Fast, Reliable Gate Installation Across Hollywood
Gate installation in Hollywood, CA typically runs $2,800-$8,500 depending on gate type, automation level, and whether the property sits in the salt-air corridor near the coastal edge or the grittier east-west corridors that catch Santa Ana winds. Most Hollywood installations are completed in one to two days, with automation programming and safety sensor calibration finished before we leave.
We’ve been installing and servicing gates in Hollywood since 1984. From the wrought-iron pedestrian gates on Spanish Colonial Revival bungalows near Whitley Heights to the heavy-duty sliding gates on mid-century apartment buildings along Franklin Avenue, we know the neighborhood’s hardware, its failure patterns, and what it takes to build a gate that lasts here. Call (833) 754-7503 for a free estimate. A live person answers, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Why Ironworks Gate Co. Is Hollywood’s Preferred Gate Installation Company
Our reputation in Hollywood was built one job at a time, not through advertising. Property managers on Lexington Avenue call us back because we replaced their corroded 1960s operators with galvanized hardware that survived three Santa Ana seasons without a callback. Homeowners in the Hollywood Hills remember that we showed up when we said we would, gave them a written price before touching a bolt, and left their courtyard gate closing like the day it was hung.
We’re local. Our technicians know that a gate on Homewood Ave faces different stresses than one on Outpost Drive, and we stock parts accordingly. Most Hollywood jobs are completed in a single visit. Our 90-Day Done Right Promise applies to every installation - written, no paperwork, no arguing. If it is not right, we come back and make it right. That is the Keystone Standard, and it has not changed since 1984.
Our Gate Installation Services in Hollywood
Sliding Gate Installation
Sliding gates dominate Hollywood’s multi-unit buildings and narrow driveways, where a swing gate would block the sidewalk or street. We install cantilever and track-mounted systems, specifying stainless-steel track and sealed bearing rollers for properties along Hollywood’s east-west corridors where Santa Ana winds deposit grit and dried palm debris daily. For the apartment buildings near Hollywood Blvd with 300+ daily cycles, we size operators to commercial-duty specs - usually a FAAC or DoorKing unit - and program soft-start/soft-stop to reduce mechanical shock. A typical sliding gate installation in Hollywood runs $4,200-$7,800 with automation.
Swing Gate Installation
Single and double swing gates suit the detached bungalows and courtyard entries found throughout Whitley Heights and the hillside streets above the 101. We pay special attention to hinge placement and post footing depth on Hollywood’s hillsides, where seasonal soil movement can torque a gate frame out of square. Our installations include adjustable hinge sets and, on larger double gates, a drop-pin or magnetic lock to prevent wind-slam damage. A wrought-iron swing gate with basic automation in Hollywood typically costs $3,500-$6,200.
Security Gate Installation
Hollywood’s unique position - residential streets pressed against one of the world’s busiest tourist corridors - creates security demands we do not see in Los Feliz or the Valley. We install steel-framed security gates with integrated access control: keypads, telephone entry systems, and video intercoms. For the buildings south of Hollywood Blvd on Harold Way and surrounding blocks, we reinforce latch mechanisms and specify tamper-resistant keypad housings because vandalism-related damage is a routine call type here, not an occasional problem. Security gate installations with access control in Hollywood range from $5,500-$11,000.
Pedestrian Gate Installation
Walk-through gates complete a property’s perimeter and control foot traffic from Hollywood Blvd’s constant pedestrian flow. We match stile height and picket spacing to existing driveway gates, using the same material and finish so the installation looks original to the property. On vintage Spanish Colonial homes, we often replicate decorative scrollwork from surviving original panels.
Driveway Gate Installation
Our Gate Installation team handles complete driveway gate systems from post setting to final automation programming. In Hollywood, that means accounting for slope, setback, and the LA Department of Building and Safety’s visibility requirements at driveway intersections - particularly on narrow hillside streets where sight lines already challenge drivers.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Hollywood
We are trained and equipped on nine gate-automation brands: LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule. For Hollywood installations, we stock Linear and Viking operators locally - Linear for their reliable residential swing-gate units, Viking for their heavy-duty slide-gate systems that handle high cycle counts without overheating. We also keep Ghost Controls battery-backup systems on hand for hillside properties where power outages during Santa Ana wind events are common. Having the correct parts in the truck means we finish most Hollywood installations without a second trip.
Common Gate Installation Problems We See in Hollywood Homes
- Corroded gate springs and hinges from salt-laden coastal air. Wrought-iron gates installed without protective coatings - common on 1920s-1940s Hollywood homes - corrode at hinge barrels and spring anchors years faster than inland equivalents. We specify galvanized or powder-coated hardware and apply rust-inhibiting primer during installation.
