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Gate installation in Hollywood, FL typically runs $2,400 to $9,800 for a residential driveway gate with an automatic operator, and $1,100 to $3,200 for a pedestrian or garden gate without automation. Commercial slide gates with access control land between $11,000 and $30,000+ depending on width, material, and operator platform. Those ranges reflect the Hollywood market as of 2026, including Broward County permitting and the high-cycle operators we install most often here.
We’re Hacienda Gate Repair, and gates are the only trade we work in. Every technician on every truck handles gate systems and nothing else, which means when we quote your installation we’re accounting for the specific operator platform you’ll actually run: LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, or Mighty Mule. Call (855) 362-1433 for a free estimate, or read on for the full line-item breakdown.
Key Takeaways
- Most Hollywood residential driveway gate installs land between $2,400 and $9,800.
- The gate structure and the operator are two separate line items; budget for both.
- Hollywood’s coastal salt air shortens the life of cheap galvanized steel; aluminum and powder-coated finishes cost more upfront and less over time.
- Broward County requires a permit for most driveway gate installations, and the electrical work on an automated gate needs its own inspection.
- Estimated range for a full install, gate plus operator, is $4,000 to $11,000 for a typical single-wide driveway.
Gate Installation Cost Breakdown (2026)
The table below shows what each piece of a gate installation costs in Hollywood. These are 2026 ranges from our own installs, not national averages pulled from a pricing database. Your actual quote depends on width, material, and which operator platform you choose.
| Line Item | Typical Cost Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Manual swing gate, aluminum, 12-14 ft | $1,100 – $3,200 | Includes posts and hardware, no automation |
| Manual slide gate, steel, 12-16 ft | $1,800 – $4,500 | Sliding track and rollers included |
| Residential swing gate operator (LiftMaster, FAAC, Viking) | $900 – $2,400 | Single or dual arm, standard cycle |
| Residential slide gate operator (Ghost Controls, Mighty Mule, Elite) | $800 – $2,200 | Rack-and-pinion drive |
| Commercial slide operator (DoorKing, FAAC high-cycle) | $2,800 – $6,500 | High-cycle rated for HOAs and commercial entries |
| Access control integration (keypad, fob, intercom) | $400 – $1,800 | Depends on credential type and wiring run |
| Concrete footing and post-setting | $600 – $1,800 | Hollywood soil and water table affect depth |
| Electrical run and disconnect (licensed electrician) | $500 – $2,000 | Separate from gate contractor work |
| Broward County permit and inspection | $250 – $700 | Varies by gate type and electrical scope |
What moves the number most is whether you’re installing manual or automatic, and whether the operator is residential-duty or high-cycle. A dual-arm swing operator for a wide double driveway costs roughly twice what a single-arm does. Material matters too: a plain steel gate costs less than an aluminum one, and aluminum costs less than a decorative wrought-iron pattern. But steel in Hollywood’s salt air needs repainting every few years, so the cheaper gate isn’t always cheaper across a decade. We’ll walk through both paths when we quote.
If you want to compare against our broader install approach before you commit to a number, our Gate Installation in Cooper City page lays out how we scope a project from measurement to final walkthrough. The scoping process is the same here in Hollywood.
What Affects Gate Installation Pricing in Hollywood
Hollywood sits between the Intracoastal and the Everglades, which means installation here has its own quirks. Here are the factors that push a quote up or down, in the order they tend to matter:
- Coastal salt and humidity. Homes in Hollywood Lakes, Hollywood Beach, and along the Intracoastal see faster corrosion than inland properties. We spec aluminum and powder-coated finishes more often on this side of town because galvanized steel starts showing rust within a few years. That finish choice adds roughly $300 to $900 to the gate structure, but it’s the difference between a gate that lasts a decade and one that needs replacing in five.
- Gate width and driveway geometry. A single-car driveway that takes a 12-foot gate is the cheapest configuration. A circular drive or a wide double entry that needs a 20-foot swing or slide gate can push the structure cost up by half again. Tight setbacks also mean a swing gate won’t clear your vehicles, and you’ll have to go slide, which changes the operator type.
- Operator platform and cycle rating. A residential LiftMaster or FAAC swing operator is priced very differently from a DoorKing high-cycle commercial slide operator. If your HOA or small commercial property runs the gate dozens of times a day, the duty cycle matters more than the brand label, and high-cycle systems cost more upfront.
- Electrical distance. If your gate location is far from your existing service panel, the electrical run adds cost. A gate that’s 15 feet from the panel is cheap to wire. A gate at the back of a long driveway in Emerald Hills may need a sub-panel or a longer conduit run. That’s an electrician’s line item, not the gate installer’s, and we’ll flag it clearly in the quote.
- Broward County permitting and inspection. Most driveway gate installations require a permit in Hollywood, and automated gates need a separate electrical inspection. This is a real line item: budget $250 to $700, and more if the electrical scope is significant. Skipping the permit saves money until you sell the house and the buyer’s inspector flags it.
