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Gates · Los Angeles, CA

Custom Driveway Gates in Los Angeles

An estate gate is the first impression of the home. We build pivot, sliding, and bi-fold gates with structural steel cores, Cumaru or Ipe cladding, and integrated biometric or app-based controls — designed to read as a continuation of your perimeter wall, not a bolt-on. Every gate is engineered for 100+ mph wind load and 20 years of daily cycles. Citywide hub page — every neighborhood we serve.

  • Los Angeles
    Los Angeles Co.
  • Lifetime
    warranty
  • Fixed-price
    contracts
  • 12–38
    build days

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Why Los Angeles homeowners pick Red Stag

Three reasons our gates work is different in Los Angeles.

01

Structural steel core.

Every gate over 8 feet uses a structural steel armature engineered to take 100+ mph wind load and 20 years of daily cycles. The hardwood is cladding — the structure is steel.

02

Hidden hardware, integrated controls.

Pivot, sliding, and bi-fold mechanisms with magnetic latches, biometric or keypad access, and full smart-home integration. No exposed hinges, no surface-mount controllers.

03

Designed to read with the architecture.

Estate gates are an architectural element, not an accessory. We collaborate with your architect (or design from scratch) to make the gate a continuation of the perimeter wall — not a bolt-on.

Los Angeles build context

What's specific about gates in Los Angeles.

An estate gate is the first impression of the home. We build pivot, sliding, and bi-fold gates with structural steel cores, Cumaru or Ipe cladding, and integrated biometric or app-based controls — designed to read as a continuation of your perimeter wall, not a bolt-on. Every gate is engineered for 100+ mph wind load and 20 years of daily cycles. In Los Angeles specifically, the build context is different from a generic LA project. One of the largest single-jurisdiction cities in the United States, encompassing 469 square miles and 200+ distinct neighborhoods. We work across the entire city, with primary specialization on the Westside, Valley, and East Side hillside neighborhoods. That changes what a gates project looks like — both in spec and in process.

Architecture in Los Angeles runs every architectural style california has produced: spanish revival, craftsman, mid-century modern, post-war ranch, contemporary glass — frequently within the same block. — and the gates we deliver is calibrated to read with the architecture, not against it. We've completed gates projects across 90001-91609 (citywide) and inside the major HOA districts: 100+ neighborhood-level HOAs and residents associations. LA City permitting standard for most of the city. Hillside Ordinance applies above 30% slope in mapped HHA zones. Coastal Commission applies west of PCH.

Material selection for Los Angeles gates reflects the local microclimate: Wildly variable. Coastal LA reads as marine influence + salt fog; the Valley reads as desert summer + mild winter; the hillside zones see Santa Ana wind exposure. Our standard Los Angeles build spec: Spec varies by neighborhood. Coastal projects: salt-grade. Hillside projects: steel substructure. Fire-zone projects: Class A roofing + ember-blocked decking. Pricing in Los Angeles typically falls in the $22,000–$380,000 band per project, with the upper half reserved for hillside, coastal, or HOA-design-review-heavy builds.

  • Los Angeles-specific permit and HOA process handled by us — submission-grade documents included
  • Build spec calibrated to local microclimate (wildly variable. coastal la reads as marine influence + salt fog; the valley reads as desert summer + mild winter; the hillside zones see santa ana wind exposure.)
  • Working knowledge of Los Angeles HOAs: 100+ neighborhood-level HOAs and residents associations
  • Recent Los Angeles build: More than 600 completed builds across LA since 2011 — every climate, every architectural style, every permit jurisdiction
  • Coordinated with neighboring 4 city builds — sequenced delivery and shared crew schedules where it makes sense

Pricing

Custom Driveway Gates pricing in Los Angeles

Los Angeles gates projects typically fall in the band below. The upper half reflects hillside, coastal, or HOA-design-review-heavy builds; the lower half reflects standard residential scope.

  • Standard Los Angeles build
    Cedar or Garapa hardwood, standard detailing, 90001-91609 (citywide)
    $22,000$201,000/ project
  • Premium Los Angeles build
    Cumaru or Ipe hardwood, hidden hardware, HOA-grade detailing
    $201,000$380,000/ project

Reflects 2026 Los Angeles market. LA City permitting standard for most of the city.

Questions homeowners ask

Custom Driveway Gates in Los Angeles — frequently asked

How much does a custom driveway gate cost?
Standard automatic swing gates start around $24,000. Custom pivot, sliding, and bi-fold gates with hardwood cladding and integrated controls run $45,000–$180,000 depending on size, hardware spec, and structural complexity.
How long does a custom gate build take?
Standard automatic gates: 12–18 build days. Custom pivot gates with structural steel and integrated controls: 24–38 build days, including engineering, fabrication, and electrical coordination.
Do you do biometric and smart-home integration?
Yes. Fingerprint readers, license-plate cameras, Lutron / Control4 / Crestron tie-in, app-based access. We coordinate with your AV / smart-home integrator on day one of design.
Do you handle the electrical and motor work?
Yes. Full turnkey — electrical permits, motor selection, opener install, controller wiring, integration testing. We work with FAAC, BFT, LiftMaster, and CAME systems depending on the spec.
Can the gate match my existing perimeter wall?
Yes. We design the gate to read as a continuation of the wall — same materials, same proportions, same finish. When closed, the gate disappears into the architecture.

Build the gates Los Angeles deserves.

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Israel Acquino · Founder & General Contractor · CSLB #964664 · Building in Los Angeles since 2011

Page reviewed May 2026

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