Florence, Cypress Creek side, Cedar Park
Sliding and Rolling Gates
- Material
- steel frame with horizontal-bar infill
- Size
- 16 ft slide leaf
- Est. investment
- $2,400 to $4,100
- Est. duration
- 2 to 3 days
A narrow side drive with no room for a swing arc
Sliding and Rolling Gates in Georgetown, TX
Georgetown Metal Gates is Central Texas's trusted expert in sliding and rolling gates, specializing in ground-track leaves, chain drive operators, covered track drains and monitored safety sensors. We offer 16 ft slide leaves, steel frames with picket infill and keypad or video intercom entry, plus battery backup where a trench is not practical.
A Gate That Slides Along the Fence Instead of Swinging Into the Street
Across a 45-mile radius, our crew provides fabrication, track setting and operator wiring under one roof, delivering gates that open without an arc for homes and dependable entries for both residential and commercial projects. Georgetown Metal Gates has finished over 1,412 projects over 11 years, from a 12 ft single leaf to a 20 ft cantilever across a wide entry, and warrants the workmanship for 3 years, including welds, hinge alignment, gate sag and gate travel.
From the ground-track slide to the chain drive and the covered track drain, our team handles every part of a sliding system. Serving Georgetown and neighboring Serenada, Cedar Park, Round Rock and Leander, we send the same crew that measured your drive to set the track and commission the operator.
Call us for a free estimate, and we will tell you whether a sliding gate fits your side drive.
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
A Slide Leaf on a Narrow Cedar Park Side Drive
Investment and duration figures are estimates. Your written quote sets the final price and schedule.
Florence's narrow side drive on the Cypress Creek side of Cedar Park had no room for a swing arc, and her old leaf scraped the fence every time it opened. We fabricated a 16 ft slide leaf, ran a chain drive and added a covered track drain, an estimated $2,400 to $4,100 job over an estimated 2 to 3 days. The leaf now rolls clear of the car and the track stays free of debris. This slide leaf adds to the 1,412 projects we have finished in 11 years, under the same 3-year workmanship warranty.
Sliding Gate or Swing Gate for Your Drive
A sliding gate needs side space along the fence but no arc, which suits a Volente or Steiner Ranch side drive, while a swing gate needs open ground in front of the opening. The table lines up the options for a drive in Georgetown, Leander or Lost Creek.
| Layout | Best fit | Est. complete system |
|---|---|---|
| Ground-track slide | A narrow side drive with fence room beside the opening | Est. $1,500 to $5,000 |
| Trackless cantilever | A wide or sloped entry with a clear fence line | Est. $6,000 to $10,000 |
| Automated single swing | A flat apron with room to open | Est. $2,500 to $5,000 |
| Automated dual swing | A wide formal entry | Est. $4,000 to $8,000 |
Safety and Entrapment Regulations for Sliding Gates
A sliding gate shears against its own fence, so entrapment protection matters more here than on a swing leaf. A gate manufacturer's safety summary says slide gate openings are guarded against a 2.25 inch sphere up to at least 72 inches and that controls sit at least 6 ft from the gate. We build monitored photo eyes and edge sensors into every automatic slide in Georgetown, Rollingwood and West Lake Hills, and DASMA's guidance says most installations need at least two independent means.
Texas law asks for 811 notice before any post hole or trench, and a gate across a fire lane in Round Rock needs a Knox key switch or Opticom receiver and a fire marshal test. Your city holds the current rules, and a quick check before you commit saves a redo.
How We Install a Sliding Gate
Every slide follows the same path from the first tape measure to the signed-off test:
- Measure: we check the opening width, the fence line for leaf storage and the grade along the track, from Old Town to Sun City Texas.
- Fabricate: our lead welder builds a 16 ft slide leaf with 14-gauge rails and 16-gauge pickets.
- Set: posts go 24 to 36 inches into concrete and the track is set level, with a covered drain at the low point.
- Wire: our gate automation technician sets a 24V DC operator, a chain drive, photo eyes and edge sensors.
- Test: both travel directions get an entrapment run, and you see how the manual release works.
A track needs care because gravel and leaves collect in it, so on a Cedar Park or Sunset Valley drive we leave a drain and show you how to sweep it. A solar panel with dual-battery backup can run the operator when trenching power is not practical. On a sloped Old Town or Lost Creek lot, rackable panels follow a slope and steps are used where the grade is too steep to rack, though a steep entry may suit a cantilever better.
Sliding Gate Cost in Georgetown
A ground-track sliding gate with an operator is estimated at $1,500 to $5,000 for the complete package, and the leaf length, the power run and the entry device move the price most. Adding a keypad or intercom access package typically runs $680 to $3,000, depending on whether you choose a keypad or a video intercom.
