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Get your free estimateTrusted Gate Installation for Hollywood Homeowners
A new gate changes how your property works. It secures the driveway, keeps the dog in, keeps solicitors out, and quietly improves how the whole house looks from the street. In Hollywood, where homes range from 1950s ranch styles near Ives Estates to newer builds off Sheridan Street, the right gate also has to stand up to salt air, afternoon heat, and real wind. Gate installation done poorly shows up fast here: a sagging leaf, an operator that strips gears, a post that starts leaning after one wet season. Carter Gate Repair installs gates that stay square, close smoothly, and open every time. Led by Mitch Delvecchio, our crew works exclusively on gates, including electric gate repair and full-system replacement. Call (866) 665-5592 for a free estimate in Hollywood.
Automatic Gate Installation
Automatic Gate Installation means mounting a gate that opens and closes on its own, driven by an electric operator rather than by hand. You need it when a manual gate becomes a daily annoyance: getting in and out of the car in the rain to swing it open, or leaving it open because closing it is a hassle. Carter Gate Repair handles the full job: gate fabrication or sourcing, post setting, operator mounting, wiring, and safety-edge programming. In Hollywood, a typical Gate Installation in Hollywood runs $2,800 to $7,500 for a single swing gate, and $4,500 to $12,000 for a sliding driveway system, depending on length, material, and operator brand. We quote everything before work begins, so there are no surprises on the invoice.
Single Swing Automation
A single swing gate with a piston arm operator is the most common setup we install in Hollywood’s residential neighborhoods. We match the operator to the gate weight and wind load, which matters more here than people expect. An underpowered unit burns out fast. We test the full cycle before we leave, including obstacle reversal.
Dual Swing with Master/Slave Sync
Wider driveways need two leaves that move together, or one leaf that closes first and the other follows. We wire and sync both operators so the gate closes as one motion. If one side ever drifts, call us before it damages the other leaf or the hinge posts.
Styles & brands we work with
Gate Installation Services
Gate Installation Services cover everything from the first site measurement to the final coat of paint on a fully automated driveway gate. You need a service like this when a fence company says they don’t do electronics, or a garage door company says they don’t weld. Carter Gate Repair is a gate specialist, and this is our entire trade, from the control board to the hinge. In Hollywood, full Gate Installation pricing for services including a single swing gate, operator, and basic keypad entry run $3,000 to $8,000 delivered and installed. Sliding gates and custom work go higher, $5,000 to $14,000, because they need more steel and a track system. Your price is written down and agreed before we order a single part.
New Construction and Remodels
We work with Hollywood homeowners who are building new or redoing a driveway and want the gate planned before the concrete goes down. That lets us place conduit and the operator pad during construction, which saves you from cutting fresh concrete later. We’ll coordinate with your contractor so the site stays on schedule.
Replacing an Old Gate System
When an existing gate is too far gone to repair, we remove and haul away the old leaves, posts, and operator. Then we install the new system to current Broward County wind-load requirements. We can often reuse a good operator and upgrade only the gate itself, if the motor still has life left.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees — you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Electric Gate Installation
Electric Gate Installation is the wiring and control half of an automated gate: the operator, control board, safety photo eyes, loop detector if needed, battery backup, and access keypad or intercom. You need it when the gate itself is fine but the automation is missing, outdated, or dead. Carter Gate Repair handles low-voltage wiring, 120V runs to the operator pad, and all the control-board programming that makes a gate stop and reverse instead of crushing a car bumper. A standalone electric gate installation in Hollywood, adding automation to an existing manual gate, runs $1,800 to $4,500. If we install a new gate and automation together, see the automatic gate pricing above. The quote covers every wire, every sensor, every setting.
Sensors and Safety Edges
Every electric gate we install in Hollywood includes photo eyes and a reversing edge as standard. These are the components that stop a closing gate when a child, pet, or car is in the way. We test them at multiple heights and angles, not just once at knee level.
