![Custom Steel Driveway Gates Provide Security and Elegance in Woodinville, WA Closed automated steel driveway gate, pillars, steel fencing, and landscaping.](https://www.aegates.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/11-driveway-gate-posts-fences-landscaping-2222.webp)
In the second half of 2023, Automated Gates completed a driveway gate installation at a stately home in Woodinville, WA, the lovely suburban/rural residential area northeast of Seattle well situated for our region’s tech industry workers.
The family had important security concerns. They had been the victims of a burglary—a white van appeared on their long driveway, documented on their home video system. The driver and other disguised men broke into their garage and stole its valuable contents.
Their home sits on a long driveway, invisible from the street. The family decided they needed a driveway gate, not only to protect their property and keep unwanted visitors out but to keep the family dog and their young children in.
The homeowners contacted Automated Gates, and Doug Rich, one of their senior sales professionals, visited their home. Doug and his team at Automated Gates have designed and installed hundreds of automated driveway gate in the Woodinville, WA area and were well familiar with the area.
Initially, the husband and wife were interested in an arched gate design, but when Doug saw their impressive house, he immediately envisioned a custom gate design that incorporated one of the home’s main architectural details, adorning the upper section of the exterior. They loved the idea of a custom steel gate designed to perfectly match their home’s architectural details.
![A secluded Woodinville home’s entry with a distinctive feature above the entrance. Woodinville home’s entry with a distinctive feature above the entrance](https://www.aegates.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/16-woodinville-home-entry.webp)
The plans they approved included two stone-faced pillars topped by matching entry lights. The installation of concrete supports and the pillars themselves was complicated somewhat by existing tree roots. Automated Gates encounters these challenges frequently and, with more than two decades of experience, routinely addresses them.
After carefully installing the pillars, they custom fabricated the double-swinging steel gate that matched the home’s exterior detail.
An electrically activated hydraulic system operates the new automated steel driveway gate (with battery backup that provides three days of operation in case of a power outage). The gate can be opened remotely by phone, by manually entering a passcode into the keyless gate entry controller, or by manually activating a switch from inside the home. The system has voice and video connectivity via the Internet.
![Close-up of the automated steel driveway gate. Automated steel driveway gate close-up with stone-faced pillars.](https://www.aegates.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/12-woodinville-driveway-gate-pillars-1003.webp)
The team also installed matching steel fencing on either side of the new gate.
The result is a gorgeous driveway gate that secures another Woodinville home and homeowners who were thrilled with the experience and service they received from the Automated Gates team.
![Close-up of the automated steel driveway gate. Automated steel driveway gate close-up with stone-faced pillars.](https://www.aegates.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/12-woodinville-driveway-gate-pillars-1003.webp)
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Driveway before the pillars, gate, or fencing was installed.
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Newly poured foundation for a fence pillar, electrical conduits, and power junction boxes.
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Closed automated steel driveway gate, stamped concrete drive, stone-faced pillars, steel fencing, and landscaping.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How do I activate the automated driveway gate?
A. With our gate systems, the homeowner can talk with the visitor via intercom and grant them access from inside the home. Alternatively, the gate can be activated using a phone app or manually using a keypad kiosk outside the gate. The gate activation system is supported by a 3-day battery backup that is continuously charged via DC current. If needed, the system can be operated manually with a key.
Q. Do you custom design and manufacture your driveway security/privacy gate systems?
A. Yes, we design our driveway gates from initial conception, and we fabricate them in our 40,000-square-foot facility using a variety of materials, including steel, iron, and wood. Automatic Gates employs several full-time designers who design every driveway gate to aesthetically enhance the home it protects.
Q. How do you finish your custom gates?
A. Instead of powder coating our metal gates, our process is similar to that used for high-end automobiles. We prime the gate, paint it with high-quality acrylic polyurethane enamel paint, and then apply a clearcoat lacquer. The gate’s finish can be waxed (just like a car’s). The final product stands up to UV rays and weather far better than powder coating.
Q. Do you design wood gates and privacy gates?
A. Yes, we design a wide variety of driveway gates, including wood gates and privacy gates.
![Controller with keypad and intercom operates the automated steel gate. Automated gate controller with keypad and intercom.](https://www.aegates.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/14-access-control-system-for-driveway-gate-3418.webp)
Do You Have Questions About Your Driveway Security?
Contact us to schedule a walk-through with one of our automated gate experts to discuss options that can bring peace of mind whether you are home or away and enhance the elegance and value of your home.