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A new driveway or pedestrian gate in North Hollywood typically runs $2,800-$7,500 installed, depending on the gate type, operator, and whether the existing posts can be reused. Sliding gates land on the higher end of that range because of the track work and motor involved; a simple swing gate with a basic opener starts closer to $2,800. We’ve been welding, hanging, and automating gates in North Hollywood long enough to know that what the quote says and what the job actually needs are two different things unless somebody checks the footing first. That’s where we start every time. If you’re thinking about a new gate, call (818) 873-5061 and we’ll come measure it, look at the posts, and give you a written price before any work starts.
Why Gatewood Fence & Gate Is North Hollywood’s Preferred Gate Installation Company
Hal Gatewood’s name is on the shop, and his phone rings with a live person at 2 p.m. or 2 a.m. That’s the kind of thing that matters to homeowners in North Hollywood who’ve already paid a national outfit too much for a gate that sagged six months later. We’ve been owner-operated since 2001, and every job carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If it’s not right, one call brings Hal back. No runaround, no “that’s not covered.”
North Hollywood homeowners tell us the same thing over and over: they wanted somebody they could look in the eye. Our address is published, our license number is public, and Hal has been doing this for over two decades. The person who shows up to measure your gate is the same person who’ll be back if anything needs adjusting. That’s the oldest accountability there is.
We answer the phone around the clock. Not a voicemail, not a call center three states away. When your gate motor burns out in the middle of a Valley heat wave and your car is stuck behind it, you need a real person. You’ll get one. We serve North Hollywood from our Los Angeles office, which means our crew knows the streets, the permit quirks, and the gate failures specific to this neighborhood.
Our Gate Installation Services in North Hollywood
We handle the full Gate Installation scope: new gates, full automation, post resetting, panel replacement, and access control. Here’s what most North Hollywood jobs actually look like.
Driveway Gate
Most North Hollywood driveway gates are slide or swing setups on 1960s bungalow lots or older apartment complexes. We measure the driveway slope, check the existing post footings, and spec the gate so it doesn’t bind when the steel expands in July. A new residential driveway gate with automation in North Hollywood generally runs $3,500-$6,800. We quote the full number before we cut steel.
Sliding Gate
Sliding gates are common in North Hollywood because narrow lots off Burbank Blvd. and Lankershim Blvd. don’t leave room for a big swing arc. The challenge here is track quality and post depth. Undersized posts from 1980s apartment retrofits shift under modern slide operators, which causes rack and pinion misalignment and chronic sag. We core-drill and reset posts with epoxy-anchored rebar when the footing’s shot. A new slide gate with automation typically lands between $4,500 and $7,500 in North Hollywood.
Swing Gate
Double swing gates on post-WWII stucco bungalows are everywhere in North Hollywood. The hinge posts take a beating from thermal cycling: steel expands and binds in the summer heat, contracts and shifts in cooler months. We use stainless hinges and thicker-wall posts than the 1980s originals. A single swing gate with a Mighty Mule or LiftMaster operator usually runs $2,800-$5,200, depending on size and whether we’re reusing the existing post or setting new footings.
Pedestrian Gate
Pedestrian gates in North Hollywood’s apartment complexes see constant use, which means hinges and latches fail fast when they’re spec’d cheap. We build them with sealed bearings, stainless hardware, and posts set below the footing line with rebar. A pedestrian gate with a maglock or keypad setup typically costs $1,800-$3,400 installed.
What happens when you call
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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.
Trusted Brands We Service in North Hollywood
We’re certified to work on LiftMaster, FAAC, and BFT operators, and we keep common parts stocked so North Hollywood customers aren’t waiting on a shipment from the East Coast when a motor dies in August. If you have an older Linear or Viking unit, we service those too, and we’ll tell you honestly if it’s worth repairing or if you’re better putting that money toward a new setup. We don’t push replacements when a repair will hold, which is the whole reason Hal started this company.
Common Gate Installation Problems We See in North Hollywood Homes
- Quake-damaged footings that were never re-plumbed. The 1994 Northridge earthquake moved a lot of post footings in North Hollywood. People patched the cracks and moved on, but the post has been off plumb for 30 years. A new gate hangs crooked within months no matter how good the hinges are.
- Undersized posts from 1980s gate retrofits. Apartment complexes built in that era retrofitted gates onto posts that were never meant to carry them. Modern slide operators are heavier and stronger, and they’ll shift a marginal post within a year.
- Thermal binding in the Valley heat pocket. North Hollywood sees 100-110°F days every summer, 15-20°F hotter than the coast. Steel panels expand, bind at the hinge post, and strip operator gears. Wood frames warp beyond adjustment. We spec for that heat from day one.
- UV-degraded hardware. The San Fernando Valley gets brutal sun with no marine layer relief. Rubber seals, nylon rollers, and plastic control boards bake hard and crack. We use sealed boards and metal rollers where it matters.
