Fort Worth · Tarrant County
Swing Gate Installation in Fort Worth, TX
Swing gate installation in Fort Worth for wrought iron driveway gates on the west side and ranch and acreage swing gates beyond Loop 820. Post footings and operator size get careful planning.
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- 16+ Years Experience
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- Residential & Commercial
Swing Gate Installation in Fort Worth: what we see
Swing gates are a natural fit for much of Fort Worth: wrought iron pairs on west-side homes in Arlington Heights and Westcliff, and long ranch swing gates on acreage past Loop 820. Their weakness here is the ground. Fort Worth clay rises and falls with moisture, and a post that is not set deep enough will lean and pull the gate out of line within a few seasons. Long ranch leaves add leverage and wind load to the hinges and operator.
We check the slope and space to set the swing direction, then set posts in footings sized for the leaf and the clay. The operator is matched to leaf length, weight and wind load, with battery and solar sized for winter on acreage gates. Every install gets photo-eyes and entrapment protection under UL 325, with the gate built to ASTM F2200. We confirm what the city and any HOA require before work starts.
Real jobs nearby
Our nearest documented jobs to Fort Worth
Work our technicians have documented, each shown under the city it was in.
LiftMasterDallas, TXresidentialA Refurbished Opener Fitted as a Cost Saving. It Was Not Right for the Gate.
A new homeowner called on a Sunday. The previous owner’s contractor had fitted a refurbished unit that was never suited to the gate it was moving.
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LiftMasterFrisco, TXresidentialHis Eagle 2000 Was 24 Years Old. We Told Him It Did Not Have to Go.
Gary’s operator was two decades old but the real faults were the wheels and chain. He upgraded anyway — for the battery backup and the warranty, not because we condemned it.
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LiftMasterDallas, TXresidentialAn Ageing GTO Opener Replaced with a LiftMaster LA400
The customer wanted a modern operator with battery backup and a safety sensor on an existing wrought-iron swing gate.
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On video
Gate jobs near Fort Worth on video
Filmed on our own jobs, each marked with its city: Dallas (31 mi), Frisco (40 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
Our recent swing gate installation work
Photos from our technicians' recent jobs across Dallas–Fort Worth.
Customer testimonials
What our customers say
Customers across Dallas–Fort Worth, filmed at their own gates. We bring the same team to Fort Worth.
Areas we cover in Fort Worth
- Arlington Heights
- Ridglea Hills
- Wedgwood
- Westcliff
- Overton Park
- Fairmount
- Mistletoe Heights
- Near Southside
Swing Gate Installation in Fort Worth: questions
How deep should gate posts be set in Fort Worth clay?
Deeper and wider than in stable soil, and sized for the leaf weight and length. The exact footing depends on the gate, but the aim is to reach ground that moves less and to give the post enough mass to resist tilting. We specify the footing for each gate rather than using one standard size.
Can a swing gate be fitted with a solar operator on our acreage?
Yes. Many acreage swing gates past Loop 820 run on battery and solar. We size the panel and battery for the gate weight, the number of cycles and winter sun, and place the panel clear of shade. A sturdy panel mount also makes hail damage easier to check and repair.
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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.