Walk gates and driveway gates, hung to swing straight.
A new gate for the fence you have, or as part of a new fence, in wood, vinyl, chain link or aluminum.
Why choose A&L Fence
- 25+ years of experience
- The owner on every job
- Posts set about 42 inches deep
- We reply within 5 minutes
Your exact price is free and in writing.
A&L Fence job
Alexander Medina
Owner · on every job · 25+ years
- We install
- Walk gates and double drive gates
- Materials
- Wood, vinyl, chain link, aluminum
- Posts
- Set by hand, about 42 inches deep
- Price
- Free written estimate
Gates
Gates we build
The gate is the hardest-working part of any fence. You open and close it every day, so it has to be built and hung right. The difference is in the build and the hardware.
A gate post carries weight and swings it back and forth all day, so it has to be set deeper and stronger than a regular post. We set gate posts below the frost line in plenty of concrete and hang the gate level.
- Walk gates sized for people and pets
- Wider drive gates for a mower, a trailer or a vehicle
- Matched to your fence, with solid hinges and latches
- A lock if you want one
How we build
Why our fences don’t lean after the first winter
Connecticut ground freezes deep every winter and thaws every spring. That cycle pushes shallow posts up and out of line — so we dig below it.
42 in
Set by hand
Frost zone: soil freezes and heavesFrost zone
Concrete footing
Frost line · 42 in
Gravel base for drainage
Dug below the frost line
Post holes go about 42 inches deep, past the soil that freezes.
Concrete footings that shed water
Crowned at the top so rain runs off instead of pooling at the post.
Strung, leveled, measured
String lines and levels on every run, so lines stay straight and tops stay even.
Tested before we leave
Gates swing and latch, and we walk the line with you before we call it done.
Your price
Free
written estimate for your gate
Your exact price is free and in writing.
We measure your yard and give you a clear price before any work starts.
Cost
What moves the price of a gate
Every job is different, so we give you an exact price up front, and you approve it before any work starts.
- A walk gate for people or a wide double drive gate
- The gate material, built to match your fence
- Hinges, latches, and any locks you want on it
- Gate posts, which need deeper holes and more concrete than regular posts
- Whether an old sagging gate has to come out first, which we check at your free estimate
How it works
From first call to final latch
Four simple steps, a written price before any work starts, and no surprises.
Call or request online
Tell us about your yard. We reply within 5 minutes to set a visit.
Free on-site estimate
Alexander measures, walks through options and writes your price.
Permits & dig safety
We help with town permits and call Call Before You Dig first.
Built, tested, cleaned up
Built by hand, every gate tested, the line walked with you, yard left clean.
FAQ
Gate questions
Why does my gate sag and stop latching?
Almost always because the gate post was not set strong enough. A gate swings weight back and forth all day, so the post needs to be deeper and set in more concrete than a regular one.
Can you build a gate wide enough to drive through?
Yes. We build wide drive gates you can pull a mower, trailer, or vehicle through, usually as a double gate that opens from the middle.
Can you fix or replace just my gate?
Yes. A sagging or broken gate is one of the most common fence fixes we do. We can rebuild or replace the gate and, if the post is the problem, reset it.
Related services
Other services to compare
Gate repair
Sagging, dragging or broken gates rehung so they swing and latch again.
Automatic gates
Gate openers, keypads and intercoms for driveways and businesses.
Fence repair
Leaning posts, broken boards, a gate that will not latch? We fix fences of every kind.
Where we build gates
From New Britain across the towns below.
Free estimate
Ready for a fence that stays straight?
Tell us about your yard. Alexander will set up a visit, measure, and give you a clear written price before any work starts.
- Free written estimate
- 100% satisfaction guarantee