How much does a metal driveway gate cost in Mount Pleasant?

A basic steel walk-through gate starts around $300, a custom wrought iron driveway gate runs roughly $1,500 to $6,000, and a full automated system with an operator and safety photo-eyes ranges from $4,000 up past $12,000. We give a firm written number after a free on-site measure.

What is the difference between a swing gate and a slide gate?

A swing gate pivots open on hinges like a door and needs clear space in the arc. A slide gate, often a cantilever, rolls sideways and suits a short or sloped driveway where there is no room to swing. We help you pick based on your grade and setback along the property line.

How long does a metal gate installation take?

A single pedestrian gate is usually a one-day job. A custom driveway gate takes longer because we fabricate the frame in the shop, then return to set the posts in concrete and hang it after the footings cure. An automated system adds a day for the operator, wiring, and loop detector.

Do I need a permit for a driveway or security gate?

Some Mount Pleasant neighborhoods and HOAs require approval for a driveway gate, and setback and right-of-way clearance rules apply near the road. We build to those clearances and let you know what your street or 29466 subdivision typically requires before we start.

Which metal is best for a gate on the coast: wrought iron, steel, or aluminum?

All three work here. Wrought iron and steel are the strongest and take a powder coat well. Aluminum is lighter and never rusts, which is a real advantage in the salt air off the harbor. We match the material to the look you want and the exposure your gate will see.

Can you automate my existing manual gate?

Often yes. If the frame is square and the hinges or track are sound, we can add a slide or swing operator, a control board, a keypad, and a reversing photo-eye. We inspect the gate first, because a heavy or dragging gate needs to be trued up before any operator goes on it.

How do you keep a metal gate from rusting?

We start with galvanized or hot-dipped steel, prime it with a zinc-rich rust inhibitor, and finish with an electrostatic powder coat rather than a brushed enamel. On the coast that layered finish is what keeps a gate looking new well past its first year.

Are automatic gates safe around kids and pets?

Yes, when they are built to standard. Every automated system we install follows UL 325 and ASTM F2200, with reversing photo-eyes and entrapment-protection zones so the gate stops and reverses if anything crosses its path while it is closing.

Do you serve my area?

We cover Mount Pleasant ZIP codes 29464 and 29466, plus Charleston, Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island, Daniel Island, and North Charleston. If you are just outside that ring, call (843) 844-5844 and we will let you know.

Mount Pleasant Custom Metal Gates, Serving Charleston

Name: Thetaxpayers
Address: 6848 Isle of Palms Connector, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464, US
Telephone: (843) 844-5844

Project Journal

Recent installations and the property owners behind them, straight from the field.

On 1 Jul 2026

A Double-Swing Driveway Gate in Park West

Custom double-swing metal driveway gate in Mount Pleasant, SC

A homeowner off Park West Boulevard wanted a driveway gate that looked custom without fighting the salt air for the next decade. Here is how the project came together, start to finish, and what we learned along the way that applies to almost any driveway gate in Mount Pleasant.

Reading the Opening First

Before any steel was cut, we measured the full opening, the driveway slope, and the swing arc on both sides. A double-swing gate needs clear room for each leaf to open, and the grade near the 29466 line had just enough fall that we adjusted the hinge height so the leaves would not scrape at the center. Getting this right on paper saved a return trip later.

Setting Posts That Will Not Move

The gate is only as steady as its footings. We dug below grade and poured concrete around galvanized Schedule 40 posts, sized for the span and the coastal wind load that rolls in off the harbor. A driveway gate this wide puts real leverage on the hinge post, so we oversized it on purpose rather than trusting a thin tube.

Fabrication and Finish

We welded the frames in the shop from mild steel tubing, then sandblasted, primed with a zinc-rich inhibitor, and powder-coated the whole gate in a satin black. That layered finish is the difference between a gate that still looks new next summer and one that shows rust bleed at the welds. If you are weighing iron against aluminum for your own drive, our page on driveway and entry gates walks through how we match the material to the exposure.

