Slide or swing is decided by the driveway
Swing gates suit level driveways with room to arc open. Sliding gates suit short aprons, uphill approaches, and anywhere a swinging leaf would catch a slope or a parked vehicle.
What a complete installation includes
An operator sized to the leaf weight and daily cycle count, safety photo-eyes, a keypad or call box at the driveway, remotes for the vehicles, and a manual release so the gate still opens in a power outage.
Why one contractor should do both
Most gate automation failures are really gate problems: a sagging leaf, a post that has moved, or hinges undersized for the load. Building the gate and installing the operator together removes that gap.
Ranch and acreage entrances
Long driveways set back from the road need the operator, power, and safety loop planned before the gate is hung. That is routine work on Ramona acreage.
Our gate work
Gates ready for automation
FAQ
Gate questions
Does Fence Tech build custom gates?
Yes. Custom gate fabrication is the core of the business. Fence Tech builds arched wrought iron driveway gates, powder-coated aluminum gates, and wood gates matched to an existing fence line, each sized to the actual opening.
Does Fence Tech install motorized or automatic driveway gates?
Yes. Fence Tech installs sliding and swing gate automation with openers, safety sensors, keypads, and remotes, and builds the gate and installs the operator as one job.
Ready to talk about your gate?
Send the opening width, the material you have in mind, and whether you want it automated. We will take it from there.