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Coppell · Dallas County

Swing Gate Installation in Coppell, TX

Swing gate installation in Coppell for single and double wrought iron leaves, new or replacing a gate that went in with the house. Strong hinge posts and correct clearance come first.

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

Swing Gate Installation in Coppell: what we see

Wrought iron swing gates are one of Coppell’s common types, and many of the originals from the 1985 to 2000 build era have dropped on their posts. A replacement is the chance to fix the cause. Coppell clay swells and shrinks enough to lean a post set too shallow, and a long iron leaf adds leverage every time it opens. The gate also needs a clear arc to swing, usually inward.

We confirm what the city and your HOA require, then set hinge posts in deep concrete footings sized to the leaf, hang the gate on heavy hinges with clearance for seasonal movement, and choose an arm or pad operator rated for its weight. Paired leaves are set to meet in order. Photo-eyes and reversing follow UL 325 and the gate is built to ASTM F2200. Homes in Old Town Coppell or The Lakes of Coppell can match existing iron styles.

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 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 Coppell.

Areas we cover in Coppell

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

Swing Gate Installation in Coppell: questions

Why did my old Coppell swing gate sag, and how do you prevent it?

Most sag comes from posts set too shallow for the clay, hinges too light for the leaf, or a long leaf with no support. We size the post and footing to the gate, use heavy hinges, and add a wheel or bracing on long leaves. The new gate starts level and is set up to stay that way.

Single leaf or double leaf for my driveway?

A single leaf is simpler, with one operator and one hinge post, but needs more room to swing and puts more leverage on its post. A double pair splits the width, swings in less space and suits wide drives, at the cost of two operators. We measure your drive and its slope and explain which fits better.

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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