Ardmore Fence Pros › Services › Gates and Gate Openers
Ardmore Fence Pros is the Ardmore starting point for gates and automatic gate openers. Tell us how wide the opening is, what the gate should be made of and whether you want it to open by remote, keypad or phone, then request a free quote and a local fence contractor will call you back.
Requests range from a single walk gate in a backyard privacy fence to a sixteen foot pipe gate at a county road entry with a solar opener, keypad and a cattle guard beside it. On acreage outside Ardmore, an opener means nobody has to climb out of the truck in the rain to open and close the gate.
Swing or slide
Swing gates are the most common. They need clear space to open and a fairly level path. A double swing gate splits a wide opening into two leaves. Slide gates roll along the fence line and suit drives that slope up from the road or have little room to swing. Ask which style fits your entry and how much clearance it needs.
Heavy gates need heavy posts. Ask what post size and footing depth the contractor plans for the hinge post.
Automatic openers
Openers run on household power or on a battery charged by a solar panel. Solar works well at rural entries where running power is expensive, but it needs good sun and a battery sized for how often the gate cycles. Ask about remotes, keypads, phone control, safety sensors that stop the gate if something is in the way, and a manual release for when the power is out.
If you plan to add an opener later, set the gate and post up for it now.
Ranch entries
A pipe entry with tall posts and an overhead header, sometimes with a ranch name cut in steel, is a common sight on the roads around Ardmore. Ask whether the header is tall enough for a hay truck or a stock trailer. To fence the frontage on each side, see pipe and cable fence.
Frequently asked questions
Can an opener be added to my existing gate?
Often, if the gate swings freely and the hinge post is solid. A sagging gate may need repair first.
Will a solar opener work in winter?
Usually, with a properly sized panel and battery. Ask how many cycles a day it is rated for.
How wide should a farm gate be?
Wide enough for your biggest equipment with room to spare. Many owners choose sixteen feet or wider for trailers and tractors.
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