Automated driveway gates & custom entry installation in metro Atlanta
Pull in without leaving the car. We design, build, and automate driveway entry gates in wood, aluminum, and welded steel — swing or slide, with keypads, remotes, intercoms, and safety sensors. Free on-site estimates across metro Atlanta.
Atlanta’s trusted driveway gate contractors & custom builders
Looking for driveway gate installation in Atlanta? FenceWorks of Georgia’s driveway gate contractors have designed, built, and automated entry gates across metro Atlanta since 2006 — cedar and pressure-treated wood, rust-proof ornamental aluminum, and welded steel, most on a steel internal frame so they swing true for years. We handle the whole entry: the gate, the operator, and the access controls, wired to code by licensed installers. Browse the gate styles below, then get a free on-site estimate. (Exploring walk gates or a fully bespoke design? Start at our gates & access control hub.)
Driveway gates at a glance
- Cost: quoted per project — width, single vs. double, material, the operator, and access controls drive the price; every quote is free, on-site, and itemized
- Materials: cedar and pressure-treated wood, ornamental aluminum, welded steel, and Trex composite — most built on a welded steel frame that resists sag
- Types: single and double swing, cantilever and V-track slide for tight or sloped drives; barrier arms and vertical-lift gates for commercial entries
- Automation: keypad, remote, or smartphone entry with full safety hardware — the complete access-control lineup is detailed below
- Timeline: most installations finish in 1–2 days; trenching for power or custom fabrication can add time
Exact pricing comes from a free, itemized on-site estimate — driveway slope, power access, and HOA rules vary by property.
Installing driveway and estate gates across metro Atlanta — including Decatur, Dunwoody, Brookhaven, Chamblee, Duluth, and Peachtree Corners. We serve 27 cities, Smyrna to Dacula and beyond.
Wooden privacy driveway gates on steel frames
Privacy, board-on-board, horizontal, and picket driveway gates framed on welded steel and hung to swing true — automated to match your fence and your entry.
Rust-proof aluminum & steel driveway gate installation
Ornamental aluminum driveway gate installation and welded-steel custom estate gates — single and double swing, V-track slide, spear-top and flat-top — with operators, keypads, and loop sensors.
Choosing the right gate for your property
First impressions matter. A custom driveway or estate gate projects the right image for your home or business — and adds a layer of security a standard fence gate can’t. Gates come in more configurations than most people expect, and the right one depends on your driveway’s slope, the space you have to work with, and how much traffic the entry handles — from residential driveway gates on Atlanta backyard drives to high-traffic commercial entrances.
| Gate style | Best suited for | Primary operational benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Single / double swing gates | Standard residential driveways with room to swing | Classic aesthetic, simple automation, highly customizable |
| Cantilever slide gates | Sloped, gravel, or wide residential and commercial drives | Free-floating counterbalance — never blocked by debris |
| V-track / rolling slide gates | Short drives or tight grades with no room for swing arcs | Slides smoothly along the fence line |
| Barrier arms & vertical lift | Commercial properties, parking structures, industrial facilities | High-speed traffic control and maximum-security perimeters |
Residential driveway gates & custom entry options
- Swing gates — by far the most common residential choice: a single leaf that opens like a door, or a double that swings open like French doors. Simple, elegant, and easy to automate.
- Custom estate gates — high-end residential entrances with heavy-duty posts sized for heavy panel loads, integrated keypad pedestals, and remote transmitters — designed to match your home and fence line.
Sliding driveway gate & cantilever gate installation
- Cantilever slide gates — free-floating on a counterbalance with no track across the driveway, so leaves, sticks, and debris never block them. A great fit for sloped or gravel drives across metro Atlanta.
- V-track and rolling slide gates — sliding driveway gate installation in Atlanta for entries where the gate travels along the fence line instead of swinging: ideal when the driveway is short, the grade climbs quickly, or there’s no room for a swing arc.
Commercial gate systems & HOA security gate installation
- Automatic slide gates — the workhorse for businesses restricting traffic into parking lots and yards; the full gate rolls clear of the entry.
- Barrier arm gates — the parking-garage-style arm: purely for vehicle and traffic control, and an extremely cost-effective way to manage a busy entrance.
- Pivot and vertical lift gates — high-security entries that rise to admit each vehicle, typically used at industrial facilities and secure yards.
- HOA security gates — many metro Atlanta neighborhoods have HOA guidelines on gate height, style, and setbacks. Rules vary and approval stays with you, but we’ll help you understand what boards typically look for and build your entrance to the approved spec.
Professional automation & access control integration
Automation is where a driveway gate earns its keep — and where cut corners show up first. Our licensed installers size the operator to your gate’s weight and travel, set it on a proper pad, and wire everything to code. On the access side, choose what fits how your household or business actually comes and goes: keypads and integrated keypad pedestals, wireless remotes, smartphone-app control, intercoms and call boxes with video options, card readers and key fobs for commercial entries, and vehicle loop sensors that open the gate automatically on exit.
