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Shield Gate Repair

Southlake · Tarrant County

Swing Gate Installation in Southlake, TX

Swing gate installation in Southlake for single and double wrought iron gates on estate drives. Posts, hinges and footings get as much attention as the operator, because heavy iron leaves are only as good as what holds them.

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

Swing Gate Installation in Southlake: what we see

Wrought iron swing gates suit the look of Southlake’s 1990s estate homes, and they remain a natural choice for new and replacement gates. The challenges are weight and soil. A pair of tall iron leaves puts constant leverage on the hinge posts, and expansive clay works those posts loose if the footings are shallow. The drive matters too: a leaf that swings uphill needs a different hinge or operator approach, and leaves that open toward the house need clear room for a parked car.

We set deep, wide footings sized for the leaf weight, use adjustable heavy-duty hinges, and choose between articulated arm, linear actuator or in-ground operators depending on the post and the look you want. Each installation includes UL 325 safety devices, photo-eyes and, where needed, edge sensors, and the gate meets ASTM F2200 for automated use. On drives in Timarron, Shady Oaks or off N Carroll Ave, we confirm what the city and your HOA require before the posts go in.

On video

Gate jobs near Southlake on video

Filmed on our own jobs, each marked with its city: Frisco (23 mi), Dallas (23 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 Southlake.

Areas we cover in Southlake

  • Timarron
  • Carillon
  • Kirkwood Hollow
  • Shady Oaks
  • Coventry Manor
  • Clariden Ranch

Swing Gate Installation in Southlake: questions

How deep should swing gate posts be in Southlake clay?

Deeper than a fence post, because the gate levers against the post every time it opens. The exact depth depends on leaf weight, width and post size, and we size it per job rather than using a fixed number. We also use concrete footings wide enough to resist the soil pushing and pulling as it swells and shrinks through the year.

Should our swing gates open in or out?

Usually inward, toward the property, so the leaves do not swing into the street or sidewalk, and many communities prefer that. On a drive that slopes up toward the house, inward-opening leaves may hit the ground, and an outward swing or a slide gate becomes the option. We check the slope and clearances and confirm what your HOA allows.

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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