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Commercial Gates in Georgetown, TX

Georgetown Metal Gates builds vehicle gates, slide systems and entry controls for property managers, general contractors and facility managers across Williamson County. Commercial projects run from 1 operator retrofit to a 26 ft cantilever across a loading entrance, with perimeter runs of 200 ft and service plans that cover 6 gates on one property.

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Business, Industrial and Storage Entries Built to Run All Day

Our crews phase every install around occupied properties, so trucks, tenants and visitors keep moving while a leaf is hung or a track is set. Our team has completed 1,412 projects over 11 years and stands behind every weld, hinge and gate travel with a 3-year workmanship warranty.

From the duty-cycle review and the fire-lane check to the operator commissioning and the acceptance test, our team handles every stage of a commercial entry. Serving Georgetown, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander and Sunset Valley, we schedule installs for nights, weekends and quiet hours around each site's operation.

Request a bid with your site plan, gate count and vehicle mix, and our estimator will walk the property and price the entry from what the walk shows.

What you can hold us to

The Shop Behind Every Gate

11 yearsDrawing, welding and hanging gates from our Georgetown shop
1,412Gates, fences, railings and entry systems completed
3-yearWorkmanship warranty covering welds, hinge alignment, sag and travel
45 milesFrom the San Gabriel River to Lake Travis and West Lake Hills

Commercial Project Size and Scope

A commercial gate project is sized by the opening, the traffic that passes through it and the hours the property runs, not by the look of the leaf.

Entry typeReference jobSystem
Loading or truck entrance26 ft cantilever across a loading entranceTrackless cantilever with continuous-duty operator
Storage or yard entryNarrow frontage with no swing arcGround-track slide leaf with chain or rack drive
Multi-gate propertysix gates across one propertyMonthly service plan with logs
Perimeter200 ft perimeter runPrefabricated ornamental or anti-climb panels

An ornamental walk-through gate beside a cantilever gate clearing a wide or sloped entry lets staff and visitors enter on foot while the vehicle leaf stays closed. A recurring gate service plan suits a property with six commercial gates, because gates of different types wear at different rates. We specify galvanized steel for posts and powder-coated steel for the visible leaf, while hand-forged wrought iron and a welded ornamental fence suit an office frontage. An industrial yard cycles its gate all day with heavy vehicles, while a storage facility cares most about keypad logs and after-hours control.

Commercial Gate Specifications

Steel Tubing Gauge & Wall Thickness
posts of 11-gauge to 3/16-inch, rails of 14-gauge and pickets of 16-gauge on everything we fabricate
Protective Coating & Finishing Process
Multi-stage wash, zinc-phosphate primer and electrostatic polyester powder coat, 3 to 5 mils thick
Corrosion Protection (Hot-Dip Galvanizing vs Pre-Galvanized)
G90 hot-dip galvanized tube on posts and hollow rails so rust cannot start from the inside
Post Footing Depth & Concrete Anchor Specifications
Posts set 24 to 36 inches deep in concrete, sized to the soil on the lot
Picket Spacing & Child/Pet Safety Gap
3.5 to 3.875 inches clear between pickets
Gate Hinge Heavy-Duty Load Rating & Bearings
Ball-bearing barrel hinges sized to the leaf weight
Automatic Gate Operator Drive & Motor Type
24V DC continuous-duty operators sized to the leaf
Entrapment Protection: Photo Eyes & Edge Sensors
Monitored photo eyes plus edge sensors on every automatic gate, tested against our entrapment checklist before we leave
Municipal Emergency Access Compliance
Knox key switch or Opticom receiver on gates across fire lanes, as the fire marshal requires
Slope Racking vs Stepping Capability
Rackable panels follow a slope; steps are used where the grade is too steep to rack
Picket Finial & Security Top Style
Spear, triad, flare, fleur-de-lis or flat-top finials, chosen per lot and per city rule
Bottom Ground Clearance
2 to 3 inches of clearance above lawn grade, less over paved drives
Smart Access Control & Intercom System
Video intercom, keypad or phone entry with delivery codes
Gate Fall Protection & Mechanical Travel Stops
Gate catchers and positive travel stops on every swing and slide leaf
Solar Power & Battery Backup Readiness
Solar panel with dual-battery backup where trenching power is not practical

