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What Should You Know About Tulsa Fencing and Gates?
Walk gates, driveway gates, and automated openers built to stay square in Oklahoma weather
The gate is the one part of a fence you put your hands on every single day. You push it open with an armful of groceries, you swing it shut behind the dog, you buzz a guest through from the driver’s seat. So when a gate sags, drags, or refuses to latch, you notice fast. That daily contact is exactly why we treat gates as their own craft, not an afterthought bolted onto a fence line.
We started Fence Company of Tulsa in 2017 with a simple habit: lead with honest advice. Sometimes that means talking you out of the priciest option or pointing you toward a repair instead of a full replacement. It grows a business more slowly, but it is why so much of our work across Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Owasso, and Bixby comes from referrals and repeat customers.
Fence Gates We Install in Tulsa
Every opening is a little different, so we match the gate to how you actually use it. Here are the fence gates we build and hang for homeowners and businesses across the Tulsa area:
- Walk gate: a single pedestrian gate, usually three to four feet wide, for side yards and entry paths, hung on heavy hinges with a two-sided latch and an optional lock.
- Double-drive gate: two leaves that meet in the middle to span a driveway, with a center drop rod holding one side fixed while the other swings for a wide, clear opening.
- Slide and cantilever gate: a gate that rolls sideways instead of swinging, ideal for narrow approaches, sloped drives, or spots where a swing gate would hit a car or wall.
- Automated electric gate: a swing or slide gate run by an opener with keypad, remote, smartphone, or telephone entry, plus safety sensors and loop detectors that stop the gate when something is in the path.
Not sure which one fits your yard? We will walk your property and tell you straight, even if the answer is the simpler, cheaper gate.
Gate Types at a Glance
A quick way to match the opening to the right fence and gate:
| Gate type | Best for | How it operates |
|---|---|---|
| Walk gate | Side yards and entry paths | Manual swing |
| Double-drive gate | Driveways and wide vehicle access | Manual swing with a drop rod |
| Automated swing gate | Driveways with room to swing | Powered swing opener |
| Slide gate | Narrow or sloped openings | Powered or manual, on a roller track |
| Cantilever gate | Wide spans with no ground track | Powered or manual, rolling |
We build these outdoor gates and fences in wood, ornamental iron, aluminum, chain-link, and vinyl, so your gate matches the fence around it rather than looking like a spare part. Wooden fence gates stay popular for backyard privacy, iron and aluminum add curb appeal at an entry, and chain link keeps a work yard secure.
Built to Stay Square in Oklahoma Weather
A gate lives or dies by what holds it up. Oklahoma clay, wind, and heat are hard on hardware, and a gate hung on undersized posts will drop out of plumb after one season. That is where many cheap installs fail. Our fence and gate work starts under the ground:
- Oversized gate posts: sized larger than line posts and set deep, so the weight of the gate does not pull them over.
- Heavy-duty hinges and latches: chosen for the size and weight of each gate.
- Rust-resistant hardware: plus quality openers built for constant use and Tulsa County weather.
- Drop rods and proper post spacing: so a double-drive gate clears a truck, trailer, mower, or RV with room to spare.
Every gate we install is backed by a one-year warranty on parts and labor, and we are bonded and insured. If your current backyard gate is sagging or dragging, we also handle fence repair, so you are not pushed into a full replacement you do not need.
What Our Fence and Gate Process Looks Like
We keep the path from estimate to finished fence clear, with no pressure to decide on the spot:
- Free estimate: we walk your property, listen to your goals, and send a clear written quote.
- Design and materials: we help you pick the material, style, and height that fit your yard and budget, then confirm the layout and any gates.
- Installation: our team sets posts to last in Oklahoma clay, builds the fence, hangs the gates, and hauls off the debris.
- Walkthrough and warranty: we walk the finished fence with you and stand behind the work.
Most manual walk gates and double-drive gates go in during a single visit. Automated gates take longer because of the opener, wiring, and access controls, and may need a second trip for power. Either way, you see the full written quote before any work begins.
Ready for a fence and gate that still swings true five summers from now? Call (918) 842-3587 or request a free, no-pressure estimate. We serve Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Owasso, Bixby, and the surrounding area.
People also ask
Questions our customers ask us
How wide should a driveway gate be?
For a single-lane residential driveway, most homeowners want a clear opening of at least 10 to 12 feet so a truck or SUV can pull through without clipping a post. If you tow a trailer or RV, wider is better, and a double-drive gate splits that span into two easier-to-swing leaves. We measure your approach and your vehicles before we recommend a width.
Can you add a gate that matches my existing fence?
Yes. We build a new or replacement gate in the same style, height, and material as your current fence, whether that is wood, chain link, vinyl, or iron, so it blends in instead of looking bolted on. If the old style is discontinued, we will tell you honestly what we can match and what we cannot.
Do you repair sagging gates, or only install new ones?
We do both. A gate that drags or will not latch is often a hinge, post, or hardware fix rather than a reason to replace the whole thing. We give you the honest call: a repair when a repair will hold, a rebuild only when the gate is past saving.