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A new driveway gate in Hollywood, FL typically costs between $4,800 and $14,000 installed, and most standard swing or sliding gate projects are completed in one to three days once the gate is fabricated. That is the number range we hand you in writing before the first hole is dug, not after. If you have a gate that is sagging, a motor that is fighting the gate’s weight, or a driveway with no gate at all, call (754) 714-5786 and we will measure, price, and document the whole job.
Adrian Vance started Vance Gate Repair in 2014 on commercial access-control sites, where every service call had to be written down, photographed, and filed or the client would not pay the invoice. That habit never left. Today every Gate Installation in Hollywood gets the same treatment: a written scope, a written flat price, and a photo record of the work before we leave the property. We have installed and repaired more than 22,000 gates since 2014, and every one of them had a price on paper before the tools came out.
Key takeaways:
- Written flat price handed to you before any work starts, per Haven Standard Clause 1.
- Most Hollywood gate installations are completed in one to three days on site.
- A live person answers (754) 714-5786 at any hour, no voicemail loop.
- Every installation leaves a documented photo record of what was built and how it was set.
- 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it is not right within one year, we make it right at no charge.
What Our Gate Installation Service Includes
Every gate installation we do in Hollywood starts the same way: we measure the opening, check the grade and the hinge post condition, look at what is already there, and then we write down what the new gate needs to do. That written scope includes the gate type, the motor if there is one, the safety edges, the photo-eye positions, the power run, and the final swing or slide path. You approve the number before we order anything.
Driveway Gate
A Driveway Gate is the one most Hollywood homeowners call about first, on lots where the driveway is the only vehicle entry point and the property line faces a street or a canal. We install single and double driveway gates in aluminum, steel, and wrought-look iron, sized to the actual driveway width and set to swing in or slide sideways depending on how much room exists behind the gate. Before we order the gate, we check the grade difference across the opening, because a Hollywood driveway that drains toward the street will change a swing gate’s clearance by an inch or two at full travel.
Pedestrian Gate
A Pedestrian Gate is the smaller walk-through gate set beside or within a larger gate system, and it fails more often than the driveway gate because it gets used ten times as much. We build pedestrian gates that match the driveway gate’s frame profile and finish so the property reads as one system, not two unrelated doors. The latch, hinge type, and closer are specified in the written quote, and we photograph the finished hinge alignment before we leave.
Sliding Gate
A sliding gate is what Hollywood lots with short driveways usually need, because there is no room for a gate leaf to swing in across the pavement or out over the sidewalk without hitting a car or a fence. Sliding gates ride on a track and a set of rollers, and the track bed has to be laid on a level, compacted base or the gate will roll roughly and the motor will burn out early. We install cantilever and track-style sliding gates, and we document the roller position and track level with photos so a future adjustment does not start from scratch.
Swing Gate
A swing gate is the classic Hollywood look, hinged on posts and opening inward or outward like a door, and it works on properties that have enough apron behind the gate for the full leaf travel. The hinge posts are the most important part of a swing gate installation, because a gate that weighs 800 pounds will pull a shallow post out of plumb within a season. We set swing gate hinge posts in concrete, wait for the cure, and then hang the leaf, rather than hanging the gate on posts that are still floating.
Double Gate
A double gate is two leaves that meet in the middle of a wide driveway opening, and Hollywood properties with 16- to 24-foot driveways typically need one rather than a single oversized leaf. Double gates put less stress on each hinge post than one heavy leaf, but the two leaves have to be matched for opening order so the gate operator can close them in sequence. We install double driveway gates with a center stop, a matching pair of operators when the gate is automated, and a documented center-gap photo so the customer can see the closed position clearance.
Security Gate
A security gate is a heavier-frame gate built around a specific security requirement, like restricting access to a rear yard, a boat slip, or a commercial service entrance in Hollywood. The frame is thicker, the hinges are stronger, and the lock or access-control hardware is specified before the gate is ordered, not added on after the fact. We install security gates with deadbolt-ready lock boxes, reinforced hinge points, and the same written-price rule applied to every other gate we build.
