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Farm & ranch
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Gate installation in Mid-City means working with houses built before 1940, where driveway posts were sunk in concrete that has cracked and heaved over eight decades. We install new gates on those old lots every week, and the job usually includes resetting posts, squaring the frame to a driveway that has shifted, and matching the gate to a Spanish Revival or Craftsman facade. Call (877) 752-8839 for a free measure and a written price before any work starts.
Why Mid-City Homes Are Different
Mid-City’s 90016 core, the stretch between Crenshaw and Culver City, is mostly 1920s and 1940s stucco bungalows and small apartment courts. The gates here are original or mid-century wrought iron and chain-link hung on steel posts set in concrete that predates the postwar building boom. That concrete has heaved. Posts lean. Hinges pull out of crumbling footings. A gate that looks like a simple rehang is often a footing repair in disguise.
Climate does its own damage. Hot, dry summers and Santa Ana winds bake paint off iron and warp wood gates until they bind against the latch. Then winter rains and the marine layer push rust through hinge pins and post bases. Mid-City gate hardware fails on a rust-plus-sun-cracking cycle, not freeze damage. On the narrow lots off Crenshaw and Adams, driveway gates frequently span a shared easement between a front house and a rear bungalow or ADU. Two households’ cars and trash bins depend on that one gate, so the repair has to hold up under daily use from multiple families.
Styles & brands we work with
- Wrought iron
- Wood & steel frame
- Farm & ranch
- Sliding driveway gates
- LiftMaster operators
Our Main Mid-City Services
Most Mid-City calls start with one of two problems: a gate that will not open, or an electric gate that stopped responding to the remote. We handle both, and each has its own dedicated page for this area.
Gate Repair in Mid-City
Mechanical gate repair in Mid-City usually means re-hanging an old wrought-iron gate on posts that have moved. We cut out the rotted or cracked concrete at the post base, reset the post plumb, and re-hang the gate so it swings clean instead of dragging on the driveway. Hinges, latches, sagging frames, broken welds, and stuck rollers on sliding gates are all in scope. On shared driveways serving a front house and rear unit, we schedule the work so both households are not blocked in. Gate Repair in Mid-City
Electric Gate Repair in Mid-City
When the gate stops responding to the remote or keypad, the problem is usually the motor, the control board, or a safety sensor knocked out of alignment. We work on the brand you already own, from a Ghost Controls arm on a bungalow driveway to a DoorKing operator on a small apartment court. Sensors, loops, keypads, remotes, and wiring are all part of the job. If the gate will not budge and you’re stuck in or out, call us. Electric Gate Repair in Mid-City
Gate Installation in Mid-City
Installing a new gate on a Mid-City lot built in the 1930s is not the same as a new-construction install. The driveway has settled, the old posts are usually leaning, and the concrete around them is cracked. We pull the old posts, pour new footings, and set everything square so the new gate does not sag six months later. For a full walkthrough of what installation includes, see our Gate Installation service page. We quote the full price, including footing work, before we start.
Automatic Gate Installation
Signs you need it
You’re tired of getting out of the car to open a manual gate, or a manual gate on a shared Mid-City driveway is causing disputes between the front house and the rear unit.
What it costs in Mid-City
Automatic gate installation in Mid-City typically ranges from $3,200 to $5,800 depending on the operator brand and whether the post footings need replacement.
How we do it
We remove the old gate and posts, pour new concrete footings sized for an automatic operator, hang the new gate, mount the motor, and wire the keypad, sensors, and remotes.
Driveway Gate Installation
Signs you need it
The existing driveway gate is rusted through at the hinges, dragging on the pavement, or no longer matches the Spanish Revival or Craftsman character of the house.
What it costs in Mid-City
Driveway gate installation in Mid-City typically ranges from $1,800 to $4,500 for a single swing or sliding gate, with the higher end covering custom wrought iron and new post footings.
How we do it
We measure the driveway opening, confirm the property line and any shared easement, remove the old gate and posts, pour new footings, and hang the new gate with hardware rated for the gate’s weight.
