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If your gate has stopped opening, dropped on its hinges, or needs a new automated driveway system, we’re the gate company in Burien, WA that specializes only in gates. We handle installation from the first measurement through the finished swing or slide, and we come to Burien knowing that a 1950s wood gate on an Ambaum Boulevard side lot and a builder-grade vinyl driveway gate on a new townhome fail in completely different ways. A misfiring gate leaves a driveway or yard open, so we diagnose it quickly and quote the work before anything starts. Call (866) 293-5161 and we’ll set a free estimate.
Why Burien Homes Are Different
Burien mixes a lot of different housing in a small footprint. The older blocks carry 1940s through 1960s craftsman and ranch homes with original wood fences and swing gates, while the infill corridors are filling up with townhomes and apartment buildings that install metal driveway and pedestrian gates on tight lots. That split means the same crew can be looking at a sagging cedar gate one visit and a commercial-grade slide gate the next.
The weather does much of the damage. Burien’s wet, mild Pacific Northwest climate brings frequent winter rain and damp air that speeds wood rot and rusts cheap hinges, so a gate that “just needs adjusting” often turns out to have soft wood at the hinge stile or a rusted latch. Occasional windstorms and summer dry spells work the other direction, loosening posts and making gates sag, especially on exposed hillside lots near the Sound.
The most common call in the older neighborhoods is a post problem, not a gate problem. Gates hung on cedar or fir posts back in the 1950s and 60s are now soft at grade, so the gate itself can be perfectly sound while the footing has given way. On newer townhome lots, the story flips: builder-grade hardware on a lightweight gate that was never meant for heavy daily use.
Styles & brands we work with
- Wrought iron
- Wood & steel frame
- Farm & ranch
- Sliding driveway gates
- LiftMaster operators
Our Main Burien Services
Most Burien homeowners call us for one of two things: a gate that’s stopped working, or a new gate that needs to go in.
Gate Repair in Burien
Gate repair here usually starts with the wood. On older Burien lots, our technicians often find the gate structure is fine but the hinge stile has rotted through, or the post footing has gone soft, which is why the gate droops no matter how many times the latch gets adjusted. We look at the frame, the hinges, the posts and the latch together, because fixing one without the others means a repeat visit. Sticking gates, dragging gates, gates that won’t close square – those are the everyday calls. For the full rundown on how we handle them, see Gate Repair in Burien.
Electric Gate Repair in Burien
An automated gate that won’t open, opens partway, or cycles on its own is a control problem, and control problems have to be diagnosed, not guessed at. Our technicians work through the operator, the control board, the safety loops and the motor assembly in order, which is why we ask for the brand before we arrive. We’re experienced with LiftMaster, FAAC and other common operators found on Burien properties, from single residential driveways to multi-tenant entry systems. Burien’s damp air also gets into exterior enclosures and connections, so wiring and board condition are part of every diagnosis. Details are on Electric Gate Repair in Burien.
Gate Installation in Burien
Gate Installation in Burien means matching the gate to the lot, and the lot is rarely generous. Townhome driveways here are often tight, with the gate squeezed between a garage corner and a property line, while the older 1940s to 1960s ranch lots have room but come with the original fence line and posts to work around. Our Gate Installation work starts with measuring the opening, checking grade, and settling on swing or slide before anyone orders a thing. The wet Burien climate decides the materials too: hardware and operators that hold up to constant moisture matter more than a lower sticker price.
Automatic Gate Installation
Signs you need it
You’re tired of getting out of the car in the rain, or the gate has become the slowest part of every arrival and departure.
What it costs in Burien
Automatic gate installation in Burien typically runs from about $2,500 to $6,500, depending on gate size, operator brand and whether power is already at the post, with the written estimate setting the final price.
How we do it
We measure the opening and check grade and footing depth, then set the posts, hang the gate, mount and wire the operator with its safety edges, and test the full cycle before we call it done.
Driveway Gate Installation
Signs you need it
The old driveway gate is racked, the posts have gone soft at grade, or there’s simply no gate closing off the drive.
What it costs in Burien
Driveway gate installation in Burien is typically estimated between about $1,800 and $5,500, based on width, material and hardware, and the written estimate is the number that holds.
