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Custom Electric Gates & Premium Metal Driveway Gates Serving Richland and the Tri-Cities
Richland & Tri Cities Electric Gates designs, builds, and installs custom electric gates and metal driveway systems proven to boost property values by up to 5% for homeowners across the Tri-Cities region. And Yes we've seen the Columbia Basin wind literally rip cheap gates right off the hinges so yeah, we don't mess around with temu material. We specialize in secure automated sliding and swing gate installations, engineering each system to seamlessly handle heavy daily traffic flows and withstand Columbia Basin wind gusts up to 30 mph. Every gate is fabricated from high-yield wrought iron, corrosion-resistant aluminum, or powder-coated steel, paired with LiftMaster and DoorKing operators capable of moving 1,000-pound panels with whisper-quiet 24V DC precision. The result is a secure driveway gate that works flawlessly from day one, offering reliable battery-backed access during outages, deterring opportunistic crime, and delivering an immediate, tangible return on investment from the street.
With ~20 years of experience serving Richland, Kennewick, Pasco, and West Richland, our team knows what holds up against Eastern Washington's heat, wind, and dust. In our experience, a custom gate is only as good as the motor pushing it, which is why we combine solid custom fabrication with automation that actually keeps working long after year one. Thus, we handle gate repair, gate maintenance, as well as ornamental metal gates, and gate access control upgrades for properties throughout Benton and Franklin Counties, including Prosser and Walla Walla.
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Residential Electric & Metal Driveway Gates
Driveway Gates
I tell folks all the time, if your driveway has even a slight uphill grade, you really want to go with a slider so the motor isn't fighting gravity every single day. We install swing and sliding driveway gates based on available space, slope, clearance, and vehicle access. Each gate is measured on-site and can be built from steel, wrought iron, or aluminum.
Electric Gates
Electric gates use motorized operators controlled by remotes, keypads, smartphone apps, or intercoms. According to our install logs, almost everyone out in West Richland is switching to smartphone control now. It’s just way easier than handing out a dozen plastic remotes to your family. Systems can include dedicated power, solar operators, and battery backup for outages.
Metal Gates
In my experience, if you have aggressive dogs jumping on the gate, you absolutely need to upgrade to heavy-gauge steel over standard aluminum. Metal gates provide long-term strength and resist warping, cracking, and pest damage. Options include wrought iron for ornamental designs, steel for strength, and aluminum for corrosion resistance and lower maintenance.
Custom Gates
We did this massive arch top for a property near Badger Mountain last spring. Looking back honestly, getting those custom scrollwork curves exactly right completely changed the look and value of the whole acerage. Custom gates are fabricated to match the property's dimensions and architectural style. Options include custom widths, arch tops, decorative scrollwork, modern panels, finish colors, and designs that complement existing fencing.
Gate Installation
Installation starts with an assessment of driveway width, grade, soil, clearance, and power access. I personally check every concrete footing depth myself, because if you don't pour deep enough in this sandy Tri-Cities soil, the whole thing will sag by next winter.
We set secure posts and footings, mount the gate, connect the operator, and test all movement and safety features.
Gate Repair
We repair sagging hinges, damaged tracks, worn rollers, malfunctioning openers, faulty remotes, and misaligned sensors. Prompt repairs can prevent additional strain on the gate motor and hardware. You'd be amazed how many repair calls we get in Kennewick just because a garbage can bumped a safety sensor and threw the whole alignment off.
Gate Automation
I’ve tested a lot of cheap off-brand motors over the years, and yeah, they literally burn out sooner then later. Gate automation converts a manual gate into a motorized system or upgrades older equipment. We install swing and slide operators sized for the gate's weight, travel distance, and daily use.
Tri cities Gate Access Control
Access control options include keypads, remote controls, smartphone apps, and intercom systems. I always recommend assigning a specific temp code for your landscapers. That way, you aren't changing your master pin every time a new crew shows up. Homeowners can also use individual entry codes for family members, guests, and service providers.
