Updated June 2026 with current pricing.
If you are thinking about adding a gate, your first question is usually the practical one: how much is this going to cost? The honest answer is that a custom gate is priced to fit your opening, so the total depends on how wide it is, what it is made of, and the details you choose. At Triple B Garage Doors and Gates, we custom fabricate steel (wrought iron) and aluminum gates, and our standard gates start at $1,100.
Below is a clear breakdown of what goes into the price of a custom gate, what a standard build runs, and the options that can raise or lower the cost. No hidden fees and no guesswork, just straight pricing for homeowners, HOAs, property managers, and businesses across Mesa, Gilbert, Tempe, Chandler, and Scottsdale.
Key Takeaways
- We custom fabricate steel (wrought iron) and aluminum gates, with cedar wood pickets, composite pickets, or composite decking.
- A standard wrought iron swinging gate with cedar slats is $220 per foot of width plus a $250 build fee. A standard sliding gate is $275 per foot plus a $450 build fee. Both carry a $1,100 minimum.
- Most standard gates land between about $1,100 for a single walk gate and roughly $4,900 for a wide sliding driveway gate, before upgrades or automation.
- The base price already includes a durable textured black or textured bronze powder coat.
- Width, material, infill, height, and decorative details are the biggest factors in the final price.
What Determines the Cost of a Custom Gate
Several things shape the price of a gate. Knowing them up front helps you plan and budget. Here is what matters most.
Gate Width
Custom gates are priced by the linear foot, which means the cost is tied to how wide your opening is. A single walk gate uses just a few feet, while a double driveway gate that spans the whole drive uses much more material and labor. The wider the opening, the higher the price.
Material: Steel or Aluminum
We fabricate gates from steel, often called wrought iron, and from aluminum. Steel is heavy, strong, and the most popular choice for security and a classic look. Aluminum is lighter and naturally resistant to rust, which can be a good fit for certain settings. Both are built to order and finished with powder coat.
Infill: Wood Pickets, Composite, or Decking
The look of your gate comes largely from the infill set inside the steel frame. Our standard gates include cedar wood slats. You can upgrade to composite slats for a lower-maintenance option, which typically adds about $30 per foot, or choose composite decking for a solid, modern panel, which runs $100 to $200 per foot and requires a heavier frame.
Height and Decorative Details
Taller gates use more material and need extra support. Gates over 72 inches add about $35 per foot and require a kickplate. Decorative touches like scrolls, single or double arches, solid backplates for added privacy, and kickplates each add to the price. This is where you make the gate your own.
Automation
If you want your gate to open with a remote, keypad, or sensor, you can add an automatic gate operator. The operator is priced on top of the gate, and the right one depends on whether your gate swings or slides, how much traffic it sees, and whether it is single or dual-leaf. Full pricing is in the next section.
How Much Does a Standard Gate Cost?
We build two standard styles: swinging gates and sliding gates. Both are made from wrought iron with cedar slats, and both include a textured black or textured bronze powder coat in the base price. Here is roughly what each looks like in the real world.
Standard Swinging Gate
A standard wrought iron swinging gate is priced at $220 per foot of width plus a $250 build fee, with a $1,100 minimum.
- A single walk gate, around 3 to 4 feet wide, typically lands near the $1,100 minimum.
- A double driveway gate spanning about 12 feet runs around $2,900.
- A wide double driveway gate around 16 feet runs around $3,800.
Standard Sliding Gate
A standard wrought iron sliding gate is priced at $275 per foot of width plus a $450 build fee, with a $1,100 minimum. Sliding gates cost a little more because of the heavier frame and roller system, and they need open space to one side to slide into. That makes them a strong choice for tight or sloped driveways where a swinging gate has no room to open.
- A sliding driveway gate around 12 feet runs around $3,750.
- A wide sliding driveway gate around 16 feet runs around $4,850.
Upgrades like composite slats, decking, added height, or decorative scrollwork increase the total, and automation is priced on top. We confirm the exact number once we have your measurements and the options you want.
How Much Does Gate Automation Cost?
Most of our gates can be automated. Here are typical starting prices for the operator itself:
- Swing gate arm operator, single leaf: around $3,025
- Swing gate arm operator, dual leaf: around $4,860
- Higher-end screw-drive swing operator: around $3,875 single leaf, $5,925 dual leaf
- Residential slide gate operator: around $4,545
- Commercial operators: around $5,320 for slide, $5,690 for swing
- Heavy-duty operators for large or high-cycle gates: around $6,665 for slide, $7,525 for swing
Dual-leaf swing gates that use pad-mount operators need one operator per leaf, with a discount on the second. We will recommend the right operator for your gate’s size and use, and the operator price is in addition to the cost of the gate itself.
Honest, Flat-Rate Custom Pricing
We built Triple B on straightforward, honest pricing. Because every gate is made to fit your opening, we give you a clear, itemized quote up front, so you know exactly what you are paying for before fabrication begins. No hidden fees, no vague estimates, and no surprises on the final invoice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to set up a gate?
A custom gate is priced by the linear foot. A standard wrought iron swinging gate with cedar slats is $220 per foot plus a $250 build fee, and a standard sliding gate is $275 per foot plus a $450 build fee, both with a $1,100 minimum. Most standard gates fall between about $1,100 for a single walk gate and roughly $4,900 for a wide sliding driveway gate, before upgrades or automation.
What kind of gates do you build?
We custom fabricate steel (wrought iron) and aluminum gates. The infill can be cedar wood pickets, composite pickets, or composite decking. We do not install chain link or vinyl gates, since every gate we make is custom fabricated to fit your opening.
Is powder coating included in the price?
Yes. The base price includes a durable textured black or textured bronze powder coat at no extra charge. Custom colors are available on request.
What makes one gate cost more than another?
The biggest factors are width, since gates are priced per foot, along with material, the infill you choose, the height, and any decorative details. Composite slats, composite decking, gates over 72 inches tall, scrolls, arches, and solid backplates all add to the base price.
Can you automate my gate?
Yes. We can add an automatic gate operator so your gate opens with a remote, keypad, or sensor. Swing gate arm operators start around $3,025 for a single leaf and $4,860 for a dual leaf, and a residential slide gate operator starts around $4,545. Commercial and heavy-duty operators are available for higher-traffic or larger gates. The operator price is in addition to the cost of the gate.
What can increase the cost of gate automation?
The operator itself is the straightforward part, and its price is fairly predictable. The add-ons are where automation costs can climb. Extra safety devices and in-ground vehicle loops are priced per piece, so each one you add raises the total. Keypad entry is another factor: a basic keypad often comes with the operator, but upgraded entry options can run anywhere from a few hundred dollars to several thousand, depending on your needs. Full access control, where an administrator manages exactly who can enter and when, either on site or remotely, is the biggest jump in cost and usually comes with a monthly service fee. We help you match the features to how you actually plan to use the gate, so you are not paying for more than you need.
What areas do you serve?
We build and install custom gates for homeowners, HOAs, property managers, and businesses throughout Mesa, Gilbert, Tempe, Chandler, and Scottsdale.
Get a Custom Gate Quote
Every gate we build is made to order, so the best way to get an exact price is to tell us about your opening. If you want a custom steel or aluminum gate anywhere in the Phoenix Metro Area, including Mesa, Gilbert, Tempe, Chandler, or Scottsdale, call or text Triple B Garage Doors and Gates at (480) 489-5799 and we will get you a clear, honest quote.