Custom Gate Installation in Kansas City
Gates take more abuse than any other fence section, and they're where most contractors cut corners. We build every Kodiak gate on a welded steel frame with adjustable hinges and a commercial-rated latch, then wrap it in the same material as your fence.
Who it's for
Built for the way you actually use your property.
Anyone with a fence — plus driveway owners adding automated entries for security, deliveries, or curb appeal.
Why this build
Why our gates & automation hold up.
Welded frames, not screwed-together
Wood and vinyl gates sag because their frames flex. Ours don't, because they're welded steel inside the cladding.
Commercial hardware standard
Heavy-duty hinges, drop-rods on double gates, and self-closing latches when you need them.
Automation that actually works
LiftMaster and FAAC openers with keypad, remote, and smart-home compatibility.
Options
Materials & styles.
Material options
- Welded steel frame
- Cedar / pine cladding
- Vinyl cladding
- Aluminum ornamental
- Powder-coated finish
Style options
- Single walk gate
- Double drive gate
- Cantilever slide
- Swing with automated opener
- Arch top
Common use cases
Pricing
Gates & Automation cost in Kansas City.
Real installed ranges from recent KC-metro projects. Every job is quoted on-site — these ranges help you budget before we visit.
| Spec | per gate, installed |
|---|---|
| Single walk gate (wood or vinyl) | $450 – $850 |
| Double drive gate, manual | $1,400 – $2,800 |
| Single automated swing gate | $7,500 – $12,500 |
| Double automated swing gate | $11,000 – $18,000 |
| Cantilever slide gate, automated | $14,000 – $24,000 |
Excavation for new power runs and any concrete pad work quoted separately.
What's included
Every Kodiak install comes with this — standard.
Built for Kansas City
The Kansas City proof points behind every Kodiak fence.
Every gates & automation build we deliver in the Kansas City metro is engineered around the four things that actually break fences here: clay soil that swells and shifts, a frost line that pushes shallow posts, 60–80 mph straight-line spring winds, and 30+ freeze-thaw cycles a year.
36+ in.
Post depth — below KC frost line
Every post hole is dug past the local frost depth and set in concrete sized to the post and fence height — the #1 reason posts lean in season two.
Expansive clay
Soil-rated bracing on every job
Wyandotte, Jackson, and Johnson County soils swell and contract. We over-spec corner and gate post diameter and footing volume so they stay plumb.
60–80 mph
Wind-rated framing & fasteners
Spring straight-line winds tear weak fence apart. Our pickets are hot-dip or stainless fastened, with welded steel gate frames and double H-braces on long runs.
10-yr
Written workmanship warranty
Backed in writing on every install across metro KC. If a post leans, a gate sags, or a panel pops — we come back and fix it.
5.0★
250+ verified KC reviews
Angi-verified, BBB A+ accredited, and recommended by KC-metro neighbors from Brookside to Liberty to Olathe.
9+ yrs
Building only in metro Kansas City
We don't chase work outside the metro. Our crews know KCMO and KCK code, every Johnson County HOA quirk, and the soil on both sides of the state line.
Install spec sheet
What goes into every gates & automation install we do in metro Kansas City.
We publish our spec because most KC fence quotes don't — and "cheaper" almost always means shallower posts, lighter posts, electroplated fasteners, or screwed-together gates. This is the standard you should compare every Kansas City quote against.
Post depth & footings
Holes augered to 36–42 in. — past the KC frost line — and a minimum of 8 in. diameter. Each post is set in fresh 4,000 PSI concrete sized to the post and fence height, never dry-set or pea-gravel backfill.
Framing & connections
Pressure-treated 4x4 or 6x6 wood posts on residential builds, schedule-40 galvanized steel posts on commercial and most ornamental. Rails are double-screwed into routed pockets or bracketed with hot-dip galvanized hardware. Gate frames are 100% welded steel — never screwed-together angle iron.
Fasteners & hardware
Hot-dip galvanized or stainless ring-shank pickets fasteners (we won't ship a job with electroplated screws — they rust through KC humidity in 2–4 years). Commercial adjustable hinges, self-closing hardware on pool gates, and ICC-compliant 54 in. latch height where code requires.
Materials we'll actually quote
Western Red Cedar (premium pickets only — culls rejected at delivery), heavy-wall vinyl with internal aluminum stiffeners on gates and end posts, marine-grade powder-coated aluminum, and schedule-40 chain-link framework. No big-box panels, no contractor-grade vinyl.
Code & permitting
We pull every KCMO, KCK, Overland Park, Olathe, Leawood, Lee's Summit, Blue Springs, and surrounding-suburb permit on your behalf. Each build is set back from the property line per the local code book (typically 0–3 ft) and engineered to meet local wind, height, and visibility requirements.
Walk-through & warranty
Before we invoice, we walk every linear foot with you. Gates swing square, posts read plumb on a 4-ft level, and the line is clean. Your 10-year workmanship warranty is then registered in writing and emailed.
FAQ
Gates & Automation questions, answered.
- A typical residential automated swing gate with a single opener, keypad, and two remotes runs $7,500–$15,000 installed depending on length, material, and grading. We give exact quotes after an on-site visit.Copy link to this answer
- Almost always yes. Most sagging gates can be re-welded or rebuilt on a steel frame in a single visit.Copy link to this answer
KC-wide answers
More gates & automation questions from KC homeowners.
The questions every Kansas City homeowner asks before they sign a fence contract — answered the way we'd answer them in your driveway.
- Yes. Kodiak Fence Co. is BBB Accredited with an A+ rating and an Angi-verified Kansas City fence contractor with hundreds of 5-star reviews from real KC-metro homeowners. We carry general liability and workers' comp on every crew, with COIs available on request before any work begins.Copy link to this answer
- Minimum 36 inches — past the local frost line — in fresh 4,000 PSI concrete sized to the post and fence height. KC's expansive clay punishes shallow or undersized footings, which is the #1 reason fences lean within 1–2 seasons. End, corner, and gate posts get larger-diameter footings and, on long runs, double H-braces.Copy link to this answer
- Free on-site quotes are typically scheduled within 2–4 business days. From signed quote to install day usually runs 2–4 weeks, depending on the city's permit turnaround (KCMO and Lee's Summit run 5–10 business days; Overland Park, Olathe, and Leawood often issue same-week). Storm-damage repairs are prioritized and frequently completed in under a week.Copy link to this answer
- Yes — at no charge. We regularly prepare submittal-ready packages (material specs, color samples, picture-frame elevations, and site plans) for HOAs across Overland Park, Leawood, Olathe, Lee's Summit, Blue Springs, Liberty, Shawnee, and the KCMO Northland. If your HOA has a specific board template, send it and we fill it in.Copy link to this answer
- Yes. We partner with Hearth to offer 0% intro and long-term fixed-rate fencing financing for KC-metro homeowners. A 60-second pre-qual won't impact your credit, and approvals run from $1,000 to $100,000 — most fence projects fund the same day.Copy link to this answer
- Workmanship is covered for 10 years in writing. Storm or impact damage outside workmanship is repaired at our cost-plus rate — and because the same crew that installed it handles the repair, fixes are usually same-week with matched materials. We also provide photo documentation suitable for insurance claims at no charge.Copy link to this answer
Service area
Gates & Automation across the Kansas City metro.
We install gates & automation in every major KC-area city. Jump to the closest landing page for local permit notes, neighborhoods we've worked in, and city-specific pricing.
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