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automatic gates · McKinney, TX
Automatic Gates
An automatic gate is a coordinated system: gate frame, support, operator, power, controls and safety devices. We scope the complete opening before choosing hardware.
McKinney, Texas
Residential + commercial
Start with the opening, traffic and access method
The gate style should follow the site conditions. Clear space, grade, wind exposure and daily traffic determine whether a swing or slide system is practical.
Commercial access
Match the gate and controls to employee, visitor, vendor and after-hours traffic patterns.
Custom gate replacements
Evaluate whether existing posts, power and operators can support the new opening or should be replaced as part of the system.
Compare the scope
The gate frame and operator must be designed together
Choosing automation after the gate is fabricated can create avoidable conflicts. We plan the moving gate, support and controls as one scope.
Swing or slide movement
Swing gates need a clear arc and suitable grade. Slide gates need side room and a stable path beyond the opening.
Remote, keypad or connected access
Choose controls based on who needs entry, how credentials are managed and what should happen during a power loss.
Safety devices
Photo eyes, edges, loops and other monitored devices are selected around entrapment zones and vehicle movement.
Power and backup
Power routing, disconnects, grounding and backup operation need to be resolved before the installation date.
On-site estimate
What affects an automatic gate estimate
A gate quote should account for fabrication, movement, electrical work and access controls—not only the operator model.
- 01 Clear opening, gate weight, material and wind exposure
- 02 Swing arc or slide runback space and site grade
- 03 Vehicle volume and expected cycles per day
- 04 Power location, trenching and backup operation
- 05 Keypads, remotes, intercoms and credential management
- 06 Applicable permits, fire access and safety standards
Automation is a system purchase, not a motor add-on
A correctly sized operator cannot compensate for a gate that binds, sags or is poorly supported. The frame, hinges or rollers, posts, stops and travel path come first.
Commercial, subdivision or other gates that obstruct fire access can have additional McKinney Fire Department submittal and emergency-access requirements. Those projects need early coordination before equipment is ordered.
Before you decide
Automatic Gates FAQs.
01 Do you build the gate as well as install the operator?
Yes. Custom gate fabrication and automation can be scoped together so the frame, supports, travel and operator match.
02 Should I choose a swing gate or slide gate?
That depends on driveway grade, clear swing area, side room, wind exposure and traffic. We measure those conditions before recommending a movement type.
03 Can an automatic gate work during a power outage?
Backup and manual-release options are available. The correct setup depends on the operator, site use and any emergency-access requirements.
04 Do automatic gates need permits in McKinney?
Requirements depend on the property and gate use. Gates that obstruct designated fire access have separate McKinney Fire Department rules. We coordinate applicable permit steps in the approved scope.
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Send the property type, approximate fence line and the result you want. We’ll confirm the details needed for a free estimate.