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Gate installation in Fort Lauderdale runs anywhere from $1,800 for a basic single swing gate to $12,000+ for an automated sliding gate with access control, and most residential installs land between $3,500 and $7,500. The price depends on the gate material, length of track or hinges required, whether you’re automating it, and how the power gets to the motor. Vance Gate Repair Fort Lauderdale gives you the written price before anyone picks up a tool, so you know the number on the front end, not after the concrete is poured. Call (754) 399-1474 and you’ll reach a live person, any hour, who can schedule a free site measure and walk you through exactly what your driveway needs.
What Our Gate Installation Service Includes
Every installation we do in Fort Lauderdale starts with a site measure, a written scope, and a line-item price. That’s how Adrian Vance has run the company since 2014, and it’s how we still work today. Below are the six installation types we handle most often for Fort Lauderdale homeowners.
Driveway Gate
A driveway gate is the first thing anyone sees when they pull up to your property, and it’s the workhorse of the whole setup. In Fort Lauderdale, where lots range from tight Victoria Park plots to wider Rio Vista frontages, we size the gate to the actual opening, not a catalog assumption. We handle single and double driveway gates in aluminum, steel, wrought iron, and wood, and every install includes hinge reinforcement at the post so the gate doesn’t sag two years in. If you want it automated, we spec the motor before the gate gets fabricated, not after.
Pedestrian Gate
A pedestrian gate is the walk-through entry alongside or in front of your main driveway gate, and it takes more daily cycles than the vehicle gate ever will. In Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods like Coral Ridge and Poinsettia Heights, we see plenty of pedestrian gates that were installed as an afterthought and now bind at the latch or scrape the pavers. Our installs include a self-closing hinge option and a proper post anchor set in concrete, because a pedestrian gate that flops open stops being security. We can match the style and finish to your driveway gate so the property reads as one piece of work.
Sliding Gate
A sliding gate is the right call when the driveway has no room for a gate to swing inward or outward, which is common on Fort Lauderdale’s older beach-adjacent lots where the driveway runs tight against the house. We install cantilever and V-track sliding gates, and the difference matters: a V-track gate needs a clean, level run of concrete, while a cantilever gate doesn’t touch the ground at all and handles uneven pavers better. We also install the catch post, end stops, and the motor mount if you’re automating from the start. Every sliding gate we install in Fort Lauderdale is load-rated for wind exposure, which matters more here than people think.
Swing Gate
A swing gate is the most common residential installation in Fort Lauderdale, and it’s also the one that goes wrong fastest when it’s hung on undersized posts or has no steel core. We set post footers deep enough for the soil, which in parts of Fort Lauderdale means going through sand and fill before hitting anything stable. We install single and double swing gates, and if it’s a double, we align the two leaves so they meet without a gap or a bind. When automation is part of the job, we pair the gate with an operator that matches the leaf weight, not just the cheapest motor that fits.
Double Gate
A double gate is two leaves that meet in the middle, and the failure point is almost always the center: either the two leaves sag toward each other or the drop rod snaps because it was undersized for the gate’s weight. We install double gates with a center drop rod rated for the actual load and a magnetic catch where needed so wind load doesn’t rattle the leaves apart. On wider Fort Lauderdale driveways, a double swing gate often makes more sense than a single leaf because it opens faster and puts less stress on each hinge. We quote the hardware the same way we quote everything else: written out, line by line.
Security Gate
A security gate is less about curb appeal and more about actually stopping someone or something from getting through. In Fort Lauderdale, we install security gates for residential properties that need a real barrier, which means heavier gauge steel or aluminum, anti-lift hardware, and often a mag lock or electric strike at the pedestrian entry. We also install the photo-eye sensors, edge sensors, and keypad or intercom components that make the gate safe to operate and easy to use daily. Where a decorative gate is mainly about the look, a security gate is about the build, and we spec the hardware to match that job.
Whatever the gate type, the installation includes the same documentation on the back end: a photo log of the post footers before concrete, the gate on its hinges before and after adjustment, and every part number installed on the job. That record is yours to keep, and it’s also filed in our system so if we come back in three years, we know exactly what was put 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 gates that work with Ghost Controls operators regularly, particularly on double swing gates where the brand’s dual-gate kit is a solid match for the leaf weight and cycle count of a residential driveway. Because we’ve put in hundreds of them across Fort Lauderdale, we know the wiring, the remote pairing, and the common install errors, and we don’t leave a job until the open and close limits are set and photographed.
DoorKing operators show up on a lot of the older Fort Lauderdale homes we work on, especially the slide gate models on corner lots where the driveway runs parallel to the side street. We’re comfortable installing and integrating DoorKing equipment with keypads, intercoms, and vehicle loop detectors. Elite and Mighty Mule round out the brand work we do most often on residential installs; both are cost-effective options, and we see plenty of them on home properties across the area. Whether the motor already on your property is one of those or something else entirely, we’ll work with it. We don’t steer you toward a replacement just because it’s not a brand we prefer.
