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Red Stag

Gates · Tarzana, CA

Custom Driveway Gates in Tarzana

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. South-of-the-boulevard hillside estates, Vanalden Avenue mainline.

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

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Why Tarzana homeowners pick Red Stag

Three reasons our gates work is different in Tarzana.

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.

Tarzana build context

What's specific about gates in Tarzana.

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 Tarzana specifically, the build context is different from a generic LA project. Quiet upscale Valley neighborhood. Most premium activity is south-of-the-boulevard on hillside lots with valley views; flatlands north of Ventura are more mid-tier. That changes what a gates project looks like — both in spec and in process.

Architecture in Tarzana runs custom mediterranean revival, ranch-traditional, and an active contemporary tear-down market in the hillside zones. — and the gates we deliver is calibrated to read with the architecture, not against it. We've completed gates projects across 91335, 91356 and inside the major HOA districts: Tarzana Property Owners Association, Tarzana Hills Homeowners. LA City permits. Hillside Ordinance south of the boulevard. Some streets fall within Mulholland Scenic Parkway Specific Plan — adds design review.

Material selection for Tarzana gates reflects the local microclimate: Hot summers, mild winters, low wind, no marine influence. Our standard Tarzana build spec: Steel substructure standard for hillside view decks. Cable rail or low-profile rail systems for view preservation. Pricing in Tarzana typically falls in the $38,000–$140,000 band per project, with the upper half reserved for hillside, coastal, or HOA-design-review-heavy builds.

  • Tarzana-specific permit and HOA process handled by us — submission-grade documents included
  • Build spec calibrated to local microclimate (hot summers)
  • Working knowledge of Tarzana HOAs: Tarzana Property Owners Association, Tarzana Hills Homeowners
  • Recent Tarzana build: Vanalden Avenue 380 sq ft view deck with cable rail system to preserve the canyon view, structural steel substructure, hidden fastening throughout
  • Coordinated with neighboring 3 city builds — sequenced delivery and shared crew schedules where it makes sense

Pricing

Custom Driveway Gates pricing in Tarzana

Tarzana 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 Tarzana build
    Cedar or Garapa hardwood, standard detailing, 91335
    $38,000$89,000/ project
  • Premium Tarzana build
    Cumaru or Ipe hardwood, hidden hardware, HOA-grade detailing
    $89,000$140,000/ project

Reflects 2026 Tarzana market. LA City permits.

Questions homeowners ask

Custom Driveway Gates in Tarzana — 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.

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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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