panorama City, Encino, and Van Nuys. If you’re in Santa Susana or anywhere within about a half hour of our Northridge stops, we’ll schedule a free measure and walkthrough. Just getting settled in the area? See our home page for the full scope of what we do, or check out our dedicated pages for Gate Installation in Granada Hills and Gate Installation in Chatsworth.
Serving Northridge, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Northridge 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 Northridge
Gate installation is the full process of planning, building or ordering, hanging, and programming a new gate. It includes setting posts in concrete, mounting hinges and hardware, and when automation is included, wiring and programming the operator, keypads, and safety devices. At Ironworks Gate Co., every installation ends with a walkthrough and the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing.
Most custom gate installations take two to four weeks from your first call to the final walkthrough. The site measure and written quote happen within days, custom fabrication takes one to two weeks, and the on-site installation is usually completed in a single day. If you need a standard gate without automation, we can often move faster.
Most Northridge gate installations cost between $1,800 for a simple pedestrian gate and $18,000 for a full double driveway gate with automation and access control. The main drivers are gate size, material, automation, and whether we need to run new power. Call (925) 966-4150 for an exact quote. Estimates are free, itemized, and good for 30 days.
Yes. We install and program operators from all four brands, plus LiftMaster, FAAC, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule. We carry OEM parts for most of them and know each brand’s wiring and programming quirks. Whatever operator is on your driveway, we’ll install the gate to match it, or recommend the right unit based on your gate’s actual weight.
If your gate has failed and your property is unsecured, call us for Emergency Gate Installation in Northridge, CA. A live person answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we do our best to get a technician to Northridge the same day. If your gate is simply old and you’re planning a replacement, we’ll schedule a free measure at your convenience.
Every gate installation is backed by the 90-Day Done Right Promise. If anything about the installation is not right within 90 days, we return and make it right at no charge. Hardware and operator manufacturers also carry their own warranties, and we’ll register those for you so the paperwork is handled.
Keep the driveway and the area around the gate opening clear. Move cars out of the way, and make sure we have access to your electrical panel if we’re running power for an operator. If you have pets, keep them inside for the day. We handle everything else, including hauling away your old gate and hardware.
Schedule Your Gate Installation Service in Northridge Today
Call (925) 966-4150 and ask for a free measure and written estimate. A live person answers, day or night. We’ll walk your driveway, answer every question straight, and hand you a line-item quote before you decide anything. No pressure, no surprises, and a gate that’s done right, guaranteed for 90 days in writing.
Written by Victor Salinas, Owner at Ironworks Gate Co., serving Northridge since 1984.