Can you add a gate to the fence I already have?

Generally speaking, yes. We'll cut the opening, set new posts in concrete on both sides so that it's not the old fence holding up the gate anymore, and make a gate to suit. If the fence is leaning or rotting around the entrance we'll mention it before we get started.

Do you build driveway gates?

Yes. We make double drive wood gates. We make double vinyl gates. We make custom aluminum driveway gates. We make heavy duty tube metal gates for driveways and access roads. Pasture gates.

Will a pool gate pass inspection?

Well that's why you need to do it correctly. You want your pool gate to latch every time it closes. Put on self closing hinges. Safe latch. Look up what the code is in your area. See if it works before the inspector sees it.

Why does my gate sag?

Gates will sag if the hinges are worn out, the frame is twisted, or the post for the hinge moves in wet soil. You don't always fix it by just tightening the screws. We replace the frame. We use heavy duty hardware. We put in a stronger hinge post. Now the gate swings smoothly.

Can you fix a gate that drags on the ground?

Yep, sagging, dragging gates are a very common problem to fix. Check our fence repair page for what we do to fix gates.

How do I keep a gate working?

Don't let sand and grass build up on the bottom, oil the hinges and latch a few times a year, don't allow anyone to swing on it, and if it begins to sag, catch it early: a hinge post is easier to reset while it's still upright rather than leaning.

Custom gates in Brunswick, GA: gates that swing true and latch every time

The gate is the part of a fence you use every day, and the first part to fail.

A fence doesn't move. It's a gate, however, that swings open and closed thousands of times a year. Hangs its entire weight off one post. And deals with every blast of wind from off the marsh. So, it's the gate that's often the first part of an old fence to fail. It droops. Drags in the sand. Won't latch. Golden Isles Fencing & Excavation installs gates for Brunswick, and throughout the Golden Isles that will be square. Swing smooth. Last for years. Whether it's a walk gate on a new privacy fence. A double drive gate. A new gate on your existing fence.

We're a family-owned, Christian-based company. We install gates that match your fence. Whether it's wood. Vinyl. Aluminum. Farm fence. We make each gate match the fence.

Gates we build

Walk gates. Single gates for side or back yard. (If you want to mow through then make it wide for that.)
Double drive gates. Double gates that span the width of the driveway or side yard to accommodate truck, trailer or equipment.
Pool gates. Self close and self latch. (To keep the kids out of the pool when you are not there.)
Aluminum gates. Walkway and residential driveway custom aluminum gates. Flat or arched to match your fence.
Farm and ranch gates. Heavy duty tube metal gates for driveway, access road, pasture etc.
Custom enclosures. Heavy steel post with wide gates for dumpster and equipment enclosure for commercial use.

Black aluminum fence with an arched gate along a tidal creek, a rainbow over the marsh behind it — An arched aluminum gate on a waterfront lot, set in line with the fence so the marsh view stays open.

What makes a gate last

Almost all gate problems start at the hinge post. When you set your gate post shallow in Brunswick sand and wet soil, it will eventually start to lean under the weight of swinging. When it leans, the gate will droop and drag. We set our gate posts really deep in heavy concrete. We put a heavy H-brace in every gate opening on wood fences to keep the gate frame from racking.

The frame. We build wood gates on site. Corner to corner braced so the weight goes straight down to the bottom hinge not dragging the latch side down.
The hardware. Big hinges. Big latches for the size of gate. Not the lightest things we can find. Out here on the coast, it's as much about rust proof as it is about the wood.
The gap. When a gate is close to the ground it will drag when sand and grass builds up. So we make room at the bottom. We swing the gate through its full swing before we leave.
The latch. One hand latch. A gate that you have to lift up to latch is heavy and dangerous. It just gets worse.

Wood shadowbox gate with heavy black strap hinges hung between a house wall and a hedge — A wood shadowbox gate on heavy strap hinges, framed to stay square.

Pool gates

It's only as safe as the pool gate. The gate has to close and latch automatically, even if you forget. We install the gate on your aluminum, vinyl or wood pool fence with self closing hinges and solid latch. We also use a fence that has picket spacing and height so kids can't squeeze through or climb over. We make sure to check the regulations for your address prior to installation. We make sure to test the gate before the inspector.

Adding a gate or replacing an old one

No need for an entirely new fence. We can make a new opening in an existing fence. Install new posts on either side. Then put up a matching gate. We can also remove your old saggy gate and the hinge post, and start over with that opening. If the rest of the fence surrounding it is too bad to support a gate, we'll let you know and offer to repair that first.

White vinyl privacy fence with a wide double gate between two houses — A white vinyl double gate, wide enough to bring equipment into the back yard.

How a gate job runs

Free estimate. We analyze the entrance, terrain & fencing. Discuss gate usage.
Quote and scheduling. We give an accurate quote. Financing available for larger jobs.
Posts. Post holes are dug deep. Posts are set and concreted. Cured before any hanging load is applied.
Build and hang. Gate is framed and installed. Hinging and adjusting until swinging true. Self latching.
Walkthrough and cleanup. We test opening & closing. Remove debris.

Need a gate that works correctly? We give free estimates on site. Brunswick, St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island & surrounding counties. Just give us a call or drop us a message and we will come out.

The fences our gates hang on

Every gate is built to match the fence around it. Read about wood fencing, vinyl fencing, aluminum fencing, chain link fencing, and wire and farm fencing.

A gate that already drags?

Sagging gates, broken latches and leaning hinge posts are repair work. See fence repairs and fence repair in Brunswick.

White vinyl privacy fence with a double gate over a brick path between a house and a garden building

Questions and answers

Common questions about gates

What homeowners ask us most about adding, replacing and fixing gates.

Generally speaking, yes. We'll cut the opening, set new posts in concrete on both sides so that it's not the old fence holding up the gate anymore, and make a gate to suit. If the fence is leaning or rotting around the entrance we'll mention it before we get started.
Yes. We make double drive wood gates. We make double vinyl gates. We make custom aluminum driveway gates. We make heavy duty tube metal gates for driveways and access roads. Pasture gates.
Well that's why you need to do it correctly. You want your pool gate to latch every time it closes. Put on self closing hinges. Safe latch. Look up what the code is in your area. See if it works before the inspector sees it.

Gates will sag if the hinges are worn out, the frame is twisted, or the post for the hinge moves in wet soil. You don't always fix it by just tightening the screws. We replace the frame. We use heavy duty hardware. We put in a stronger hinge post. Now the gate swings smoothly.
Yep, sagging, dragging gates are a very common problem to fix. Check our fence repair page for what we do to fix gates.
Don't let sand and grass build up on the bottom, oil the hinges and latch a few times a year, don't allow anyone to swing on it, and if it begins to sag, catch it early: a hinge post is easier to reset while it's still upright rather than leaning.