Every gate type we install gets the same end-of-job record: photos of the hinges, the gap clearances, the motor mounts, and the safety device positions, plus a written note of the part numbers and settings. Under Haven Standard Clause 4, that documentation is part of the job, not an add-on.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service for Gate Installation
FAAC and BFT are the two gate-operator brands we see most often on Hollywood properties, especially on older estate gates and on gates that were installed when the house was built. FAAC rams and articulated-arm operators are common on swing gates where the hinge post is set back from the gate leaf, and we have repaired enough of them to know their limit-switch tolerances and their oil-pressure quirks. BFT sliding-gate motors are common on long driveways, and we stock the common BFT control-board parts so an operator repair does not wait on a shipment.
Linear and Viking make up the second tier of what we see, particularly on older Florida installations where the original operator was installed in the 1990s or early 2000s. Linear actuators are simple, repairable, and usually worth keeping alive with new capacitors or a limit-switch adjustment, and we will tell you when a repair is the better call over a replacement. Viking operators run on a lot of commercial and light-commercial gates in the area, and the same documentation habit we apply to residential work came out of Adrian Vance’s commercial access-control background starting in 2014. Whether you already have a FAAC, BFT, Linear, or Viking unit, or any other motor on the gate, we can install the gate around the operator you have.
We do not steer customers toward replacing a working motor just because it is not the brand we would have sold new. The gate and the operator are specified to work together, and the written quote shows both.
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- The gate is sagging and dragging on the pavement or the ground. A gate leaf that is scraping has already pulled its hinge post out of plumb, and every cycle grinds the hinges and the motor harder. Once the post moves, the repair is not a hinge adjustment; it is a post reset, which is the difference between a $400 fix and a full post replacement on many Hollywood lots.
- The gate was hit by a vehicle or a storm pushed a heavy object into it. A bent frame rail changes the gate’s geometry so the operator has to work against the twist on every cycle. Hollywood sees both hurricane debris and driveway accidents, and a bent gate usually needs a new frame section rather than a straightening attempt that leaves the metal stretched.
- The gate is original to the house and the motor is no longer made. Some of the gate operators we find in Hollywood are older than the homeowners’ cars, and parts for the control board are gone. If the motor is obsolete and the gate is tired, a new gate and operator installed together is often cheaper than nursing both along for another two years.
- The gate does not cover the full driveway opening anymore. A gate that was sized for a two-car driveway but the property now has a wider vehicle, or the pavers were re-laid, leaves a gap that the gate cannot close. That gap is a security hole, and the fix is a wider gate or a second leaf, not a latch extension.
- You bought the house and there is no gate at all. Hollywood homes near the Intracoastal or on corner lots often never had a gate, and the new owner wants control over who drives up to the house. A new gate installation starts with the driveway width, the slope, the hinge-post soil, and the power location, and the written quote covers all of it before any work is ordered.
Our Gate Installation Process - Step by Step
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Measure and scope the opening. We come to the Hollywood property, measure the driveway or walk opening, check the fall of the land, locate the nearest power source for an operator, and check where the gate will swing or slide at full travel. This first visit produces a written scope document, not a verbal number.
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Written price and gate specification. The quote names the gate material, the frame size, the hinge or roller type, the operator if one is being installed, the safety edges and photo-eye positions, and the flat price. You sign off on the number before we order anything. Under Haven Standard Clause 1, that written price does not change after the fact.
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Gate fabrication and site prep. We order the gate from our fabricator to the measured dimensions, and while it is being built we prepare the posts, the track bed or hinge-post footings, and the power run. On a sliding gate, the track base is compacted and leveled before the track goes down. On a swing gate, the hinge posts are set in concrete and allowed to cure.
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Installation and operator setup. We hang the gate, square it to the posts, set the opening and closing limits, align the photo-eye, install the safety edges, and wire the operator. Every setting is written down and photographed, including the limit-switch positions and the motor torque settings, so the next technician who touches the gate does not have to guess.
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Walk-through and photo record. Before we leave, we walk the gate through several full cycles with you standing there, and then we hand over the photo record: what was built, what was set, what part numbers were used. The same record is filed in our job history, so a future call to Vance Gate Repair Hollywood starts with the full history, not a blank slate.
How Much Does Gate Installation Cost in Hollywood?
The honest Gate Installation pricing in Hollywood depends on what you are putting in, and we would rather give you the actual numbers than a vague “contact us for pricing.” A single swing gate in aluminum or steel, installed with a basic operator, typically runs between $4,800 and $8,500. A double driveway gate with two operators usually runs between $7,500 and $14,000 depending on the gate width, the material, and whether the existing posts can be reused. A pedestrian gate alone, without automation, commonly runs between $1,800 and $3,500 including the frame, hardware, and installation.
