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AfterHow Much Does Gate Installation Cost in Hollywood?
Most residential gate installation in Hollywood runs $2,400 to $6,800 for a single swing gate with an automatic operator, and $5,500 to $14,000+ for a sliding driveway gate with access control. A basic manual gate (no motor, no wiring) typically lands between $1,200 and $3,200. The final number depends on gate material, width, operator brand, and how much trenching and electrical work your property needs. Call (866) 665-5592 for a free, no-pressure estimate on your specific gate.
We’re Carter Gate Repair, and gates are the only thing we do. Not garage doors on the side. Not fencing plus gates. Just gates, from the control board to the hinge. That focus is why we can tell you, before we ever pull into your driveway, roughly what your Hollywood installation should cost and where the surprises tend to hide.
Gate Installation Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s what the line items actually look like in the Hollywood market this year. These ranges cover residential and light-commercial jobs. A high-cycle commercial operator or a very wide opening will push the top numbers higher.
| Line Item | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Manual swing gate (metal frame, up to 12 ft) | $1,200 – $3,200 |
| Automatic swing gate operator (residential) | $1,600 – $3,400 |
| Sliding driveway gate operator (residential) | $2,200 – $4,800 |
| Commercial/high-cycle operator (DoorKing, LiftMaster) | $4,000 – $8,500 |
| Gate fabrication (custom aluminum or steel) | $1,800 – $6,500 |
| Low-voltage wiring & trenching (up to 100 ft) | $450 – $1,400 |
| Safety edges & loop detectors | $350 – $900 |
| Keypad, remote, or phone-app access control | $250 – $1,100 |
| Concrete pad / footing | $400 – $1,200 |
What pushes a quote up? Motorized gates need power at the post, so if your driveway has no outlet nearby, trenching and conduit add real money. A sloped Hollywood lot means more grading and a heavier footing. And a custom ornamental aluminum gate costs more than a stock steel frame simply because the fabrication is bespoke. What pushes it down? Choosing a manual gate now and wiring for an operator later, or picking an operator from a brand we already stock and service.
What Affects Gate Installation Pricing in Hollywood
- Gate width and weight. A 20-foot sliding gate needs a stronger operator and a deeper track than a 10-foot swing gate. Weight drives the operator class, and the operator class drives the price.
- Operator brand and cycle rating. A residential Mighty Mule or Ghost Controls operator and a commercial DoorKing unit are not in the same price universe. We work with nine brands – LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule – so we match the operator to your traffic, not to whatever a dealer wants to move.
- Power and trenching. South Florida properties often have the meter on the wrong side of the house for a driveway gate. Running conduit from the panel to the new post is a common line item, and the distance sets the cost.
- Salt air and humidity. Hollywood sits close enough to the coast that salt-laden air accelerates rust on steel. Choosing aluminum or a properly galvanized frame costs a bit more up front but holds up far longer in this climate. This is the kind of decision we walk through during the estimate, not after the gate is already rusting.
- HOA and permit requirements. Many Hollywood neighborhoods and gated communities have setback and style rules for driveway gates, and the city requires a permit for most installations involving electrical work. We build permit and HOA review into the timeline so there’s no surprise stop-work order.
- Safety and access-control components. Safety edges, photo eyes, and loop detectors aren’t optional extras on an automated gate – they’re what keeps a moving gate from closing on a person or a car. Skimping here is the wrong place to save.
If you want the full scope of what our installation service covers, see our Gate Installation in Hollywood page.
How to Save on Gate Installation
Professional Gate Installation services aren’t the place to chase the lowest bid, but there are smart ways to keep the number reasonable without cutting safety corners.
- Get the estimate before you buy anything. We’ve seen homeowners buy an operator online, then discover it doesn’t fit their gate weight. A free estimate first prevents that.
- Keep your gate, upgrade the operator. If your existing gate frame is sound, you may only need a new motor and controls rather than a full new gate. Call us for a free estimate and ask.
- Choose a brand we already service. Operators from LiftMaster, Linear, and Viking are straightforward for us to install and maintain, which keeps labor predictable. “Nine brands. One specialty.” means no brand is a stranger.
- Wiring in one trench. If you’re already trenching for landscaping or lighting, coordinating the gate conduit in the same dig saves money.
- Pick aluminum over steel near the coast. The slightly higher material cost pays back in fewer repairs down the road.
FAQs – Gate Installation Cost
How much does a basic gate installation cost in Hollywood?
A basic manual swing gate in Hollywood typically costs $1,200 to $3,200, including the frame and basic mounting. Automatic operators add $1,600 to $3,400 on top. Call (866) 665-5592 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Is it cheaper to repair my existing gate or install a new one?
Repair usually wins if the gate frame and posts are structurally sound. A new operator and controls for an existing gate often run $1,600 to $4,800 versus $2,400 to $6,800 for a full new automated install. We’ll tell you honestly which makes sense – repairs that fix what’s broken beat replacements that aren’t needed.
Do I need a permit to install a gate in Hollywood?
Yes, most automated gate installations that involve electrical work require a permit, and many HOA communities have their own style and setback rules. Budget for permit review in your timeline. Call (866) 665-5592 and we’ll walk you through what your project needs.
How much does it cost to add an automatic operator to my gate?
Adding an operator to an existing gate runs $1,600 to $4,800 for residential, and $4,000 to $8,500 for high-cycle commercial units. Safety edges and loop detectors add $350 to $900 and are not optional. Call for a free estimate on your specific gate.
Why does trenching cost so much for a driveway gate?
Trenching to run power from your panel to the gate post typically runs $450 to $1,400 depending on distance and soil. Long runs across a Hollywood driveway are the usual reason it climbs. Call (866) 665-5592 and we’ll measure your specific run before quoting.
Why Hollywood Homeowners Call a Gate Specialist
You have plenty of choices when it’s time to install a gate – a fencing company, a garage-door outfit, a general handyman. What none of those can offer is a team whose entire working life is gate systems. We’ve diagnosed and installed across LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule operators, and we work on the gate you already have instead of steering you toward a brand we’d rather sell. That’s the difference between a specialist and a generalist who happens to own a wrench set.
When you’re ready to move forward, start at our home page or call us directly. We give free estimates, we explain every line item, and we won’t push a replacement when a repair will do the job.
Pricing reflects the Hollywood market as of 2026. Carter Gate Repair offers free estimates – call (866) 665-5592.
What Our Customers Say
"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."
— Lisa Anderson"Photo eye was misaligned so the gate refused to close after dark. Ten minute fix. He also cleaned the lens and pointed out that the sprinkler head was spraying it every morning, which is why it kept happening."
— Brooke Miller"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."
— Rachel Reed