Battery Backup and Storm Prep
Hollywood loses power during hurricane season, and a gate that won’t open during an outage is a real problem for first responders. We can add a battery backup system so the gate keeps working when the grid drops. We also harden the operator housing and wiring against salt spray, which eats unprotected connections fast near the coast.
Driveway Gate Installation
Driveway Gate Installation means building and mounting a gate specifically for your driveway opening, whether that’s a 10-foot single gate in Hollywood Lakes or a 24-foot sliding gate off Stirling Road. You need it when the driveway is the main point of entry, and you want to control who drives in without getting out of the car. Carter Gate Repair starts by measuring the actual driveway width, slope, and approach angle, because a gate that works on paper often binds on a curved or crowned driveway. A standard single driveway Carver Ranches Gate Installation runs $2,800 to $6,500, while a sliding driveway gate runs $4,500 to $11,000, including operator and safety gear. Measurements are free, and so is the written price.
Sloped Driveways
If your driveway rises or falls toward the street, a standard hinge gate will drag. We account for the slope by setting hinges at an angle, using a V-track slider, or suggesting a cantilever gate that never touches the ground. This is a common Hollywood issue we solve every month.
Wide Openings and Heavy Leaves
Openings over 16 feet usually need a sliding gate, not a swing gate. Swing leaves that long put enormous stress on posts and hinges. We’ll tell you straight if a swing gate is the wrong call for your driveway, even if it costs us the job, because a gate that fails in two years helps nobody.
Sliding Gate Installation
Sliding Gate Installation is the process of building and automating a gate that moves horizontally along or above the ground instead of swinging open. You need it when the driveway opens onto a busy street with no room to swing a gate over the sidewalk, or when the driveway is too wide for swing leaves. Carter Gate Repair installs both ground-rail and cantilever sliding gates, and we match the track, rollers, and motor to the gate’s full weight. In Hollywood, sliding gate installation runs $5,000 to $14,000 depending on length, material, and operator class. We quote every sliding job in writing after measuring the opening and checking the ground for level.
Cantilever vs. Ground Track
A ground-track gate rides on wheels and a rail across the driveway, which works well on flat, paved approaches. A cantilever gate hangs from posts and never touches the ground, which is better when the driveway is gravel, uneven, or collects standing water during Hollywood’s rainy season. We’ll recommend the right type based on your actual site, not a catalog photo.
Track and Roller Selection
Cheap rollers make a sliding gate loud and eventually jam. We spec rollers sized for the gate weight plus salt spray, and set the track so the gate moves with one hand before the motor is even installed. That mechanical foundation is what keeps a sliding gate quiet for a decade.
Gate Opener Installation
Gate Opener Installation is the job of mounting and wiring an electric motor assembly that automates an existing gate. You need it when the gate itself is still solid, but the old opener died, or the gate was never automated. Carter Gate Repair installs openers from FAAC, BFT, Linear, and Viking, among others, and we program the travel limits, force settings, and remote controls on site. A gate opener installation in Hollywood, labor and parts together, runs $1,500 to $4,200 for a swing motor and $2,000 to $5,000 for a heavier sliding opener. We carry the wiring, the receiver, the remotes, and the safety devices, and the price is fixed before we start.
Underground vs. Ram Arm Openers
Underground openers disappear into the driveway and look cleaner, but they cost more and need proper drainage. Ram arm openers mount on the post and are easier to service. We’ll show you both options and what each one costs for your gate before you decide.
Remote and Keypad Programming
A new opener isn’t done until every remote and keypad works. We program your existing remotes where possible, add new ones as needed, and set entry codes you can change yourself. We also set the auto-close timer the way you want it, not the factory default that might leave the gate open too long.