Safety hardware is never optional on our installs: photo-eye obstacle sensors and auto-reverse protect vehicles and pedestrians, an emergency manual release gets you out during a power cut, and battery backup keeps the entry working through an outage. It’s professional driveway gate automation, done once and done right.
Planning an automated entry gate?
Get a free on-site estimate and a clear, itemized quote — usually within the same week.
Why homeowners choose FenceWorks for driveway gates
A driveway gate is used every day and seen by everyone — it’s worth having Atlanta gate installation experts build it right.
Automation done right
Licensed installers size the operator to the gate, wire it to code, and set up keypads, remotes, intercoms, loop sensors, and battery backup.
Built to match your fence
Wood, aluminum, or steel — framed and finished to match the fence it connects to, so the entry reads as one continuous line.
Backed for the long haul
Steel-reinforced frames resist sag, and every install carries our workmanship warranty and the $10,000 TrustDALE Make It Right Guarantee.
How it works
From first call to finished entry gate — three simple steps.
Free on-site estimate
We walk your entry, check the driveway’s slope and the room a gate has to move, and go over materials, swing vs. slide, and the automation and access controls you want.
A clear, itemized quote
You see exactly what drives the price — the gate, the operator, access controls, and any trenching for power — usually within the same week, with no surprises. Financing is available through Wisetack.
Install day
Your crew sets the posts in concrete, hangs and adjusts the gate, wires the operator and safety sensors to code, programs your keypads and remotes, and leaves your property clean.
What neighbors say about their driveway gates
4.9 · 900+ verified Google reviews — these from gate projects
★★★★★
We are glad to have worked with FenceWorks of Georgia on our driveway swing gate. Pepe and his team handcrafted a beautiful new custom gate with hardware, cleared away all of the old material, and offered advice on staining the new wood. Austin was easy to work with on planning and scheduling the project; he took the time to talk through our options and never tried to upsell. Our service was able to be completed earlier than planned and at a great price. Thank you!
— MD H.
★★★★★
After months of searching for a reputable company willing to take on my sliding gate project, FW built a custom cantilever solution at a fair price that will last for years to come. Thanks!
— D. Nix
★★★★★
Great work on our new fence and driveway gate. Thank you Victorino. It was a pleasure working with Tony and others involved. Professional, communicative, and reasonably priced for a quality installation.
— Stephen S., Atlanta
★★★★★
Pancho and his team did an awesome job repairing my chainlink fencework from the storm damage done by fallen tree and replacing other sections of my fence also putting in double swing gate. They are very professional !
— Shelby D., Tucker
Verified Google reviews from FenceWorks gate customers.
Atlanta driveway gate installation FAQ
Quick answers on automation, materials, and access control.
How much does an automated driveway gate cost in Atlanta?
It depends on width, single vs. double, material, the operator, and access controls. We give free on-site estimates with a clear, itemized quote so you know exactly what your entry will cost.
Can you automate an existing driveway gate?
Often, yes. If the gate and posts are structurally sound we can retrofit a swing or slide operator with a keypad, remotes, and safety sensors. If they aren’t, we’ll build a properly framed gate that holds the hardware long-term.
Swing or slide — which gate is right for my driveway?
Swing gates suit most driveways with room to open inward; V-track and cantilever slide gates are ideal for tight spaces, steep slopes, or wide commercial entries. We’ll recommend the right type on-site.
What access controls can you install?
Keypads, wireless remotes, smartphone control, intercoms and call boxes, vehicle loop sensors, safety photo-eyes, and battery backup — wired to code by licensed installers.
What materials do you build driveway gates from?
Cedar and pressure-treated wood, rust-proof ornamental aluminum, welded steel, and Trex composite to match a composite fence — most on a steel internal frame for strength. We match the gate to your fence and budget.
Do you repair driveway gates and gate operators?
Yes. We repair and maintain gates and their automation — sagging or dragging gates, operators that quit opening, keypads and safety sensors — and we can often retrofit automation onto a sound existing gate. If a gate is past saving, we’ll quote a rebuild on a proper steel frame.
How long does driveway gate installation take?
Most driveway gate installations are completed in one to two days. Automated entries that need trenching for power, new operator pads, or a custom-fabricated gate can take a little longer — we’ll give you a clear timeline with your quote.
Can you install a driveway gate in an HOA neighborhood?
Yes — HOA security gate installation is common across metro Atlanta. HOA rules on gate height, style, color, and setbacks vary by neighborhood, and approval rests with the homeowner, but we’ll help you understand what your board typically asks for and build the gate to the approved spec.
Will a driveway gate make my property more secure?
Yes — a driveway gate controls the one entrance a fence can’t: the driveway itself. It keeps trespassers, solicitors, and unwanted vehicles off your property, adds privacy, and with an intercom or call box you know who is at your entry before they come in. It’s a layer of security a standard walk gate can’t provide.