Wrought iron
Wood & steel frame
Farm & ranch
Sliding driveway gates
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Gate installation in Palms usually means replacing or adding a gate that has to survive two things at once: intense year-round sun with salt-laced marine air, and a tight 1920s-to-1950s lot where the gate swings over cracked concrete or a shared alley apron. We install manual and automated gates, and we build every job around what the specific property in 90034 actually deals with, not a generic template. Our technicians work brand-matched on LiftMaster, FAAC, Elite, and Mighty Mule systems. Call us at (877) 752-8839 for a free estimate on any gate installation in Palms.
Why Palms Homes Are Different
Palms is a dense Westside pocket where 1920s and 1950s bungalows sit shoulder to shoulder with mid-century apartment infill, and the gates reflect that mix. You’ll see older wrought-iron driveway gates, wood gates that have baked in the sun for decades, chain-link alley gates, and newer auto-slide gates on apartment buildings. The local climate is mild, but the dry air and near-coastal salt oxidize iron and warp wood over time, and the dry-season soil movement knocks hinges and posts just enough out of alignment that a gate that worked in January drags by August.
What really defines gate work in Palms is how many properties share access. Narrow rear alleys off the numbered streets serve rows of garages and trash enclosures, so a single binding or dragging alley gate does not inconvenience one household. It locks out every unit that uses that alley. We get calls for gates that look fine from the street but jam against sun-cracked alley paving on the back side. Multi-tenant access gates and alley gates are the core of what we do here, because that is what the housing stock actually produces.
Styles & brands we work with
- Wrought iron
- Wood & steel frame
- Farm & ranch
- Sliding driveway gates
- LiftMaster operators
Our Main Palms Services
Most Palms homeowners and property managers call us for one of two things: a gate that has stopped working, or an electric gate system that has failed. Here is how each works in this area.
Gate Repair in Palms
Gate repair in Palms runs heavily toward alley gates and shared driveway gates on multi-unit lots. A sagging hinge, a warped wood frame, or a post that has shifted in the dry soil will make a gate bind against cracked paving or refuse to latch. We repair the gate itself: hinges, posts, frames, latches, wheels, and track. Because so many Palms gates serve tenants rather than a single owner, we focus on getting access restored fast and keeping the repair durable enough that it does not fail again in the next dry season. See Gate Repair in Palms for the full scope.
Electric Gate Repair in Palms
Electric gate repair in Palms means working on the operator, control board, safety sensors, keypads, and remote systems on automated gates that serve apartments and shared drives. Tenants and property managers depend on those gates every day, so a dead motor or a control board that lost its programming is an access problem for the whole building, not a cosmetic issue. We work on the brand your system already uses, from LiftMaster to FAAC to Mighty Mule. See Electric Gate Repair in Palms for motors, sensors, and access systems.
Gate Installation in Palms
Gate installation in Palms is usually not a curb-appeal project. It is about replacing a gate on a postage-stamp lot or a shared drive where the old one has warped, rusted, or sagged far enough that it no longer closes. The dry Westside sun and salt air have already done a number on the old gate, and the new one has to sit square on concrete or alley paving that may have shifted over decades. We build for the actual site conditions, so the Gate Installation does not turn into a repair call six months later.
Driveway Gate Installation
Signs you need it
The old gate drags across cracked concrete, the hinges are pulling out of a leaning post, or the frame has rusted through at the bottom rail.
What it costs in Palms
Driveway gate installation in Palms typically runs $1,200 to $4,500 depending on material, width, and whether the post footings need to be reset for the new gate.
How we do it
We pull the old gate, check the existing posts or set new footings, hang the new gate on brand-matched hardware, and set the latch and stops so it closes cleanly on the actual paving.
Sliding Gate Installation
Signs you need it
The gate has been dragging or binding against the alley’s uneven paving and a swing gate simply will not clear the space you have.
What it costs in Palms
Sliding gate installation in Palms typically runs $2,500 to $7,800 with the track, operator, and hardware included, depending on width and whether we are running the power to it.
