Dallas County, TX
Fence & Gate Company in Dallas, TX
From historic Lakewood bungalows to new builds in North Dallas, we build cedar privacy fences and custom drive gates engineered for Texas heat and storm season — and we service the automatic gates and operators that run them.
Fence & Gate Services in Dallas
Morrison Gate & Fence builds and services wood fences, driveway gates, and gate automation systems across Dallas from our office at 4514 Cole Ave Suite 40. Fences and gates are the whole business — the crew that frames your gate is the crew that hangs it and wires the operator. The four areas below cover most of what Dallas property owners call us about; each links to a detailed service page.
Automatic Gate Repair & Installation in Dallas
An automatic gate that stalls, reverses, or won't respond usually has a cause worth diagnosing before parts get replaced: a misaligned safety eye, an operator straining against a sagging leaf, or a control board that took a hit in a storm. We troubleshoot gate operation as a system — gate, hardware, and operator together — because a binding hinge will burn out a new motor just as fast as an old one.
On the installation side, we match the operator to the gate's weight, travel path, and daily cycle count, for both swing gates and sliding gates, with remotes, keypad entry, and safety devices wired in from the start. Read more about our automatic gate services, gate repair, gate installation, and sliding gate systems.
If your gate is already installed and misbehaving, we cover symptoms, diagnosis, and repair options in more depth on our guide to repairing automatic gates in Dallas. When the fault sits in the equipment that drives the gate, see gate opener and operator repair in Dallas.
Driveway Gates in Dallas
Driveway gate installation starts with the entrance itself: the opening width, the slope of the drive, and how much room there is for a gate to move. A swing layout needs clear space for the leaves; a sliding layout needs room alongside the entrance to retract. Wide Dallas driveways often call for a two-leaf swing so no single leaf ends up long enough to sag. Our Dallas driveway gate installation guide walks through the broader planning decisions. Where a sliding layout fits better, our sliding gate installation page for Dallas covers track, layout, and automation considerations in detail.
Most residential driveway gates we build are designed for automatic operation from day one — even if the operator comes later, planning the posts and wiring early keeps you from paying twice. Design choices run from cedar-clad steel that matches the fence line to ornamental iron for a more formal front. See driveway gates, custom gate design, and residential gate options.
Wood Fence Installation & Repair in Dallas
Cedar privacy fencing is the most common wood fence installation we're asked for in Dallas: it takes stain well, handles the heat, and at six or eight feet it closes a yard off completely. We set steel posts in concrete and fasten pickets with screws, so a damaged board can be swapped later instead of tearing out a section.
Fence repair is a large share of our Dallas work — storm-blown sections, leaning stretches where a post has failed, and walk gates that drag on the concrete. When damage is localized we rebuild what's failed and match the existing profile; when posts are failing along the whole line, we'll say so and price the replacement honestly. Details on fence installation and fence repair, or read more about wood fence installation in Dallas. For a visible perimeter that coordinates with metal gates, see our Dallas iron fence installation guide, or see how we assess localized damage on the Dallas fence repair page.
Commercial Gates & Access Control in Dallas
Commercial gate work prioritizes width, cycle life, and controlled entry. Sliding gates handle most controlled property entrances because they don't need swing clearance and tolerate frequent use; the frame, track or cantilever hardware, and operator all get sized to the traffic the entrance actually sees.
Access control is specified around who needs through the gate: keypads with individual codes, card or fob readers for staff and tenants, and telephone entry for visitors and deliveries. When a commercial gate goes down, the entrance is either stuck open or stuck closed — our gate repair work covers the operator, the access devices, and the gate itself. More on commercial gates, access control systems, and gate repair.
If a business entrance has already stopped working, our Dallas commercial gate repair guide walks through how operators, controls, and entry devices are diagnosed. To plan entry equipment for a new or existing gate, see access control gate systems in Dallas.
Dallas Neighborhoods We Serve
We work across Dallas, including these neighborhoods and the surrounding areas.
