What installation of driveway gates means with Fenced.ca
Installation means we bring the crew, the materials, and the equipment. Site survey, posts set below local frost depth, mesh or panels tensioned to spec, hardware torqued, debris hauled, warranty registered. For homeowners, property managers, school boards, and commercial GCs who want a single-source quote covering everything from permit support through final walk-through.
What's included in Driveway Gates installation
A clear scope cuts surprises. Here's what every driveway gates installation quote covers and what it doesn't.
| Item | Included | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Site survey & layout | ✓ | Pre-build walk-through |
| All materials & hardware | ✓ | Spec'd to your project |
| Post-hole augering | ✓ | To local frost depth |
| Concrete footings | ✓ | 8″–12″ diameter standard |
| Mesh / panel installation | ✓ | |
| Hardware torqued to spec | ✓ | |
| Job-site clean-up | ✓ | |
| Workmanship warranty (5 yr) | ✓ | Material warranty per mfr. |
| Permit application | — | Coordination support available |
| Locate-service (call-before-dig) | ✓ | We initiate |
Driveway Gates — what we stock
Driveway gates are the access-control category that unifies fence supply and automation. The gate is the structural and aesthetic centerpiece of any perimeter, and once mechanized it becomes a security and convenience product as much as an architectural one. Fenced.ca supplies swing gates (single-leaf 10′–14′ residential, double-leaf 12′–24′ commercial), sliding gates (cantilever or rail-supported, in 12′–30′ widths, the commercial-driveway standard), and bi-folding / vertical-lift gates (industrial and yard applications where opening clearance is constrained).
Operators: BFT (Italian residential and light commercial), Nice (residential and commercial swing/slide), LiftMaster (the residential US/Canadian standard), FAAC (commercial heavy-duty). Operator selection matches gate weight, opening cycles per day, opening time, and environmental conditions (–40°C-rated motors and heated control boxes for Canadian winter operation).
Access control: keypad (residential standard), wireless transmitter (single and rolling-code), proximity card (HID Prox or HID iClass for commercial), cellular intercom (call-from-gate to homeowner's mobile, no landline required), and integration with property-management software (Brivo, Genetec) for commercial work.
Gate styles: Swing gates (single or double-leaf, classic residential, requires clear arc), slide gates (parallel to fence, ideal for short driveways), cantilever slide (no ground track, suitable for snow regions), bi-fold (folding sections for tight spaces), vertical pivot (vertical lift for ceiling-clearance setups).
Materials: Wrought iron for traditional estate, aluminum for low-maintenance modern, wood-clad steel for warm residential aesthetic. Heavy gates (>120 kg per leaf) need steel-reinforced posts in 1.5 m deep concrete footings.
Automation: 24V DC operators for residential (LiftMaster, Came, Nice). 120V AC operators for commercial duty. Sensors: photo-eyes (entry-side and exit-side), safety-edge strips on gate leading edge, inductive loop sensors embedded in driveway, remote-control fobs, keypad entry, and increasingly smartphone app integration. Battery backup standard for 20–50 cycles during power outages.
Pricing & lead time: Driveway gate pricing: single swing 3 m wide manual runs $1,800–4,500, double swing 5 m wide manual at $3,000–7,500, automated single 3 m + operator + safety package at $5,500–12,000, slide gate 6 m + cantilever rail + operator at $8,500–18,000, estate-grade custom wrought iron with full automation at $15,000–45,000+. 6–10 week lead time for custom gates; 3–5 weeks for stocked aluminum styles.
Common applications
- residential entrance
- commercial entrance
- gated community
- industrial yard
→ See the full Driveway Gates guide (specs, gauges, finishes, full description)
How installation works
- 01
Site visit & survey
Free measure-up. We confirm property lines, locate utilities, flag any obstacles (rock, slope, drainage).
- 02
Detailed quote
Material spec, installed price, schedule window, warranty terms. CCDC-2 format available for commercial.
- 03
Permits & locates
We coordinate the call-before-dig locate. You handle the municipal permit (or we assist for a flat fee).
- 04
Build week
Posts set day 1 (concrete cures overnight), mesh/panels installed day 2, hardware and gates day 3 on standard residential runs.
- 05
Walk-through & warranty
Site walk-through, deficiency list, sign-off. 5-year workmanship warranty registered on completion.
Driveway Gates installation — pricing & lead time
Pricing band
Installed pricing typically runs $35–80 per linear foot residential, $50–120 LF commercial. Includes materials + labor + standard footings.
Final pricing is project-specific — terrain, gate count, hardware grade, and material colour all move the number. Get an itemized quote in 24 hours →
Lead time by region
| Region | Lead time |
|---|---|
| Toronto / GTA | 2–4 weeks (residential) |
| Montreal / Quebec | 2–4 weeks |
| Calgary / Edmonton | 3–5 weeks |
| Vancouver / Lower Mainland | 2–4 weeks |
| Atlantic Canada | 4–6 weeks |
| Prairies (rural) | 4–8 weeks |
| Commercial / multi-phase | Per project schedule |
Common questions — Driveway Gates installation
How deep do you set posts for driveway gates?
Do you handle the permit for me?
What's covered under the 5-year workmanship warranty?
How long does a typical residential driveway gates installation take?
One quote. Every material. Every province.
Tell us material, project size, postal code, and contact — we come back within 24 hours with pricing, lead time, and a local install or delivery slot.