Commercial Gate Cost Ranges

Automated two-leaf swing entry

Est. investment
$4,000 to $8,000 for the full system
Est. duration
2 to 3 days

Two leaves, two operators, ball-bearing hinges, battery backup

Automated track-guided slide gate

Est. investment
$1,500 to $5,000 for the full system
Est. duration
2 to 3 days

Track set in concrete, chain or rack drive, edge sensors

Cantilever gate clearing a wide or sloped entry

Est. investment
$6,000 to $10,000 for the full system
Est. duration
2 to 4 days

Counterbalanced carriage, rack-and-pinion drive, no ground track

Keypad or intercom access package

Est. investment
$680 to $4,500 for each system
Est. duration
4 to 8 hours

Video intercom, keypad or phone entry, delivery codes

Welded ornamental fence

Est. investment
$50 to $85 a linear foot
Est. duration
2 to 4 days

Galvanized tube, powder coat, rackable panels

Investment and duration figures are estimates. Your written quote sets the final price and schedule.

A commercial gate bid is an estimate built from the opening width, the number of vehicle lanes and whether power already reaches the post. The table lists the systems we bid most, each priced as an estimated range for a complete system.

ScopeEst. priceEst. time on site
Cantilever gate clearing a wide or sloped entryEst. $6,000 to $10,000 for the full systemEst. 2 to 4 days
Automated track-guided slide gateEst. $1,500 to $5,000 for the full systemEst. 2 to 3 days
Operator added to a gate you ownEst. $1,800 to $3,800 for one operator systemEst. 4 to 8 hours
Ornamental walk-through gateEst. $600 to $1,500 for each gateEst. 4 to 8 hours
Recurring gate service planEst. $88 to $113 a gate each monthEst. 1 to 3 hours per visit

Payment typically runs a 50% deposit, a 25 to 40% progress draw and the final 10 to 25% on commissioning. These figures are budgetary estimates, subject to change, and the written quote we issue after reading your plans and walking the site sets the final price and the schedule.

A Fire-Lane Cantilever Near Old Settlers Park

Galvanized steel mesh slide gate closed at a commercial yard with a concrete apron, a box truck and a tilt-wall building inside

Harriet, near Old Settlers Park, Round Rock

Commercial Gates

Material
galvanized steel, powder coat
Size
26 ft cantilever across a loading entrance
Est. investment
$7,400 to $9,800
Est. duration
3 to 4 days

A shared truck entrance on a fire lane where the gate needed the fire department's switch and sensor

Investment and duration figures are estimates. Your written quote sets the final price and schedule.

Harriet's job in Round Rock began with a shared truck entrance on a fire lane, where the gate needed the fire department's switch and sensor, so the entry could not open until the fire marshal's hardware was in. We built a 26 ft cantilever across a loading entrance in galvanized steel, powder coat, with a Knox key switch, an Opticom receiver, photo eyes and edge sensors. The job sat near Old Settlers Park at an estimated $7,400 to $9,800 over an estimated 3 to 4 days, and the gate passed the fire marshal's test, so deliveries now run through it.

How a Commercial Gate Job Runs

  1. Bid walk. The estimator measures the opening, notes the vehicle mix and finds where power and conduit can run.
  2. Bid package. You receive a scope, a price range confirmed against plans and a schedule window.
  3. Fabrication. Steel is cut, welded, galvanized and powder-coated in our shop before it reaches your property.
  4. Footings and utilities. The 811 locate comes first, then post holes go in and conduit is laid.
  5. Hang and wire. The leaf, operator, sensors and controls are installed, then the crew runs the reverse test.
  6. Acceptance. We commission the gate, walk your staff through it and attend the fire marshal test where one applies.
Black wrought iron walk gate with spear tops set in a stucco wall with limestone caps, a flagstone path and live oak behind it

Working Around Occupied Properties

We keep an occupied property open by splitting the work into phases that never close the only entrance. The leaf is hung in a single shift at night or on a weekend. Crews of 3 to 4 handle the motorized work, and the same phased sequence runs on jobs in Steiner Ranch, Lost Creek and Volente.

