In most cases, yes. Mountain View limits front-yard fences and gates to 3 feet within the first 20 feet of the property, allows a decorative entry feature over a front gate up to 8 feet, and caps side and rear fences at 6 feet (7 with a planning permit and neighbor consent). Because most gates are metal, an iron or steel gate generally needs a city building permit even under 6 feet, and corner lots must keep the 35-foot vision triangle clear. Every lot is different, so we confirm the current requirements with the city and pull the permits the gate and automation need.

A built-and-installed iron, steel, or wood driveway gate in Mountain View typically runs about $7,500 to $17,000 depending on size, design, and site work, with automation, video intercom, and access control adding roughly $2,500 to $6,000. We give a free on-site estimate so the number is exact.

Yes. Monta Loma and pockets across the city are full of Eichler and mid-century-modern homes with low, flat rooflines, so a clean horizontal-slat gate in dark powder-coated steel is the natural match; we also build contemporary flush-panel gates for new rebuilds.

Tight Monta Loma, Rex Manor, and Sylvan Park tract lots and downtown-adjacent driveways are usually better suited to a sliding gate, while wider Waverly Park frontages and custom rebuilds take a swing. Mountain View is flat, so grade is rarely the deciding factor. We recommend the right type during the free on-site assessment.

Yes. We install keypads, video intercoms, app entry, and camera integration from DoorBird, CellGate, LiftMaster, and Ubiquiti, popular with the city's tech professionals for package protection and camera-and-app control from anywhere.

Adding an opener and access control to an existing gate is usually one day. A full custom gate with fabrication, fresh wiring, and intercom takes several days. We give a clear timeline with your written estimate.