How we do it
We set new posts to proper footing depth, build or hang the gate to the measured width, fit hinges and latch or operator, and check that it swings or slides clear through the whole arc.
What Gate Installation Costs in Burien
These are typical ranges for gate installation work in Burien. Your written estimate is what sets the final price, and we agree it with you before any work starts.
| Item | Typical range in Burien |
|---|---|
| Driveway gate installation | $1,800 – $5,500 |
| Automatic gate installation | $2,500 – $6,500 |
| Sliding gate installation | $2,200 – $7,000 |
Do I need a permit to install a gate in Burien?
Many gate installations don’t need a permit, but anything involving new electrical work for an operator usually does, so check with the City of Burien before work starts. We’ll tell you what your install involves.
What does a full gate installation include?
A full installation includes measuring the opening, setting posts to proper footing depth, hanging or mounting the gate, fitting hardware, and – on automated gates – mounting the operator with safety edges and testing the full cycle. Call (866) 293-5161 for a free estimate.
Brands We Service in Burien
Our technicians work on the operators that actually show up on Burien properties, including LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT and Linear, across both residential driveways and commercial entries. Knowing a brand’s quirks shortens diagnosis and cuts repeat visits. We don’t stock parts – we identify what’s needed and order it, which keeps turnaround predictable. See our brands for the full list.
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Every figure below is a typical range for the work, not a quote. The written estimate you approve before work starts is the price you pay.
| Service | Typical range in Burien |
|---|---|
| Driveway gate installation | $1,800 – $5,500 |
| Automatic gate installation | $2,500 – $6,500 |
| Sliding gate installation | $2,200 – $7,000 |
In Burien, price climbs fastest when the posts are soft at grade and need replacing, or when power has to be run out to a gate that never had an operator. Material choice moves the number too, since a gate built to survive damp winters costs more up front than builder-grade. We give you the full price before we start, so there’s no invoice surprise at the end.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Burien
We work across Burien, from the older blocks near Ambaum Boulevard to the newer townhome corridors and the hillside lots toward the Sound. Whether your gate is an original wood swing hung decades ago or a metal driveway gate on a recent build, our technicians have up to 8 years of experience diagnosing and installing gate systems. We answer 24/7 and dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday, so most Burien calls get a same-day response. Call (866) 293-5161 for a free estimate.
- Ambaum Boulevard area
- Downtown Burien
- Three Tree Point
- Shorewood
- Boulevard Park
Service Area – Cities Near Burien
Burien sits on the Puget Sound-side edge of the Seattle metro, which means we’re close to a lot of neighboring communities. Along with Burien itself, we serve White Center, WA, Vashon, WA, Renton, WA, and Bainbridge Island, WA. Whether your gate is a residential driveway system or a commercial entry operator, call (866) 293-5161 for a free estimate and we’ll confirm coverage for your address.
Serving Burien, WA – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Burien and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Gate Company in Burien
Yes, we cover all of Burien, from the Ambaum Boulevard blocks to the hillside lots near the Sound. Call (866) 293-5161 with your address and we’ll confirm dispatch. We answer 24/7 and dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
We answer 24/7, and we dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday, so most Burien calls get a same-day visit. A call outside dispatch hours is booked into the next opening. Call (866) 293-5161 for a free estimate.
It depends on the install. Many gates don’t need a permit, but new electrical work for an operator usually does, and HOAs and townhome associations often have their own rules. Check with the City of Burien and your association before work starts. Call (866) 293-5161 to talk through your project.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees. Talk to a local gate repair pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, typically within the hour.
- 4You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
What Burien Customers Say
"Photo eye was misaligned so the gate refused to close after dark. Ten minute fix. He also cleaned the lens and pointed out that the sprinkler head was spraying it every morning, which is why it kept happening."
- David Park"Our slide gate had been dragging for months and getting worse. Turned out the chain was stretched and one of the guide rollers had seized. Both replaced, and he adjusted the limits so it stops properly at both ends now."
- Christine Nguyen"Solar panel on our remote gate wasn't keeping the battery up through the winter. He repositioned it, replaced the battery, and explained the math on why the old placement was never going to work."
- Kristen Gallagher