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Automatic Gate Installation · Redwood City, CA

Automatic Gate Installation in Redwood City, CA

Custom driveway gates, openers, and access control for Redwood City homes, from the hillside estates of Emerald Hills and Farm Hill to historic Mount Carmel, Roosevelt, and the flat, planned streets of Redwood Shores. One licensed local crew, from design to automation.

Custom driveway gates Swing and sliding Openers and intercoms Licensed #1060180
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Automatic Gate Masters & Garage Doors · Licensed CA Contractor #1060180 · Serving Redwood City and the mid-Peninsula

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    Written by the licensed technicians at Automatic Gate Masters · CA Contractor #1060180Last updated July 15, 20264.9 average across 150+ reviews
    Design & Build

    Custom Driveway Gates in Redwood City

    Built for hillside estates, historic bungalows, and flat waterfront lots, then automated.

    We design and build custom driveway gates for Redwood City in wrought iron, steel, and wood. The city runs from wooded hillside estates in Emerald Hills and Farm Hill to Craftsman bungalows near downtown in Mount Carmel and Roosevelt and newer waterfront homes in Redwood Shores, so the right entrance ranges from a custom wood-and-iron estate gate on a long hill drive to a clean modern gate on a flat lot. We build to the home.

    Every gate is engineered for its opening and finished in the powder-coat color you choose, then paired with the right operator and access control. For a nearby example, see our Emerald Hills custom Ipe wood gate project, built on the exact hillside estate conditions found here, or explore our custom gate design work.

    Redwood City sets front-yard fences and gates at 3 feet within a 15-foot front setback. Under Redwood City Zoning Ordinance Article 36, Section 36.3, a solid fence or wall in the 15-foot front setback is limited to 3 feet (with a 2-foot open top allowed, 5 feet total), fences elsewhere may reach 7 feet, and a corner side-street fence is capped at 6 feet. All fencing must stay outside the 15-foot visibility triangle at the driveway and corner. An entry arbor over the gate may reach 9 feet. Rules change and every lot is different, so we confirm the current requirements with the city and pull the permits the gate and automation need.

    Source: Redwood City Zoning Ordinance Article 36 (Exterior Site Improvements), Section 36.3 (Fences). Posted code may not reflect the latest amendments, so we verify requirements with the city before installing.

    Two Ways To Open

    Sliding & Swing Gate Installation

    We recommend the type that fits your driveway during the free on-site assessment.

    Most CommonSwing gate installation on a Redwood City driveway

    Swing gate installation

    Single or dual swing gates for the larger hillside estate lots of Emerald Hills and Farm Hill and flat lots with room for the leaves to open in.

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    Sliding gate installation for a Redwood City driveway

    Sliding gate installation

    V-track and cantilever sliders for steep Emerald Hills and Farm Hill drives, where a swing gate can bind on an uphill arc, and for tighter Mount Carmel and Roosevelt lots near downtown.

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    The Motor

    Gate Opener Installation

    We match the operator to your gate weight and how often it cycles, then back it with a labor warranty.

    ResidentialResidential gate operator installed in Redwood City

    Swing & slide operators

    Arm, underground, and rack-driven openers sized for your gate, with battery backup so the gate keeps working through a power outage.

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    LiftMaster swing gate opener arm

    Trusted brands

    We install LiftMaster, FAAC, DoorKing, and other major operator brands, chosen for reliability, not callbacks.

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    EcoSolar powered gate opener for a Redwood City driveway

    Solar options

    Off-grid solar for long or hard-to-wire driveways, no trenching and no added power bill.

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    Adding a motor to an existing gate? See gate openers and operators.

    Smart Entry

    Access Control & Video Intercoms

    See who is at the gate and let them in from your phone, anywhere.

    See & AdmitVideo intercom and keypad at a Redwood City driveway gate

    Keypads & video intercoms

    DoorBird, CellGate, LiftMaster, and Ubiquiti intercoms with app entry, so you can admit visitors from anywhere.

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    Smartphone remote access for a Redwood City gate

    Remote & app access

    Remotes, RFID, and smartphone control, plus license-plate and multi-tenant options for larger properties and shared entrances.

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    Who We Serve

    Residential & Commercial Gate Installation

    Two different jobs, handled by the same licensed local crew.

    Residential

    Custom entrances for Redwood City homes, matched to the architecture, from Craftsman and period homes in Mount Carmel to hillside estates in Emerald Hills and contemporary homes in Redwood Shores.

    • Iron, steel, and wood driveway gates
    • App, remote, and keypad access
    • Video intercom and camera integration
    • Solar and battery backup options

    Estates & commercial

    Gates for wooded hillside estates, long private Emerald Hills drives, and Redwood City businesses, with reliable openers, battery backup for outages, and fire-aware emergency access on the hill.

