Driveway Gates in Norman, OK
Ironclad Fence Norman builds and installs driveway gates across Norman, OK and Cleveland County: single and double swing gates and sliding gates in ornamental steel, wood on a welded steel frame, chain link and steel pipe, with solar or hard-wired openers, remotes, keypads and safety sensors. As a fence company in Norman, OK, we build the gate to carry its own weight: gate posts set deeper and wider than line posts, heavy gates hung only after the concrete cures, and openers installed to UL 325 safety standards. Every project starts with a free on-site estimate and a written, itemized quote.
Why us
Why Choose Us for Driveway Gates in Norman, OK
A gate gets more use than any other part of a fence. We build it to open smoothly and close square for years, not just on day one.
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Posts Built for the Load
A 16-foot gate puts a lot of leverage on one post. We set gate posts deeper and wider than line posts, in a heavier size, and hang heavy gates only after the concrete has cured.
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The Right Gate for Your Driveway
We look at slope, setback, swing room and wind before recommending swing or slide, so the gate doesn’t drag uphill or block a car waiting on the road.
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Safety Built In
Openers go in to UL 325, with photo eyes and safety edges, correct force and speed settings, and gap sizes that don’t trap hands, heads or paws.
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Gate and Opener as One System
We build and automate the gate together, so the hinges, frame, track and operator are matched to the gate’s weight and the way you use it.
Services
Driveway Gate Services in Norman, OK
From a simple pipe gate at a pasture entrance to an automated steel gate between brick columns, here’s what we build and install.
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Swing Driveway Gates
Single and double swing gates for level driveways, hung on heavy-duty hinges with a center stop and drop rod so double gates stay aligned.
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Sliding Driveway Gates
Track-mounted and cantilever sliding gates that roll along the fence line, for sloped drives, short setbacks and windy, exposed entrances.
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Ornamental Steel Gates
Powder-coated steel in flat, spear, arched or custom designs, to match a wrought iron fence or stand alone between columns.
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Wood Gates on Steel Frames
Cedar or pine faced to match your wood fence, built on a welded steel frame so a wide gate doesn’t sag.
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Chain Link & Pipe Gates
Practical chain link drive gates and welded steel pipe gates for acreage, pastures and work yards. More on pipe fence.
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Automatic Gate Openers
Swing and slide operators, solar or hard-wired, with battery backup and a manual release for power outages. More on gate openers.
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Access Control
Remotes, keypads on a gooseneck post, phone-app control and free-exit sensors so the gate opens on its own when you drive out.
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Gate Repair
Gates that sag, drag, drift or won’t latch: reset posts, squared frames, new hinges and latches, and tuned or replaced openers. More on gate repair.
Choose
Swing or Sliding Gate?
The right gate depends on your driveway more than your taste. These are the questions we answer at the estimate.
Swing Gates
The classic look, single or double. They need a fairly level driveway and clear room for the gate to swing, usually inward. Simpler hardware and a good fit for most suburban and estate entrances.
Sliding Gates
Roll sideways along the fence, so they need clear, level space beside the opening instead of in front of it. The better choice for drives that slope up from the road, short setbacks, wide openings and windy spots.
What Goes Into an Automatic Gate
- Gate posts
- Heavier steel posts or brick and stone columns, set deeper and wider in concrete than fence posts.
- Operator
- Swing arms or a slide motor sized to the gate’s weight and length and how many times a day it runs.
- Power
- Hard-wired where power is close; solar with a battery where it isn’t. Battery backup either way.
- Access
- Remotes, a keypad on a gooseneck post, phone-app control and an exit sensor or loop for hands-free exit.
- Safety
- Photo eyes, safety edges and correct force settings to UL 325, plus a manual release for outages.
Cost
What Affects the Cost of a Driveway Gate?
Driveway gates range from a manual pipe gate to a fully automated steel entrance. Your written quote lists the gate, posts, opener and access options as separate lines.
