Your questions, answered

As a planning guide, smaller custom pedestrian gate projects generally range from $3,500–$5,000, while custom driveway gates and complete entry systems commonly range from $15,000–$60,000 or more. Fencing is quoted based on its length, height, materials, and installation requirements.

Your final price depends on the design, fabrication details, site conditions, and any automation or access controls. During your design consultation, we’ll explain your options and provide a detailed estimate for your property.

Most custom projects take approximately 4–10 weeks after design approval. Before that, we’ll visit your property, prepare an estimate, take detailed fabrication measurements, and work through your design with you.

The schedule depends on the project’s size, materials, finish, automation, and any required approvals. On-site installation typically takes a few days for residential projects. We’ll explain your expected timeline during the consultation and keep you updated throughout the project.

We visit your property to understand what you want to achieve, whether that’s more privacy, better security, easier access, or an entrance that better suits your home.

We take initial measurements, assess the existing gate or fence and site conditions, and discuss designs, materials, finishes, and automation options. You’re welcome to share inspiration photos or architectural plans. The consultation and estimate are included; detailed fabrication measurements and CAD drawings follow once you decide to move forward.

Yes. Once you approve the estimate and move into the design stage, our fabrication team takes detailed measurements and prepares CAD drawings for your review.

These drawings show the proposed layout, dimensions, and design details so you can understand what we’ll build and request adjustments before approving it. They are fabrication drawings rather than photorealistic renderings. We begin fabrication after you’ve signed off on the design.

Yes. Every gate and fence is designed around your property, from the overall proportions to the slat spacing, privacy level, finish, and hardware. We can create clean horizontal or vertical designs for contemporary homes, ornamental metalwork for traditional properties, or natural wood designs that complement your landscaping and exterior.

We can also coordinate your driveway gate, pedestrian gate, and fencing for a consistent appearance. If you’re working with an architect, designer, or builder, we can collaborate with them on the details.

We specialize in custom welded aluminum, iron, and select woods, including iroko and cedar.

Aluminum suits clean, contemporary designs and offers corrosion resistance with relatively little upkeep. Iron works well for substantial frames, ornamental details, and traditional architectural styles, with galvanizing and protective finishes selected for the project. Iroko and cedar bring natural warmth and character, but require ongoing finish care.

We’ll help you compare the appearance, maintenance, exposure, and structural needs of each option during your consultation.

Yes. We design the gate, the pedestrian gate and the fence together so they match.

It depends on your driveway. A sliding gate needs room along the fence line. A swing gate needs flat space to open into. We check the slope and space at your design consult and recommend the best fit.

Yes. We handle the gate fabrication, installation, and automation together, selecting the motor and hardware around the gate’s size, weight, opening style, and daily use.

Depending on your needs, we can incorporate remotes, keypads, intercoms, and smartphone access. We’ll also assess your driveway’s slope and available clearance to recommend a suitable swing, sliding, bi-parting, or folding configuration. If you want to connect the gate to an existing system, we’ll review compatibility before specifying the equipment.

No. We add automation only to gates we design and build. That way the gate, the motor and the access system are made to work together from day one.

We install LiftMaster gate motors, DoorBird video intercoms and other leading brands. We pick the model based on your gate's size, weight and daily use.

Yes. The motors we install have battery backup, so the gate keeps working during a power outage.

Yes. The LiftMaster motors we install work with the myQ app, so you can open and close your gate from your phone, wherever you are. Add a DoorBird video intercom and you can also see and talk to whoever is at the gate.

Yes. We can build a new aluminum, iron or wood fence on top of your existing block wall. We check the wall at your design consult to make sure it can hold the new fence.

It depends on your city and the height of the fence. When a permit is needed, the homeowner pulls it. At your design consult we explain the height rules for your property so you know what to expect.

Yes. We take down and haul away your old fence before we install the new one.

Your warranty has two parts. Your powder-coated finish is covered for 5 years, and materials and installation, including the motor and automation, are covered for 1 year. If something isn’t working right from normal, daily use, we come back and make it right at no charge.

It doesn’t cover damage, like a car hitting the gate or a storm. Your specialist will walk you through the details. Our finishes are built to last 10 years or more, and if anything ever happens, we’re here to make it right.

No. We only design and build new custom gates and fences. That focus is how we keep the quality high on every project.

Los Angeles’ Westside, the San Fernando Valley, the Hollywood Hills and the Pasadena area.

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