Single-leaf swing gate with operator
- Est. investment
- $2,500 to $5,000 for the full system
- Est. duration
- 1 to 2 days
Galvanized steel, powder coat, one operator, photo eyes and keypad
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
Ornamental walk-through gate
- Est. investment
- $600 to $1,500 for each gate installed
- Est. duration
- 4 to 8 hours
Hand-built leaf, keyed or electric strike latch
Operator added to a gate you own
- Est. investment
- $1,800 to $3,800 for one operator system
- Est. duration
- 4 to 8 hours
Motor, photo eyes and remotes added to a gate you already own
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
Hand-wrought forged iron fence
- Est. investment
- $85 to $130 a linear foot
- Est. duration
- 3 to 6 days
Forged pickets and scrollwork, finish to the lot
Aluminum pool fence
- Est. investment
- $30 to $45 a linear foot
- Est. duration
- 1 to 3 days
Self-closing, self-latching gate priced extra
Stair or balcony rail in iron
- Est. investment
- $65 to $135 a linear foot
- Est. duration
- 5 to 10 hours
Field-measured, anchored to code height
Pivot entry door in iron or steel
- Est. investment
- $3,000 to $20,000 per door
- Est. duration
- 1 to 2 days
Thermal break, glass, pivot hardware
Spiral staircase
- Est. investment
- $1,300 to $6,000 per staircase
- Est. duration
- 1 to 14 days
Engineered, delivered and set with a hoist
Recurring gate service plan
- Est. investment
- $88 to $113 a gate each month
- Est. duration
- 1 to 3 hours
Inspection, lubrication, sensor and limit checks
Investment and duration figures are estimates. Your written quote sets the final price and schedule.
| Scope | Est. price | Est. time on site |
|---|---|---|
| Automated track-guided slide gate | Est. $1,500 to $5,000 for the full system | Est. 2 to 3 days |
| Cantilever gate with no floor track | Est. $6,000 to $10,000 for the full system | Est. 2 to 4 days |
| Operator added to a gate you own | Est. $1,800 to $3,800 for each gate | Est. 4 to 8 hours |
| Keypad or intercom access package | Est. $680 to $3,000 for each system | Est. 4 to 8 hours |
| Ornamental walk-through gate | Est. $600 to $1,500 each | Est. 4 to 8 hours |
All sliding gates costs here are estimates for the Georgetown area and subject to change. The written quote you get after we inspect the site gives the final price and install schedule for sliding gates.
What Every Sliding Gate We Install Includes
- 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
Gate Materials and Matching Pages
The slide leaf can be galvanized tube, ornamental steel or forged iron, and the operator is sized to whichever you pick. Related pages: wrought iron gates for scrollwork, steel gates for tube construction and automatic driveway gates for the full operator package. Florence's leaf is a good picture of a plain steel frame with horizontal-bar infill that still reads as finished.
Why Choose Our Crew for Sliding Gate
From Georgetown to Round Rock, our owner walks the side drive with you before a drawing is made, and the people who measure the opening also set the track and test the sensors. Across 1,412 projects and 11 years, a slide that is sized, wired and tested by one crew gives fewer callbacks than one split between a fence company and an electrician. The 45-mile radius from the Georgetown shop is our sliding gates service range, and welds, hinge alignment, gate sag and gate travel stay under the 3-year workmanship warranty. A 24V DC continuous-duty unit drives every sliding gate operator, and gate catchers plus positive travel stops protect each leaf from Lost Creek to Rollingwood.
Sliding Gate Service Areas
We install within a 45-mile radius of the Georgetown shop, including Cedar Park sliding gates, Round Rock gate service, Leander side drive gates and Serenada acreage gates. Steiner Ranch, West Lake Hills, Rollingwood, Volente, Lost Creek and Sunset Valley each have a place on our service area page. Steiner Ranch and Volente drives often slope, while Round Rock and Leander side drives tend to be flatter.
Other Services for This Entry
Owners in Leander and Round Rock who choose a slide often add gate access control, a solar gate operator or a pedestrian entry gate, and some compare it with a cantilever gate.
Sliding Gate Questions From Georgetown Owners
How much does a sliding gate cost in Georgetown?
A ground-track sliding gate with an operator typically costs $1,500 to $5,000, confirmed in your written quote.
When does a sliding gate beat a swing gate?
A slide wins on a narrow side drive with fence room beside the opening, because it needs no arc and cannot swing into a parked car or the street.
How long does installation take?
Most slides take an estimated 2 to 3 days on site, as with Florence's 16 ft leaf in Cedar Park.
Does the track clog with debris?
It can, which is why we add a covered track drain and show you how to sweep the track.
What happens when the power goes out?
If power drops in Georgetown or Serenada, battery backup keeps the 24V DC operator running, and the manual release lets you push the leaf open by hand.
Is a sliding gate safe around children and pets?
Yes, because monitored photo eyes and edge sensors stop and reverse the leaf on contact, and we test that reverse before we leave.
Book Your Sliding Gate Estimate
Call us for a free estimate, and we will measure your side drive in Georgetown, Cedar Park or Leander and send a written quote.
Gates, Fences and Finishes
Start to finish
From Site Measure to the Final Safety Test
Site measure
We measure the opening, the grade and the swing or slide path before anything is drawn.
Drawings and approval
You approve a scaled drawing, the metal, the finish and the operator before steel is cut.
Shop fabrication
The gate is welded in our shop, then galvanized and powder coated before it leaves for your property.
Install and safety test
We set the posts, hang the gate, wire the operator and test every photo eye and safety edge with you.
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