Sofia, Twin Creeks, Cedar Park
Sliding Gates
- Material
- galvanized steel leaf on V-track
- Size
- 14 ft slide
- Est. investment
- $2,700 to $4,200
- Est. duration
- 2 to 3 days
A flat driveway too short behind the line for any swing leaf to clear a parked truck
Sliding Gates in Leander, TX
Leander Metal Gates is the metro's trusted expert in sliding gates, specializing in V-track and surface-mounted track leaves, pad-mounted slide operators, and side-room layouts. We offer drain slots and debris guards for every track.
Sliding Gates Built on a Floor Track by Leander Metal Gates
Our team provides leaf weight and track matching, delivering a quiet, dependable entry for homes and a heavy-duty cycle rating for both residential and commercial projects. Behind every slide we hang are 14 years in business, over 1,127 finished projects and a 2-year workmanship warranty, on jobs that range from a plain walk-through gate to a 28 ft truck entrance.
From checking the side room before the drawing is signed to testing every photo eye at handover, our team handles every detail. Serving Leander along with neighboring Cedar Park, Georgetown and Round Rock, each slide gate is set for its own drive.
Call today for a free estimate, and we will measure the side room, check the drive and tell you what the track costs before anything is ordered.
Numbers first
What a Leander Homeowner Can Check
14 yearsFabricating gates for Leander and the 183A corridor
1,127Finished gate, fence, railing and access jobs on our books
2-yearworkmanship warranty covering weld integrity, post plumb, hinge alignment and gate sag
35 milesEast to Round Rock and Georgetown, south to Rollingwood and Sunset Valley
A Floor-Track Slide in Twin Creeks
Investment and duration figures are estimates. Your written quote sets the final price and schedule.
Sofia's drive in Twin Creeks, Cedar Park, had no room for a swing leaf, so we hung a 14 ft slide with a galvanized steel leaf on a V-track. The job was an estimated $2,700 to $4,200 and took an estimated 2 to 3 days on site. We chose a surface-mounted track with a drain slot and a side-mounted pad operator, and the leaf now clears the truck bumper while the track stays free of standing water.
When a Floor Track Beats a Swing Gate
A floor-track slide gate beats a swing gate when the drive has no room to swing, when a slope runs up toward the house, or when cars park close to the line. The leaf rolls along the fence, so the only room it needs is a clear run beside the opening, at least as long as the opening itself.
Debris and water decide whether a floor track lasts. A track that sits in a channel collects leaves, gravel and standing water, so we set it on the surface with a drain slot and a guard, and we show you where to sweep.
What Comes Standard With Every Slide Gate
- Tube schedule
- 11-gauge frame tube with 14-gauge infill as the starting point, moved up a size when a leaf runs past 14 feet
- Coating order
- Blast, zinc primer, then polyester powder cured in the oven, with touch-up kits left on site for later scratches
- Footing plan
- Belled concrete piers 36 inches or deeper, with depth and rebar decided by what the auger hits at each post
- Infill gap
- Our shop spec keeps openings under 4 inches on anything near a pool or a walkway, drawn and measured before the coat goes on
- Hinge load
- Sealed ball-bearing hinges rated well past the finished leaf weight, with a greasable option on heavy pairs
- Drive type
- Articulated arm, linear or pad-mounted slide operators, selected from leaf weight, column depth and daily cycles
- Safety kit
- Monitored photo eyes and edges wired for each entrapment zone, with the reverse on contact tested at handover
- First responder entry
- Knox key switch, siren sensor or strobe as the local fire marshal asks, confirmed before the drawing is signed
- Grade method
- Racked panels on gentle ground and stepped sections on steep lots, with rise-and-run hinges for a drive that climbs
- Top profile
- Flat top, spear, arched or anti-climb rail, chosen against the HOA book and the security goal
- Bottom gap
- Clearance set from the high point of the drive arc, usually 2 to 4 inches, so a crowned slab never drags the leaf
- Outage plan
- Battery backup and a manual release on every operator, plus solar sizing for gates beyond the reach of a power run
Sliding Gate Cost
Expect an estimated $1,800 to $4,900 and typically 2 to 3 days for a track-mounted slide gate. A trackless cantilever slide gate lands at an estimated $6,300 to $9,700 over typically 2 to 4 days. Putting an operator on a gate that is still manual runs roughly $1,850 to $3,600 and typically 4 to 8 hours. A walk-through entry gate beside the slide is roughly $700 to $1,400, usually 4 to 8 hours. A one-leaf automated swing gate is typically estimated at $2,600 to $4,800 when the drive can swing instead, and a two-leaf automated swing entry runs roughly $4,300 to $7,900.