    • High-cycle and barrier-arm operators
    • Telephone entry and multi-tenant intercom
    • Keypads, fobs, and license-plate access
    • See commercial gate installation

    Why Redwood City Homeowners Choose Us

    Gate, opener, and access control, all from one licensed team.

    • Licensed CA contractor #1060180, fully insured
    • We know Redwood City's 15-foot front setback, 3-foot front-fence limit, and 15-foot visibility-triangle rules
    • Experienced with LiftMaster, FAAC, DoorKing, and other major operator brands
    • In-house design, fabrication, and access control
    • 4.9 average across Google, Yelp, and Thumbtack
    • Up to 2-year labor warranty
    Real Reviews
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    4.9 average across 150+ total reviews
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    What our customers say

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    Daria Raimova6 months ago
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    Automatic Gate Masters installed a pedestrian gate at our commercial property in San Francisco, and we couldn't be happier. Matt managed the project professionally.

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    Sarha Glynn7 months ago
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    They replaced my old gate with a beautiful, secure one. The workmanship is excellent, and customer service was top-notch from start to finish.

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    Danny Luther3 months ago
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    Automatic Gate Masters installed three new gates for us, and the workmanship is outstanding. The gates are both beautiful and secure, giving us peace of mind.

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    Our Work

    Recent Work Near Redwood City

    Real gates we designed, built, and automated across the Bay Area.

    Custom Ipe wood driveway gate project in Emerald Hills, Redwood City CA
    Emerald Hills, CA

    Custom Ipe Wood Gate

    Horizontal Ipe wood in a dark iron frame on a hillside drive, two LiftMaster LA500 operators.

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    Custom estate swing driveway gate project in Atherton CA
    Atherton, CA

    Estate Swing Gate

    Decorative custom gates with LiftMaster openers on an estate drive.

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    Palo Alto, CA

    Automatic Driveway Gate

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    Custom laser-cut sliding driveway gate project in Los Altos Hills CA
    Los Altos Hills, CA

    Sliding Estate Gate

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    Our Work

    See Our Work In Action

    Real automatic gate installations across the Bay Area.

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    Where We Work

    Service Areas Near Redwood City

    Same licensed crew across San Mateo County and the Bay Area.

    We install and service gates throughout Redwood City and the surrounding cities, including Menlo Park, San Carlos, Belmont, Foster City, and Atherton. Redwood City sits in San Mateo County, on the mid-Peninsula.

    Need repair instead? View gate repair in Redwood City.

    Redwood City Gate Installation FAQ

    Do I need a permit for a driveway gate in Redwood City?
    In most cases, yes. Redwood City limits a solid front-yard fence or gate to 3 feet within the 15-foot front setback (5 feet with an open top), allows 7 feet elsewhere and 6 feet on a corner side street, and requires all fencing to stay outside the 15-foot visibility triangle. Every lot is different, so we confirm the current requirements with the city and pull the permits the gate and automation need.
    How much does a custom driveway gate cost in Redwood City?
    A built-and-installed iron, steel, or wood driveway gate in Redwood City typically runs about $8,000 to $20,000 depending on size, design, and site work, with automation, video intercom, and access control adding roughly $3,000 to $7,000. Long Emerald Hills estate drives sit at the higher end. We give a free on-site estimate so the number is exact.
    Can you build a custom hillside gate in Emerald Hills?
    Yes. We designed and installed a custom Ipe wood driveway gate in Emerald Hills, so we know the slope, drive length, and power-reliability realities of the hill. We build custom wood-and-iron or steel gates sized to the grade and back them with battery backup for outages.
    Should I get a sliding or swing gate for my Redwood City driveway?
    Steep Emerald Hills and Farm Hill drives are usually better suited to a cantilever sliding gate that does not bind on an uphill arc, while flat lots and larger estate frontages take a dual swing. We recommend the right type during the free on-site assessment.
    Do you install access control and video intercoms in Redwood City?
    Yes. We install keypads, video intercoms, app entry, and camera integration from DoorBird, CellGate, LiftMaster, and Ubiquiti, and add a fire-aware emergency override on hillside gates so first responders can get in.
    How long does automatic gate installation take in Redwood City?
    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, and long hillside runs take longer. We give a clear timeline with your written estimate.

    Already have a gate in Redwood City?

    If your existing automatic gate is stuck, grinding, or will not close, we also handle same-day gate repair across Redwood City, for all brands and every operator type. Most calls arrive within a few hours and are fixed on the first visit.

    See gate repair in Redwood City

    Get your free Redwood City gate installation quote

    Send us a photo of your driveway or entrance and we will give you a fast, fixed, written estimate. Licensed, insured, and local.

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