We build and hang gates for yards, driveways, alleys and business entrances in Springfield, and we install openers. Gate posts go in larger and deeper than fence posts so the gate still latches after a winter of frost. For powered gates we plan around snow and ice.
A gate is the only part of a fence that moves, so it is the part that fails first. We build and hang walk gates, double drive gates, alley gates and commercial slide gates in Springfield, and we install operators with keypads, remotes and safety sensors. Gates are matched to the fence in wood, vinyl, chain link, aluminum or steel.
The hinge post does the work. In Springfield's soft, seasonally wet soil, a gate post set like an ordinary line post will tip toward the opening within a couple of winters. We use larger posts, deeper and wider footings and, on wide wood gates, a steel frame so the gate stays square. Latches are set so the gate closes without being lifted.
For powered gates, snow and ice matter. A cantilever slide gate rides above the ground and has no track to pack with ice. Swing gate operators need a clear arc, so we look at where plowed snow ends up. Operators need power at the gate, and we will tell you what an electrician has to provide before we install.
Gates & gate operators in Springfield: common questions
Why does my gate drag in winter and swing fine in summer?
The ground under or beside the hinge post is moving with frost and moisture. A deeper, heavier post usually cures it. Adjusting the hinges alone only works for a season.
Can you add an opener to the gate I already have?
Often, if the gate is square, swings freely and hangs on solid posts. An operator will not fix a sagging gate. It will only wear out pushing it.
How wide should a drive gate be?
Wide enough for what will pass through with room to spare. Measure the widest vehicle or trailer and tell us how it turns in. We size the opening and the posts from that.
How it works
- Free estimate: Call, text or book online. We visit, measure and talk through options.
- Written quote: Clear pricing with material choices side by side.
- Permits & planning: We check local rules and help with permits before we dig.
- Install & clean-up: Our crew installs, cleans up and walks the finished fence with you.