What moves the price, in order: the gate material and size, whether the operator is being replaced at the same time, the condition of the existing posts or track, and the power run distance from the panel to the gate. A Hollywood home where the gate is 40 feet from the electrical panel will cost more than one where the panel is on the wall beside the gate. We do not add surprise charges at the end. The price you approve is the price on the invoice, and we hand you that number in writing before any work starts.
Call us at (754) 714-5786 and we will come out, measure, and give you a written estimate at no cost. If you already have a written estimate from another gate company, bring it with you and we will review it for free as a second opinion.
Gate Installation Near Hollywood - Our Service Area
We install gates across Hollywood and the surrounding cities, including Dania Beach, Pembroke Park, Hallandale Beach, Ojus, Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, North Miami Beach, Miami Gardens, Cooper City, Fort Lauderdale, and Davie. Most installation sites in the Hollywood area are scheduled within three to five business days for the initial measure, and the gate installation itself is booked once the gate is fabricated. If you are closer to Dania Beach or Pembroke Park, the same written-price and photo-record process applies.
Serving Hollywood, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hollywood area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Gate Installation in Hollywood
Gate installation is the full process of setting a new gate on a Hollywood property, starting with measuring the opening and ending with a working gate that swings or slides and, if automated, opens and closes on command. At Vance Gate Repair, installation includes the gate itself, the hinges or track system, the hinge posts or roller mounts, the operator if one is specified, the safety edges and photo-eye, and the power run. The written quote covers the whole job, and the photo record documents what was installed and how it was set. Call (754) 714-5786 for a free installation estimate.
Most standard gate installations in Hollywood are completed in one to three days on site once the gate is fabricated. The fabrication itself usually takes one to three weeks depending on the gate material, size, and whether it is a standard or custom design. The on-site day work includes post setting, gate hanging, operator wiring, and safety device setup, and we do not rush the concrete cure on hinge posts. You will get a written schedule with the written price.
A single swing gate with a basic operator in Hollywood typically costs between $4,800 and $8,500 installed, and a double driveway gate with two operators usually runs between $7,500 and $14,000. A pedestrian gate alone commonly costs between $1,800 and $3,500 including frame, hardware, and installation. The final number depends on gate size, material, whether the posts can be reused, and the power-run distance. Call (754) 714-5786 for a written, no-obligation estimate.
Yes, we install gates around FAAC, BFT, Linear, and Viking operators regularly, along with the rest of the nine major gate-automation brands we service. We do not steer you toward a new motor just because it is not a brand we sell; we specify the gate to work with the operator you already have. If your existing operator is obsolete and parts are gone, we will tell you that in writing and price the replacement. Our technicians are trained across all nine brands, so one company handles the gate and the motor.
If a gate is down and the property is unsecured, we treat that as an urgent call and a live person answers the phone 24 hours a day at (754) 714-5786. For a full installation, the gate has to be fabricated, so we cannot install a new custom gate the same day. We can, however, secure the opening or install a temporary barrier so the property is not left open while the new gate is built, and the written quote covers that too.
Every gate installation from Vance Gate Repair is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the gate is not right within one year of installation, we make it right at no additional charge, no argument and no expiration date within that window. The gate hardware and operator also carry their manufacturer warranties, and our written record of the installation settings helps any warranty claim go smoothly.
Clear the area around the gate opening so our team can measure and work, and move any vehicles that normally park in the gate’s swing or slide path. If there is an existing gate, leave it in place until we arrive unless it is dangerous and hanging off its hinges. We will handle the post removal, track preparation, power run, and the full installation, and everything we plan to do is written in the quote before the work starts. Call (754) 714-5786 with any questions about site preparation.
Schedule Your Gate Installation Service in Hollywood Today
A new gate in Hollywood starts with a written price, not a handshake. Call (754) 714-5786 and a live person will answer, day or night, and get you on the schedule for a free measure and a written installation estimate. You will know the number before we order anything, and you will leave with a photo record of every hinge, every setting, and every part number once the gate is in.
Written by Adrian Vance, Owner at Vance Gate Repair Hollywood, serving Hollywood, FL since 2014.