Affordable Garage Door, Charlie Watts and Co
Driveway Gates · Stafford, VA

Driveway Gatesin Stafford, VA

Driveway gate installation in Stafford, VA, installed in about 3 days. Charlie Watts and his crew build swing and sliding security gates with openers and access control across Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia. The same crew that handles your garage door builds your gate.

40+ Years in the Trade
Owner-Led Crew
Weekend Service Calls
Homes and Businesses
Driveway Gates · Stafford, VA

Driveway Gate Installation Stafford VA Homes Count On

Driveway gate installation means a real gate at the end of your driveway, with an opener and access control, built to fit your property. You get a swing gate or a sliding gate, a motor that opens it for you, and keypads or remotes so the right people get in. Most gates are installed in about 3 days, start to finish.

Who needs one? Homeowners who want control of who comes up the driveway, families on busy roads, and anyone with a long driveway in Stafford, Spotsylvania, or King George. A gate keeps pets and kids in, slows down deliveries, and gives you a clear line at the edge of your property. Few garage door shops around Fredericksburg build gates at all.

An owner-led crew with 40+ years in the trade does this work better. Charlie and his crew set the posts solid, hang the gate level, and size the opener to the weight of the gate. We give you a straight price first and leave when the gate runs smooth. If your gate ever needs work down the road, see our gate repair page.

Automatic driveway gate swung open in Stafford, VA
Gates Built for Your Property

Gates Built for Your Property

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Swing Gates

Swing gates open like a door and work best on flat ground with room behind the gate. We set the posts deep and plumb so the gate swings smooth and stays level for years.

02

Sliding Gates

Sliding gates run along a track and fit short or sloped driveways where a swing gate will not work. We lay the track level and hang the gate so it rolls easy.

03

Gate Openers

We add a motor sized to the weight of your gate so it opens smooth and stops safe. The opener works with your remotes, keypad, and exit sensor as one system.

04

Access Control

Keypads, remotes, and exit sensors, set up the way you use your driveway. Let family in with a code, open from the car with a remote, and roll out with an exit sensor.

Ready to get started? Call us today.

(540) 318-7088
Questions We Hear

Driveway Gate Questions

How long does a driveway gate install take?

Most driveway gates are installed in about 3 days. The first day is setting the posts and getting them plumb and solid. The next days are hanging the gate, wiring the opener, and testing the access control. We tell you the plan up front so you know what to expect each day.

Should I get a swing gate or a sliding gate?

It depends on your driveway. A swing gate needs room for the gate to swing open, so it works best on flat ground with space behind it. A sliding gate runs along a track and is better for short driveways, sloped ground, or tight spaces. We look at your property and help you pick the right one.

Can you add an opener to my existing gate?

Yes, in most cases. If your gate is in good shape and moves freely, we can add a gate opener and access control to it. We check the posts, hinges, and the weight of the gate first, because an opener works best on a gate that is already balanced and easy to move by hand.

What kind of access control can I add?

You can add keypads, remotes, and exit sensors, and you can mix and match them. A keypad lets family and guests in with a code, a remote works from your car, and an exit sensor opens the gate as you drive up to leave. We set it up the way that fits how you use your driveway.

Do you install gates on farms and large lots?

Yes. We build gates for homes, farms, and large lots across Stafford, Spotsylvania, and King George. A long driveway or a rural entrance is no problem. We size the gate and the opener to the opening and the ground, so it runs smooth and holds up over time.

Brands We Work With

We sell, install and service equipment from trusted names in the industry.

Amazing Gates of AmericaAll-O-MaticPower-MasterKing MetalsAll Security EquipmentLiftMaster
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