Residential Gates
Fence Gates in Gastonia, NC
J & G Fence Company, Inc. builds fence gates in Gastonia, NC for homes, from a backyard opening to a wide driveway entrance. Every estimate is free and in writing.
Home Fence Gates in Gastonia, NC Built for Daily Use
A gate is the part of your fence you handle every day, so it has to swing freely, close square and latch reliably, whether it is the side gate you use with the trash cans or the wide opening your vehicle passes through. A fence is only as useful as its gates.
J & G Fence Company, Inc. has built fences and gates for homeowners across Gaston County and the greater Piedmont since 1989. We install gates on new fences, add them to existing fences and build custom gates for openings that standard sizes do not fit, so call (704) 868-3559 to schedule a visit. For businesses, cantilever slide gates and operator-ready access systems are covered on our commercial gates page.
Signs It Is Time for a New Gate
Gates experience more wear than any other part of a fence. These are the signs that yours needs attention or that you need a new opening altogether:
- The gate drags on the ground or has to be lifted to close
- The latch no longer lines up with the catch
- The gate post leans and pulls the gate out of square
- The opening is too narrow for a mower, trailer or vehicle
- You are adding a fence and need to plan where to get in and out
- The gate no longer matches the rest of the fence
A sagging gate usually indicates a gate post or hinge problem, not only an issue with the gate itself. We evaluate the entire opening, so the solution lasts.
Our Gate Building Process
Good fence gates in Gastonia, NC come from good planning. Here is how we take a gate from an idea to an opening that works every day.
Measure and Talk Through Use
We come out, measure the opening and ask how you will use it, because a gate for foot traffic is planned very differently from one a truck drives through.
Choose the Style and Hardware
We help you pick a style that matches your fence, along with hinges and latches sized for the gate. It all goes on a free written estimate before work starts.
Set Strong Posts and Hang the Gate
Gate posts carry the weight of the gate every time it swings, so our crew sets them with extra care before hanging the gate and adjusting it to close square.
Test the Swing and Latch
We open, close and latch every gate, then triple-check the posts, hinges and hardware before we call the job finished.
Walk Gate Options for Backyards and Side Yards
A walk gate is the everyday entrance to your yard, the one you use to take out the trash, let the dog outside or bring the mower around the side of the house. It should be easy to operate with one hand and dependable enough to stay latched behind you.
Walk gates are usually built to match the surrounding fence. On a wood privacy fence, the gate carries the same boards and style as the rest of the run, while on chain link, aluminum or vinyl, it uses the same material and finish, so the opening blends in instead of standing out.
Placement matters as much as style, so we consider where you actually walk, where the trash cans are stored and where the mower needs to pass. A gate in an inconvenient location becomes a daily frustration, and we plan the opening around your routine instead. If you also want a fence around the gate, our wood privacy fence is the core of our residential work.
Double Drive Gate and Driveway Gate Installation
A double drive gate is a pair of gates that meet in the middle, making a wide opening for a vehicle. It lets you close off a driveway, a backyard parking area or a path to a detached garage while keeping access available whenever you need it, and splitting the opening into two leaves keeps each gate lighter and easier to operate.
Driveway gate installation starts with measuring the vehicles that will use the opening and the space they need to turn in. We think about where the gates will swing, whether the driveway slopes, and where each leaf will rest when it is open. A gate that swings into a slope or a parked car is a daily inconvenience.
Wide gates put considerable load on their posts, so we set drive gate posts with extra care, so the gates stay level and the leaves meet cleanly in the center. A boat, a camper or a work truck may need more width than a car, so tell us what will pass through before we measure.
Custom Gate Fabrication for Homes
Not every opening fits a standard gate, and a wide path between two buildings, an uneven grade, an odd-sized gap in an older fence or a design you have in mind may call for custom gate fabrication. A gate built to the exact opening looks better and works better than a standard one forced to fit.
Custom gates can match an existing fence that is no longer easy to match from stock, follow a slope or fill an opening that no standard gate fits. We discuss what you want, look at the opening and tell you honestly what will hold up to daily use.
Every custom gate is part of a written plan, and your free estimate lists the dimensions, style and hardware. That way, you know exactly what you are getting before anything is built.
What Affects the Cost of a New Gate
Prices for fence gates in Gastonia, NC vary with the size of the opening and how the gate is built. We give you a free written estimate after we see the opening. These are the factors that matter most:
- The width and height of the opening
- A single gate or a pair of gates
- The material and style, and whether it matches an existing fence
- The hinges, latches and other hardware the gate needs
- New gate posts, or work to reset existing ones
- Custom work for slopes or unusual sizes
Why Homeowners Choose J & G for Their Gates
J & G has been building fences around Gastonia since 1989, and we know a fence is only as good as the gate you use every day. The company is locally owned and operated, and our crew members are J & G employees, not day labor. Tim runs the day-to-day, and his son Logan represents the next generation of the business.
We measure success by how many customers return and how many recommend us to their friends. More than half of our work each year comes from repeat customers and referrals, so every gate we hang has to keep working long after we leave.
Gate Questions From Homeowners
Every board on this fence is a question we hear often. Pick one and it swings open.
Can you add a gate to my existing fence?
Yes, in many cases we can add a gate to a fence that is already standing. We cut in the opening, set new gate posts where needed and build the gate to match the existing fence as closely as the material allows. We look at the fence first and tell you honestly whether it is sound enough to carry a new gate.
How wide should a driveway gate be?
The right width depends on what will pass through it and how much room it needs to turn. A car needs less space than a truck pulling a trailer or a boat. We measure the driveway, ask what you drive and plan the width around it. The size you choose is written on your free estimate before anything is built.
Should I choose a single gate or a pair for my driveway?
A pair of gates splits a wide opening into two lighter leaves, which are easier to swing and put less strain on each post. A single gate can work well for a narrower opening or where there is room for it to swing. We look at the width, the slope and the space around the driveway and recommend what fits.
Can a new gate match my fence?
In most cases, yes. We build gates from the same material and style as the fence around them, whether it is wood, chain link, aluminum or vinyl. Matching an older fence can take more effort, which is where a custom gate helps. We will tell you how close the match can be before we start.
Why does my gate sag, and can it be fixed?
Most sagging gates come from a leaning gate post, worn hinges or a gate frame that has racked out of square. We check the post, the hinges and the frame to find the cause. Sometimes a reset and new hardware fix it, and sometimes the post or gate needs replacing. We explain the options in a free written estimate.
Talk to Us About Your Gate Project
Tell us about the opening you have in mind, and we will come out to measure it. Call Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or request your free written estimate online.