Gate Replacement
We replace gates with severe rust, structural damage, worn hardware, or outdated automation. If the old posts are still completely plumb and solid, we can usually just hang a new panel and save you a bunch of money on concrete work. Hit two birds with 1 stone. Of course, Existing posts and footings are inspected first to determine whether they can safely be reused.
Gate Maintenance
Our Tech "Carl, Jr. " likes to say this: "Simple, just greasing your roller chain twice a year will add half a decade to the life of the operator, easy". True. Routine maintenance includes lubricating hinges and rollers, tightening hardware, testing safety sensors, checking battery backup systems, and inspecting metal finishes for rust or coating damage.
Entrance Gates
We just finished a big dual-swing entrance out in Pasco where we integrated backlit address numbers right into the steel, and it looks incredible at night. Entrance gates combine security with curb appeal at the main property entry. Designs can include matching fence panels, decorative details, address signage, lighting, and wider clearances for trucks..
Pedestrian Gates
Pedestrian gates provide separate walk-through access for guests, residents, and service providers. In my experience, if you have a pool in the backyard, you absolutely need to make sure this gate has a self-closing hinge and a high latch to keep the kids out! They can match the driveway gate and include self-closing hinges, locking hardware, keypads, or shared access-control systems.
Commercial Electric Gates & Access Control
Commercial Electric Gates
We tell facility managers out in Richland all the time, a commercial gate is absolutly not 'just' a bigger residential gate. it’s a different beast. We install motorized gates with keypads, card readers, remotes, vehicle sensors, and security system integration. Operators are sized for the gate's weight, traffic volume, and daily cycle count.
Commercial Metal Gate Solutions
Commercial gates are available in steel for greater strength or aluminum for corrosion resistance and lower maintenance. Last year working with the industrial parks out by the airport, I realized this: if you don't powder-coat that steel, winters savage moisture eats that alive. Custom fabrication and protective finishes help each gate withstand frequent use and local weather conditions.
Commercial Security Gates
We tested a new anti-climb mesh design for a facility in Oregon. Glad to report even with work steel toe's on, you cant get a hold on that stuff. Security gates help restrict vehicle and pedestrian access to authorized users. Our Systems can include keypads, card readers, intercoms, cameras, lighting, and anti-climb features.
Commercial Gate Installation
Installation includes site measurements, utility and ground checks, foundations, posts, gate alignment, motor wiring, access control setup, and final testing. We coordinate work to minimize disruption to business operations. We like to run our heavy trenching on weekends for the commercial lots. Shutting down your main entrance on a Tuesday at 10 AM is a great way to kill business!
Commercial Gate Repair
According to our emergency call logs, about half of commercial breakdowns are just delivery trucks backing into the track and bending it out of whack. Fast diagnosis helps restore reliable access and reduce downtime. Yes, We repair motor failures, electrical problems, damaged tracks, worn chains, faulty remotes, and misaligned safety sensors.
Industrial Gates
We put a massive high-cycle operator out at a storage center, and it opens 400+ times a day without breaking a single bolt. Our Industrial gates use reinforced frames, heavier materials, and higher-cycle operators for warehouses, equipment yards, and facilities with frequent truck traffic. Wide openings and demanding daily use are factored into every system.
Commercial Entrance Gates
Entrance gates combine controlled access with a professional appearance. Options include sliding, swing, and cantilever gates designed around available space, traffic flow, and property layout. You've got space along the fence line? A heavy-duty slider is accoring to best practices.....always the most reliable setup for a high-traffic business.
Commercial Pedestrian Gates
Think: making your employees tailgate behind a massive truck gate is just asking for a workplace injury. Solution: Pedestrian gates. provide separate access for employees, visitors, and contractors. Options include locks, keypads, card readers, push-button exits, and ADA/OSHA-compliant widths
Barrier Gates
Barrier arm gates provide fast vehicle access control for parking lots, gated communities, and commercial campuses. They can integrate with loop detectors, license plate readers, ticket systems, and other entry controls. We've prevented countless thousands lost in accident claims this way.
Automatic Gate Repair & Specialty Gate Services
Custom Gate Design & Fabrication
We fabricate custom gates to match each property's dimensions, slope, architecture, and style. We just met with a client off Dallas Road who wanted these crazy, intricate iron vines wrapping the frame. It took some serious math, but it came out looking great.Options include wrought iron, steel, aluminum, decorative scrollwork, custom panels, and specialty finishes.