Gate Fabrication
Gate Fabrication is the building of a gate from raw steel or aluminum, cut and welded to fit your exact opening rather than ordered in a standard size from a catalog. You need it when the driveway opening is a custom width, when you want a specific design, or when an off-the-shelf gate would look wrong against your existing fence. Carter Gate Repair fabricates or coordinates fabrication for Hollywood homes, then installs and automates the finished gate ourselves. Custom fabricated gate installation in Hollywood runs $3,500 to $12,000 or more, driven mostly by material choice, overall size, and design complexity. We price the fabrication and installation together so you get one number to approve.
Steel vs. Aluminum for Coastal Air
Steel is stronger and cheaper, but it rusts fast in Hollywood’s salt-laced air if the powdercoat is damaged. Aluminum costs more and doesn’t rust. We walk through the trade-off with your actual budget and distance from the ocean, not a generic recommendation.
Design and Match to Existing Fence
We can match the picket style, spacing, and finish of your existing fence so the new gate looks like part of the original install. That matters in Hollywood neighborhoods with consistent streetscapes. We’ll take field photos and dimensions, then show you a design and a price before any metal gets cut.
Brands We Service
We install and service FAAC openers, the Italian-made hydraulic and electromechanical units popular on heavier ornamental gates. We know their control board layouts, their capacitor failures, and how to keep a FAAC running smooth in Hollywood’s humidity. When a FAAC is the right choice for your gate, we’ll install it, program it, and stand behind it.
We also work regularly with BFT, Linear, and Viking systems. BFT makes a wide range of slide and swing operators, and we stock common parts for their boards and limit switches. Linear is a common residential brand we see all over Hollywood, usually paired with a Mighty Mule retrofit gone bad. Viking is another strong residential and light-commercial option we install and service. Whether you have one of those brands or any other make, we’ll work on the gate you have.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- The gate stops halfway and reverses. This usually means failing force settings or a dying control board. If you keep adjusting the settings to compensate, the real problem is getting worse, and the gate may eventually refuse to close at all.
- You hear grinding when the gate moves. Grinding is metal on metal where it shouldn’t be: a worn roller, a stripped gear, a bent hinge. Running it longer turns a $200 repair into a full operator replacement.
- The gate sags and drags on the ground. Sagging means the hinge posts, hinges, or the gate frame itself have started to fail. A dragging gate soon pulls the operator out of alignment, and then you have two problems instead of one.
- The opener hums but the gate doesn’t move. That hum is the motor trying to turn a seized or disconnected drive. The longer it hums, the more likely it burns out its own motor windings.
- You can walk in through a gap or over the gate. A gate that doesn’t actually secure the property wastes the money you spent on it. If the geometry is wrong, we’ll tell you what a real fix costs, not patch it with a bungee cord and a promise.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Site measurement and consultation. We come to your Hollywood property, measure the opening, check the slope and approach, and talk through what you actually need. We’ll point out options you haven’t considered, like battery backup or a different operator class, and tell you which ones matter for your situation.
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Written quote with fixed pricing. Before any work starts, you get a line-item price for the gate, operator, wiring, concrete work, and any demo or haul-away. The price is fixed. If we find something unexpected during install, we stop and talk to you before spending another dollar.
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Gate fabrication or acquisition. For custom work, we source the steel or aluminum and coordinate the fabrication. For standard gates, we order from manufacturers we trust and inspect the gate when it arrives, checking welds and squareness before it ever goes on your posts.
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Installation and full automation. We set posts deep and plumb, mount the gate, install the operator, run the wiring, and connect every sensor. Then we program the limits, the force, the auto-close, and every remote or keypad you want. Nothing is left at factory default.
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Test, walkthrough, and cleanup. We cycle the gate 20 or 30 times, test the safety reversal at multiple points, and watch it in both directions. Then we walk you through how to use everything, including the manual release for power outages. The site is left clean and the gate is working before we leave.
How Much Does Gate Installation Cost in Hollywood?