Sliding Gate Installation
Signs you need it
The driveway slopes or the setback is too tight for a swing gate, so a sliding gate is the only option that will not block the sidewalk or the neighbor’s fence.
What it costs in Mid-City
Sliding gate installation in Mid-City typically ranges from $2,500 to $5,500 depending on the track length, gate material, and whether a motor is included.
How we do it
We set a concrete track or cantilever base, hang the sliding gate on rollers rated for its full weight, and square the frame so it rolls without binding on Mid-City’s settled driveways.
What Gate Installation Costs in Mid-City
| Item | Typical range in Mid-City |
|---|---|
| Driveway gate installation | $1,800 – $4,500 |
| Automatic gate installation | $3,200 – $5,800 |
| Sliding gate installation | $2,500 – $5,500 |
How long does gate installation take in Mid-City?
Most Mid-City installs take one to two days. Footing replacement on old 1920s – 1940s lots adds a day because the new concrete has to cure before we hang the gate and mount the operator.
Do I need a permit to install a gate in Mid-City?
Most residential gate replacements on an existing driveway do not require a permit in Mid-City, but new footings or a gate that changes the driveway approach can. We check the requirements for your block before we quote, so nothing comes back later.
Brands We Service in Mid-City
We work on the system you already own. That means Ghost Controls and Mighty Mule arms on residential driveways, DoorKing and Elite operators on apartment courts, and parts matched to the actual OEM brand rather than a universal workaround. See the full list on our brands page. We stock common boards, remotes, and safety edges for faster turnaround in Mid-City.
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| Service | Typical range in Mid-City |
|---|---|
| Gate repair | $150 – $550 |
| Electric gate repair | $200 – $700 |
| Driveway gate installation | $1,800 – $4,500 |
| Automatic gate installation | $3,200 – $5,800 |
| Sliding gate installation | $2,500 – $5,500 |
In Mid-City, price gets pushed up when a post footing has to be dug out and repoured because the 1940s concrete cracked, or when a shared drive gate means coordinating with two households. You get the full quote before we start, and the price we quote is the price you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Mid-City
We cover all of the 90016 core and the blocks around it, from the Crenshaw corridor east toward the Culver City line and from Adams down toward the Jefferson area. We’re typically on-site within a day for non-emergency work, and same-day for a gate that is stuck open or shut.
- Crenshaw corridor
- Adams-Normandie
- West Adams
- Jefferson Park
- Leimert Park edge
Service Area – Cities Near Mid-City
When we finish a Mid-City job, the trucks often head next to Baldwin Hills, CA or Leimert Park, CA. We also cover the bungalow blocks of Arlington Heights, CA and the apartment courts of Mid-Wilshire, CA.
Serving Mid-City, CA – Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Mid-City 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 Company in Mid-City
For a gate that is stuck open or shut, we aim for same-day dispatch across the 90016 area. Non-emergency repairs are typically scheduled within a day. Call (877) 752-8839 and we will give you a straight arrival window.
Yes. Small 1950s and 1960s courts usually need a commercial-grade operator like DoorKing or Elite, a keypad or call box, and safety edges that meet current code. We handle residential and small-commercial electric systems without sending you to a separate vendor.
We confirm the property line and easement before we touch the posts, and we schedule the work so both the front house and rear unit can get cars in and out. Re-hanging a shared gate usually means resetting at least one post, because two households’ use accelerates wear.
Call (877) 752-8839 for a free estimate on any gate repair, electric repair, or new installation in Mid-City. We quote the price first, and we work on your brand.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees. Talk to a local gate repair pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, typically within the hour.
- 4You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
What Mid-City Customers Say
"Control board fried after a lightning storm. He showed me the burn mark on it, quoted the board, and installed a surge protector on the line so it hopefully doesn't happen again."
- Nathan Quinn"Repair is holding. He was quite a bit later than the window I was given, and the office didn't call me about it, I had to call them. The work itself was done well once he got here."
- Steve Rhodes"Reprogrammed every clicker in the HOA and set up the keypad codes. Patient with a very long list of residents."
- Neil Shah