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Colleyville · Tarrant County

Swing Gate Installation in Colleyville, TX

Swing gate installation in Colleyville for wrought iron and estate gates across wide frontages. We decide between one long leaf and a pair, set the posts for clay, and fit the safety devices.

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

Swing Gate Installation in Colleyville: what we see

Wrought iron and estate swing gates suit the character of Colleyville’s large lots, and the first decision is whether to cover the opening with one leaf or two. A single long leaf looks clean but puts heavy leverage on the hinge post and operator, which is why limit drift and sag are familiar complaints on older installs here. A pair of shorter leaves spreads that load. The slope of the drive also matters, since leaves need clearance across their full swing.

We confirm what the city and your HOA require, then set hinge posts in deep concrete suited to clay, choose heavy duty hinges, and size an arm or articulated operator to the leaf. Photo eyes and edges are placed to cover the swing area to UL 325, and the gate meets ASTM F2200. Lots off Hall-Johnson Road or in Covington get the same plan.

On video

Gate jobs near Colleyville on video

Filmed on our own jobs, each marked with its city: Dallas (22 mi), Frisco (27 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 Colleyville.

Areas we cover in Colleyville

  • Saddlebrook
  • Highland Meadows
  • Covington
  • Whittier Heights
  • Brook Meadows
  • Woodland Hills

Swing Gate Installation in Colleyville: questions

Will a long single swing gate sag in Colleyville?

Any long leaf will sag eventually if the post or hinges are not up to it, and clay soil speeds that up when posts are shallow. We reduce that by sizing the posts and footings for the leaf, using heavy duty hinges, and sometimes recommending a pair of leaves instead. A well-set gate holds its line far longer.

Which way should my swing gate open?

Usually inward, toward the property, so it does not swing into the street or over the sidewalk. The slope of the drive can limit that, since a leaf swinging uphill can hit the ground. We check slope, clearance and where vehicles stop, and design the swing so the gate clears everything with room to spare.

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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