How we do it
We set the track on the existing slab or a new concrete pad, hang the sliding gate, mount the operator, and run and set the safety edges so the gate stops on obstruction exactly as it should.
Automatic Gate Installation
Signs you need it
The current gate has to be opened by hand every time, or the old operator has failed and the building needs automated access restored for tenants or residents.
What it costs in Palms
Automatic gate installation in Palms typically runs $3,000 to $9,000 with the operator, control board, safety sensors, and remotes or keypad, depending on brand and system.
How we do it
We install the operator on your gate, mount and wire the control board and safety sensors, program remotes and the keypad, and run the full open-close cycle to verify safety stops and force settings.
Electric Gate Installation
Signs you need it
You are putting in a gate where none exists and you want it automated from day one, or the property has added units and now needs controlled access.
What it costs in Palms
Electric gate installation in Palms typically runs $3,500 to $10,000 or more depending on the brand, gate size, and access control hardware, with the full electrical run included.
How we do it
We install the gate and operator together, run the power and low-voltage wiring, mount the control board and safety sensors, and program the access system so the gate opens and closes reliably.
What Gate Installation Costs in Palms
| Item | Typical range in Palms |
|---|---|
| Driveway gate installation | $1,200 – $4,500 |
| Sliding gate installation | $2,500 – $7,800 |
| Automatic or electric gate installation | $3,000 – $10,000 |
How long does gate installation take in Palms?
Most Palms gate installations take one day, but gates that need new post footings or a concrete pad for a sliding track can take two days to allow the concrete to cure before the final hang and operator setup.
Do you handle the whole installation including the operator?
Yes. We install the gate, the operator, the control board, the safety sensors, and the keypad or remotes, and we run the power, so you are not juggling a separate electrician and a separate gate company. Call (877) 752-8839 for a free estimate.
Brands We Service in Palms
We work on LiftMaster, FAAC, Elite, and Mighty Mule systems among the brands we service across Palms. We carry brand-matched parts locally and stock common components so most gate repairs here do not wait on a parts order. See our brands for the full lineup.
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| Service | Typical range in Palms |
|---|---|
| Gate repair | $150 – $550 |
| Electric gate repair | $200 – $900 |
| Driveway gate installation | $1,200 – $4,500 |
| Sliding gate installation | $2,500 – $7,800 |
| Automatic gate installation | $3,000 – $9,000 |
| Electric gate installation | $3,500 – $10,000 |
Prices in Palms move based on alley access, how far the gate has drifted out of square on old concrete, and whether the operator and control board need to be replaced at the same time. Every job is quoted and agreed before we start, so the number we give you is the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Palms
We serve the whole 90034 ZIP and the neighborhoods around it, from the apartment-lined numbered streets to the bungalow blocks and the rear-alley garages that define access here. We usually reach Palms addresses within a day, and emergency gate failures get prioritized because a stuck gate locks out the whole property.
- Palms proper
- Palms Westside
- The numbered streets off Motor Avenue
- Veteran Avenue corridor
- Overland Avenue blocks
Service Area – Cities Near Palms
We also cover the neighboring Westside and Mid-City areas where the housing stock and gate issues are similar. If your property is in Beverlywood, CA, Mid-City, CA, Baldwin Hills, CA, or Leimert Park, CA, we can handle the same alley-gate and driveway-gate work there.
Serving Palms, CA – Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Palms 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 Palms
Most Palms gate repairs are scheduled within a day, and we prioritize emergency calls where a gate is stuck closed and residents or tenants cannot access the building. The exact arrival depends on the day’s schedule, but access-blocking failures move to the front of the line.
Most like-for-like gate replacements in Palms do not need a permit, but new automated gates with new electrical runs can trigger city or building requirements, especially on multi-unit properties. We can tell you what applies to your specific property and handle the install accordingly.
Yes, and that is a large part of what we do here. Shared driveway gates, alley gates, and apartment access gates are the core of Palms work, and we schedule around tenant access and property manager walkthroughs. Call (877) 752-8839 and we can put your gate and access system back in service.
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 Palms 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