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Eagle Automatic Gate & Door
5.0(
84
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Gate for Driveway or Security - Install or ReplaceGate for Driveway or Security - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had a great experience with Eagle Automatic Gate & Door !They installed a brand new driveway gate with a liftmaster motor, and everything turned out exactly how I envisioned. Itay was professional, punctual, and really paid attention to the details. The motor works smoothly, and the gate looks amazing?solid build and clean finish. I also appreciated how they walked me through the system and made sure everything was working before they left."
Driveway Gate
Electric Gate
Swing Gate
Commercial Gate
Driveway gates

+3

Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Professional Iron Works
3.8(
25
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Gate for Driveway or Security - Install or Replace

Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Isaiah came to give an estimate to fix our Iron gates, I liked it, and he fixed it right away. It was good work. Later that same day, I found out that our gate latch is not staying in tact easily which he fixed. I left him a message to come back to adjust the latch but I haven't heard from him. For time being it is okay, but the latch needs to be re-adjusted a bit, so I hope he comes back to fix it."
Single swing automatic gate
Response time3 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Valley Automatic Gate
5.0(
2
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Gate for Driveway or Security - Install or Replace

Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1970

Valley Automatic Gate Co. has been in business since 1970 serving homeowners and businesses in the Greater Bay Area. We take pride in our high quality. We guarantee our work and your satisfaction 100%. We use only the highest quality materials and take a personalized approach to the labor performed. Our clientele includes Public Storage, SPC, National Semi and numerous landscape contractors and general contractors in and around the Greater Bay area as well as individual homeowners. Contact Valley Automatic Gate Co. for your security gate & driveway gate needs.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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TerraVenti Construction Inc
4.8(
18
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Gate for Driveway or Security - Install or ReplaceGate for Driveway or Security - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"TerraVenti installed new solar panels on my house. I’m surprised on how quick the turn around time was for installation. I’m saving over $100 on electricity a month from the solar panel. This money will be saved for my son’s college education fund. It was a win-win decision."
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Driveway Gates questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can convert manual gates to electric operation. Installing a motor and an opening device from a kit allows you to convert any gate so it can open and close automatically. Be sure to buy the correct type of opener for your gate style. For example, some openers are specific to swinging gates, while others are for sliding gates. Get familiar with your swinging or sliding gate parts before you go shopping to avoid having to return to the store for the correct opener.

The best under-gate dog barrier is one that extends to the ground. This effectively keeps dogs in and won't give them room to squeeze through. However, dogs that dig can still get under the barrier. Deter digging by paving the ground beneath the gate or filling it in with rocks or gravel. Be careful using wire to extend dog gates, as the sharp ends may cut or hurt your dog's paws.

Assuming the site is prepped and you have all the tools and materials ready, you should budget the better part of a day to build a driveway gate. This can depend on your DIY experience and which materials you’ve chosen, such as building from scratch or using a prefabricated option. The gate size and finishing touches, like painting or staining, can also add to the overall time budget.

Your dog might be able to slip underneath chewable, flexible fabric gate covers. When you have a wayward woofer, using wooden panels that come within an inch or two of the ground is the most secure option. You may need a metal defense barrier dug into the soil to keep your dog from digging under your fence or gate.

A sliding gate, or a sliding gate door, is a versatile gate system used for various applications. Sliding gate mechanisms allow the gate to move horizontally along a track or guide system when opened or closed. They come in multiple types, including sliding folding gates, telescopic gates, cantilever gates, and track sliding gates. These gates are known for their durability, ease of installation, and user-friendly operation, making them popular for property access and security.

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