- Operator burnout from high cycle counts on shared driveway gates. Hollywood’s dense multi-unit housing means a single slide gate at a Franklin Ave apartment building can cycle 300+ times daily. Residential-grade operators fail in months. We install commercial-duty units with higher duty-cycle ratings from the start.
- Accelerated roller and track wear from Santa Ana wind debris. Grit, dried palm fronds, and construction dust blast into gate tracks along Hollywood’s east-west streets. We specify sealed-bearing nylon rollers and stainless-steel track, and we set maintenance intervals based on actual local debris load, not generic manufacturer recommendations.
- Vandalism damage to keypads and latches near Hollywood Blvd. The tourist spillover onto residential streets south of the corridor - Lexington Ave, Harold Way, Homewood Ave - produces forced-entry attempts and keypad tampering unseen in nearby Los Feliz. We install tamper-resistant housings and reinforced strike plates as standard in this zone.
Pricing for Gate Installation in Hollywood, CA
| Gate Type | Typical Range in Hollywood | What’s Included |
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| Single swing gate, manual | $2,800-$4,500 | Gate frame, posts, hinges, basic latch |
| Double swing gate with automation | $4,800-$7,200 | Gate pair, operators, safety sensors, two remotes |
| Sliding gate with automation | $4,200-$7,800 | Gate frame, track, operator, safety loop |
| Security gate with access control | $5,500-$11,000 | Reinforced frame, keypad/intercom, magnetic lock |
| Pedestrian gate, matched to existing | $1,800-$3,200 | Gate frame, hinges, latch, finish match |
These are real ranges for Hollywood’s market, not bait-and-switch numbers. What moves a job to the high end: hillside access requiring specialized equipment, commercial-duty operators for high-cycle buildings, custom wrought-iron fabrication to match historic details, or extensive rust remediation on existing posts and frames. We give you a written, itemized price before we turn a single bolt. No surprises on the bill. Call (833) 754-7503 for a free estimate - we cover all Hollywood ZIP codes including 90028.
We Also Serve Cities Near Hollywood
Our Gate Installation in Hollywood crews also respond to Andover, Miramar, West Park, and West Hollywood. The same 90-Day Done Right Promise, the same upfront pricing, the same live-answer phone support travels with every truck.
Serving Hollywood, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hollywood area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Gate Installation in Hollywood
Coastal salt air accelerates corrosion on unprotected iron and steel by a factor of two to three compared to inland LA. We specify galvanized springs, powder-coated or stainless-steel hinges, and rust-inhibiting primers on every Hollywood installation within three miles of the coastal corridor. Nylon rollers replace steel rollers on automated gates to eliminate a common salt-air failure point. Call (833) 754-7503 for material specifications on your specific property.
High cycle counts from multi-unit buildings burn through residential-grade operators in six to eighteen months. A typical Hollywood apartment slide gate cycles 300+ times daily; the same operator in a single-family Pasadena driveway might last fifteen years. We install commercial-duty operators - Viking or FAAC for slide gates, DoorKing for heavy swing pairs - sized to actual cycle load, not property type. Call (833) 754-7503 for an operator assessment.
Yes. The hot, dry Santa Ana winds blast grit and palm debris directly into gate tracks and operator housings along Hollywood’s east-west streets, accelerating roller wear and causing track obstructions that strain motors. We install debris shields and specify sealed-bearing components, and we recommend quarterly track cleaning during wind season. Call (833) 754-7503 to schedule a seasonal inspection.
Single or double swing gates in wrought iron or steel, typically four to five feet high, matching the Spanish Colonial Revival or Craftsman architecture of 1920s-1940s Hollywood housing stock. Many original gates survive but have sagged or corroded at hinges; we can replicate historic details while upgrading to modern automation and corrosion-resistant hardware. Call (833) 754-7503 for a bungalow-specific estimate.
It is a significant and localized factor. Residential streets immediately south of Hollywood Blvd - Lexington Ave, Harold Way, Homewood Ave - experience far more keypad tampering, forced latch entry, and intercom damage than comparable properties even half a mile east in Los Feliz, due to tourist foot traffic spillover. We install tamper-resistant keypad housings, reinforced strike plates, and vandal-proof intercom stations as standard in this zone, not as upsells. Call (833) 754-7503 for a security assessment.
Written by Victor Salinas, Owner at Ironworks Gate Co., serving Hollywood since 1984.