A typical single swing gate installation in Hollywood runs $2,800 to $7,500, depending on material, size, and operator choice. A sliding driveway gate runs $4,500 to $14,000, with cantilever designs at the top of that range. If you already have a good manual gate and just need automation, budget $1,500 to $5,000 for the opener and wiring. The main cost drivers are gate length, steel vs. aluminum, operator class (residential vs. commercial), and how much concrete work the posts require. Here’s what affects your price:
- Gate material and size: aluminum costs more up front but won’t rust. Longer gates need thicker steel and stronger operators.
- Operator brand and class: a Viking or BFT slide operator costs more than an entry-level swing motor, and it lasts longer under daily use.
- Site conditions: a sloped driveway, a wide opening, or the need to cut and pour new post footings all add labor.
- Accessories: keypads, intercoms, vehicle exit loops, and battery backups are priced per item, and we’ll show you what each one costs.
The best way to avoid overpaying is to get one fixed quote from a gate specialist, not three vague estimates from companies that sub the work out. Our free estimate includes real measurements and a line-item price. Call (866) 665-5592 for yours.
Our Service Area Near Hollywood
Carter Gate Repair serves Hollywood and the surrounding Broward and Miami-Dade communities, including Hallandale Beach, West Hollywood, Pembroke Park, Dania Beach, Carver Ranches, Lake Forest, West Park, Ives Estates, Aventura, Ojus, and Sunny Isles Beach. If you’re looking for Gate Installation in Hallandale Beach or Gate Installation in West Hollywood, check those pages for neighborhood-specific details. For everything else, home is the best place to start. We know the wind, the salt, and the local building quirks better than a company driving in from West Palm.
Serving Hollywood, FL — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hollywood area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage — if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gate Installation in Hollywood
Gate installation is the complete job of mounting a new gate at your driveway or entry point and connecting any automation, from the operator and control board to remotes and safety sensors. It includes post setting, hinge or track mounting, wiring, and final programming so the gate opens and closes safely. At Carter Gate Repair, Gate Installation – Andover is one of our three core services, alongside gate repair and electric gate repair.
Most single gate installations in Hollywood take one full day on site, not counting fabrication time if the gate is custom built. Sliding gate installations and jobs that need new post footings may take two days, since concrete needs time to cure before the gate is hung. We give you a real timeline in the written quote before any work begins.
A standard single swing gate installation in Hollywood runs $2,800 to $7,500, and a sliding gate runs $4,500 to $14,000 depending on material, length, and operator. Adding automation to an existing gate runs $1,500 to $5,000. Every quote is fixed and written before work starts. Call (866) 665-5592 for an exact price on your property.
Yes, we install and service FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, and most other major gate opener brands. We work on the gate you have and match the opener to your gate’s weight and use, rather than pushing one brand. If you already have a FAAC control board that failed, we can often replace the board alone instead of the whole operator.
For true emergencies like a gate stuck open or a broken operator leaving your property unsecured, call us at (866) 665-5592 and we’ll work you in as fast as we can. Full custom installations are scheduled, measured, and built over days, not hours, but we prioritize security failures over routine upgrades.
Yes, our workmanship is warrantied, and the gate and operator carry their own manufacturer warranties on parts. We walk you through exactly what’s covered and for how long before the install. If something acts up after we leave, you call the same number and talk to a gate specialist, not a call center.
Clear the area around the gate opening: trim back bushes, move parked cars, and let us know if any pipes or sprinkler lines run under the work area. We’ll mark underground utilities during the site visit. We also appreciate knowing where your breaker panel is, since we’ll connect the operator to a dedicated circuit.
Schedule Your Gate Installation Service in Hollywood Today
Ready to secure your driveway with a gate that works right from day one? Call Carter Gate Repair at (866) 665-5592 for a free, no-obligation estimate in Hollywood. We’ll measure, quote a fixed price, and install a gate built for your property and your actual use. No pressure, no vague promises. Just gates done right.
Written by Mitch Delvecchio, Owner at Carter Gate Repair, serving Hollywood since day one.