Best Safety Sensors for Swing Gates: Photo Eyes vs. Ground Loops | Automated Gate Company
If you own an automatic swing gate in Sacramento, Placer, or Nevada County, choosing the right safety sensors is essential for protecting people, vehicles, and property. In Northern California—where driveways often see mixed vehicle and foot traffic, and weather swings from summer heat to winter rain—using the right combination of gate safety devices is key […]
Vinyl Electric Driveway Gates: How to Automate the Classic Corral Look | Automated Gate Company
Summary of Concerns Durability Light-duty components (gears, control boards) are prone to premature failure and susceptible to moisture/weather. Repair High rate of part obsolescence; replacement parts are often unavailable, forcing customers to buy entire new units instead of a simple repair part. Reliability Designed for extremely low-frequency use and are highly intolerant of slight gate […]
Essential Sensors You Need and Want For Your Electric Gate | Automated Gate Company
Your automated gate’s operator is the muscle. The sensors are the brains. They’re what prevent the gate from closing on your kid’s bike, what detect your car approaching so you don’t have to roll down the window in the rain, and what keep the system from operating when something isn’t right. Some of these sensors […]
Reasons We Do Not Recommend Mighty Mule Gate Openers | Automated Gate Company
Summary of Concerns Durability Light-duty components (gears, control boards) are prone to premature failure and susceptible to moisture/weather. Repair High rate of part obsolescence; replacement parts are often unavailable, forcing customers to buy entire new units instead of a simple repair part. Reliability Designed for extremely low-frequency use and are highly intolerant of slight gate […]
Common Pests That Destroy Automated Gates (And How to Stop Them) | Automated Gate Company
You press the remote. Nothing happens. You check the battery, check the breaker, walk down to the gate—and when you open the operator housing, you find the real problem: a nest of chewed wires, a circuit board crawling with ants, or a slug trail bridging two contacts that should never touch. This isn’t a rare […]
How Much Does an Automatic Driveway Gate Opener Cost in Sacramento, CA?
If you live in Sacramento County or anywhere in Northern California, chances are you’ve wondered:“What does it cost to install an electric gate?” Homeowners ask this constantly, and the truth is the price depends on whether you’re installing: A brand-new gate PLUS an electric opener, or An electric gate opener only, using your existing gate. […]
Solar vs. Underground Electric Power for Automatic Gate Openers in Sacramento
We install automatic gate systems across six Northern California counties, and right now about half of our residential installations are solar-powered and half are hardwired electric. That ratio has shifted steadily toward solar over the past few years, driven by better panel efficiency, improved lithium battery storage, and the simple reality that trenching electrical conduit […]
Do Electric Gates Need Annual Maintenance in Sacramento?
If you rely on an electric or automated gate at your home in Sacramento County, Placer County, El Dorado County, Yuba County, or Nevada County, you already know it’s doing more than opening and closing. It’s your first line of security, a daily convenience, and a big chunk of your home’s curb appeal. But here’s […]
Can I Program My Phone to Open My Gate
Using Your Phone To Open Your Automatic Gate Across the greater Sacramento region — from gated properties in El Dorado Hills and Granite Bay to rural acreages in Auburn and Grass Valley — homeowners are upgrading to phone-based gate control for one simple reason: it fits the way they already live. Whether you’re stuck in […]
Can I Automate My Existing Driveway Gate?
Here’s the question most homeowners eventually ask: Can my manual driveway gate be automated? The short answer is yes — but the real story is in the details. Most manual gates weren’t built with automation or modern safety standards in mind. That means adding an operator isn’t just a matter of bolting on a motor. […]