McKinney · Collin County
Swing Gate Installation in McKinney, TX
Swing gate installation in McKinney for estate homes and acreage properties, from paired ornamental iron leaves to single wide rural gates. We set posts and hinges to carry the weight for years.
- Licensed & Insured
- 16+ Years Experience
- Open 24/7
- Residential & Commercial
Swing Gate Installation in McKinney: what we see
Estate swing gates and solar-powered rural swing gates are two of McKinney’s main gate types, and both depend on posts that stay put. On clay soil, post movement is one of the recurring issues on rural installs, and a post that leans even slightly will drop the leaf, misalign the latch and overload the operator. Inside the planned communities, estate gates need to fit HOA design rules, and paired leaves have to meet cleanly in the middle.
Our swing gate installations start with footings dug deep enough for the leaf weight and the clay, then posts and hinges rated for the gate. We check the swing path for slopes and obstacles, and choose an arm or articulated operator sized for the leaf. Power is mains or solar depending on the site. Safety devices go in to UL 325, with the gate built to ASTM F2200, and limits and force are set. In Stonebridge Ranch or near Trinity Falls, we confirm what the city and your HOA require first.
Real jobs nearby
Our nearest documented jobs to McKinney
Work our technicians have documented, each shown under the city it was in.
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, 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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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 McKinney on video
Filmed on our own jobs, each marked with its city: Frisco (12 mi), Dallas (31 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 McKinney.
Areas we cover in McKinney
- Stonebridge Ranch
- Craig Ranch
- Adriatica
- Trinity Falls
- Eldorado
- Historic Downtown
Swing Gate Installation in McKinney: questions
How deep should swing gate posts be set in McKinney clay?
Deep enough to resist the ground moving, and that depends on gate height, weight and leaf length. We size footings for the specific gate rather than using one depth everywhere, and set posts in concrete with the right hinge alignment. A heavy estate leaf needs much more than a light pedestrian gate, and getting this right prevents sagging later.
Can a swing gate open outward toward the road?
It is possible, but it is often not the best choice. An outward swing can block the street or sidewalk while the gate opens, and some neighborhoods do not allow it. We look at the drive, setback and slope, and confirm what the city and your HOA require before recommending inward or outward swing.
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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.