Estate Gates
Imagine: If you have a long, sweeping driveway in South Richland, a grand double-swing gate will change how people see your property from the street.
Estate gates create secure & distinctive entrances for larger properties. We build wide swing or sliding gates with reinforced materials, matching fencing, decorative details, and heavy-duty operators.
High-Security Gates
Highsecurity gates use reinforced frames, anti-climb designs, controlled spacing, and locking systems. Working out near the Hanford site taught us a lot about strict access control. You are just no allowed to cut corners when it comes to true security!
Access can include keypads, card readers, intercoms, cameras, and remote controls.
Solar Gates
According to my testing over the last 5 years, our Eastern Washington sun is no doubt perfect for solar. Even in Dec, a good panel keeps the batteries totally topped off. Solar gate operators provide automated access without running power from the main building. Panels and battery systems are sized according to gate weight, daily use, and available sun.
Smart Gates
Smart gates allow owners to open, close, and monitor access through a smartphone. Systems can include notifications, activity logs, smart-home integration, and traditional keypad or remote controls. "I love how I can open my gate for the Amazon guy from my phone while sitting at your desk 40 miles away." - Client
Specialty Gate Systems
We install cantilever, bi-fold, vertical-lift, and other gates for properties where swing or slide systems are impractical. Each configuration is selected around available space, grade, and traffic needs. We did a bi-fold out in a tight alley in Kennewick where a standard swing would have hit the street. It folds up like an accordion. It is so cool to watch.
Gate Safety Systems
In 2026, a client's gate was acting badly. If a 1000 lb gate doesn't have a reliable edge sensor, it's a slow motion battering ram waiting to crush a bumper. And it did just this to their first-time driver. Safety upgrades include photo-eye sensors, edge sensors, vehicle loop detectors, alarms, and manual release mechanisms.
Gate Restoration
We restore aging or damaged metal gates by repairing rusted sections, weakened welds, impact damage, and deteriorated components. Before you scrap an old iron gate, let us look at the joints. I saved Joy from Pasco $3500 just by grinding out the bad welds and laying fresh beads. Restoration can extend the life of an existing gate.
Gate Refinishing
Local know: The Tri-Cities wind sandblasts metal out in the open. For Joy from Pasco, we found a cheap paint job peeled off in a year. which is exactly why we swear by powder coating. Gate refinishing restores appearance and protects exposed metal from weathering and corrosion.
Why Choose Our Richland & Tri-Cities Gate Company?
What Does Our Metal Gate Process Involve?
Our process starts with an on-site assessment of the driveway, slope, ground conditions, access points, and gate dimensions.
- Site assessment – measure the area and evaluate terrain
- Design consultation – select the gate style, size, and features
- Fabrication – cut, weld, and finish the gate
- Installation – set posts, hang the gate, and check alignment
- Automation setup – install and calibrate the operator when needed
Before completion, we test the gate for smooth movement, safety, and proper alignment.
Which Materials Do We Use for Metal Gates?
We work with steel, wrought iron, and aluminum based on the property's security, style, and maintenance needs.
- Steel – strong and suited for heavy-duty applications
- Wrought iron – decorative and highly customizable
- Aluminum – lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and low maintenance
Protective coatings and powder-coated finishes help reduce corrosion and can be matched to existing fencing or architectural features.
Custom Gate Design & Installation
What to Know Before Installing an Electric Gate
We assess the driveway width, slope, soil, power access, traffic flow, security needs, and local requirements before finalizing the design. These factors help determine whether a swing or sliding gate is the better fit.
How Much Space Does a Driveway Gate Need?
Swing gates need enough clear space for the panels to open fully. Sliding gates require unobstructed space along the fence line, usually slightly longer than the driveway opening itself.
Preparing a Driveway for Gate Installation
We grade and prepare the installation area, protect nearby utilities and landscaping, and create a stable base for posts or sliding tracks. Proper drainage and a level surface help the gate operate smoothly over time.