- Soil and water table. Hollywood’s high water table and sandy soil mean footings often need to be deeper than what a generic installation guide shows. A gate post that’s set too shallow in sandy soil will lean within a season. We account for this in every quote, and it’s why our footing line item starts at $600 instead of the $300 you’ll see in national averages.
How to Save on Gate Installation
The biggest lever on cost is choosing the right operator for how much you’ll actually use the gate. If the gate opens four times a day for one household, a standard residential operator is correct, and paying extra for a high-cycle commercial unit is money you won’t recover. Match the hardware to the real workload and you’ll save $1,000 or more without giving up reliability.
A few other things that genuinely lower the bill:
- Install the gate and operator together. Retrofitting automation onto a manual gate later costs more than installing both at once, because the posts and mounting surface have to be reworked. If automatic operation is even a maybe, plan for it now.
- Choose a simple, square-cut design. Elaborate decorative scrollwork and custom fabrication runs the price up quickly. A clean aluminum pattern with a standard finish installs faster and costs less.
- Get your electrical run scoped before you commit. Knowing exactly what the electrician will charge, and where the conduit runs, prevents the surprise line item mid-install. We’ll coordinate that for you.
- Ask for one quote that covers structure and operator. When a fencing company quotes the gate and a separate electrician quotes the operator, you end up coordinating two trades and paying for two mobilizations. One call covers the gate and the operator when you work with a gate specialist.
Free estimates are standard with us, and we’ll put the full line-item breakdown in writing before you decide anything. Call (855) 362-1433 to book one in Hollywood.
FAQs – Gate Installation Cost
How much does a driveway gate installation cost in Hollywood, FL?
A typical residential driveway gate installation in Hollywood costs $2,400 to $9,800 for the gate plus an automatic operator, or $1,100 to $3,200 for a manual gate without automation. Commercial slide gates with access control run $11,000 to $30,000+. Call (855) 362-1433 for an exact quote based on your driveway and operator choice.
Is a manual or automatic gate cheaper to install?
A manual gate is cheaper by $900 to $2,400 on a residential install, because you skip the operator cost. But if you know you’ll want automation within a few years, installing the gate and operator together saves money over retrofitting. Adding automation to an existing manual gate costs more than doing both at once, so decide upfront. Call (855) 362-1433 and we’ll price both options for you.
How much does a slide gate versus a swing gate cost in Hollywood?
A residential slide gate installation runs about $1,800 to $4,500 for the structure, while a swing gate runs $1,100 to $3,200, before the operator. Slide gates cost more because they need a track, rollers, and a stronger footing, but they’re the right choice when your driveway is too tight for a swing gate to clear a parked car. Call (855) 362-1433 and we’ll tell you which configuration fits your property.
Do I need a permit to install a gate in Hollywood, FL?
Most driveway gate installations in Hollywood require a Broward County permit, and an automated gate’s electrical work needs its own inspection. Budget $250 to $700 for permits and inspections. Skipping the permit can cost you more at resale than it saves now. Call (855) 362-1433 and we’ll walk you through the permit scope for your install.
What does access control add to a gate installation cost in Hollywood?
Access control integration adds $400 to $1,800 depending on what you want: a keypad entry, vehicle fobs, or a call-box intercom for guests. High-cycle commercial systems with credential management cost more than a simple residential keypad. If you manage an HOA or commercial entry, call (855) 362-1433 and we’ll scope the access control that fits your traffic.
Can you service my existing gate instead of replacing it?
Often yes. A gate that won’t open, won’t close, or won’t stop is usually a repair, not a replacement, and fixing the operator is far cheaper than a full install. We run brand-agnostic diagnostics across nine operator platforms, so we identify the actual fault rather than pushing a new system. If your existing gate can be saved, we’ll tell you. Call (855) 362-1433 for a repair assessment before you commit to a new install.
Why Hollywood Homeowners Call a Gate Specialist
A gate installation is two systems in one: the structure and the automation. Contactors who do fencing and gates as one of many services, or electricians who only wire the operator, can leave you coordinating between trades if something goes wrong. We do electric gate repair and installation as a core competency, not an add-on. Our technicians service both the gate and the operator, and we know the nine operator brands we work with well enough to specify the right one for your property rather than defaulting to whatever’s on the truck.
Whether your gate won’t open, won’t close, or won’t stop, the first step is a real diagnosis and a real quote. Call Hacienda Gate Repair at (855) 362-1433 for a free estimate on Gate Installation services in Hollywood. We’ll give you line-item pricing, tell you honestly whether repair makes more sense than replacement, and schedule the work on your timeline.
Pricing reflects the Hollywood market as of 2026. Hacienda Gate Repair offers free estimates – call (855) 362-1433.
What Our Customers Say
"Hinge post had rotted at the base and the whole swing gate was sagging into the concrete. He rebuilt the post rather than talking us into a whole new gate, which two other companies had pushed for."
— Ryan Quinn"Our slide gate had been dragging for months and getting worse. Turned out the chain was stretched and one of the guide rollers had seized. Both replaced, and he adjusted the limits so it stops properly at both ends now."
— Ernesto Mendoza"Reprogrammed every clicker in the HOA and set up the keypad codes. Patient with a very long list of residents."
— Daniela Garcia