Wrought iron
Wood & steel frame
Farm & ranch
Sliding driveway gates
LiftMaster operatorsFree on-site gate assessment - hinges, posts, and your LiftMaster or Nice gate operator checked before anything is quoted
The assessment is free and the quote is the invoice.
Get your free estimateGate Company in Irvine, CA
Gate installation in Irvine runs roughly $2,800 to $9,500 for a standard automated driveway gate, while full custom steel or wrought-iron systems with operators typically land between $6,000 and $18,000 depending on length, automation, and finish. Most Irvine jobs involve replacing gates that were installed when the city’s villages were first platted in the 1970s through 2000s, so the work means matching HOA-approved designs rather than starting from a blank slate. Call Manor Gate Repair at (844) 703-6053 for a free measure and written price before any work is scheduled.
Why Irvine Homes Are Different
Irvine is a city of planned villages, and that single fact changes nearly every gate job we take on. Most homes sit inside communities where the HOA or architectural committee keeps a record of approved gate designs, finishes, and hardware, so a replacement gate in Northwood or Westpark often has to match the original spec within a narrow tolerance. We regularly see gates in Woodbridge and Turtle Rock that were installed by the original developer using the same manufacturer across an entire tract. When one hinge fails from rust, the same hinge is usually failing on two dozen other homes in the same village.
The climate speeds things up. Irvine’s semi-arid summers and mild, damp winters accelerate surface rust and pitting on steel and wrought iron, and homes closer to the coast in neighborhoods like Turtle Rock and Woodbridge get additional salt exposure from marine air. Gates that looked sound five years ago are now binding at the hinges or sagging at the latch post. Add the 1970s through 2000s housing stock – much of it original to the development era – and Irvine has a concentration of gates reaching the end of their service life at the same time, which is why so many jobs here are full replacements rather than patch repairs.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Irvine Services
Two services account for most of the calls we take from Irvine homeowners and property managers, and both have their own detailed pages on this site.
Gate Repair in Irvine
Mechanical gate repair in Irvine usually means restoring a gate that has sagged on its hinges, seized at the latch, or begun scraping the concrete at the driveway approach. The semi-arid climate and coastal air in neighborhoods like Turtle Rock and Woodbridge corrode steel hinges and latch hardware faster than homeowners expect, and original developer-installed gates from the 1970s through 2000s are now at the age where those failures surface in clusters. We diagnose the actual fault, match replacement hardware to what the HOA approved, and repair on site where possible. Gate Repair in Irvine covers the full scope of mechanical work.
Electric Gate Repair in Irvine
Automated gate failures in Irvine often trace back to control boards, operators, safety sensors, or the power run to the gate rather than the gate itself. Communities in ZIP codes 92618 and 92620 have a high concentration of electric driveway and pedestrian gates, and when an operator fails, the gate either will not open or sits half open, which is a security issue for the whole property. We work on the brand you already have rather than pushing a replacement system. Electric Gate Repair in Irvine covers diagnostics, operator repair, sensor alignment, and board replacement.
What happens when you call
- 1
A real person answersNo phone trees — you reach a local pro.
- 2
You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
- 3
A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
- 4
You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Gate Installation in Irvine
New gate installation in Irvine is frequently a replacement job disguised as a new build, because so many communities in ZIP codes 92617, 92618, 92619, and 92620 were built with uniform developer-installed gates that are now failing from age and rust. A new gate in Woodbridge or Westpark has to match the HOA’s approved design, often including color-matched powder coating and documented hardware compliance, and that is where most general contractors in Irvine run into trouble. We handle the full scope, from removal of the old gate and posts through fabrication, finishing, operator installation, and final alignment, under one company so the HOA works with a single point of contact. See our full Gate Installation service page for the complete breakdown.
Automatic Gate Installation
Signs you need it
Your existing gate opens manually, or the operator is so old that parts are no longer available and the board no longer responds consistently.
What it costs in Irvine
Automatic gate installation in Irvine typically falls between $6,000 and $18,000 per gate, with $9,500 as the common midpoint for a standard automated driveway gate.
How we do it
We remove the old gate and hardware, set new posts and hinges, fabricate or install the new gate, then mount the operator, wiring, and safety sensor loops and edges before programming and testing the full open-close cycle. Gate operators involve electrical wiring and moving steel – troubleshooting a live operator without training can cause serious injury or property damage, so this work belongs with a licensed professional.
Driveway Gate Installation
Signs you need it
The old gate sags noticeably, the posts have shifted, or the gate no longer closes flush because repeated rust and hinge wear have altered the geometry.
What it costs in Irvine
Driveway gate installation in Irvine ranges from $2,800 to $9,500 for most standard installations, though longer or custom-built gates in older communities can reach $18,000.
