Electric Gates

Electric Gate Installation

A driveway gate that opens and closes for you, built to match the fence around it.

What is an electric gate? An electric gate is a gate, usually across a driveway, that a motor opens and closes so you don't have to get out of the car. Forsyth Fence installs electric gates across Forsyth County and nearby communities and builds them to match the fence around them. We go over the gate, how it opens and how it gets power at a free walkthrough, and the installation is backed by our 7-year workmanship warranty.

A driveway gate is the part of a fence you use most. When it opens by hand, someone has to get out of the car, swing it open, drive through, and close it again, in the rain and after dark too. An electric gate does that part for you.

We build the gate to fit your fence and your driveway, so it looks like it belongs. The gate, how it opens, and how it gets power are all things we go over with you at the free walkthrough, and your written estimate spells out exactly what we’re quoting.

Planning a new fence too? We can build the fence and the electric gate as one project.

Why Homeowners Choose Electric Gates

Stay in the car

The gate opens and closes for you, so coming and going is quick in any weather.

A closed driveway

A gate that closes behind you helps keep kids and pets in and passing cars out.

Matches your fence

We build the gate to fit the fence around it, so the entrance looks finished.

Where It Fits

Driveways, New Fences, and Larger Lots

Driveway Entrances

The most common spot for an electric gate. We measure the opening and look at the slope of the driveway, since both shape what kind of gate works best.

With a New Fence

Building a new aluminum, wood privacy, or ranch rail fence? We can plan the electric gate into the same project so everything fits together.

Larger Lots and Acreage

On a long driveway, an electric gate saves the walk to the road and back. We plan where the gate sits and how it gets power at the walkthrough.

Common Questions

Electric Gate Questions

What is an electric gate?

It's a gate with a motor, often called a gate opener or operator, mounted at the gate. The motor opens and closes the gate for you, so you can come and go from the driveway without getting out of the car.

Can the gate match my fence?

Yes. We build the gate in a style that fits the fence around it, and we go over materials, height and look with you at the estimate so the gate and fence read as one.

Does an electric gate need power at the gate?

Yes. The motor needs a power source at the gate. How that works depends on your property and where the gate goes, so we talk it through at the free walkthrough and spell it out in your written estimate.

How long does an electric gate last?

It depends on the gate material, the opener, how often the gate is used, and Georgia weather. The gate itself ages like the fence it matches. Any warranty on the opener comes from its maker, and we explain what applies in your written estimate. We don't promise a set number of years.

How much maintenance does an electric gate need?

Keep the area where the gate moves clear of leaves, branches and anything that could block it, and look over the hinges or track now and then. If the gate starts to sag, drag or sound different, call us before it gets worse.

Is an electric gate safe around kids and pets?

A gate that moves on its own is heavy, so keep children and pets clear while it opens and closes, and never let anyone ride on it. When the job is done, we show you how your gate works and what to watch for.

Do I need HOA approval or a permit for an electric gate?

Often you need HOA approval, and some cities have rules about gates and fences near the street. Check your HOA guidelines and your city's rules first. We assist with HOA approval forms, and approval itself is always up to your HOA.

What affects the cost of an electric gate?

The main factors are the width and material of the gate, whether it swings or slides, the opener, how the gate gets power, the slope of the driveway, and any HOA or permit requirements. We explain each one in your free written estimate.

Rules to Check First

An electric gate is part of your fence, so the same height, setback, and permit rules apply, and many HOAs want to approve driveway gates. Read our fence permit guide and our HOA fence guide, or pick your town below. If a gate you already have is sagging or dragging, see our gate repair and adjustment page.

Where We Install Electric Gates

Forsyth Fence installs electric gates across North Georgia. Choose your town to see local permit and HOA notes.

Ready to Talk About an Electric Gate?

We’ll walk your driveway, talk through your options honestly, and give you a clear written estimate. No pressure.

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