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A driveway gate in Fresno does three jobs at once: it keeps cars and delivery trucks from pulling onto your property uninvited, it gives kids and pets a defined boundary near the street, and it adds a layer of privacy that a fence alone can’t manage. Our Gate Installation services cover driveway gates across Fresno, from Woodward Park to the Tower District, and every job starts with a written price before we touch a single tool. That’s the core of what Latch and Post Gate Repair Fresno does as part of the Cedarwell family of independently owned and operated gate specialists.
If you’re weighing a new driveway gate against repairing the one you’ve got, this page gives you the straight numbers, the process, and the questions to ask. You can also read about our Gate Installation in Fresno service for the broader picture. And if you just want to talk it through, call us at (559) 785-2501. A live person answers, day or night.
Every gate comes down to two parts: the latch that holds it and the post that carries it. That’s the job we focus on, and we’re factory-trained on the brands Fresno homeowners actually have: FAAC, BFT, Linear, and Viking operators powering most of the residential driveway gates we see.
When You Need Driveway Gate
Here are the situations that bring Fresno homeowners to us most often:
- The gate sags or drags on the concrete. Fresno’s summer heat expands metal and its winter rain softens the soil around posts. A gate that scraped in July may bind worse by January. A sagging gate strains the hinges, the latch, and the opener motor over time.
- The gate won’t close all the way. This isn’t just an annoyance. A gate that stops a few inches short lets pets slip through and gives delivery drivers an unclear signal about whether to approach your door.
- The operator responds slowly or not at all. If your Viking or FAAC opener hums but doesn’t move the gate, or you have to press the remote twice, the limit switches or gear train may be wearing out. Small problems caught early save hundreds later.
- You’re building a new gate from scratch. Maybe you just bought a home in Clovis or Sunnyside with a fence but no gate. We design and install driveway gates sized to the opening, with or without automation, matched to the style of your fence and the weight your posts can carry.
- Your existing gate is damaged. A car bump, a wind gust that blew the gate past its stop, or a falling tree limb can bend rails, crack welds, or knock a post out of plumb. We assess the frame, hardware, and operator before recommending repair versus replacement.
- You want to add automation. There’s a real difference between a gate you swing by hand and one that opens with a Linear or BFT remote from the driver’s seat. Automation adds safety sensors, a keypad for guests, and battery backup for Fresno’s power-outage season.
Our Driveway Gate Process
Here’s how a driveway gate job goes with us, start to finish:
- You call and talk to a person. We answer the phone 24/7. You describe the problem or the project, and we ask about the gate’s size, material, brand of operator, and what it’s doing. This call takes about ten minutes and gives us enough to prepare.
- We visit and measure. A background-checked, uniformed technician comes to your home at the time we set. We measure the gate, check the posts, test the operator, and listen to how the hinges sound when the gate moves. If kids are napping or pets are indoors, we can work quietly or come back during a quieter window.
- You get a written price before any work starts. No estimate over the phone that changes later, no “we’ll see how it goes.” The price is written, it itemizes parts and labor, and you decide before we begin. If you say no, that’s fine. There’s no charge for the visit.
- We do the work with your home in mind. For installs or repairs that involve going inside, we put on shoe covers and lay drop cloths before we step through your door. We use pet-safe lubricants where there’s a choice, clean up as we go, and keep tools off your floors. The C.A.R.E. values guide how we move through your home: Clean up like it is our own home; Ask before we move or touch anything; Respect the family’s time and quiet hours; Explain the price before the work.
- You see the cleanup before we leave. Our technician takes a photo of the work area after cleanup and shows it to you before heading out. You’re not left guessing what’s behind the gate or under the workbench.
- You get the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If anything about the repair or installation isn’t right within a year, we make it right. No argument, no fine print. That applies to the gate, the hardware, and the automation.
Driveway Gate Pricing in Fresno
Driveway gate work in Fresno falls into three tiers, and the exact number depends on the gate’s size, material, and whether it’s automated. Here are the ranges we see most often in this area:
- Latch and hardware replacement: $145 to $285. Most standard gate-latch replacements run between those figures, and you’ll see the exact number in writing before we touch anything.
- Gate post reset or replacement: $300 to $650. A leaning post in softened soil or a post that was set without enough concrete may need to be re-set. This range covers digging, concrete, and re-hanging the gate.
- Full driveway gate installation (single swing, manual): $1,200 to $2,800 depending on materials. Steel is less, ornamental iron is more, and custom sizing adds to it.
- Automated driveway gate installation (operator, sensors, keypad, remote): $2,500 to $5,500 installed. The brand of operator (FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking) and the gate’s weight affect this. A heavier gate needs a heavier-duty motor, and that costs more.
What affects the price most: the gate’s weight and width (a 16-foot iron gate needs different hardware than a 10-foot steel tube gate), whether the posts are sound or need re-setting, and whether you’re adding automation to a manual gate or replacing an operator that’s already there. Clovis and northeast Fresno tend to see larger lots and wider gates, which pushes sizing up. If your gate sits near irrigated lawn, check the post bases for softness before you call; we’ll confirm on site.
Every estimate is free. Call (559) 785-2501 and we’ll put a number in front of you, in writing, before any commitment. That applies whether you found us from our home page or drove past one of our trucks on Herndon.
FAQs – Driveway Gate
How much does driveway gate installation cost in Fresno?
A manual single driveway gate in Fresno typically runs $1,200 to $2,800 installed, while an automated gate with operator, sensors, keypad, and remote runs $2,500 to $5,500. The exact number depends on gate weight, width, material, and whether the posts are sound. Call (559) 785-2501 for a free written estimate, no obligation to accept.
Can you install a driveway gate the same day?
We keep common hardware and latch components on our trucks, so a simple latch replacement or hinge adjustment can often be done the same day. Full installations and gate automation-including adding a Pedestrian Gate-typically take one to two visits: one to measure and quote, one to install. Call us and we’ll tell you honestly which category your job falls into.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace a driveway gate?
Almost always repair, if the gate frame and posts are still sound. Replacing a bent hinge, a worn latch, or a failing operator component costs between $145 and $650, while a full replacement starts around $1,200. We’ll tell you straight which one makes sense for your gate. We don’t push replacements when a repair will last.
Do you install automatic gate openers on existing driveway gates?
Yes. We fit FAAC, BFT, Linear, and Viking operators to existing manual gates when the gate’s weight, hinge alignment, and post strength make it safe to automate. We add safety sensors, a keypad, and battery backup where needed. The operator and labor run $2,500 to $5,500 installed, and you’ll have a written price before we order parts.
What gate opener brands do you work on?
We’re factory-trained on FAAC, BFT, Linear, and Viking, plus Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, Mighty Mule, and LiftMaster. If your opener is one of those, we likely have parts on the truck or can get them quickly. If it’s not on that list, ask us anyway; we’ll tell you what we can do and what we can’t, without wasting your time.
Do you work on driveway gates in Clovis and other nearby areas?
Yes. We serve Fresno and the surrounding communities, including Clovis, Madera, Selma, Sanger, and Kerman. The drive time doesn’t change the written-price commitment or the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
If you’re ready to talk about your driveway gate, call (559) 785-2501. We’ll schedule a visit, measure what’s there, and hand you a written price. No pressure, no surprises.
Written by Cody Beckman, Owner at Latch and Post Gate Repair Fresno, serving Fresno.