How we do it
We assess the driveway width and post footings, confirm the HOA’s approved design and finish, then remove the existing gate and install the new one with properly set posts, matched hardware, and correct ground clearance for the site’s drainage. Automated gates move with enough force to pin and crush – never stand inside the swing path or attempt to stop a moving gate by hand.
What Gate Installation Costs in Irvine
| Item | Typical range in Irvine |
|---|---|
| Standard driveway gate | $2,800 – $9,500 |
| Automatic gate system | $6,000 – $18,000 |
| Electric gate installation | $6,000 – $18,000 |
Does the HOA have to approve my new gate in Irvine?
In most Irvine villages, yes. Most master-planned communities keep an architectural review file with approved gate designs, finishes, and hardware. Replacing a gate outside that spec can trigger a violation notice. We provide the documentation an HOA board typically asks for, including finish and hardware details, before installation starts.
How long does a new gate installation take in Irvine?
Most standard installations run two to four days from removal to final programming, depending on whether the posts need new footings or the driveway requires patching. HOA design review, if required, adds whatever time the committee’s schedule allows. We’ll give you a written timeline with the quote.
Brands We Service in Irvine
We diagnose and service DoorKing, Elite, Mighty Mule, and LiftMaster operators, among the nine major automation brands our technicians work on regularly. Because Irvine gates skew toward developer-installed systems, we stock common boards, sensors, and replacement hardware locally so we are not waiting on a distributor for every part. See our brands for the full list and what we stock.
See the difference
Before
After
Before
After
Before
AfterPricing for Gate Company in Irvine, CA
| Service | Typical range in Irvine |
|---|---|
| Standard gate installation | $2,800 – $9,500 |
| Automatic gate installation | $6,000 – $18,000 |
| Electric gate installation | $6,000 – $18,000 |
| Driveway gate installation | $2,800 – $9,500 |
| Gate opener installation | $600 – $2,500+ |
| Gate hinge repair or replacement | $180 – $700 |
| Gate sensor repair or replacement | $250 – $650 |
| Gate control board repair | $350 – $1,200 |
| Gate opener troubleshooting | $150 – $450 |
Prices in Irvine run higher than in surrounding cities when the HOA requires a specific finish or hardware set, and coastal exposure in Turtle Rock and Woodbridge often means posts need more corrosion remediation before a new gate goes in. We quote every price up front and confirm it in writing before any work starts, so there is no surprise line item when the job is done.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Irvine
We work across all four Irvine ZIP codes, including 92617, 92618, 92619, and 92620, covering the villages where gate work is most concentrated. Our most frequent calls come from these neighborhoods:
- Woodbridge
- Westpark
- Turtle Rock
- Northwood
- Great Park
We schedule most Irvine calls within one to two business days, and we cover the full city from the older coastal-adjacent villages to the newer communities near Great Park.
Service Area – Cities Near Irvine
Manor Gate Repair serves Irvine and the surrounding Orange County cities, including Tustin, CA, Aliso Viejo, CA, Santa Ana, CA, and North Tustin, CA. If your property sits just outside the Irvine city line in one of these communities, call us at the same number and we will schedule the same measured, written-quote process.
Serving Irvine, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Irvine area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage — if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Gate Company in Irvine
Most residential gate replacements in Irvine do not require a city building permit, but HOA architectural approval is common in most villages and is a separate requirement from city permitting. We check the community’s standards before ordering materials and supply documentation when the association asks for it. If a permit is required, we handle the submittal.
We respond to calls across Irvine within one to two business days for most non-emergency repairs, and we prioritize gates stuck open on secure properties, since an open gate is a security problem for the entire household or community. Call (844) 703-6053 and we’ll give you a straight answer on the next available slot.
Yes, and this is one of the main reasons Irvine homeowners call us instead of a general contractor. In villages like Woodbridge and Westpark the original developer-installed gates share a uniform design, so we match the HOA’s approved spec including finish, hardware, and operator type rather than improvising a look that will get flagged. Bring us the HOA’s design sheet if you have one, and if not, we work from photos and the community’s published standards.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees — talk to a local gate repair pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you — the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Irvine Customers Say
"Gate works properly now and the price was fair. The one thing is that it took two visits, because the operator model we have is old and the part had to be ordered. They didn't charge for the second trip."
— Beatriz Reyes"Control board fried after a lightning storm. He showed me the burn mark on it, quoted the board, and installed a surge protector on the line so it hopefully doesn't happen again."
— Todd Miller"Gate stopped halfway and sat there for two days blocking the driveway. He found a dead capacitor in the operator, had one with him, and we were moving cars again in under an hour."
— Riya Mehta