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Shield Gate Repair

Prosper · Collin County

Sliding Gate Installation in Prosper, TX

Sliding gate installation in Prosper for drives where a swing gate will not suit, such as sloping drives and tight turnarounds, and for community entrances. We plan footings, run-back and safety from the start.

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

Sliding Gate Installation in Prosper: what we see

Most Prosper estate lots have room for a swing gate, so a slide gate is usually chosen for a reason: a drive that rises toward the house, a turnaround a swing would block, or wind exposure on a wide opening. At community entrances, slide gates keep lanes clear and handle high cycle counts. Prosper clay is the main construction challenge, since a track or cantilever footing that moves will throw the gate out of line.

We measure the opening, the run-back space and the grade, then choose a track or cantilever design. Footings are sized for the gate weight and the clay. The operator is matched to the gate and the cycle count, so an HOA entrance gets a duty-rated unit. We fit photo-eyes, edge sensors and roller guards to UL 325 and ASTM F2200, and confirm what the town and HOA require. For sites near Lakes of La Cima, we also plan where the keypad sits.

On video

Gate jobs near Prosper on video

Filmed on our own jobs, each marked with its city: Frisco (6 mi), Dallas (32 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 Prosper.

Areas we cover in Prosper

  • Windsong Ranch
  • Star Trail
  • Whitley Place
  • Gentle Creek Estates
  • Lakes of La Cima

Sliding Gate Installation in Prosper: questions

Our Prosper driveway slopes up from the street. Is a sliding gate the answer?

Often, yes. An inward swing gate can hit a drive that rises toward the house, while a slide gate travels across the opening on level footings. We check the grade and the space beside the opening, because a slide gate needs clear room to run back along the fence line.

What safety features does a new sliding gate need?

Photo-eyes across the opening, edge sensors on the leading and trailing edges, and guards on the rollers so fingers cannot be caught. UL 325 sets requirements for operators, and ASTM F2200 covers the gate construction itself. We build to both and test the reversing function before handing over.

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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