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

Usually, yes. We cut the opening, set new posts in concrete on both sides so the old fence is not carrying the gate's weight, and build the gate to match. If the fence is leaning or rotted near the opening, we will tell you before we start.

Do you build driveway gates?

Yes. We build double drive gates in wood and vinyl, custom aluminum gates for residential driveways, and heavy duty metal tube gates for driveways, access roads and pastures.

Will a pool gate pass inspection?

That is the point of building it right. A pool gate has to close and latch on its own every time. We hang it with self closing hinges and a secure latch, check the rules for your address, and test it before the inspector does.

Why does my gate sag?

Gates sag when the hinges wear out, the frame warps, or the hinge post shifts in wet ground. Tightening the screws rarely fixes it for long. We rebuild the frame, fit heavy duty hardware and set a stronger hinge post so the gate swings smoothly again.

Can you fix a gate that drags on the ground?

Yes, sagging and dragging gates are one of the most common repairs we do. Our fence repair page covers what that work involves.

How do I keep a gate working?

Keep sand and grass clear of the bottom, oil the hinges and latch a couple of times a year, and do not let anyone swing on it. If it starts to drop, call early: a hinge post is easier to reset before it leans.

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 stands still. A gate swings open and shut thousands of times a year, hangs its whole weight on one post, and takes every gust of wind that comes off the marsh. That is why the gate is usually the first thing to go wrong on an old fence: it sags, drags in the sand, or stops latching. Golden Isles Fencing and Excavation builds gates in Brunswick and across the Golden Isles to stay square and swing clean for years, whether it is a walk gate on a new privacy fence, a double drive gate, or a gate added to the fence you already have.

We are a family-owned, Christian-based company, and we build every gate to match the fence around it, in wood, vinyl, aluminum or farm fencing.

Gates we build

Walk gates. Single gates for side yards and back yards, wide enough for the mower if you need it to be.
Double drive gates. Two leaves that open the full width of a driveway or side yard for a truck, a trailer or equipment.
Pool gates. Self closing and self latching, built to keep children out of the pool area when no one is watching.
Aluminum gates. Custom aluminum gates for walkways and residential driveways, flat or arched to match the fence.
Farm and ranch gates. Heavy duty metal tube gates for driveways, access roads and pastures.
Custom enclosures. Dumpster and equipment enclosures with heavy steel posts and wide gates for commercial sites.

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 every gate problem starts at the hinge post. In the sandy, wet ground around Brunswick, a post set shallow slowly leans under the weight of a swinging gate, and once it leans the gate drops and drags. We set gate posts deep in heavy concrete, and on wood fences we build a strong H-brace into every gate opening so the frame cannot rack.

The frame. Wood gates are built on site and braced corner to corner, so the weight runs down to the bottom hinge instead of pulling the latch side down.
The hardware. Heavy duty hinges and latches sized for the gate, not the lightest ones on the shelf. On the coast, rust-resistant hardware matters as much as the wood.
The gap. A gate that sits too close to the ground drags once sand and grass build up, so we leave room at the bottom and check the swing through its full arc before we leave.
The latch. A latch should close with one hand. A gate that has to be lifted to latch is heavy and unsafe, and it only 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

A pool fence is only as safe as its gate. The gate has to close and latch on its own every single time, even when someone forgets it. We build pool gates on aluminum, vinyl and wood fences with self closing hinges and a secure latch, pair them with a fence whose picket spacing and height keep children from climbing through or over, and check the rules for your address before we build. Then we test the gate before the inspector does.

Adding a gate or replacing an old one

You do not need a whole new fence to get a better gate. We can cut a new opening into an existing fence, set fresh posts on each side and hang a matching gate, or pull an old sagging gate and its hinge post and start that opening over. If the fence around it is too far gone to hold a gate, we will say so and give you the option of repairing that section 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 look at the opening, the ground and the fence around it, and talk about how you will use the gate.
Quote and scheduling. A clear, honest estimate, with financing options available for larger projects.
Posts. Gate posts dug deep and set in concrete, then given time to cure before any weight hangs on them.
Build and hang. The gate is framed, hung and adjusted until it swings clean and latches on its own.
Walkthrough and cleanup. We open and close it with you, then haul away the scraps.

Want a gate that works the way it should? We offer free on-site estimates in Brunswick, St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island and the surrounding counties. Call us or send a message and we will come take a look.

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.

Usually, yes. We cut the opening, set new posts in concrete on both sides so the old fence is not carrying the gate's weight, and build the gate to match. If the fence is leaning or rotted near the opening, we will tell you before we start.
Yes. We build double drive gates in wood and vinyl, custom aluminum gates for residential driveways, and heavy duty metal tube gates for driveways, access roads and pastures.
That is the point of building it right. A pool gate has to close and latch on its own every time. We hang it with self closing hinges and a secure latch, check the rules for your address, and test it before the inspector does.

Gates sag when the hinges wear out, the frame warps, or the hinge post shifts in wet ground. Tightening the screws rarely fixes it for long. We rebuild the frame, fit heavy duty hardware and set a stronger hinge post so the gate swings smoothly again.
Yes, sagging and dragging gates are one of the most common repairs we do. Our fence repair page covers what that work involves.
Keep sand and grass clear of the bottom, oil the hinges and latch a couple of times a year, and do not let anyone swing on it. If it starts to drop, call early: a hinge post is easier to reset before it leans.