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Fences Plus
5.0(
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Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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Emergency services offered

"I recently hired Arnie - Fences Plus contractor to add wooden stairs and a gate to my balcony, and I couldn't be happier with the result. His craftsmanship is top-notch, and he communicated clearly and politely throughout the process. He was always on time and his estimate was very reasonable compared to other contractors I considered. I highly recommend his services!"
Driveway gate using STK cedar and redwood trim.
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Right Way Garage Doors
4.8(
518
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Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

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Emergency services offered

"I am so happy with our new garage door that was installed today, 7/5/2022 by Antonio Ayala. He was professional, polite, efficient, and patient. Antonio was very diligent and meticulous with his work. We can’t thank him enough for the wonderful service. Corey from the Sales Department was nice, professional and responsive. I would like to recognize Andrew who did the measurement. RW Garage Doors has an amazing team. Thank you so much! Aimee Custodio"
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Lighthouse Door Company
4.7(
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Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Everything went very well.  The service tech arrived on time, went right to work.  He lubricated all of the moving parts and adjusted the auto-stop for the drive motor.
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CM Landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas

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"CM Landscaping was excellent from start to finish of our project. We had a lawn put in our front and back yard with full sprinklers and landscaping done in the backyard. Fernando was amazing to work with. He made great suggestions for our yard and was courteous and professional. The work was done on schedule and looks great. CM provided exceptional service at a great price. Fernando scheduled a follow up to make sure the grass is taking and has been responsive to all questions. I would not hesitate to work with him again and I very highly recommend him and his company. This is exactly the kind of business we should all support."
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Copan builders general remodeling
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Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

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"Oscar and his crew did an amazing job on our small drywall installation, which included baseboard installation and painting in our garage. Oscar was fast, responsive, reliable and great to work with. Will be recommending Oscar and looking to work together again in the future for sure."
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Building 101
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Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rob and Buck were great!! Respectful, experienced, hard working....worth every penny. We will for sure call them back to do other larger jobs. Highly recomended!!!"
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A-1 Gates & Access
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Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Emergency services offered

A-1 Gates & Access can play an important role in ensuring security, privacy, and in helping to beautify a home. It provides a wide range of door services, including iron fences, iron gates, stairway railing, balcony railing, and access control systems.\nWhether you need a gate around your pool to protect the kids from going in, a front yard gate to ensure your privacy or more, a gate technician can help deal with the issues necessary to meet the unique needs for each job.

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Driveway Gates questions, answered by experts

Fence gates sag because they have no support on the latch side of the gate to help hold them aloft. A gate wheel fixes that problem by providing support for that latch side. Remember that the ground must be level in front of the gate so the wheel can roll freely when you open and close it. If the terrain is uneven or slopes, a gate wheel won’t work.

If you only use your gate as a pedestrian, walking through without a vehicle, you’re fine to stick with a single fence gate. If your fence opening needs to accommodate vehicles of any kind, from cars to trucks to 4-wheelers, then a double fence gate will suit the space much better and give you more freedom. 

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.

The best direction for a gate to swing depends on its location and purpose, but swinging inward is the general rule. An inward swing is often considered safer, prevents the gate from opening into public spaces like a sidewalk, and may be required by local building codes.

There are exceptions and specific considerations. If your property is on a slope, an inward swing might not be possible. For a deck gate, it's safest to have it swing away from any steps. In a backyard, the direction can be a matter of preference, though an inward swing can be helpful when carrying heavy items like a wheelbarrow into a garden.

Regardless of direction, ensure the gate can open fully without hitting any objects or blocking spaces. While an inward swing is standard, a gate that can swing both in and out offers the most flexibility if your setup allows for it.

While there’s no hard evidence to support this idea, driveway gates at least provide an additional obstacle that may deter crime. After all, a would-be burglar or trespasser would have to break into the gate and the property itself. The extra work could encourage them to move onto a house without a driveway gate.

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