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Get your free estimateTrusted Gate Installation for Fort Myers Homeowners
A new gate in Fort Myers typically costs between $1,800 and $9,500 depending on size, material, and whether you’re adding automation; see our Gate Installation pricing for details. Most standard residential installations take one to two days on site. We’re Courtyard Gate Repair, and gates are the only trade we work in. When you call (844) 791-3898, you’ll speak with someone who has diagnosed and installed thousands of gate systems, not a dispatcher reading from a script.
We work across Fort Myers, from the gated communities off McGregor Boulevard to newer developments near Gateway, and you can learn more about our Gate Installation in Fort Myers. Our team, led by Noel Braddock, handles everything from a simple manual courtyard gate to a fully automated commercial entry system. No matter who made your existing operator, we can install, refit, or replace it correctly.
Call (844) 791-3898 for a free estimate. We quote the full price before any work begins, and that’s the price you pay.
Automatic Gate Installation
Automatic Gate Installation means fitting your property with a gate that opens and closes on its own, triggered by a remote, keypad, or vehicle sensor. Fort Myers homeowners typically choose this when they want driveway security without getting out of the car, especially during summer rainstorms. Courtyard Gate Repair handles the full installation: gate leaf, operator arm or slide motor, safety edges, and control board wiring. A complete automatic gate installation in Fort Myers generally runs $3,200 to $9,500, with the operator itself accounting for $800 to $2,400 of that depending on brand and duty cycle.
Operator Selection
We match the operator to the gate, not the other way around. A Mighty Mule opener works fine for a light residential swing gate, but a heavy iron gate off Daniels Parkway needs a LiftMaster or DoorKing unit rated for the weight and daily cycles.
Safety Compliance
Florida law requires automatic gates to have reversing safety devices. We install photo eyes and edge sensors as standard on every automated gate we put in. There’s no extra charge for making your gate legal and safe.
Styles & brands we work with
Gate Installation Services
Gate Installation Services cover everything from digging the first post hole to programming the final limit switch. You need this when your old gate is rusted through, sagging beyond repair, or simply no longer matches what your property needs. Courtyard Gate Repair is a gate specialist, which means our crews arrive with the right auger, concrete mix, gate jigs, and operator parts already in the truck. Basic manual gate installation in Fort Myers starts around $1,800, while automated systems with an opener typically land between $3,500 and $8,000.
Existing Structure Assessment
Before we quote anything, we check your posts, hinges, and concrete footers. Half the gates we replace in Fort Myers failed because the original installer undersized the post or set it in shallow concrete. We fix the foundation first.
Post and Hinge Mounting
Our techs set steel or reinforced concrete posts to the correct depth for Florida’s sandy soil. A 600-pound gate on a 2-foot footer in loose McGregor soil will sag within two years. We dig deeper and use the right mix.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees — you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Electric Gate Installation
Electric Gate Installation pairs a gate with a motorized operator, transformer, and wiring run between the gate and your power source. You need this when the gate itself is in decent shape but you want push-button operation, or when an old electric system has failed at the board level. Courtyard Gate Repair installs electric gates for both residential courtyards and light-commercial properties like storage facilities and apartment complexes in Fort Myers. An electric gate installation typically costs $2,800 to $7,500, with trenching and power runs adding $400 to $1,200 depending on the distance from your panel.
Power Runs and Wiring
We run low-voltage cable from the operator to the control box, burying it in conduit where code or landscape conditions demand it. Short, direct runs are ideal, but we’ve trenched under driveways and walkways throughout Whiskey Creek and Cypress Lake without tearing up your landscaping more than necessary.
Board and Limit Configuration
After mounting the motor, we program the control board, set the open and close limits, and adjust the force settings so the gate doesn’t slam or stall. A poorly tuned electric gate works for a month and fails. We configure it right the first time.
Driveway Gate Installation
Driveway Gate Installation is putting a gate across the vehicle entrance to your property, sized and hinged for daily vehicle traffic. It’s the most common installation we do in Fort Myers, from single-family homes in Lochmoor Waterway Estates to estate properties off McGregor. Courtyard Gate Repair handles aluminum, steel, ornamental iron, and composite driveway gates. A manual driveway gate for a standard single-car opening starts around $1,800 installed; automated driveway gates with an Elite or LiftMaster operator typically run $4,000 to $8,500 depending on width and material.
Width and Swing Direction
Most Fort Myers driveways have enough room for a swing gate, but narrower lots in older neighborhoods sometimes need a slide or a bi-fold setup. We measure clearance, slope, and setback before recommending anything.
Material for Salt Air
If you’re within a few miles of the Caloosahatchee River or the Gulf, salt air shortens the life of cheap steel. We recommend powder-coated aluminum or galvanized steel for Fort Myers properties near the water. The upfront cost is slightly higher, but you won’t be replacing rusted pickets in three years.
