Fence Gate Installation

The gate is the part of your fence that you touch every day, so it has to work. A well-built gate swings smoothly, closes securely and stays level through snow, ice and heavy use. A poorly built one drags, sags and frustrates you for years. Xotix Fence installs and repairs fence gates across Rochester and Monroe County for homes and businesses, in wood, vinyl, chain link and aluminum.

Types of Gates We Install

Walk gates provide access for people and are usually three to five feet wide. Double gates open wide for lawn tractors, trailers, deliveries and vehicles, and drive gates handle driveways and larger openings. Sliding or rolling gates are used where there is no room for a swing, which is common on commercial sites. Matching your gate to how you use the space is the first step in getting it right.

Gate Placement

Placement affects convenience. Think about where you walk, where your mower and trash bins need to go, how deliveries arrive and where snow will pile. A gate that opens into a snowbank is a winter headache, so we consider swing direction and clearance. For pool areas, gates must open outward and self-close. We help you choose locations before posts are set because moving them later is far more difficult. If you are adding a gate to an existing fence, our fence repair team can often modify the line.

Why Gates Sag

Gravity and leverage are always working against a gate. Without a rigid frame, diagonal bracing and a solid gate post, the weight pulls the latch side down. Weak posts, small footings, lightweight hinges and swelling or shrinking materials add to the problem. In Rochester, frost movement can twist a gate post out of plumb, causing sticking and misalignment.

We solve this by using larger, deeper gate posts, quality hinges and properly braced frames. Gate posts carry more load than line posts, so they receive extra attention.

Hardware Matters

Hinges, latches and locks make the difference between a gate that lasts and one that gives trouble. Heavy-duty, corrosion-resistant hinges are best for our climate. Gravity latches, thumb latches, lockable latches, drop rods for double gates and self-closing hinges each serve a different purpose. For security or convenience, we can discuss keyed or keypad locks and, for larger drive gates, automatic openers. Quality fasteners also help avoid rust streaks and loosening.

Gates for Different Fence Types

Wood gates can match the style of the fence, including privacy, picket and decorative options. Vinyl gates often include reinforcement for added stiffness. Chain link gates are lightweight but need strong frames and properly fitted fabric. Aluminum gates can be plain or ornamental and are popular at front entries. See our aluminum fence page for style ideas.

Gate Repair and Adjustment

If you already have a fence, we can fix common gate problems. We adjust hinges, reset gate posts, add bracing, replace worn latches, trim or rebuild frames and upgrade hardware. Sometimes a gate only needs an adjustment, and sometimes a replacement is more practical. We will say which.

Commercial and Driveway Gates

Businesses often need wider gates, heavier-duty hardware and secure locking. Our commercial fencing page covers perimeter security, access control considerations and gate options for larger properties.

Where We Install Gates

Xotix Fence serves homeowners and businesses across Rochester and surrounding Monroe County communities, including Greece, Irondequoit, Brighton, Henrietta, Gates, Chili, Penfield, Webster, Fairport, Pittsford, Victor and Spencerport.