Aluminum Gates in San Diego
Single manual aluminum gates for Northern San Diego. Non-combustible, powder-coated black, and built to handle sun, salt air, and fire-zone rules.
Need a gate to match your fence, secure a side yard, or meet fire-zone rules? We build and install aluminum gates across Northern San Diego. Every gate is non-combustible, powder-coated black, and measured to fit your opening.
Our two crews do the work themselves. The people who quote your gate are the people who hang it.
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Aluminum gates we build
Walk and entry gates. Single swing gates for a yard, side yard, or pathway. This is most of what we install. Each one comes with a keyed lock and two keys.
Matching gates. A gate built to match an existing aluminum fence, or installed at the same time as a new one.
Fire-zone replacement gates. A non-combustible gate to replace a wood one inside the five-foot defensible space around your home.
We build single manual gates. We do not install double gates or automated gate systems.
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Gate specs at a glance
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Black powder-coated aluminum. Non-combustible, and aluminum is named by name in the City of San Diego's Zone 0 standard for new fences and gates. |
| Color | Black. That is the only finish we carry. |
| Slat width | 6" or 2 1/2" horizontal slats. Gates are 2 1/2" only. |
| Long runs | We use 6" slats on long fence runs. If you want the whole front section to match your gate, we quote 2 1/2" throughout for a uniform look. |
| Privacy | Slats tight together for full privacy, or 3/8" gaps. 3/8" is the only spacing we offer. |
| Height | Up to 6'. That is the tallest we build, and it is also the limit before a building permit is required in the City of San Diego and the unincorporated county. We advise against going higher because the fence gets very heavy. |
| Height variance | Final height can vary by 2 to 5 inches either way. Horizontal slats cannot be cut lengthwise, so the run has to land on a whole slat. |
| Slopes | Yes. A slope install takes more time and adds cost. |
| Painting | We do not paint aluminum and we advise against it. Paint peels off a powder-coat finish. |
| Gates | Built on site. Keyed lock with two keys. Single gates only. |
How much privacy you get
You choose. Slats set tight together give you a solid gate with no sightline through it. That is what most people want on a side yard, and it is the faster install.
If you want some airflow or a lighter look, we can set the slats with 3/8" gaps. That is the only spacing we offer. Wider gaps mean a special order with a long wait, so we do not do them.
Why aluminum holds up in San Diego
Aluminum does not burn, does not rust, and does not need staining. That combination is why it works here.
The black powder-coat finish takes San Diego sun and coastal salt air without the corrosion you get from untreated steel. There is no annual upkeep. You are not restaining it every few years the way you would a wood gate.
One thing to know: we do not paint aluminum gates, and we advise against it. Paint peels off a powder-coat finish. Recoloring properly means sending the product out to be re-powder-coated, which is expensive. Black is the finish we install.
Zone 0 and fire-zone rules
If your home sits in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, California's Zone 0 rules require non-combustible material within five feet of the structure. A wood gate does not qualify. A black aluminum gate does.
That makes aluminum the straightforward choice for the defensible space right around your house under AB 3074. If you want a lower-cost way to hit the same requirement, a wrought iron gate also qualifies, though it gives you no privacy.
Not sure whether your address is in a hazard zone? Run it through our free Zone 0 Checker.
Aluminum Gates We've Build Around San Diego
HOA communities in North County
Much of North County is HOA territory, and many associations set rules on gate color, height, and style. We have worked in inland North County communities for years, including Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch, and Poway. We build to spec and help put the submittal together so it clears the first time.
What an aluminum gate costs in San Diego
We quote the whole thing as one written price. That covers the gate, the posts, the hardware, and the install.
What moves the number: how wide the gate is, how tall, whether it is a plain walk gate or a match to an existing fence, and whether it sits on a slope. We will walk the site and give you a real figure, not a range.
FAQ's About Aluminum Fence Installations
Do you install automated or electric aluminum gates?
No. We build manual aluminum gates. For an automated system you would need a gate automation specialist.
Are aluminum gates Zone 0 compliant?
Yes. Aluminum is non-combustible, so an aluminum gate meets Zone Zero and defensible space requirements for the area right around your home in a fire hazard zone.
How wide can an aluminum gate be?
Up to 44 inches is our preferred width. We can build a 48 inch gate on request, but we prefer 44 inches or less because aluminum is heavy and a wider gate can sag over time.
Can you install a gate on a slope?
Yes. A gate on a slope takes more time to build and install, so it costs a bit more.
Can I paint my aluminum gate later?
We advise against it. Paint peels off a powder-coat finish. Gates are installed in black powder-coat, and recoloring properly means re-powder-coating the product, which is costly.
Can you match my existing aluminum fence?
Usually. Send a photo or let us take a look on site, and we will match the style, height, and finish as closely as the existing product allows.
Get your aluminum gate quote
We serve Northern San Diego, including the HOA communities and inland fire-zone neighborhoods where aluminum makes the most sense. Tell us what you need and we will give you a real price.