Nearby Service Areas
Dallas is the center of our DFW service area. These nearby cities are part of the same territory.
Dallas Fence & Gate FAQs
What should I consider before installing a fence in Dallas?
Start with what the fence needs to do: provide privacy, contain pets, define a boundary, or control access. Those goals drive the material, height, layout, and where the gates go. Wood allows solid privacy layouts but needs ongoing care; open metal fencing preserves visibility but doesn't screen the yard. Talk through the tradeoffs with us before settling on a layout — it's much cheaper to move a gate on paper than after the posts are set.
Should a damaged wood fence be repaired or replaced?
Judge the support structure before judging appearance. Loose pickets, a broken latch, or one damaged section are usually repairable when the surrounding wood and posts are sound. Widespread decay, multiple unstable posts, or failing rails point toward replacement. A sagging walk gate often needs only hinge and alignment work — unless the frame is distorted or its supporting post has moved. A good estimate should say which components stay, which get replaced, and how the new sections will transition into the old.
What driveway gate layout works for my Dallas property?
A driveway gate has to fit the entrance and have room to move. A swing layout works when there's clear space for the leaves to travel without striking vehicles, landscaping, or rising ground; wide openings can be split between two leaves. A sliding gate makes sense when swing clearance is restricted and there's room alongside the entrance for the gate to retract. Choose the layout around the property first — the operator is matched to the gate, not the other way around.
Can an existing driveway gate be automated?
Often, yes — if the frame, posts, hinges or rollers, and travel path are sound. Automation should never be used to force a binding or sagging gate through its movement. An assessment checks the gate's weight and dimensions, how often it will cycle, available power, and which operator suits it. If the gate moves poorly by hand, that mechanical problem gets fixed before any automation equipment goes on.
What access control options work with automatic gates?
Choose around who needs entry and how often. Remotes suit regular vehicles; a keypad handles entry without handing out remotes; intercom and telephone entry let you screen visitors. Access devices and safety devices do different jobs — a keypad grants entry, but it doesn't replace obstruction protection. Whatever you choose, ask how users are added or removed and how the gate is released manually.
What happens to an automatic gate during a power outage?
It depends on the operator and whether backup equipment is installed. Some systems support battery backup; others need a manual release when the power is out. Ask for instructions specific to your operator — how to disengage it safely and how to secure the gate afterward.
Why is my automatic gate sagging or dragging?
Sagging usually traces back to loose hinges, worn hardware, a distorted frame, or movement in the supporting post or footing. Adjusting the latch alone hides the symptom without correcting the cause — and a dragging gate will burn out an automatic operator no matter how new the motor is. The supports and alignment get checked first, then hardware repair or structural work as needed.
Do Dallas homeowners need approval before replacing a fence?
Approval requirements depend on the property and the proposed work. Check with the City of Dallas about applicable requirements, and review any deed restrictions or HOA documents that affect your address. Don't assume that replacing an existing fence means every change is allowed, and confirm boundaries and easements before finalizing the layout.
Can staining fix a damaged wood fence?
Staining protects sound wood and evens out its appearance, but it can't restore rotten posts, split rails, or loose structural connections. Repair those defects first, then stain once the surface is prepared and dry. If the fence is unstable, assess the structure before spending money on a finish.
What information should I provide for a fence or gate estimate?
Enough to show both the problem and the site around it. Close-up photos identify damaged parts; wider shots show alignment, access, and obstacles. Approximate measurements help as a starting point, and mention recurring problems rather than only the latest symptom. Send it through the contact page and we'll take it from there.
Do you serve properties outside Dallas?
Yes — Morrison Gate & Fence works across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, including Irving, Garland, Plano, Arlington, Fort Worth, and Frisco. Share your property address when requesting an estimate and we'll confirm scheduling for your area.
Ready for an Estimate?
Tell us what you're fencing or gating and we'll walk the property, measure it, and price it out.