The Electric Gate Installation Process
Installation begins with a site survey and utility check. We then set the posts or columns, mount the gate, install the operator and access controls, connect safety sensors, and test multiple open-close cycles before completion.
Gate Posts, Columns, and Hinges
Posts, columns, hinges, tracks, and footings must support the gate's weight and daily movement. We use properly rated hardware and reinforced foundations to help prevent sagging, shifting, and alignment problems.
Electric Gate Costs & Project Planning
How Much Do Electric Gates Cost?
Electric driveway gates commonly range from $6,000 to $18,000 installed. Swing gates with standard operators generally cost less, while sliding, cantilever, and advanced access-control systems increase the total.
How Much Do Custom Metal Gates Cost?
Custom metal gates typically range from $1,600 to $13,000, depending on size, material, finish, and design complexity. Steel is durable and cost-effective, wrought iron offers more decorative detail, and aluminum provides lighter weight with lower maintenance.
What Affects Electric Gate Cost?
Key cost factors include gate size and weight, motor requirements, power access, concrete footings, driveway slope, wiring distance, and access controls such as keypads, cameras, intercoms, or smartphone systems.
Installation vs. Gate Replacement
New installations usually require posts, footings, wiring, and automation from scratch. Replacement can cost less when existing posts, foundations, and electrical components are still in good condition.
Is an Electric Gate Worth the Investment?
An electric gate can improve security, convenience, access control, and curb appeal. It is especially useful for larger properties or driveways where manual operation is inconvenient.
Planning a Custom Driveway Gate Budget
Consider the gate style, material, automation, access controls, site preparation, and long-term maintenance before setting a budget. We use these priorities to recommend a system that fits the property and project goals.
Metal Gate Services Across the Tri-Cities
Based in Richland, we provide electric gate installation, automation, repair, and metal driveway gate services throughout the Tri-Cities and nearby communities.
Areas we regularly serve include:
- Kennewick
- Pasco
- West Richland
- Benton City
- Prosser
Our familiarity with local terrain, weather, and property types helps us recommend gate materials and systems suited to residential, rural, and commercial entrances. Properties outside these areas may also be accommodated depending on location and project scope.
What Our Gate Customers Say
Electric & Metal Gate FAQs
We base this recommendation on your driveway's grade, width, and available space rather than personal preference alone.
Swing gates need clear space to arc open, typically matching the gate's width on the property side. If your driveway sits on a hill or has a short approach, we usually recommend a sliding gate instead, since it doesn't require that swing radius.
Sliding gates also handle higher wind loads better, which matters given the wind patterns we see across the Tri Cities area.
Standard electric gates lose power along with your home unless we install a backup system.
We offer battery backup packages that keep the gate operational for a limited number of cycles after an outage. Solar-powered gate systems provide another option, since they charge a battery bank independent of grid power and continue functioning during outages as long as the panels receive daylight.
We also install manual release mechanisms on every gate we set up, so you can open the gate by hand if the automation fails entirely.
Most standard residential installations take 1 to 3 days from start to finish, once the gate and hardware arrive on site.
Simple swing gate setups with existing power access often finish in a single day. Sliding gates that require track installation, or projects needing new electrical wiring run to the gate location, typically take 2 to 3 days.
Custom fabricated gates add lead time before installation begins, since we build those to your exact specifications rather than pulling from stock inventory.
Yes, we repair existing electric gates throughout the Tri Cities, including broken openers, damaged hinges, misaligned tracks, and faulty access control systems. Our technicians diagnose most gate issues on the same visit and complete standard repairs within 24 to 48 hours. We work on gates we didn't originally install as well as our own past projects. Emergency repair calls are available for gates stuck open or closed.
We recommend a maintenance check every 6 months to keep the gate operating reliably.
This includes lubricating hinges and rollers, checking the tension on sliding gate chains or belts, and inspecting the opener motor for wear. Steel and wrought iron gates also benefit from periodic rust inspection, particularly at weld points and any areas where the protective coating has worn thin.
We test safety sensors and remote controls during each visit, since these components affect how the gate responds to obstacles and daily use.