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Get your free estimateFast, Reliable Gate Installation Across Fort Lauderdale
Gate installation in Fort Lauderdale runs between $2,800 and $9,500 for a standard automated driveway gate, parts and labor included. Most single swing gate installs with a mid-range operator settle around $4,200 to $5,800. We schedule free on-site measurements and give you a written price before any work starts. That’s the Kingswell Guarantee: the number you see on paper is the number you pay. If you’re in Victoria Park, Sailboat Bend, Rio Vista, or anywhere else in Fort Lauderdale, call (754) 354-7351 and a live person answers, day or night.
Why Portcullis Gate Repair Fort Lauderdale Is Fort Lauderdale’s Preferred Gate Installation Company
Fort Lauderdale homeowners keep calling us back because we do what we say we’ll do. We show up in the window we gave you, we write the price before a single bolt is turned, and we leave the job site cleaner than we found it. Our crews live and work in Broward County, so we know what salt air does to a gate hinge on a canal-front lot off Las Olas Boulevard. That local knowledge shows up in the details: 316 stainless steel hardware where it matters, deeper concrete footings in sandy soil, and operators sized for the humidity and heat.
Every technician arrives background-checked and in uniform, with training across nine gate-operator brands including LiftMaster, FAAC, and BFT. And since Portcullis has been a Kingswell company since 2008, the 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to every installation we complete in Fort Lauderdale. If a repair fails within the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge. That’s written on your invoice. Not a handshake, not a phone promise. Written.
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Gate Fabrication in Fort Lauderdale
Gate fabrication in Fort Lauderdale means building a gate to the exact width, height, and weight your opening requires, rather than forcing a stock panel to fit a driveway that was never a standard size. We fabricate driveway gates, pedestrian gates, and security gates in aluminum and steel, with aluminum being the usual choice near the Intracoastal because it does not rust the way iron does. A custom fabricated aluminum driveway gate in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $1,600 to $4,200, depending on size and whether you want a solid privacy panel or open pickets.
Driveway and Double Gate Fabrication
Wide driveways in neighborhoods like Coral Ridge and Rio Vista often need a double gate, which means two leaves meeting in the middle. We build each leaf to match the other, then hang them on posts rated for the combined weight. A fabricated double driveway gate in Fort Lauderdale usually starts around $3,000 and goes up with height, infill style, and automation.
Pedestrian and Security Gate Fabrication
Smaller openings near the front door or along a side yard call for a pedestrian gate, and those typically run $850 to $1,900 fabricated and installed. Security gates with welded steel frames, tamper-resistant hinges, and lock boxes run higher, often $2,200 to $4,500 depending on the steel gauge and locking hardware. The salt air here makes material choice the first conversation, not an afterthought.
Automatic Gate Installation in Fort Lauderdale
Automatic gate installation in Fort Lauderdale pairs a fabricated or existing gate with a motorized operator, the electromechanical arm or slide mechanism that opens and closes the gate. Most single swing gate automation projects in Fort Lauderdale run $1,800 to $3,800, which includes the operator, brackets, safety photocells, and the wiring from the control board to the motor. Double gates cost more because you need two operators or a master-slave setup. The operator is the part that fails most over time here, because humidity and salt spray get into exposed circuit boards and limit switches.
Swing Gate Operators
A swing gate operator bolts to the gate post and drives an arm that pulls or pushes the gate leaf. In Fort Lauderdale, we recommend operators with sealed enclosures and stainless hardware on any property within a few blocks of salt water. LiftMaster and FAAC both make models that hold up well in this environment when installed with corrosion-resistant fasteners and proper drainage in the mounting box.
Sliding Gate and Solar Options
Sliding gate operators work differently. They drive a gear along a steel rack attached to the gate, which is easier to automate when the post area is tight or the driveway slopes. Solar gate openers like the Mighty Mule line work well for lots where running conduit from the house panel would mean trenching across a driveway or through landscape lighting. We’ve installed solar operators on Fort Lauderdale properties where the gate sits forty or fifty feet from the nearest power source, and the panels do fine in the South Florida sun.
Trusted Brands We Service in Fort Lauderdale
Our Fort Lauderdale technicians carry parts and control boards for most of the major operator brands, including LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, and Mighty Mule. When you call about an existing operator that’s down, the technician who arrives already knows what to look for. We stock common replacement boards, remote transmitters, and safety edge sensors locally, so a straightforward swap can often be done the same visit. We also work on Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, and Elite systems, which matters if your gate was installed by a previous owner and the original installer has since disappeared.
