Automatic Gate Installation

When you are ready to install and automate your security gate, we are here to support your process.
With over 25 years of providing repair services and custom installations in the Santa Barbara area,
West Coast Gates has the expertise and knowledge to guide you from the start of your project through to completion.

Gate operators come with a few options, generally swing or slide gates.
We have a wide variety of smooth start and stop options with an easy integration of control technologies.

Swing gate openers offer a full suite of advanced features.
We have the expertise to know which system is right for your project.

Door Bird Intercom:
This system is wired through internet connection to your modem; it’s a smart phone app that has video and gate control.
The good thing about Door Bird is that you don’t have to give out any codes and you have full control of your gate from your cell phone.

Door King:
Intercom system that can either be connected directly to a phone in your home or wired through a landline.
This intercom will only call the home phone.

Cellgate: Cellular intercom and video with gate controls that doesn’t require a phone line that runs to the gate.
It runs on a cellular service provided by Cellgate for a monthly fee.

When you hire us for gate installation you can be sure your gate will be tailored to your needs from the design to the build to installation.
It will be built with the highest functionality and the best security, but it will alsobe intentionally constructed for your home and property.

WHAT TYPE OF MOTORS/ OPERATORS WORK BEST FOR YOUR SYSTEM?

What type of controls fit your needs?

Swing Gate Operators

An actuator arm is an operator arm that attaches to the column and the gate
Stand-alone operator sits in front of the column and the arm attaches to the gate
In-ground operator sits in the driveway

Slide Gate Operator
Chain Driven:
Rear Mount – Motor is mounted behind the travel of the gate and a pully is mounted in front and the chain travels behind the gate.
Front Mount – The motor is mounted in the front and the chain travels across with the gate.
Rack & Pinion – A rack is attached to the gate and no chain is involved.
Single Slide Gate – One gate and one motor. Double Slide Gate – Two gates that meet in the middle and two motors.