Why Property Managers and Contractors Choose Us

Property managers and contractors choose us because we bid from plans and the site walk, then fabricate and install the gate ourselves. The work we control carries a 3-year workmanship warranty that covers welds, hinge alignment, gate sag and gate travel, and the operator and boards carry the maker's parts warranty.

Pair of black scroll-top dual-swing gates closed between square limestone columns on a country road with cedar fence posts and open pasture

Commercial Service Areas

We install commercial gates inside a 45-mile radius of Georgetown, from Leander and Cedar Park to Round Rock. Properties in Serenada and Volente often sit behind shared easements, so we confirm access before fabrication. Rollingwood and West Lake Hills lots tend to be steep, which favors a cantilever gate clearing a wide or sloped entry over a ground track. Steiner Ranch and Lost Creek storage pads usually want keypad logs on the entry.

In Sunset Valley, Winston called about a property with six gates, three of them stuck open for months, off Brodie Lane. Xavier, on Jones Road, had a yard with a thin chain link perimeter that was cut twice, and we replaced it with a 200 ft perimeter run of anti-climb steel panels. We have also worked near the Old Town overlay in Round Rock and in the Leander station area, so we ask about frontage review early. Our home page, Georgetown Metal Gates, lists every city we serve.

What We Also Offer Boards and Businesses

HOA, gated community and multifamily entry systems covers resident-facing gates. Commercial security and perimeter fencing covers the fence line that runs from your gate. Gate maintenance and service contracts keep a busy entry cycling after the install is done.

Black aluminum picket pool fence with a self-closing gate and a gravel path, a pool with limestone coping and hill country view at sunset

Questions From Property Managers and Contractors

How do you price a commercial gate?

We price from the opening width, the lane count, the operator duty cycle and whether power reaches the post. A trackless cantilever is an estimated $6,000 to $10,000 for the full system, and the written quote confirms the number after the site walk.

Can the gate stay open to traffic during the install?

Yes. We phase the footings, the leaf hang and the commissioning into separate windows, and we stage a temporary opening when the property has only one drive.

Does a gate across a fire lane need special hardware?

Yes. Round Rock's fire department guidelines for gates across fire lanes call for a Knox key switch and a leaf that one person can open by hand. Opticom receivers and a fire marshal test complete the sign-off.

Do I need a separate walk gate for people?

Yes. Vehicle operators are for vehicles only, so pedestrians need their own gate beside the drive, and we quote the walk gate in the same bid.

What safety features come on every automatic gate?

Every automatic gate has two independent entrapment protection means in each direction and at least two warning signs, with controls mounted at least 6 ft from the gate. Slide gate openings are guarded so a 2.25 inch sphere cannot pass up to 72 inches.

Who calls in the utility locate?

Texas law requires 811 notice before any excavation, and a private locate on your property is the owner's cost. We place the 811 request and flag the private lines for the owner to have located before we dig.

What warranty comes with a commercial gate?

After 11 years and over 1,412 projects, each install still includes a 3-year workmanship warranty covering gate travel, gate sag, hinge alignment and welds. Operators and boards carry the maker's own parts warranty, usually 1 to 5 years.

Request a Bid

Send the site address, the opening width and the vehicle types that use the entry, and request a bid for your commercial gate. We will schedule the walk, check the fire-lane requirements and return a written scope and price range.

Gates, Fences and Finishes

Start to finish

From Site Measure to the Final Safety Test

  1. Site measure

    We measure the opening, the grade and the swing or slide path before anything is drawn.

  2. Drawings and approval

    You approve a scaled drawing, the metal, the finish and the operator before steel is cut.

  3. Shop fabrication

    The gate is welded in our shop, then galvanized and powder coated before it leaves for your property.

  4. Install and safety test

    We set the posts, hang the gate, wire the operator and test every photo eye and safety edge with you.

Request a bid

Ready to Talk About Commercial Gates?

Call us or send a site plan, photos or a gate count, and we will set a site walk and return a written bid.

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Call (512) 316-0849