Automatic Gate Operators & Access Control

An automatic gate operator turns a driveway or entry gate into a controlled access point. No more getting out of the car to open a manual gate, and for commercial or multi-family properties, a real way to manage who comes and goes.

Swing vs. Slide Operators

Swing operators mount to the gate post and swing the gate open like a door – a common fit for standard driveway gates where there’s clearance for the swing arc. Slide operators pull the gate along a track parallel to the fence line, which works well on sloped driveways or where the gate needs to open across a shorter footprint.

Access Control Options

• Keypad entry — code-based access, easy to reprogram
• Remote/clicker — similar to a garage door remote, common for single-family driveways
• Proximity card or fob — common on commercial and multi-family properties with many regular users
• Telephone entry / call box — lets a visitor call the property owner or manager to be let in remotely

Things to Plan For Locally

• Power outages — battery backup keeps a gate operating through the outages that come with our storm and hurricane season; see our hurricane season prep guide
• No electrical access — solar-powered operators are a common option for gates on rural or ranch properties far from a power run
• HOA approval — communities that require architectural review for fencing often require it for driveway gates too; see our HOA fencing page

Pairs with any of our gate styles. Book a free estimate or call 281-973-3884.