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Automatic Gate Installation · San Mateo, CA

Automatic Gate Installation in San Mateo, CA

Custom driveway gates, openers, and access control for San Mateo homes, from the grand estates of San Mateo Park and Baywood to Aragon, Hayward Park, and the newer streets of Bay Meadows. 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 San Mateo and the Peninsula

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    Average across 150+ total reviews
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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 San Mateo

    Built for prestige estate lots and Peninsula grid neighborhoods, then automated.

    We design and build custom driveway gates for San Mateo in wrought iron, steel, and wood. San Mateo Park and Baywood are the prestige older neighborhoods, full of Spanish, Mediterranean, Tudor, and period-revival estates on large lots, so the natural fit is an ornamental iron or custom steel gate with masonry pilasters; elsewhere, from Aragon to Bay Meadows, the range runs to mid-century ranch and modern homes. 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. Want a fully bespoke design? See our custom gate design work, and a nearby build in our Burlingame horizontal slat gate project next door.

    San Mateo caps front-yard and street-side fences and gates at 3 feet. Under San Mateo Municipal Code Section 27.84.010, a fence, wall, or gate in a front or street-side yard is limited to 3 feet (posts up to 3.5 feet), a trellis over a pedestrian gate may reach 8 feet, and side or rear fences may reach 6 feet (8 feet with a neighbor-signed permit and a 50%-open design above 6 feet). For sight lines, height is capped at 3 feet within the 45-foot intersection triangle and the 10-foot driveway-and-sidewalk triangle. Building permits are required above 7 feet. Larger-lot enclaves like San Mateo Park allow a deeper 25-foot street side yard. 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: San Mateo Municipal Code Title 27, Section 27.84.010 (Fences, Trees and Hedges). 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 San Mateo driveway

    Swing gate installation

    Single or dual swing gates for the deep estate driveways of San Mateo Park and Baywood, where there is room for the leaves to open in and the ornamental look fits the period homes.

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    Sliding gate installation for a San Mateo driveway

    Sliding gate installation

    V-track and cantilever sliders for tighter grid lots in Hayward Park, Shoreview, and North Central, and hillside Sugarloaf drives, where a swing gate has no room or cannot clear the grade.

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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 San Mateo

    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 San Mateo 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 San Mateo 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 San Mateo 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 San Mateo homes, matched to the architecture, from ornamental iron gates for the Spanish and Tudor estates of San Mateo Park and Baywood to clean modern gates in Bay Meadows.

    • 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 large estate lots in San Mateo Park and Crystal Springs Estates, shared lanes, and San Mateo businesses along the El Camino corridor, with intercom, keypad, and license-plate access.

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

    Why San Mateo Homeowners Choose Us

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

    • Licensed CA contractor #1060180, fully insured
    • We know San Mateo's 3-foot front-yard limit, the 45-foot and 10-foot sight triangles, and the deeper street side yard for San Mateo Park
    • 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
    100+ Google Reviews

    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 San Mateo

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

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    Horizontal Slat Dual Swing

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    Atherton, CA

    Estate Swing Gate

    Decorative custom gates with LiftMaster openers on an estate drive.

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    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 San Mateo

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

    We install and service gates throughout San Mateo and the surrounding cities, including Foster City, Belmont, San Carlos, Millbrae, and Menlo Park. San Mateo sits in San Mateo County, in the center of the Peninsula.

    Need repair instead? View gate repair in San Mateo.

    San Mateo Gate Installation FAQ

    Do I need a permit for a driveway gate in San Mateo?
    In most cases, yes. San Mateo limits front and street-side fences and gates to 3 feet (posts to 3.5 feet), allows a trellis over a pedestrian gate up to 8 feet, and permits 6-foot side and rear fences (8 feet with a neighbor-signed permit and 50%-open design above 6 feet). Height is capped at 3 feet in the 45-foot intersection and 10-foot driveway sight triangles, and permits are required above 7 feet. 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 San Mateo?
    A built-and-installed iron, steel, or wood driveway gate in San Mateo 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. Wide San Mateo Park estate entrances sit at the higher end. We give a free on-site estimate so the number is exact.
    Can you match a San Mateo Park or Baywood estate?
    Yes. San Mateo Park and Baywood are full of Spanish, Mediterranean, and Tudor period-revival estates, so we fabricate ornamental iron or custom steel gates with arched or scrolled tops and masonry pilasters that read as a proper estate entrance.
    Should I get a sliding or swing gate for my San Mateo driveway?
    Deep San Mateo Park and Baywood estate driveways usually take a dual swing, while tighter grid lots in Hayward Park, Shoreview, and North Central and hillside Sugarloaf drives are better suited to a sliding gate. We recommend the right type during the free on-site assessment.
    Do you install access control and video intercoms in San Mateo?
    Yes. We install keypads, video intercoms, app entry, and camera integration from DoorBird, CellGate, LiftMaster, and Ubiquiti, positioned so a vehicle clears the street while the gate opens and the driveway sight triangle stays clear.
    How long does automatic gate installation take in San Mateo?
    Adding an opener and access control to an existing gate is usually one day. A full custom estate gate with fabrication, pilasters, fresh wiring, and intercom takes several days. We give a clear timeline with your written estimate.

    Already have a gate in San Mateo?

    If your existing automatic gate is stuck, grinding, or will not close, we also handle same-day gate repair across San Mateo, 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 San Mateo

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    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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