Leaving It Operator-Ready

The owner is not automating yet, but they might, so we built the gate to take a swing operator down the road. The posts, hinges, and frame are already sized for it, which means adding a motor later is a clean upgrade rather than a rebuild. When that day comes, everything on our automatic gate systems page applies with no wasted work.

The Handoff

We hung the leaves, trued the hinges, set the latch, and cycled the gate a dozen times before we called it done. Then we cleaned the concrete spoil off the driveway and walked the owner through the latch and the drop rod. That kind of finish is the whole point of hiring a local shop.

Thinking about a driveway gate for your own Mount Pleasant home? Call Thetaxpayers at (843) 844-5844 or contact us for a free on-site estimate.

Thetaxpayers provides metal gate installation in Mount Pleasant, SC, from the first field measurement to the final coat of finish. Our crew handles driveway and entry gate installation, automatic and motorized gate systems, wrought iron and ornamental fabrication, security and access-control gates, pedestrian and garden gates, and gate repair. We weld with mild steel tubing, hang panels on galvanized Schedule 40 posts, and powder-coat aluminum so it shrugs off salt air. Every structural post is set below grade in a concrete footing, and much of our work sits along Rifle Range Road and out in the Park West neighborhood.

This site is built around proof rather than promises. Over the past year we have hung double-swing driveway gates in Old Village, wired slide operators for homes off Long Point Road, and rebuilt a rusted courtyard gate in I'On that the owner thought was beyond saving. When you scroll through, you are looking at real installations, the materials we chose, and the property owners who now open those gates every day. A picture of a finished gate on Mathis Ferry Road says more than a page of adjectives.

Property owners tell us the same three things after a job. The gate closes square and latches on the first try, the powder coat still looks new a full season later, and the crew cleaned up the concrete spoil before leaving the driveway. One client near Coleman Boulevard sent photos back six months out just to show the finish had not faded. That kind of note is worth more to us than any slogan, and it is why we ask for feedback on every install.

Doing gate work right on a barrier island town means respecting the details most crews skip. Coastal wind load matters, so we size the frame and hinges for gusts that roll in off the harbor near the 29464 ZIP. Automated openers follow the UL 325 safety standard, with a reversing photo-eye on every driveway system. We template for the real opening, footings go below the local frost depth, and we finish every weld so the seam disappears under the topcoat.

A portfolio you can seeReal driveway, entry, and courtyard gates we have installed across Mount Pleasant, not stock photos.

What owners tell usGates that close square, powder coat that holds its color, and a driveway left clean when we go.

Built for the coastGalvanized posts, powder-coated aluminum, and wind-rated frames sized for Lowcountry salt air and gusts.

Licensed and insuredA licensed, insured local crew that welds to ASTM F2200 and wires openers to UL 325.

Places You Will Find Our Gates

We install and service metal gates throughout Mount Pleasant and the surrounding Charleston County communities, from the Old Village streets to the newer builds out past Park West.

Mount Pleasant, SC (29464, 29466)
Charleston, SC
Isle of Palms, SC
Sullivan's Island, SC
Daniel Island, SC
North Charleston, SC

Not sure if we reach your street? Call (843) 844-5844 and we will tell you straight.

See the Metal Gates We Have Built Nearby

One local shop for every gate on the property, from a single walk-through to a full automated driveway entrance.

01Driveway and Entry Gate Installation: Single-swing, double-swing, and cantilever slide gates sized to your opening and hung on structural posts set in concrete. We fit the frame to the driveway grade so it clears clean.
02Automatic and Motorized Gate Systems: Slide and swing operators with control boards, keypads, remotes, loop detectors, and reversing photo-eyes, wired to line power or solar and built to the UL 325 safety standard.
03Wrought Iron and Ornamental Gates: Custom-forged pickets, scrolls, and finials, MIG welded and matched to your fence, then sealed with rust-inhibiting primer and a durable powder-coat finish.
04Security and Access-Control Gates: Perimeter and pedestrian security gates tied to keypads, card readers, and video intercom entry, with safety edges for gated communities and commercial sites.
05Pedestrian and Garden Gates: Walk-through gates in steel, aluminum, or wrought iron for side yards and courtyards, hung on self-closing hinges with latches and drop rods.
06Gate Repair, Restoration, and Maintenance: We fix sagging gates, replace hinges and latches, weld cracked frames, troubleshoot operators, and sandblast and refinish corroded ironwork so it stops rusting.

