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Shield Gate Repair

Flower Mound · Denton County

Swing Gate Installation in Flower Mound, TX

Swing gate installation in Flower Mound for long-drive entrances, ranch and acreage gates, and paddock gates. We set posts, hinges and operators to carry long, heavy leaves without dropping.

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

Swing Gate Installation in Flower Mound: what we see

Long-drive swing gates and ranch and acreage swing gates are central to Flower Mound’s Cross Timbers properties. The leaves are often long and heavy, and on clay soil the posts need deep footings to stop them moving. A post that leans, or hinges chosen too light for the leaf, lead straight to the problems we repair later: leaves that drop, latches that miss and limits that drift. Paddock gates need the same care, even if they are not automated at first.

Our swing gate installations in Flower Mound begin with sizing footings for the leaf length, weight and soil. Posts are set in concrete, and hinges are rated for more than the leaf weighs. We check the swing path for slope and choose an operator sized for long leaves, with a battery and panel or mains power planned for the distance. Safety devices go in to UL 325 and the gate is built to ASTM F2200. Around The Estates at Tour 18 or Wichita Creek Estates, we confirm the town and HOA requirements.

On video

Gate jobs near Flower Mound on video

Filmed on our own jobs, each marked with its city: Frisco (17 mi), Dallas (24 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 Flower Mound.

Areas we cover in Flower Mound

  • Bridlewood
  • Wellington of Flower Mound
  • Canyon Falls
  • The Estates at Tour 18
  • Chateau du Lac
  • The Preserve at Flower Mound
  • Wichita Creek Estates

Swing Gate Installation in Flower Mound: questions

How do you stop a long swing gate dropping on Flower Mound clay?

With footings and hinges sized for the gate. We size post footings for the leaf length and weight, set them deep enough to resist seasonal movement, and fit hinges rated above the leaf weight. On very long leaves, a support wheel or a center stop helps. Getting this right at install prevents most later repairs.

Can you build a swing gate wide enough for horse trailers?

Yes. We size the opening for a truck and trailer turning in, which often means a wide single leaf or a pair. Wider leaves need heavier posts, hinges and operators, and we plan the swing direction and stop points so the gate is fully clear of the trailer. Keypads go where a driver can reach them.

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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