Get a free gate estimate- Gate type and size
- Swing or slide, single or double, and how wide and tall the opening is.
- Material and design
- Ornamental steel, wood on a steel frame, chain link or pipe, and custom details like arches and finials.
- Posts or columns
- Heavy steel gate posts, or brick and stone columns.
- Opener and power
- The operator size, solar vs. hard-wired, and how far power has to run.
- Access and safety
- Remotes, keypads, phone control, exit sensors, photo eyes and safety edges.
- Site work
- Driveway slope, concrete pads, trenching for wire, and matching fence on each side.
Timeline
How Long Does a Driveway Gate Take?
A manual gate on new posts can be done in a day or two once it’s here. Custom fabrication and automation take longer.
- From your call to the on-site estimate, typically
- 1–3 days
- For gates, operators and custom steel to arrive or be built
- 1–4 weeks
- Post concrete cure before a heavy gate is hung
- 24–72 h
- From request to a finished custom or automatic gate
- 3–8 weeks
Trenching for power, brick or stone columns and HOA approval can add time. We give you a schedule with the quote.
Process
Our 4-Step Driveway Gate Installation Process
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1. Site Visit & Design
We measure the opening, check slope, setback and power, and recommend swing or slide, material and opener. You get a written, itemized quote.
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2. Order & Posts
We order or fabricate the gate, call OKIE811, and set the gate posts or columns in concrete so they can cure.
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3. Hang & Automate
We hang the gate, install the opener, power, access controls and safety sensors, and set the force and speed.
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4. Test & Handover
We test every safety feature with you, program your remotes and codes, and show you the manual release.
Questions
Driveway Gate FAQ — Norman, OK
Should I get a swing gate or a sliding gate?
A swing gate is the classic look and works well when the driveway is fairly level and there's room for the gate to swing open, usually inward, without hitting a slope, a car or a planter. A sliding gate needs clear, level space along the fence beside the opening instead, and it's the better choice for driveways that slope up from the road, short setbacks and windy, exposed spots. We'll look at your driveway and recommend one.
Solar or hard-wired gate opener: which is better?
Hard-wired openers are best when power is close to the gate and the gate is heavy or used many times a day. Solar works well in Oklahoma's sun for most homes and rural entrances where running power would mean a long trench. A solar opener runs on a battery the panel keeps charged, so sizing the panel and battery for how often you use the gate matters.
What happens to an automatic gate when the power goes out?
Most gate openers have a battery backup that keeps the gate working for a number of cycles during an outage. Every opener also has a manual release, so you can unlock it and move the gate by hand. We show you where the release is and how to use it when we finish the install.
How wide should my driveway gate be?
Most residential driveway gates are 12 to 16 feet wide. Go wider if you'll bring trailers, RVs, farm equipment or delivery trucks through, or if the driveway meets the gate at an angle. We measure your driveway and the turning room on both sides before we size the gate.
Are automatic gates safe around kids and pets?
They are when they're installed to current safety standards. Residential gate operators are built to UL 325, and gates themselves to ASTM F2200, which cover entrapment protection, gaps that can trap hands or heads, and sensors. We add photo eyes and safety edges so the gate stops and reverses if something is in its path, and we set the closing speed and force correctly.
Can you automate my existing gate?
Often, yes, if the gate is sturdy, square and swings or rolls freely by hand. An opener puts extra stress on the hinges and posts, so many older gates need a reinforced frame, heavier hinges or a new gate post first. We check your gate and tell you what it needs before we quote the opener.
Where should a driveway gate go on my property?
Set the gate far enough back from the road that a car, or a truck pulling a trailer, can pull completely off the street while it waits for the gate to open. We also check the City of Norman and county rules for your lot, where your utilities run and how the driveway slopes before we choose the spot.
Free estimate
Get a Free Driveway Gate Estimate
Tell us how wide your driveway is, whether it slopes, and if you want the gate automated. We’ll call to set a time to look at it, then send a written, itemized quote.