In fact, if you already have a written estimate from another gate company in Fort Lauderdale, bring it to us. We’ll review it at no cost and show you exactly where the price is and what’s driving it. That second opinion is free, and it’s part of how we work.
BeforeAfterSigns You Need Gate Installation Right Now
- The gate is leaning or dragging on one side. This is almost always a post problem: the original footer wasn’t deep enough or wide enough for the soil. In Fort Lauderdale, sandy fill under a shallow pour will shift, and the gate starts eating into the driveway. A leaning gate doesn’t correct itself, and every week it’s rubbing, the hinge hardware is taking more load than it was built for.
- You’re propping the gate closed with a bungee or a cinder block. When the latch no longer catches and you’re improvising, the gate has stopped being a gate. It’s now a liability. A gate that won’t stay closed is an open invitation, and the longer the hardware is left in that state, the more likely the fix stops being a repair and becomes a full re-install.
- The gate was hit by a vehicle or a fallen limb. After impact, the damage is rarely just the visible bent picket. The hinges get torqued, the post loses its plumb, and the welds can crack in places you won’t see until the gate fails. We’ve replaced enough storm-damaged gates in Fort Lauderdale to know the entire leaf and hinge assembly usually needs to be set again, not just the bent section.
- You bought the property and the gate doesn’t match the driveway or the house. This one isn’t about failure; it’s about fit. A gate that was installed for a previous owner’s taste or a different vehicle size may be too narrow, too low, or set on posts that don’t allow automation. When we install, we measure for the vehicles that actually use the driveway, not the ones the old gate was designed for.
- The gate is rusted through at the bottom rail or at the hinge welds. In Fort Lauderdale’s salt air and humidity, steel gates that weren’t properly primed and finished start failing from the bottom up. Once the bottom rail is compromised, the gate loses its structural skin, and the hinges begin to tear away. That’s a replacement job, not a paint job, and it’s better handled before the gate drops in the driveway.
If any of those sound familiar, call (754) 399-1474. We’ll send a background-checked, uniformed technician to your Fort Lauderdale property, take measurements, and hand you a written price before any work is scheduled. You’ll know the name and see a photo of the technician before they arrive.
Our Gate Installation Process - Step by Step
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Site measure and written scope. We come out, measure the actual opening, check the soil, mark where the posts will sit, and photograph the site. Then we write the scope: gate size, material, finish, hardware, automation if it’s included, and the price next to each line. Under The Haven Standard, that written quote is handed to you before any work starts. You don’t pay for the measure, and you don’t have to commit that day.
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Post setting and concrete. We dig the footers deeper than the minimum, set the posts, and pour concrete around them. For a sliding gate in Fort Lauderdale, this step also includes the concrete pad or V-track bed the gate will ride on. We photograph the rebar and the pour before the concrete cures, so you have a record of what’s under the ground, not just what’s above it.
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Gate fabrication and hanging. The gate is built to the measurements from step one and hung on the posts with the correct hinges for the weight. We set the leaf gap, align the two leaves on a double gate, and adjust the swing or slide so the travel is smooth across the full opening. If there’s a drop rod or center catch, it goes in at this stage.
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Automation and safety devices. If the gate is motorized, we mount the operator, run the power, and install the safety edges and photo-eye sensors. We set the open and close limits, test the auto-reverse, and photograph the limit-switch positions. Every motorized gate we install in Fort Lauderdale is tested for entrapment protection before we call it done. That’s a safety standard we don’t take shortcuts on, and you should never let anyone else take shortcuts on it either.
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Final walkthrough and documented record. Before we leave, we walk the gate with you, test the full cycle a half-dozen times, and make any final adjustments. Then we hand you the record: photos of the post footers, the gate on its hinges, the motor and wiring, the part numbers installed, and the final limit-switch readings. That file is yours, and we keep a copy in our job record. If anything under the 365-Day Done Right Promise needs attention within the year, we make it right with no argument and no fee.
How Much Does Gate Installation Cost in Fort Lauderdale?
Most residential gate installations in Fort Lauderdale run $3,500 to $7,500 for a single or double swing gate in aluminum or steel, including posts, hinges, and basic hardware. A pedestrian gate alone usually falls between $900 and $2,200 depending on width and finish. A sliding gate, because of the track or cantilever hardware and often the concrete work, typically runs $4,500 to $9,500. If you’re adding automation, the operator and safety devices add $1,500 to $3,500 on top of the gate itself, and an access-control package with a keypad, intercom, or vehicle loop detector adds another $800 to $2,500.
| Installation Type | Typical Fort Lauderdale Price Range |
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| Pedestrian Gate | $900 - $2,200 |
| Single Swing Gate (manual) | $2,200 - $3,800 |
| Double Swing Gate (manual) | $3,800 - $6,500 |
| Sliding Gate (manual) | $4,500 - $7,500 |
| Automation (operator + safety edges + photo-eyes) | $1,500 - $3,500 added |
| Access Control (keypad, intercom, or loop detector) | $800 - $2,500 added |
What moves the price in Fort Lauderdale is the material, the gate width, the condition of the existing posts or pavement, and whether the job needs a new electrical run. A long driveway in Las Olas Isles that needs a 14-foot sliding gate and a power line trenched to the motor will land at the high end. A simple five-foot pedestrian gate in a rear alley will land at the low end.
