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Carrollton · Dallas County

Swing Gate Installation in Carrollton, TX

Swing gate installation in Carrollton for single and double gates on homes and gated communities. We plan the swing path, posts, footings and operator so the leaves hang true and stay that way.

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

Swing Gate Installation in Carrollton: what we see

Residential swing gates are a natural fit for Carrollton homes in neighborhoods such as Josey Ranch, Rosemeade and Country Place, where drives are generally level and there is room for the leaves to open inward. The posts carry the whole weight of each leaf as a lever, and in local soil that moves with moisture, a post set shallow will lean over time. That lean shows up as a dropped leaf, a latch that no longer meets, and an operator that strains. Double gates also need both leaves to meet cleanly at the center.

We size posts and footings to the leaf weight and set them deep enough to resist movement, using steel posts or masonry columns as the design requires. We choose the operator for the leaf length and weight, then plan where the arms mount so the gate clears the drive and nearby landscaping. Photo-eyes and an entrapment check follow UL 325, with the gate itself built to ASTM F2200, and before work begins we confirm the style and height rules the city and your HOA set.

On video

Gate jobs near Carrollton on video

Filmed on our own jobs, each marked with its city: Dallas (14 mi), Frisco (15 mi).

When it is time for swing 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 swing gate 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 Carrollton.

Areas we cover in Carrollton

  • Josey Ranch
  • Rosemeade
  • Austin Waters
  • Country Place
  • Historic Downtown

Swing Gate Installation in Carrollton: questions

Will a swing gate on my Carrollton driveway work if the drive slopes?

A gentle slope across the swing path can be handled with rising hinges or by setting the leaves to swing outward. A steep upward slope inside the gate often means the leaf would hit the ground, and a slide gate may suit better. We measure the slope across the full swing arc before recommending a design.

Should my swing gate open in or out?

Most homes open inward, toward the property, so the gate never swings into the street or a sidewalk. Outward swinging gates can work when the drive rises steeply behind the gate, but they need enough room and must not open into public areas. We check your setback and space, and confirm what the city and your HOA require.

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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