Pricing for Gate Installation in North Hollywood, CA
Here’s what we actually see for installed prices in North Hollywood, not a national average. Pedestrian gates run $1,800-$3,400. Single swing driveway gates with automation start around $2,800 and top out near $5,200. Sliding gates land between $4,500 and $7,500. Double gates add $800-$1,500 depending on width and hardware. Post resetting or footing repair, which is common here because of Northridge damage, adds $400-$1,200 per post when the concrete’s cracked or the post is off plumb. Every quote is written, itemized, and agreed before we start. No trip charge inside the county. Call (818) 873-5061 for a free estimate, and while you’re at it, bring us any written estimate from another company. We’ll give you a free second opinion on it.
We Also Serve Cities Near North Hollywood
Our Gate Installation in North Hollywood work often takes us just over the line into Studio City, Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, and West Hollywood. Same crew, same written promise, same live phone answer. If you’re in one of those neighborhoods, give us a call and we’ll schedule a time to measure.
Serving North Hollywood, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the North 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.
FAQs - Gate Installation in North Hollywood
Because the concrete footing under that post was likely cracked or shifted in the 1994 Northridge earthquake and never properly reset. The post may look plumb at ground level, but if the footing itself is tilted or fractured below the surface, the gate drifts out of alignment within months no matter how new the post is. That’s why we check the footing before we hang the gate, not after. Call (818) 873-5061 if your gate keeps sagging and nobody’s been able to explain why.
LiftMaster and FAAC both make units that handle sustained 100°F+ operation, but the real key is the installation: sealed control boards, proper ventilation, and a motor sized for the gate weight, not the gate size. We spec for North Hollywood’s heat pocket specifically. A properly installed unit from either brand will outlast a bigger-name operator that was slapped on with no thermal consideration.
Yes. Any automated gate in California must comply with UL 325 safety standards, which means a monitored photo-eye or equivalent entrapment protection. Many older North Hollywood apartment gates went in before those rules were enforced, and they’re still running without them. We add photo-eyes and loop detectors on every automated install we do. It’s not an upsell; it’s the law, and it protects people and pets. Call (818) 873-5061 if you’re not sure whether your current gate is compliant.
The Valley’s inland basin traps heat and offers no marine-layer relief, so wooden gate frames endure extreme thermal cycling: 100°F+ days and 50°F nights, week after week, all summer. That repeated expansion and contraction pulls joints apart and bows panels. UV exposure at this intensity also breaks down wood fibers and finishes faster than in shaded neighborhoods. If you want wood in North Hollywood, we’ll spec it with steel reinforcement or suggest a powder-coated steel panel that’ll hold straight for another 30 years.
Galvanized steel, without question. The Valley heat and UV will eat through paint and expose steel to oxidation within a few years, especially at weld points and bolt holes. Galvanized steel resists that corrosion from the inside out, and we can powder-coat over it for color without losing the protection. Painted raw steel is cheaper upfront and more expensive over ten years. For a free estimate on a galvanized gate in North Hollywood, call (818) 873-5061.
What North Hollywood’s Earthquake History Means for Your Gate
Most gate companies in North Hollywood will measure your opening, quote a gate, and bolt it to whatever posts are already there. We do something different. The 1994 Northridge earthquake epicentered about five miles west in Reseda, and it did quiet damage all over this neighborhood. Gate posts and brick pillar foundations cracked at the footing. A lot of owners patched the cosmetic cracks and called it done. But the post has never been plumb since. That’s why so many North Hollywood gates drift out of alignment within months of a new install, and why replacing the gate or the hinges keeps not fixing the problem. The fix is in the footing: core-drill it, reset it with epoxy-anchored rebar, and then hang the gate. We’ve been doing that work here long enough to recognize it on sight.
We installed a new Viking swing gate operator at a 1980s apartment complex on Burbank Blvd. a while back. The original hinge post had drifted 3 degrees off plumb and was cracked at the footing from the Northridge quake. We core-drilled and reset it with epoxy-anchored rebar, then rebuilt the gate with stainless hinges and a sealed control board to survive Valley heat. The old slide gate had no safety photocell, so we also added a UL 325-compliant photo-eye and loop detector before final inspection. That’s the difference between a gate that works for a month and one that works for 20 years.
Key Takeaways for North Hollywood Homeowners
- New gate installations in North Hollywood run $2,800-$7,500 depending on type, size, and post condition.
- Earthquake-damaged footings from 1994 are the most common hidden problem on gate installs in this neighborhood.
- Valley heat means UV-hardened hardware, sealed control boards, and galvanized steel spec’d from the start.
- The price is quoted and agreed in writing before any work starts. No surprises at the door.
- Every job carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise, and Hal Gatewood stands behind it personally.
Call Gatewood Fence & Gate for Gate Installation in North Hollywood
If you’re ready for a gate that doesn’t sag, bind, or die in August, call (818) 873-5061. We’ll come out, measure the opening, check the footings, and hand you a written quote. Free estimate, no trip charge inside the county, and $40 off any repair over $200 if that’s what you need instead. Seniors and veterans get a permanent 10% discount. The name is on the shop, and the shop isn’t far from you. That’s how we’ve done it since 2001.
Written by Hal Gatewood, Owner at Gatewood Fence & Gate, serving North Hollywood and the San Fernando Valley with honest gate work since 2001.