One-leaf automated swing gate
- Est. investment
- $2,600 to $4,800 per complete system
- Est. duration
- 1 to 2 days
A long single leaf with one arm and a keypad, for builder-lot drives with room on one side
Two-leaf automated swing entry
- Est. investment
- $4,300 to $7,900 per complete system
- Est. duration
- 2 to 3 days
A centered pair with two operators, for wide openings and a drive that stays level behind the line
Track-mounted slide gate
- Est. investment
- $1,800 to $4,900 per complete system
- Est. duration
- 2 to 3 days
One leaf running on a floor track, for a flat drive with side room and no swing space
Trackless cantilever slide gate
- Est. investment
- $6,300 to $9,700 per complete system
- Est. duration
- 2 to 4 days
A counterbalanced leaf on enclosed carriages, for caliche, crowned drives and heavy daily use
Walk-through entry gate
- Est. investment
- $700 to $1,400 per gate installed
- Est. duration
- 4 to 8 hours
A person-width steel gate with a keyed latch, for walkways, side yards and courtyards
Operator added to a manual gate
- Est. investment
- $1,850 to $3,600 per operator system
- Est. duration
- 4 to 8 hours
Motor, photo eyes and remotes fitted to a leaf that already hangs true
Intercom, keypad or phone entry
- Est. investment
- $700 to $4,400 per system
- Est. duration
- 4 to 8 hours
From a coded keypad to video calling, with visitor and courier codes set up
Open-view steel fence line
- Est. investment
- $51 to $84 per linear foot
- Est. duration
- 2 to 4 days
Welded panels in a 4 to 6 foot height, set on concrete posts with racked or stepped sections
Hand-forged iron fence
- Est. investment
- $86 to $129 per linear foot
- Est. duration
- 3 to 6 days
Hammered pickets and collars at 5 to 6 feet, for period homes and estate frontage
Pool barrier fence
- Est. investment
- $31 to $45 per linear foot
- Est. duration
- 1 to 3 days
Aluminum barrier at the height we confirm with the city, with a self-closing, self-latching gate priced apart
Strip and recoat old iron
- Est. investment
- $32 to $49 per linear foot
- Est. duration
- 1 to 3 days
Blast to bare metal, treat rust and refinish, for sound iron with a failed finish
Stair or balcony guard
- Est. investment
- $66 to $134 per linear foot
- Est. duration
- 5 to 10 hours
Steel or iron guards measured at the site, anchored to the stringer or the slab
Spiral stair kit or custom build
- Est. investment
- $1,400 to $5,900 per staircase
- Est. duration
- 1 to 4 days
Compact steel or iron spiral, with headroom and landing checked before anything is ordered
Pivot or hinged iron front door
- Est. investment
- $3,200 to $19,500 per door
- Est. duration
- 1 to 2 days
Steel or iron door with insulated glass, sized to a new or existing rough opening
Scheduled gate service plan
- Est. investment
- $89 to $112 per gate per month
- Est. duration
- 1 to 3 hours
Recurring visits for operators, safety devices and hinges, with a written service log
Horizontal slat panel run
- Est. investment
- $90 to $140 per linear foot
- Est. duration
- 3 to 5 days
Steel slat panels and matching gate infill, priced by the run once the slat gap and height are set
Stainless cable railing
- Est. investment
- $80 to $255 per linear foot
- Est. duration
- 1 to 3 days
Stainless cable on steel posts for decks and balconies, tensioned and checked at handover
Glass balcony guard
- Est. investment
- $155 to $845 per linear foot
- Est. duration
- 1 to 3 days
Tempered glass panels with steel posts or a base shoe, set once the measured panels arrive
Investment and duration figures are estimates. Your written quote sets the final price and schedule.
| Job | Est. investment | Est. duration on site |
|---|---|---|
| Track-mounted slide gate | Est. $1,800 to $4,900 per complete system | Est. 2 to 3 days |
| Trackless cantilever slide gate | Est. $6,300 to $9,700 per complete system | Est. 2 to 4 days |
| Operator added to a manual gate | Est. $1,850 to $3,600 per operator system | Est. 4 to 8 hours |
| One-leaf automated swing gate | Est. $2,600 to $4,800 per complete system | Est. 1 to 2 days |
| Two-leaf automated swing entry | Est. $4,300 to $7,900 per complete system | Est. 2 to 3 days |
| Walk-through entry gate | Est. $700 to $1,400 per gate | Est. 4 to 8 hours |
Most track-mounted slides across Leander and Cedar Park land in the lower half of the estimated $1,800 to $4,900 range, and a longer opening or a heavier leaf moves the total up from there.
All of these are Leander estimates and stay subject to change. After the site visit, your written quote sets the final price and the install schedule, which follow from leaf size, track, operator and power run.