Questions From Past Clients

How much does a metal driveway gate cost in Mount Pleasant?: A basic steel walk-through gate starts around $300, a custom wrought iron driveway gate runs roughly $1,500 to $6,000, and a full automated system with an operator and safety photo-eyes ranges from $4,000 up past $12,000. We give a firm written number after a free on-site measure.
What is the difference between a swing gate and a slide gate?: A swing gate pivots open on hinges like a door and needs clear space in the arc. A slide gate, often a cantilever, rolls sideways and suits a short or sloped driveway where there is no room to swing. We help you pick based on your grade and setback along the property line.
How long does a metal gate installation take?: A single pedestrian gate is usually a one-day job. A custom driveway gate takes longer because we fabricate the frame in the shop, then return to set the posts in concrete and hang it after the footings cure. An automated system adds a day for the operator, wiring, and loop detector.
Do I need a permit for a driveway or security gate?: Some Mount Pleasant neighborhoods and HOAs require approval for a driveway gate, and setback and right-of-way clearance rules apply near the road. We build to those clearances and let you know what your street or 29466 subdivision typically requires before we start.
Which metal is best for a gate on the coast: wrought iron, steel, or aluminum?: All three work here. Wrought iron and steel are the strongest and take a powder coat well. Aluminum is lighter and never rusts, which is a real advantage in the salt air off the harbor. We match the material to the look you want and the exposure your gate will see.
Can you automate my existing manual gate?: Often yes. If the frame is square and the hinges or track are sound, we can add a slide or swing operator, a control board, a keypad, and a reversing photo-eye. We inspect the gate first, because a heavy or dragging gate needs to be trued up before any operator goes on it.
How do you keep a metal gate from rusting?: We start with galvanized or hot-dipped steel, prime it with a zinc-rich rust inhibitor, and finish with an electrostatic powder coat rather than a brushed enamel. On the coast that layered finish is what keeps a gate looking new well past its first year.
Are automatic gates safe around kids and pets?: Yes, when they are built to standard. Every automated system we install follows UL 325 and ASTM F2200, with reversing photo-eyes and entrapment-protection zones so the gate stops and reverses if anything crosses its path while it is closing.
Do you serve my area?: We cover Mount Pleasant ZIP codes 29464 and 29466, plus Charleston, Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island, Daniel Island, and North Charleston. If you are just outside that ring, call (843) 844-5844 and we will let you know.

What These Projects Typically Cost

Gate pricing tracks the material, the span, and whether you want it automated. A simple steel walk-through gate is the entry point, a custom wrought iron driveway gate sits in the middle, and a full motorized system with an operator and safety sensors runs highest. The ranges below reflect real jobs around Mount Pleasant, and we put the firm number in writing after a free on-site measure.

Steel pedestrian gate$300 to $1,200 per gate	Wrought iron driveway gate$1,500 to $6,000 per job	Automated gate system$4,000 to $12,000 per job
Walk-through steel or aluminum Hinges and latch included Get estimate	Custom single or double swing Powder-coated to resist rust Get estimate	Operator, keypad, and remotes UL 325 photo-eye safety Get estimate

Start Your Own Gate Project

Ready to add a gate or bring an old one back to life? We will measure the opening, walk you through steel, iron, and aluminum options, talk through automation, and hand you a clear written estimate with no pressure. From a single garden gate to a full motorized driveway entrance, we handle the whole job from footing to final coat.

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Custom Metal Gates Built for Mount Pleasant Homes