Automatic Gate Installation in Fort Smith, AR

Automatic Gate Installation in Fort Smith, AR

ACE Fence Company Inc. designs, fabricates, and installs automatic gates for residential driveways and commercial properties throughout Fort Smith and the River Valley. Whether you want a motorized ornamental iron swing gate for your home or a heavy-duty cantilever slide gate with RFID access control for a commercial facility, we handle the complete installation — gate panel, operator, wiring, and access devices.

We've been the go-to fence and gate contractor in the Fort Smith area since 1963. Our team assesses your site, recommends the right gate system, and installs it correctly the first time.

Automatic Gate Systems We Install in Fort Smith

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  Residential Automatic Swing Gates: Single or double-panel swing gates for home driveways. Ornamental iron, aluminum, or wood panels with LiftMaster, FAAC, or US Automatic operators. Operated by keypad, remote, or intercom. The most popular residential gate choice in Fort Smith on flat or gently sloped driveways.
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  Residential Cantilever Slide Gates: Horizontal sliding gates that travel along the fence line — ideal for sloped driveways, tight entries, or any site where a swing arc isn't practical. Cantilever gates don't touch the ground, making them reliable even when debris or ice is present.
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  Commercial Automatic Swing Gates: Heavy-duty swing gates for commercial property entries. Larger panels, higher-duty operators, and commercial-grade access hardware. Suitable for office parks, apartment complex pedestrian and vehicle entrances, and facilities with moderate traffic.
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  Commercial Cantilever Slide Gates: The standard for warehouses, industrial yards, storage facilities, and high-traffic commercial applications. Chain link or steel panel options. High-cycle operators rated for dozens of cycles per day. Compatible with all access-control systems.
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  Access Control & Entry Devices: We install keypads, remote transmitters, RFID card and fob readers, audio and video intercoms, loop detectors for exit automation, and telephone entry systems. Single or combined access methods designed for how you actually use the gate.
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  Gate Automation of Existing Gates: If your current gate panel and posts are in good condition, we can often add an operator to automate it — residential or commercial. We assess structural adequacy during the estimate visit.

Our Installation Process

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   Free On-Site Estimate: We visit your property to assess the driveway layout, grade, available electrical service, existing fence or posts, and what you need the gate to do. We discuss swing vs. slide, gate material and style, operator options, and access-control preferences.
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   Written Quote: We provide a clear written estimate covering gate panel fabrication, operator, access-control devices, wiring, and any electrical work required. No surprise charges.
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   Post & Pad Setting: Gate posts and operator concrete pad are installed and cured — typically 24–48 hours before gate installation continues. Post sizing and concrete depth are critical to long-term reliability.
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   Gate Panel Installation: The gate panel is hung (swing) or mounted on the track system (slide). Alignment is verified for smooth travel, proper ground clearance, and correct balance.
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   Operator & Wiring: Operator is mounted, wired to the power source, and connected to limit switches and safety devices. Access-control devices are wired and programmed.
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   Programming & Testing: We program access codes, remote transmitters, and card readers. Every safety reversal, emergency release, and access device is tested before we walk you through the system.
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   Customer Walkthrough: We show you how to use the access devices, how to release the gate manually during a power outage, and how to contact us for service or warranty work.

Service Areas

We install automatic gates throughout Fort Smith, Van Buren, Greenwood, Barling, Alma, Lavaca, Poteau, OK, Roland, OK, and surrounding River Valley communities.