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Custom Driveway Gate Installer in Sacramento, CA
A custom driveway gate is the first thing people see when they arrive, and the only part of your fence line you interact with every day. DC Controls designs and builds gates to the property rather than pulling a stock size off a shelf, the proportions, the material, and the detailing are drawn to match your home. We've been fabricating gates in our own Sacramento-area shop for more than 25 years, which is why a DC Controls gate looks like it was always meant to be there.
Our Design Process
Every custom gate moves through the same path, from a conversation in your driveway to a finished gate hung on its posts.
We measure, study your home's lines, and learn how you use the entrance.
We draw the gate to your opening, material, and style.
It's cut, welded, and finished in our shop.
We hang it, set the operator, and dial in the safety system.
Styles and Materials We Build
Ornamental iron
Scrollwork, pickets, and finials for traditional and estate homes. Strong, formal, and endlessly customizable.
Modern steel
Clean horizontal lines, solid or slatted infill, often in matte black, the look for contemporary architecture.
Wood & steel frame
A steel frame for strength clad in wood for warmth, giving you a natural face with a gate that stays square.
Aluminum
Lighter and rust-free, a practical pick for wider gates and coastal-style finishes.
Built in our own shop
We don't subcontract fabrication. Your gate is cut, welded, and finished by the same company that designs and installs it, so there's one standard of quality and one team accountable if anything ever needs adjusting. That continuity is the whole point of hiring a builder under California License #1114559 instead of assembling parts from three vendors.
What a Custom Driveway Gate Costs
Material is the biggest lever, ornamental iron with detailed scrollwork sits well above a clean steel or aluminum gate, followed by size, single vs dual, automation, and any post or electrical work. A custom driveway gate is a 15-to-20 year investment, so we quote the real build and walk you through where the budget goes. As a rough guide for an automated custom gate:
Clean modern or slat design, automated, standard width.
Custom detailing, heavier build, sized operator.
Wide or dual gates, intricate scrollwork, premium finishes.
Final pricing depends on the design, and you'll get an itemized estimate after we measure, never a number guessed over the phone.
What Makes a Custom Gate Last
A custom gate should still look and work right in fifteen years. That comes down to how it's built, not just how it's drawn.
1A square, welded steel frame
Even wood and aluminum gates are built on a steel frame welded square, so the gate doesn't rack or sag over time.
2Material matched to the posts
The gate's weight drives the post and footing size. We engineer them together, not as an afterthought.
3Finish & rust protection
Cleaned, primed, and finished, powder-coated where it makes sense, with joints detailed so water can't pool and start rust.
4Automation engineered in
If the gate will be automated, we size the operator and run conduit during the build instead of retrofitting later.
Recent Project: Custom Driveway Gate in Penryn
Modern slat driveway gate, fabricated and automated
For this Penryn property we designed and built a horizontal-slat steel driveway gate to match the home's clean lines and its stucco entry pillars. We set the slat spacing for privacy without turning the gate into a solid wall, finished it in satin black, and integrated the operator and safety system into the build rather than bolting them on afterward. Fabricated in our own shop.
Red Flags When Hiring Someone to Build a Custom Gate
- No shop of their own, the gate is ordered from an overseas catalog and drop-shipped to fit "close enough"
- Posts and footings aren't sized to the gate's weight, the number-one cause of a gate that sags within a year
- Automation is treated as an afterthought instead of designed into the gate and posts from the start
- No real plan for finish and rust protection beyond a coat of spray paint
- A lump-sum quote with no breakdown of fabrication, hardware, operator, and finish
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you match my gate to my home or existing fence?
Yes. Matching architecture, ironwork, or a fence style is the most common request, and it's the whole point of building to the property instead of buying a stock size.
Should I plan automation now or add it later?
Plan it now if there's any chance you'll want it. Knowing the final weight lets us size the posts and run conduit during the build, which is far cheaper than retrofitting.
Can you match my gate to my fence or front door?
Yes. Matching existing ironwork, a fence style, or the lines of your home is the most common request, and it's exactly what designing the gate to the property is for.
Can a custom gate be automated later?
It can, but it's better to plan automation into the design. Knowing the final weight and the operator up front lets us size the posts and run conduit during the build instead of retrofitting.
How long does a custom gate take?
Design and fabrication typically run a few weeks depending on material and detailing; we give you a real timeline once the design is locked.
Why DC Controls
The Right Choice for Your Gate Project
Free, No-Pressure Estimates
Clear, upfront pricing with zero hidden costs.
25+ Years of Experience
Local craftsmanship trusted for decades.
Second-Generation Service
Our team will still be around when your gate needs service.
Top-Quality Materials
Built for security, reliability, and lasting durability.
Fully Licensed & Insured
Confidence and protection every step of the way.
Clean, Respectful Crews
We treat your property like it's our own.
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Daniil S.
13 June 2026
Guys definitely know what they are doing. We have them instal a motor and recently upgraded our keypad. Use them once and you will be with them for the long run.
Sergey S.
12 June 2026
I recently had a gate opener installed at my house and couldn’t be happier with the service. The installation was clean, efficient, and completed exactly as promised. The technician was knowledgeable, friendly, and answered all of my questions. Highly recommend!
Valerie Q.
19 May 2026
Thank you Alex and Daniel and Julian! We appreciate the excellent customer service and the extra effort to make sure everything was running smoothly for us! 😊 …
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