Sliding Gate Installation
Sliding Gate Installation puts up a gate that moves horizontally along a track or cantilever rail instead of swinging on hinges. You need this when your driveway slopes, or when there isn’t enough room for a gate to swing into the property. Fort Myers lots in the Villas and Pine Manor areas often have tight setbacks that make a slide gate the only practical option. Courtyard Gate Repair installs both tracked and cantilever sliding gates. Slide gate installation in Fort Myers typically runs $2,500 to $7,000, with cantilever systems at the higher end because the gate itself must be reinforced.
Track vs. Cantilever
Tracked slide gates roll on wheels set in a ground track. Cantilever gates ride on rollers mounted to posts, leaving the ground clear. If your driveway collects debris or sand, a cantilever design avoids constant track cleaning.
Roller and Bearing Setup
Sliding gates live or die by their rollers and bearings. We size the hardware to the gate weight and align the rails precisely during installation. A misaligned track will eat rollers within months. We set it so the gate glides with one hand.
Gate Opener Installation
Gate Opener Installation adds a motorized operator to an existing manual gate or replaces a dead opener on an automated gate. You need this when the gate is structurally fine but you want automation, or when your old operator has failed and isn’t worth repairing. Courtyard Gate Repair installs openers from DoorKing, Elite, LiftMaster, Mighty Mule, and other major brands. A replacement gate opener install in Fort Myers usually runs $1,200 to $2,800 including the unit, mounting, wiring, and programming. Full automation of a previously manual gate, with the opener and all safety equipment, runs $2,500 to $5,000.
Compatibility Check
Not every opener mates with every gate. We verify the gate’s weight, width, and cycle requirements before recommending a unit. Putting a light-duty Mighty Mule on a heavy custom iron gate is a fast way to burn out a motor.
Remote and Keypad Programming
We program all your remotes, any keypads, and the vehicle loop sensor if you have one. When we leave, every opener we installed is tested for at least twenty full cycles, not just two.
Gate Fabrication
Gate Fabrication is building a gate to your exact dimensions and specifications instead of installing an off-the-shelf panel. You need this when your driveway opening is non-standard, when you want a specific design, or when the gate has to match existing fencing. Courtyard Gate Repair can fabricate custom gates in aluminum and steel for Fort Myers properties. Custom gate fabrication in Fort Myers typically starts around $2,800 for a basic aluminum single swing gate and runs $5,000 to $12,000 or more for ornate double gates or heavy commercial-grade steel.
Measured to Your Opening
We build to your exact width, height, and design. Fort Myers properties in older areas like Palmona Park often have odd-sized openings that stock gates simply don’t fit. Fabrication means the gate closes the gap properly the first time.
Powder Coating and Finish
The finish matters as much as the metal. We use commercial powder coating that stands up to Florida sun and salt air, in colors matched to your existing fence or trim. A properly coated aluminum gate will still look right in a decade.
Brands We Service
We install and service DoorKing systems regularly, including their commercial slide gate operators used at storage facilities and apartment complexes around Fort Myers. DoorKing’s strength is high-cycle commercial work, and we know their boards, limit switches, and loop detector wiring inside out. If your DoorKing operator is from the 8000 or 9000 series, we can integrate a new gate with it or replace it entirely.
Elite and LiftMaster are the two most common residential operators we see in the Fort Myers area. Elite makes a solid, budget-friendly slide operator that suits many Fort Myers driveways. LiftMaster dominates the residential swing gate market with their LA400 and LA500 lines. We stock their common parts and program both brands daily. If you have a Mighty Mule opener, we service those too, and we’ll tell you honestly when a light-duty Mighty Mule isn’t the right fit for a heavier gate. Whether you have DoorKing, Elite, Mighty Mule, LiftMaster, or any other make, we can help.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Gate is sagging and scraping the ground. A sagging gate means hinge or post failure. In Fort Myers, sandy soil and heavy rain accelerate this. Each scrape against the driveway weakens the structure further until the gate won’t move at all.
- Opener runs but the gate barely moves. That’s usually a failing capacitor, worn gearbox, or a gate that’s gotten too heavy for the motor. Letting it limp along burns out the operator completely. A replacement board or motor is cheaper than a whole new operator.
- Gate reverses for no reason or stops midway. This usually points to a sensor misalignment, a failing limit switch, or an obstruction loop issue. In a Fort Myers summer, sun expansion can throw off a photo eye alignment. A tech can fix this in under an hour.
- You hear grinding or metal-on-metal noise. Grinding means bearings, rollers, or the hinge pin is wearing out. Every cycle is adding damage. Replacing the worn part now beats replacing the entire gate frame later.
- Manual gate won’t latch or close square. If the gate no longer meets the latch post, the frame is twisting or the posts have shifted. This is a structural issue, not a minor adjustment. Time to have a specialist assess it before it fails completely.