Common Gate Installation Problems We See in Fort Lauderdale Homes
- Rusted hinge posts at the soil line. Original ornamental iron gates from the 1920s through 1950s bungalow era in Sailboat Bend and Victoria Park rust through right where the post meets the concrete or dirt. The fix is not a new hinge. It’s cutting out the rotted footing and pouring a deeper concrete base with a stainless steel post stub.
- Operators installed before UL 325 safety standards. Older operators often lack photocells or edge sensors. That is a genuine safety issue, and it also means the gate will not pass a current safety inspection. We can retrofit photocells and edges onto many existing systems rather than replacing the whole operator.
- Salt corrosion on exposed wiring. On canal-front lots along the Intracoastal, the wiring from the control board to the motor picks up corrosion at the terminals. Intermittent failures during storm season are common. We use marine-rated wire connectors and heat-shrink seals on every connection near salt exposure.
- Leaning gates after hurricane winds. Sandy soil in Las Olas Isles and Rio Vista shifts under heavy wind load, and a gate post that was fine in June can lean six inches by October. Sometimes we can realign the post and re-hang the gate. Other times the post footing has cracked and needs to be re-poured before the gate can open smoothly again.
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A full automatic gate installation project in Fort Lauderdale, including the fabricated gate, operator, safety devices, post setting, and electrical tie-in, typically lands between $4,000 and $9,500. That is the honest range for this market: smaller pedestrian gates with a basic operator can come in under $3,000, while a custom double driveway gate with a heavy-duty operator, intercom, and battery backup can reach $10,000. The three biggest cost drivers are gate width, material choice, and whether the site needs trenching for power or low-voltage wiring. Every estimate is free, and the price is in writing before any work begins. Call (754) 354-7351 to schedule a measurement.
We Also Serve Cities Near Fort Lauderdale
While this page focuses on Fort Lauderdale, our crews regularly handle Gate Installation in Plantation, Hollywood, and Coconut Creek. If you’re within 20 minutes of downtown Fort Lauderdale, we can usually measure your site within a few business days. For more detail on the full Fort Lauderdale service area, see Fort Lauderdale page.
Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Lauderdale 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 About Gate Installation in Fort Lauderdale
Yes, when the panels are structurally sound we often replace only the operator and hardware, which saves real money. If the iron has rusted through at the lower rail or the hinge post has rotted at the soil line, re-hanging those old panels on new posts costs more than fabricating fresh aluminum panels. We will tell you which is cheaper before you commit. Call (754) 354-7351 and we will measure the existing gate and give you both numbers in writing.
Yes. Twenty feet from the water means daily salt spray in the air, and standard zinc-plated hinges and posts will show rust within two years, often less. At that distance we default to 316 stainless steel hinges, posts, and fasteners on every installation. The cost difference is modest compared to replacing rusted hardware later, and the gate will last far longer.
In most cases, yes. Modern UL 325-compliant operators include non-contact photocells and contact safety edges that send the gate back if a person, pet, or vehicle is in the path. Many older operators can be retrofitted with external photocells and edge sensors. If the old board will not accept the retrofits, we will quote a new operator and explain why the replacement is the safer and cheaper long-term answer. Call (754) 354-7351 and we will inspect the existing operator at no charge as part of the estimate.
Usually just the post footing. The post has shifted in the sandy soil but the gate panel itself is still fine. We cut the old post or stub at the footing, dig out the cracked concrete, and pour a deeper base with a stainless steel post set in high-strength concrete. Then we re-hang the original gate and realign the operator. If the post is bent rather than just leaning, replacement is required. Our crews see this every year in Las Olas Isles and Rio Vista. Call (754) 354-7351 for a free site check after the next storm passes.
Yes. Solar gate opener systems like Mighty Mule work well in Fort Lauderdale’s sun, especially for single swing gates where running conduit from the house panel would mean trenching long distances under a driveway or through landscaping. Solar panels, battery, and the operator typically run $1,100 to $2,400 installed. The panel needs clear southern exposure, so we will check tree cover before recommending it. Call (754) 354-7351 for a free on-site assessment of your gate and power options.
Call for a Free Estimate in Fort Lauderdale
If your gate is sagging, your operator is dead, or you are planning a new installation on a Fort Lauderdale property, call (754) 354-7351 and a live person will answer, 24 hours a day. We will schedule a free measurement, give you a written price before any work starts, and stand behind the job with the 365-Day Done Right Promise. That is the Kingswell Way: written price, real arrival window, clean job site, written guarantee. Every time.
Written by Dean Prescott, Owner at Portcullis Gate Repair, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2008.