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Coppell · Dallas County

Sliding Gate Installation in Coppell, TX

Sliding gate installation in Coppell for drives where a swing gate does not fit, or to replace a worn 1990s slide gate. We plan the gate design, footing, operator and safety together.

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

Sliding Gate Installation in Coppell: what we see

Residential slide gates are a common Coppell type, and many installed with homes between 1985 and 2000 now have worn tracks, wheels and chains. When owners replace them, it is a chance to rethink the design. A track gate is simpler; a cantilever gate removes the ground track that clay movement tilts and debris clogs. Either needs a clear run of fence line beside the opening, at least the gate’s width.

We confirm what the city and your HOA require on style and height, then set footings for the operator pad and posts deep enough to resist clay movement. The slide operator is sized to the gate weight and traffic, with chain or rack drive set up square. Roller guards and gaps follow ASTM F2200, and photo-eyes and edges UL 325. In Riverchase or Coppell Greens, we also plan around existing landscaping and conduit.

On video

Gate jobs near Coppell on video

Filmed on our own jobs, each marked with its city: Frisco (17 mi), Dallas (18 mi).

When it is time for sliding gate 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

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Our recent sliding gate repair work

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

  • A cedar-panel sliding gate on a steel frame, with its slide operator at the end of the track
  • A black steel sliding gate across a wooded driveway, with the operator beside the post
  • A black steel sliding gate running along a brick house, with its operator and toolkit at the end of the track
  • A technician kneeling at the operator of a tall dark wood-clad sliding gate
  • A sliding gate operator mounted behind a stained wood gate on a concrete driveway
  • A white aluminium sliding gate with its operator control box fixed to the post

Customer testimonials

What our customers say

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

Areas we cover in Coppell

  • Old Town Coppell
  • Riverchase
  • The Lakes of Coppell
  • Northlake Woodlands
  • Coppell Greens

Sliding Gate Installation in Coppell: questions

Is a cantilever slide gate better in Coppell than a track gate?

Often, for the ground conditions. Coppell clay can tilt or crack a track pad over time, and a ground track collects leaves and debris. A cantilever gate rides on post-mounted rollers with nothing across the drive. It needs extra length behind the opening and a heavier frame, so we check your fence line before recommending one.

How wide can a residential slide gate be?

Wide enough for most drives, provided the operator is rated for the weight and there is enough fence line beside the opening for it to slide into. Longer gates need heavier frames, more rollers or a cantilever design. We size the gate and operator together, so the install works for years rather than straining from the start.

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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