Our Process, Step by Step
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On-site assessment and measurements. We come to your Fort Myers property, measure the opening, check the posts and footing, and assess your power access and landscape. We also look at how the gate is used: how many cycles a day, what kind of vehicles, and whether you need pedestrian access.
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Written fixed-price quote. You get a line-item quote showing the gate, operator, hardware, wiring, and labor. No allowances, no “we’ll see what we find.” The price we quote is the price you pay, agreed before work starts.
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Post setting and frame installation. We dig footers to the correct depth for the gate weight and Fort Myers soil conditions, set the posts, and pour concrete. Then we hang the gate, adjust the hinges and latch, and confirm it swings or slides correctly before touching the electronics.
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Operator install and programming. We mount the operator, run the wiring, install photo eyes and edge sensors, then program the board. Every cycle, limit, and force setting is tested on site. We don’t call a job done until the gate has run flawlessly through twenty or more cycles.
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Walkthrough and cleanup. We walk you through operation, remote programming, the manual release, and basic maintenance. We remove all debris and leave your property the way we found it, minus the broken gate and plus the new one.
How Much Does Gate Installation Cost in Fort Myers?
A typical manual gate installation in Fort Myers runs $1,800 to $3,500 depending on the gate material and opening width. Add automation, and a complete electric gate installation ranges $3,200 to $9,500, with the operator accounting for $800 to $2,400. Custom fabricated gates start around $2,800 and can exceed $12,000 for double ornamental drives.
What moves the price in Fort Myers specifically: your proximity to salt water pushes you toward powder-coated aluminum which costs more upfront; sandy soil in areas like McGregor and Cypress Lake may require deeper footers and more concrete; and if your power panel is far from the gate, trenching costs add $400 to $1,200. The biggest pricing trap in gate work is an installer who quotes the gate but “forgets” the operator, safety sensors, or wiring. Our free estimates include everything: gate, hardware, opener, wiring, sensors, and labor. You’ll see the full cost in writing before anything starts, and we never add surprise line items mid-job.
Our Service Area Near Fort Myers
Courtyard Gate Repair serves all of Fort Myers and the surrounding communities, including North Fort Myers, Tice, Pine Manor, Lochmoor Waterway Estates, Whiskey Creek, Villas, Palmona Park, McGregor, Gateway, Suncoast Estates, and Cypress Lake. We also handle home service calls across Lee County for both residential and commercial gate systems. If you’re unsure whether we cover your property, call and ask. We’ll tell you straight.
Serving Fort Myers, FL — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Myers area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage — if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gate Installation in Fort Myers
Gate installation is the process of setting posts, hanging a gate, and optionally adding an electric operator so the gate opens automatically. It includes everything from digging footers to programming remotes. Courtyard Gate Repair handles the complete job, whether it’s a simple manual gate or a fully automated driveway system in Fort Myers.
Most residential gate installations take one to two days on site. Custom fabricated gates take longer because the gate must be built first, usually three to six weeks from order to installation. We’ll give you a clear timeline in your written estimate so there are no surprises.
Manual gate installation starts around $1,800, and automated electric gates typically run $3,200 to $9,500. Your specific price depends on gate material, width, opener brand, and the distance from your power source. Call (844) 791-3898 for a free, no-obligation quote with the full cost in writing.
Yes. We install and service LiftMaster, DoorKing, Elite, Mighty Mule, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, and Ghost Controls operators. Courtyard Gate Repair is brand-agnostic, which means we recommend the right operator for your gate and your usage, not the one we have the biggest margin on.
If your gate has failed completely and your property is unsecured, we treat that as an urgent call. We’ll get a technician to your Fort Myers property as quickly as possible to assess the situation and secure the opening. Call (844) 791-3898 and explain what’s happening, and we’ll tell you exactly what we can do and when.
Warranty terms depend on the gate material and the operator you choose. Most operator manufacturers provide their own unit warranty, and we stand behind our installation workmanship. We’ll spell out every warranty term in writing before you agree to anything.
Clear the area around your gate opening so we have working room, and make sure we can access your electrical panel if automation is part of the job. Move vehicles out of the driveway during the installation window. Beyond that, our team handles everything from permits to cleanup.
Schedule Your Gate Installation Service in Fort Myers Today
Call (844) 791-3898 for a free, no-obligation estimate on gate installation anywhere in Fort Myers. We’ll come out, measure, and give you a written price before any work begins. No deposits, no hidden fees, no pressure. If you’re weighing options, we’ll help you think it through. If you’re ready, we’ll get you scheduled. Either way, you’ll talk to a gate specialist who knows Fort Myers.
Written by Noel Braddock, Owner at Courtyard Gate Repair, serving Fort Myers and Lee County.