The way to avoid overpaying is to know exactly what you’re being charged for. That’s why our free estimate is a line-item written quote, not a verbal number. If another company has already quoted you, bring us the paperwork and we’ll go through it with you at no cost. And here’s the part that matters most: the price we write down is the price you pay. No surprise line items after the concrete is poured, no change-order games. If we find something unexpected during the install, we stop, explain it, show you, and get your sign-off before anything changes. That’s Haven Standard Clause 1, and it’s non-negotiable on every job.
Gate Installation Near Fort Lauderdale - Our Service Area
Vance Gate Repair Fort Lauderdale installs gates across the city and into the surrounding communities, including Gate Installation in Wilton Manors, Gate Installation in Oakland Park, Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderhill, Dania Beach, Pompano Beach, Plantation, Sunrise, Hollywood, Tamarac, and Margate. We schedule measures across the area every weekday, and once the written quote is accepted, most installations are booked within one to two weeks depending on fabrication time. If you’re outside the immediate Fort Lauderdale area but still in Broward County, call and ask; we’ll let you know straight whether we can get to you and when.
For full detail on our local installation work, see our Gate Installation in Fort Lauderdale page.
Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale
Gate installation is the complete process of setting posts, hanging or mounting a gate, and optionally wiring it for automation and access control. It’s more than attaching a gate to a hinge; a proper installation in Fort Lauderdale means pouring post footers deep enough for the soil, sizing the hardware to the gate’s actual weight, and testing the full travel before the job is closed out. At Vance Gate Repair, every installation includes a written price before work begins and a documented photo record when the job is done.
Most residential gate installations take one to two days on site once the post footers are cured. Concrete generally needs 24 to 48 hours to set before we hang a heavy gate on it, so you should plan for the process to span several days even though the active work is faster. Custom fabrication can add a week or more depending on the material and finish. We’ll give you a timeline in writing with your quote, and we stick to it. For an exact schedule on your property, call (754) 399-1474.
A typical residential gate installation in Fort Lauderdale runs $3,500 to $7,500, with smaller pedestrian gates under $2,500 and larger automated sliding gates at $9,500 or more. The final number depends on the gate size, material, whether you’re adding automation and access control, and the site conditions. Our free measure gives you a written line-item price before any commitment, so the number is never a surprise at the end. Call (754) 399-1474 to schedule a measure.
Yes, we install Ghost Controls openers regularly on Fort Lauderdale residential gates, especially double swing installations. We’re familiar with the wiring, remote setup, and limit adjustments, and we test every installation for proper auto-reverse and entrapment protection before we walk off the job. If you already have a different brand like DoorKing or Elite, we work with that too. We service nine major automation brands and don’t push you toward a replacement motor just because it’s easier for us.
If your gate is off its hinges or a vehicle hit it and the property is exposed, call us any time at (754) 399-1474; a live person answers 24/7. We can often get a technician to you the same day to secure the opening, stabilize the gate, or make temporary repairs while the permanent installation is scheduled. For a full new installation, we’ll schedule the measure promptly and give you a written timeline. Emergency work is quoted in writing before it starts, same as every other job we do.
Every installation from Vance Gate Repair Fort Lauderdale is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the gate isn’t right within one full year, we make it right with no argument and no fee. That covers the workmanship and the hardware we installed; manufacturer warranties on motors and operators are separate and we’ll register those for you. The point is simple: if something fails because of how it was installed, it’s on us to fix, not you to pay for.
Clear the driveway and the area around the posts so we have room to work, and move any vehicles you’ll need out before the install day. If you have plants or pavers near the gate line that you want protected, let us know during the site measure so we can note it in the scope. You don’t need to do any digging, wiring, or prep work yourself. We handle everything from footer to final photo log, and you’ll get the written record when we’re done.
Schedule Your Gate Installation Service in Fort Lauderdale Today
Ready for a gate that’s built to the actual measurements of your Fort Lauderdale driveway and priced in writing before the first day of work? Call (754) 399-1474 for a free site measure and a written, line-item estimate. A live person answers the phone 24/7, and there’s no obligation on the quote. You’ll know the price, the scope, and the technician’s name before anyone starts. That’s the only way we’ve done it since 2014, and it’s the only way we will.
Written by Adrian Vance, Owner at Vance Gate Repair Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2014.