Gate installation in Atlanta: custom driveway & security gates
Custom-built wood, aluminum, ornamental steel, and chain-link gates — from a single walk gate to a fully automated driveway gate with keypad or intercom entry. Gate installation experts serving metro Atlanta since 2006.
Atlanta driveway gate contractors & custom builders since 2006
FenceWorks of Georgia designs, builds, and automates gates for every entrance on your property — garden walk gates, pool gates, and 16-foot automated driveway gates alike. Every gate is custom-built to your opening and matched to your fence’s material, height, and color. Pick a material to see photos and details:
Automatic driveway gate installation & access control
Open your gate without leaving the car. Most of the automatic driveway gate installation we do in Atlanta is residential — a swing or slide operator on a wood, aluminum, or steel gate, wired to the entry method that fits how you live. Every automated gate we install includes the safety essentials: photo-eye sensors that stop the gate on an obstruction, a manual release for power outages, and battery backup so you’re never locked in or out.
Swing vs. slide driveway gate operators
A swing gate is the classic look — it needs a level landing and room for the panels to arc, so it suits flat driveways with space to spare. A slide or cantilever gate rides parallel to the fence line instead, which makes it the pick for sloped driveways, short setbacks off the street, and commercial entrances. We field-measure your grade and approach at the free estimate and recommend the operator that fits.
Keypads, mobile app control & safety loops
Pick the entry methods that fit your household: keypads on a gooseneck stand, phone-app and smart-home control, wireless video intercoms, key fobs and card readers, and vehicle loop sensors that open the gate as you pull up — plus guest codes for deliveries and service visits. We install and wire it all in-house, on the same visit as the gate.
Driveway gate automation & access control options
Not sure which system fits your entrance? Here’s how the three most common setups compare at a glance.
| Gate / system type | Ideal application | Common access control options | Key safety & operational features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automated swing gates | Single or double-lane driveways with flat terrain | Keypads, wireless video intercoms, vehicle loop sensors | Photo-eye obstacle sensors, battery backup |
| Automated slide gates | Sloped driveways, short entryways, commercial sites | Phone-app smart control, card readers, key fobs | Emergency manual release, obstruction auto-reverse |
| Custom estate gates | High-end residential entrances, HOA properties | Integrated keypad pedestals, remote transmitters | Heavy-duty posts sized for heavy panel loads |
Every system above comes with photo-eye sensors, manual release, and battery backup as standard. Not sure which fits? A free on-site estimate sorts it out →
HOA approved estate gates & custom architectural designs
Estate gates in HOA neighborhoods have to clear two bars: your board’s architectural guidelines and your own taste. We build HOA approved estate gates across metro Atlanta — ornamental aluminum and steel, stained cedar, and mixed wood-and-metal designs matched to your home’s architecture and your community’s height and style rules.
Securing the approval itself is the homeowner’s side of the job, but we make it easy: your quote comes with the dimensions, materials, and design details most boards ask for, and we build exactly to the spec your HOA signs off on. See aluminum & steel gates and wood gates for the styles boards approve most often.
Commercial gate installation & industrial security
Commercial gate installation in Atlanta is its own discipline: heavy-duty cantilever slide gates that clear long openings without a ground track, barrier gates for parking and access lanes, and commercial-grade operators rated for hundreds of cycles a day. We build and automate them for warehouses, offices, gated communities, and industrial yards across the metro.
Access control scales with the site — card readers and key fobs for staff, telephone and video entry for visitors, and loop sensors for free-flow exit — all tied into a secure perimeter fence built by the same crew. Start at our commercial gates & automation lineup for the full commercial picture.
Need a gate that matches your fence?
Get a free on-site estimate and a clear, itemized quote — usually within the same week.
Custom gate builders for metro Atlanta
Have something specific in mind? As the custom gate builders metro Atlanta homeowners call for one-of-a-kind entrances, we build walk and driveway gates from scratch — arched and scalloped tops, horizontal-slat modern designs, ornamental steel scrollwork, mixed wood-and-metal builds, and decorative or heavy-duty hardware to match. Bring a photo or a rough sketch and we’ll design a gate around your opening, your fence, and your budget.
Why homeowners choose FenceWorks for gates
The gate is the part of the fence you touch every day — it should open smoothly for years, not sag after one season.
Built to spec, by one crew
The team that hangs your gate is the team that built your fence — so the posts are set for the load, the lines, color, and hardware match, and the gate lines up the day it’s installed and years later.
Automation done right
Operators, access control, safety sensors, and low-voltage wiring handled in-house — no juggling a separate gate-automation contractor after the fact.
Proven across 15,000+ installs
Rated 4.9★ by 900+ metro-Atlanta neighbors and backed by our $10,000 TrustDALE Make It Right Guarantee.
