A secure fence starts with the gate.
A fence stays put. A gate moves several times a day, in the rain, with your hands full. It is one of the clearest signs that a fence company has planned and built the whole project well.
Steel frames. Standard. Not an upgrade line.
Most wood gates are built the same way as the fence panel next to them, with a wooden frame and boards on it. That frame carries its own weight on two hinges, swinging through weather several times a day. Wood racks. The gate drops. The latch stops lining up. Eventually somebody props it open and leaves it there.
We frame our gates in steel and hang the wood on it. The steel does the structural work, the wood does the looking-right work, and the gate keeps closing the way it did on day one.
That is standard on our wood fencing. It is built into how we install it, so you do not have to request it separately.
Three kinds of gates, one standard.
Walk gates
The one you use every day. Steel-framed, hung on hardware sized for the gate’s weight, and adjusted before we leave the property.
Double and drive gates
Wide openings for vehicles, trailers, and equipment. Width is the challenge here, and a steel frame gives the gate the support it needs.
Custom gates
Unusual widths, sloped ground, a specific style you want. If it can be drawn on the tailgate, we can build it to fit.
Six things that make a gate last
The gate posts carry the real job
Gate posts carry a load no other post carries. They get more depth and more concrete, because everything else depends on them.
Steel frame under the wood
Standard on our wood gates. The frame stays square; the wood stays aligned.
Hardware sized to the gate
Hinge count and latch are chosen for the gate’s actual weight and width, not simply from whatever hardware is on hand.
Swing is planned on site
Which way it opens, what it clears, and where it rests when it is open.
Gate adjusted before we go
The gate is opened, closed, latched, and adjusted on the last day. We leave it working exactly as it should be.
It matches the fence
A good gate should look like it belongs with the fence. That is the whole idea.
What the number covers
From first call to final swing
You reach out
A photo of the opening and a rough width gets us most of the way to an answer.
On-site estimate
We measure the opening, check the ground, and talk about what has to fit through it.
Written price
Itemized in writing, scope spelled out.
You approve and we schedule
Your project goes on the calendar, and you know when to expect us.
Locates and permits
Handled by us where they apply.
Build and adjust
We build, hang, test, and adjust the gate, then walk through it with you.
What people actually say
“An entry gate… a new railing for our historic home — this crew does excellent work… I’d recommend them to anyone for any project that requires high quality work, attention to detail and the aesthetic vision to build something beautiful for the space it’ll live in.”
— Jenifer Wright, Google review“The job started and finished as planned… This was the best experience I have had with contractors.”
— LL J, Google review“It’s hard to find companies you feel like you can genuinely trust, and Lionheart is one of them. They care about the quality of their work and the people they’re doing it for.”
— Lynz Halversen, Google reviewOn price
Our minimum project is $5,000, so gate work is typically part of a fence project or larger replacement. If you need a single gate, let us know when you call, and we will tell you if the project is a fit.
Where gates do drive price is width and weight. A four-foot walk gate and a sixteen-foot drive gate are different builds with different posts, different frames, and different hardware.
$5,000 project minimumWe don't publish per-foot pricing, because a number without a site visit is a guess. Your written price comes after we've walked the property.
0% financing available, on approved credit.
Apply online before your estimate and you'll know what you're working with before we ever quote a number. Terms, provider, and eligibility details are confirmed during application.
Questions we get asked
Can you build a gate to match my existing fence?
Usually, and a photo of the opening and the fence will tell us quickly. Be aware that an older fence has weathered to a color that new material will not match on day one.
Do you install automatic gate openers?
No. We build and install the gate itself, but automatic openers and access controls are handled by a separate contractor who specializes in those systems.
How wide can a drive gate be?
It depends on what needs to pass through and the ground conditions. Tell us what you need the gate to accommodate, and we will plan accordingly.
What are steel gate frames and why do they matter?
Steel gate frames help gates stay square, supported, and properly aligned over time. We use them as standard on our wood fencing for added strength and reliable operation.
Do you build the gates yourselves?
Yes, and we hang, swing, latch and adjust them before we leave the property. The gate posts also get more depth and more concrete than the rest of the line, because they carry load no other post carries.
What exactly does the lifetime workmanship warranty cover?
It covers installation quality while the original customer owns the property. We repair workmanship or installation issues at no labor cost. It is the only lifetime workmanship warranty among Thurston County fence companies.
Is there financing?
On approved credit, we have 0% financing. You can apply online before your estimate, so the visit can focus on what you want built and the options that work for you.