Fence Gates Augusta, GA
EGF offers premier fence gates in wood, vinyl, ornamental and more.
Fence gates come in many shapes, sizes, and materials. Common gate types include privacy fence gates, driveway gates, chain link fence gates, decorative ornamental steel or aluminum gates, dumpster enclosure gates and security gates. This often includes cantilever slide gates, roll gates or commercial grade double gates.
EGF has been installing fence gates in the Augusta area for over 25 years. Please peruse our gate installations below and let us know when you’re ready for a Free Quote.
What types of gates do you build?
Fence gates are available in a wide range of sizes, styles, and materials. Common types we put in include privacy fence gates, driveway gates, chain link fence gates, decorative ornamental steel and aluminum gates, dumpster enclosure gates, and security gates, which often means cantilever slide gates, roll gates, or commercial-grade double gates.
What is a cantilever slide gate?
A cantilever slide gate moves horizontally on a counterbalanced track instead of swinging open, so it does not need clearance in front of or behind the opening. That makes it the standard choice for wide commercial entrances, equipment yards, and sites where a swing gate would block a drive lane or catch wind.
Do you install automatic gate openers?
Yes. We put in gate operators for both residential driveway gates and commercial entrances, and we can pair them with keypads, card readers, and intercom systems. Just as important, we set the gate posts and footings for the added weight and cycling load an operator puts on the system — undersized posts are the most common reason automated gates fail early.
How wide should a driveway gate be?
Most single-lane residential driveway gates are between 10 and 12 feet wide, with 12 to 16 feet common for double-lane or circular drives. Delivery access, trailer clearance, and turning radius all factor in. We measure the approach during the estimate instead of guessing from the road.
Can you build a gate to match my existing fence?
Yes. We match up the material, board spacing, height, and finish so the gate reads as part of the fence instead of an add-on. This is one of the more common requests we get from homeowners whose original gate failed while the fence itself is still in good shape.
Why does my gate sag, and can it be fixed?
Gate sag usually comes back to one of three issues: a gate post that wasn’t set deep enough or has begun to shift, a frame without adequate bracing, or hardware undersized for the gate’s weight. Each of those issues can be fixed. We take care of fence repair including gate rehanging, post resetting, hardware upgrades, and frame rebuilds across the CSRA.
Do you install dumpster enclosure gates?
Yes. Dumpster enclosures take more abuse than almost any other gate on a commercial site, so we build them with heavy-duty frames, drop rods, and commercial hardware designed to survive repeated contact with service trucks.
Do you install gates that meet pool safety requirements?
Yes. Georgia has specific requirements for pool barriers, including self-closing and self-latching gate hardware with the latch positioned out of a child’s reach. We put in pool fencing and gates that meet those standards, for both residential backyards and community pools in Evans, Martinez, and Grovetown.
Can you add a gate to a fence you didn’t install?
Yes. We often add gates to existing fences — a second backyard access point, a wider opening for a mower or trailer, or a new driveway gate on an established fence line. We will check whether the existing posts can carry the gate or whether a proper gate post needs to be set.
How long does gate installation take?
Adding a standard walk gate to an existing fence is usually a same-day project. A driveway gate with an operator usually takes longer, since posts need to set properly before the gate is hung and the operator is wired and tested. Custom or commercial gate fabrication can add lead time, and we will tell you that at the start.
What hardware do you use on your gates?
We size hardware to the gate — heavier hinges and latches for wide or solid gates, commercial-grade hardware for commercial applications, and Schedule 40 framework on commercial chain link gates. Our steel gate frames are welded instead of wood-framed, so they will not warp, twist, or sag over time, and we hang them from 6×6 posts instead of 4×4. Cheap hardware is the fastest way to a gate that sags within a year, and it is not a place we cut corners.
Do you offer financing on gate projects?
Yes. We provide fence financing, which is often helpful to ask about on automated driveway gates where the operator and access controls add to the project cost.
How do I get a free gate estimate?
Visit our contact page or give us a call. We will come to the property, measure the opening, go over gate styles, hardware, and automation options, and provide a written estimate with no obligation.