Driveway gates in San Diego. Built square, hung true, stays that way.

Almost always yes. Sagging gates are usually a hinge-post that moved, a frame that racked, or hinges that loosened. The pro resets the post if needed, installs an anti-sag cable kit to pull the gate back square, and adjusts or replaces hardware. Most gate repairs take under 90 minutes and run $180–$450 in the San Diego market.

In the San Diego market, opener-only installs (gate already built) run $1,200–$2,400 depending on single vs double swing and brand. New gate plus automation: $3,500–$7,500 for a standard 12-ft double-swing wood or metal gate with a reliable opener, keypad, and safety beams.

A walkthrough gate is the person-sized gate in a fence line, as opposed to the driveway gate a car passes through. Standard widths are 3 ft and 4 ft, and the crews in our network match the gate to the fence material so it reads as part of the run rather than a bolt-on. A 4-ft opening is the practical minimum if a wheelbarrow, mower, or trash bin has to pass through. Install runs 2–4 hours.

Not necessarily. Solar-powered kits work well for moderate-duty-cycle driveways (10–30 cycles per day). Higher-use properties or complex installs benefit from a dedicated circuit run to the gate. The pro assesses duty cycle and power options in the quote.

California code requires pool gates to be self-closing and self-latching, with the latch release at least 60 inches above grade or inside the pool area. Gates must open outward (away from the pool). Fence height at the gate must match the barrier height. The crews in our network install to exact code spec every time.