What Atlanta neighbors say
4.9 · 910+ verified Google reviews across metro Atlanta — including right here in Atlanta
★★★★★
I obtained several quotes to install a fence before being referred to FenceWorks of Georgia. Johnathan arrived as scheduled to review the yard and provided an estimate within a few days. The installation crew arrived on time, installed the fence with no issues, and hauled off the old fence. FenceWorks did an excellent job installing a new fence at the best price.
— Kim W., Atlanta
★★★★★
We are obsessed with our new fences, both the back privacy fence and the front railed fence. Could not recommend more! From the beginning talking with Brian, all the way through working with Victor to the end, everything in the entire process was smooth. When I didn’t understand parts Victor showed me photos and videos of other job sites so I knew exactly what was being asked and the outcomes. It was so great. Everyone who came to the house was friendly, hard working and tidy! Wish they did decks 🫶
— Morgan M., Atlanta
★★★★★
Great experience all around. After getting some other estimates, not only was FenceWorks very competitive, but the follow up from their sales rep Johnathan Langley was what made the difference, rather than the indifference I was getting from the competition. Showed up when expected, worked hard and smart, and delivered a high quality product and outcome. They were very good to stop and communicate through the process, easy to work with, and cleaned up well. Highly recommended!
— Joe E., Atlanta
★★★★★
Amazing quality and impeccable customer service for a custom metal fencing and gate project. Meyo was so great to work with, he showed up early, had a crew of folks that got the job done quickly and the quality is above and beyond what I expected. Thanks Meyo for your help today and for being great to work with. If anyone is looking for fencing and gate work this is your guy!
— Jeremy S., Atlanta
★★★★★
These guys build excellent fences and work very fast. They finished our ~600 foot fence in about a day and a half, including removing an old chain link fence. Salesmen were very friendly and the installers did really good work. Our fence is straight, the gate is excellent, and everything looks very even and clean.
— Ryan S.
★★★★★
Meyo and the crew were really great. Very accommodating and listened to us regarding some small changes. I highly recommend FenceWorks of Georgia.
— Elizabeth B.
Every quote above is a real, unedited Google review from a FenceWorks of Georgia customer, including homeowners right here in Atlanta.
Gate installation cost & access control FAQ
Quick answers on cost, automation, access control, permits, and matching your gate to your fence.
How much does gate installation cost in Atlanta?
Gate pricing is per project, because a gate is priced by its size, its material, and how it opens. The biggest drivers are single vs. double, walk-gate vs. driveway width, the material (wood, aluminum, ornamental steel, or chain link), and whether it’s manual or automated with access control. A simple walk gate added to a fence is modest; a wide automated driveway gate with an operator and keypad is a larger investment. We give you an itemized quote after a free on-site measure — our fence cost guide explains how the numbers break down.
Can you automate a gate I already have?
Often, yes. If your existing gate is structurally sound and built for the weight, we can add a swing or slide operator and access control to it. If it was built as a hand-latched gate, it may need reinforcement or a rebuild to survive daily automated cycles — we’ll tell you honestly at the estimate which way makes sense.
What access-control options can you add?
Keypads, wireless and wired intercoms with video, phone-app and smart-home control, key-fob and card readers, and vehicle loop sensors that open the gate as you pull up. We’ll match the entry methods to your household or business, and they integrate with most smart-home and telephone-entry systems. Safety equipment comes standard on every automated install — see the automation section above for the full rundown.
Will the gate match my existing fence?
Yes — we match the material, height, color, and picket or board spacing so the gate reads as part of the fence rather than a bolt-on. If we didn’t build the original fence, we’ll match it as closely as the existing materials allow.
Do I need a permit for a driveway gate?
Sometimes — it depends on your city, your HOA, and how close the gate sits to the road or sidewalk. Some jurisdictions also require the gate to swing away from the public right-of-way or to sit a set distance back from the street. FenceWorks builds your gate to the spec you provide; confirming permits, HOA approval, and setback rules is the property owner’s responsibility, and we’re glad to build to whatever your approval requires.
How wide should a driveway gate be?
A single-lane driveway gate is usually 10 to 12 feet wide; a two-lane or circular drive often runs 14 to 16 feet, split into a double gate. We field-measure your opening and factor in turning room, slope, and how your vehicles approach before recommending a width.
How long does a gate installation take?
Most standalone gates are a one-day install once the materials are in. A custom-fabricated or automated gate takes longer because of the build plus the electrical and access-control wiring — we’ll give you a realistic timeline with your quote.
Do you build commercial gates too?
Yes — cantilever slide, barrier, and heavy-duty swing gates with commercial-grade operators and access control. See the commercial gate installation section above, or our commercial gates & automation lineup for businesses, warehouses, and gated communities.