If you are planning a new driveway gate, the first question is almost always the same: how much will it cost? The honest answer is that a custom gate is priced around your home, your driveway and the design you choose. But you can still get a clear idea before anyone comes out. This guide gives you real price ranges for Los Angeles and explains what moves the number up or down.
Custom gate price ranges in Los Angeles
As a planning guide, these are the ranges we see on our projects:
- Pedestrian and side gates: about $3,500–$5,000.
- Custom driveway gates and complete entry systems: about $15,000–$60,000 or more.
A complete entry system usually means the driveway gate, a matching pedestrian gate, posts or pillars, automation and access control like remotes, a keypad or a video intercom.
What drives the cost of a driveway gate
1. Size and weight
A wider and taller gate needs more material, a stronger frame and, if it is automatic, a stronger motor. A single 12-foot gate and a 20-foot double gate are very different projects.
2. Material
Each material has its own price and its own look. Handmade iron with scrolls and details takes the most shop time. Aluminum is clean, modern and does not rust. Premium woods like Iroko and Western red cedar bring warmth and natural beauty. You can learn more in our guide to custom gates.
3. Design and detail
Simple horizontal slats are faster to build than a hand-forged design with a medallion or custom pattern. The more detail, the more hours in the shop.
4. Swing or sliding
Swing gates and sliding gates are built and installed differently. Sloped driveways may need an uphill or downhill swing gate, a bi-folding gate or a telescopic sliding gate. Your driveway decides what makes sense.
5. Automation and access control
A motor, remotes, a keypad and a video intercom are part of the total price. We install LiftMaster motors and DoorBird video intercoms and plan the wiring together with the gate. See our gate automation page for what is included.
6. Site conditions
Slope, the condition of existing posts or walls, concrete work and power for the motor all affect the final price. This is why we measure on site before giving an exact number.
Custom vs. ready-made gates
A ready-made gate is built to a standard size and then adjusted to fit. A custom gate is measured for your entrance, designed for your home and built from scratch. That means a better fit, a better finish and a gate that looks like it belongs to the house. It also means it lasts: our iron is hot-dip galvanized and powder coated, and every gate we build has a 5-year warranty.
How to get an exact price
The fastest way to a real number is a design consultation. We visit your property, take measurements, talk about the style you want and give you a ballpark price. Then we prepare a 2D blueprint of your gate. Nothing is built until you approve it, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Want to see what other homeowners built? Browse our project gallery, or read our FAQ for more answers.
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