Track, Trackless or Swing: Which Fits Your Drive
A slide fits a flat drive with side room, a swing fits a drive with room behind the line, and a cantilever fits a crowned or uneven drive. The table pairs each style with an estimated cost and the drive it suits.
| Gate style | Est. complete system | Best drive | Operator type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Track-mounted slide | Est. $1,800 to $4,900 | Flat drive with side room | Pad-mounted slide drive |
| Trackless cantilever | Est. $6,300 to $9,700 | Caliche, crowned or uneven drive | Heavy-duty slide drive |
| Single swing | Est. $2,600 to $4,800 | Room behind the line on one side | Linear or articulated arm |
| Dual swing | Est. $4,300 to $7,900 | Wide opening, level ground behind | Two arms on a matched stop |
Slide Gate Safety Gear and Pinch Points
Every slide gate has a pinch point where the leaf closes against the post, so each entrapment zone gets monitored photo eyes and edges, and before handover we test that the gate reverses on contact.
Round Rock publishes gate guidelines that call for a Knox key switch and a Fire Marshal acceptance test, so confirm the full text with the Fire Marshal's Office and we schedule the test into the install. For a Leander entry, the Fire Marshal's Office can tell you if Knox hardware is called for.
Slide Gate Materials and Track Hardware
Powder-coated tube steel is the leaf we build most, and a galvanized steel leaf is the choice when the track sits near water. See steel gate installation for the material choice and gate operator installation for adding a motor to a slide you already own.
Towns We Serve for Sliding Gate Work
We install slide gates across a 35-mile radius, with most tracks set in Cedar Park, Georgetown and Round Rock, plus our service area page for the rest. Steiner Ranch and Lakeway lots slope toward the street, so the track is set with a drain slot first. West Lake Hills and The Hills drives are checked for side room before a leaf is drawn. Jobs in Volente and Rollingwood open with that same visit to measure. Sunset Valley and Leander drives get the pad-mounted operator we use for Sofia's Twin Creeks slide. Georgetown piers are cut to the soil, which is rock and thin soil west of I-35 and clay east of it. Leander is one of the newest-built cities in the metro, so most of our slides here are a first gate on a recent home in a master-planned subdivision.
Why Homeowners Hire Our Crew for Slides
Our lead welder builds the leaf and our installer sets the track, so the person who measured the drive is the one who levels the rail. After 14 years and 1,127 projects, we know how a galvanized steel leaf on V-track behaves on a 14 ft slide. Sofia's Twin Creeks gate in Cedar Park is the model we measure each new slide against.
Other Services for Your Slide Gate
A slide often pairs with gate access control for video calling and courier codes, and with solar gate operators when the power run is too far. If a track or opener is failing, see automatic gate repair. For the trackless option on a crowned caliche drive, look at Everett's 20 ft cantilever in Berry Creek, Georgetown. On Lime Creek Road in Volente, Hank's far gate runs on a solar operator, so no long trench was needed. Owen's leaf on Hatley Drive in Rollingwood had sagged until it tripped its operator, and we rehung it.
Questions Worth Asking Before a Sliding Gate Goes In
What should I budget for a sliding gate?
Plan on an estimated $1,800 to $4,900 for a track-mounted slide gate and an estimated $6,300 to $9,700 for a trackless cantilever slide gate, with your written quote setting the final price.
How long does the install take?
A track-mounted slide gate typically takes 2 to 3 days on site, and a trackless cantilever slide gate typically takes 2 to 4 days.
When does a floor track beat a swing gate?
A floor track wins on a drive with no swing room, a slope toward the house or cars parked near the line, because the leaf rolls along the fence.
Will debris and water jam the track?
Not when the track is surface-mounted with a drain slot and a guard, as on Sofia's slide in Twin Creeks, and you sweep it now and then.
How much side room does a slide need?
A clear run beside the opening at least as long as the opening itself, which we measure at the site visit.
Is it possible to automate the slide I already own?
It can, provided the leaf rolls true. From there the operator runs an estimated $1,850 to $3,600 and takes roughly 4 to 8 hours.
Do you install slide gates in Cedar Park and Georgetown?
Yes. Lakeway and Steiner Ranch slides are installed the same way as Cedar Park and Georgetown ones, all inside roughly 35 miles of Leander.
What does the warranty cover?
A 2-year workmanship warranty protects against weld failure, post lean, hinge misalignment and gate sag, and the operator makers separately cover motors and control boards for 1 to 5 years.
Set Up Your Slide Gate Site Visit
Ask for a free estimate, and our installer will measure the side room, check the drive and write an itemized quote.
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The order of work
Four Steps Between a Bare Opening and a Working Gate
Walk the lot
We tape the opening, shoot the slope and check the HOA or town rules before anyone prices steel.
Approve the drawing
You sign one scaled sheet listing frame size, coating and operator, and that sheet doubles as your review board packet.
Weld and coat
Frames are welded in the shop and coated before delivery, so no grinding or spray paint happens on your drive.
Hang, wire and prove it
Footings cure, then the leaf is hung and wired, and we run each safety device with you standing there.
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