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Shield Gate Repair

Westlake · Tarrant County

Gate Opener Installation in Westlake, TX

Gate opener installation in Westlake for existing gates that need automating or a new operator and controls. We match the opener to the gate and add the access method you need, from remotes to card readers.

  • Licensed & Insured
  • 16+ Years Experience
  • Open 24/7
  • Residential & Commercial

Gate Opener Installation in Westlake: what we see

Many Westlake gates already exist and simply need automating, or have an opener that has reached the end of its life. On estates, that often means a heavy manual swing leaf on a long drive, where the opener has to suit the weight, the distance from power and how visitors will be let in. On commercial sites, an opener has to accept signals from card readers, guard controls and loops. The gate itself has to swing or slide freely before any opener goes on.

We inspect the gate first and fix any binding or sag, because a new opener on a bad gate fails early. Then we choose the operator by gate type, weight and duty, plan its power, and add the controls: remotes, a keypad or callbox at the road, and an exit loop. We fit photo-eyes and set force and reversing to UL 325. Near Entrada and the drives off SH 114, we place keypads and callboxes where drivers can reach them without leaving the car.

On video

Gate jobs near Westlake on video

Filmed on our own jobs, each marked with its city: Frisco (27 mi), Dallas (29 mi).

When it is time for gate opener installation

  • Replacing a gate that keeps failingWorth checking the posts and footings before spending on a new gate
  • Automating an existing manual gateGate weight and hinge condition determine which operator is viable
  • New build or new drivewayBest time to run conduit and set footings properly
  • Upgrading to access controlOperator and access system need to be specified together

Gate Installation across Dallas–Fort Worth →

Our recent gate opener installation work

Photos from our technicians' recent jobs across Dallas–Fort Worth.

  • A pair of black steel swing gates with operator arms, closed across a paver driveway in front of a tile-roofed house
  • Double spear-top steel swing gates with an operator arm on each leaf, between white brick pillars
  • A single arched black steel swing gate with an operator arm, in the drive between two houses
  • A solar-powered swing gate operator on a black steel driveway gate beside a brick house
  • A black steel swing gate with its arm operator fitted beside a brick garage
  • Double iron swing gates standing open on their arm operators between rendered pillars

Customer testimonials

What our customers say

Customers across Dallas–Fort Worth, filmed at their own gates. We bring the same team to Westlake.

Areas we cover in Westlake

  • Vaquero
  • Glenwyck Farms
  • Terra Bella
  • Granada
  • Paigebrooke
  • Entrada

Gate Opener Installation in Westlake: questions

Can an opener be added to the existing gate on our Westlake property?

Usually, if the gate is sound and moves freely. We check the hinges or rollers, the posts and the frame, and confirm the gate is light enough for a suitable operator. If the gate is too heavy, sagging or badly hung, we will tell you what needs fixing first or whether a new gate makes more sense.

What access options can a new gate opener support?

Remotes, keypads, telephone or cellular callboxes, card readers, and vehicle detection loops for automatic exit. Many openers can handle several at once. We help you choose based on who needs access, how often, and whether you want to let visitors in from your phone.

Gate Not Working Right Now?

We answer the phone 24/7. If you are stuck, call and we will talk you through the manual release before anyone arrives. See what counts as a gate emergency.

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