Gates
Custom Gate Installation & Automation
Single swing, double swing, sliding and automated. Built to your opening rather than trimmed to fit a stock panel.
A gate is the part of the job most likely to be done badly, because it is the only part with moving parts. Sag, drag, a latch that only catches if you lift — these are hardware and post problems, and they show up in year two, not week one.
We size the posts for the leaf weight, use adjustable hinges so the gate can be trued after the ground settles, and set the latch height to the opening rather than the panel.
Every estimate includes demolition and haul-away of the existing structure, and a written itemised price you can compare line by line against other bids.
Recent work
Gates we've installed
A sample across every material we carry. See all gates →
Wood driveway gate with matching fence panels
Aluminum walk gate with matching perimeter fence
Composite gate panel with post caps
Aluminum gate by LA Fence Craft
Composite gate by LA Fence Craft
Vinyl gate by LA Fence Craft
Aluminum gate by LA Fence Craft
Composite gate by LA Fence Craft
Wood gate by LA Fence Craft
Aluminum gate by LA Fence Craft
Vinyl gate by LA Fence Craft
Wood gate by LA Fence Craft
Aluminum gate by LA Fence Craft
Vinyl gate by LA Fence Craft
Wood gate by LA Fence Craft
Aluminum gate by LA Fence Craft
What's different about how we do it
Details that decide whether it lasts
Posts sized to leaf weight
A 16-foot double swing needs a different footing than a 3-foot walk gate. We calculate rather than assume.
Adjustable hinges as standard
Ground moves. Adjustable hardware means a sagging gate is a ten-minute fix, not a rebuild.
Automation-ready
We can rough in conduit and power for an operator now even if you're adding it later — far cheaper than trenching twice.
Self-latching options
Required for pool enclosures, and worth it anywhere with kids or dogs.
Choose a material
Gates by material
Aluminum
Alucraft
Aluminum is the default for driveway gates because of weight. A 16-foot double swing in aluminum puts far less...
View →Vinyl
VEKA - Bufftech
Vinyl gates make sense when they are part of a vinyl fence run and you want the gate to disappear into the lin...
View →Composite
Trex - TimberTech
Composite gates are usually specified to match composite fencing or decking, and they hold colour far better t...
View →Wood
Smooth redwood - Rough redwood
A redwood gate is the right answer in a historic overlay, or where the gate has to match an existing wood fenc...
View →Materials
Four lines, so the recommendation can follow the property
Vinyl, Aluminum, Composite and Wood. Each has a job it does better than the others — and one it does badly.
Compare materialsVinyl
Privacy fencing, pool surrounds, anywhere you never want to paint again
Aluminum
Pool code enclosures, view-preserving perimeter, security with sightlines
Composite
Wood look with no staining cycle; decking and privacy fence
Wood
Budget-sensitive projects, historic overlays, matching an existing fence
Reviews
4.5 stars, 209 reviews
LA Fence Craft designed and installed my new fence and gate. They did a beautiful job, cleaned up the job site and even spent time polishing the fence and gate. I couldn't recommend them more.
This is the second job I've had done by LA Fence Craft. From the detailed written estimate to the final clean up, they know how to get it done. I can't recommend them enough.
We hired LA Fence Craft to replace our old wooden fence. Very professional, excellent work, very clean. They even came on Sunday to make sure the job was done perfectly before our inspection.
How much does a new fence cost in the Los Angeles area?
Price is driven by three things: linear footage, material, and how much demolition and haul-away the old fence needs. Wood is the least expensive per foot and Vinyl and Aluminum sit above it, with Composite typically highest. Slope, hard digging in decomposed granite, and gates all add cost. We give a written, itemised price after measuring on site — not a per-foot guess over the phone.
Do I need a permit for a fence?
It depends on height and location on the lot, and the rules vary between cities and even between parcels. Rear and side yard fencing at standard residential height is often exempt, while taller fencing, street-facing fencing, and anything structural like a patio cover more often is not. Los Angeles also has designated Fence Height Districts that change what's allowed. We check your parcel before you sign.
How long does installation take?
A typical residential fence replacement is one to two days on site once materials are in. Custom gates, automation, patio covers and decks run longer. Lead time on materials is usually the bigger variable, and we give you a date range in writing with the estimate.
Do you handle the demolition of my old fence?
Yes. Removal, haul-away and disposal of the existing fence are included in the quote unless you tell us you want to keep it. There's no separate disposal charge added at the end.
Also from us
Other services
Fences
Vinyl, Aluminum, Composite and Wood — measured, permitted where required, and installed by our own crews. Not subcontracted out.
View →Patio Covers
Solid roof, lattice, or a combination. Insulated panels available where the patio doubles as living space.
View →Decks
Composite and natural wood decks, built on a frame designed for the span and the slope.
View →Railings
Cable, glass, Aluminum, Composite and Vinyl — all built to the 42-inch guard and 4-inch sphere rules where they apply.
View →Free, no-obligation
Get a written estimate this week
We measure on site, check your city's height and permit rules, and give you an itemised price you can compare against any other bid.