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Got a gate to hang?

Drive gates and walk gates for Treasure Valley homes and acreage, out of Melba, Idaho

A gate is the only part of a fence that moves, so it is usually the first part to give you trouble. Beau Keefauver and his son build walk gates, double gates and drive gates in wood, steel frame, vinyl and ranch rail, for backyards and acreage. Here is what changes the job, what to ask, and how to keep a gate swinging straight.

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New unstained flat-top wood privacy fence around a backyard lawn, with a wide double gate with diagonal braces and a red-leaf tree behind. — New unstained flat-top wood privacy fence around a backyard lawn, with a wide double gate with diagonal braces. August 2026. Beau's note on this job: "4x6 gate posts with anti sag cable with 2x4 bracing."

Your gate options

On wood gates, Beau's spec from an August 2026 job reads: "4x6 gate posts with anti sag cable with 2x4 bracing." A 4x6 is a bigger post than the 4x4 most wood fences use for line posts. The cable runs corner to corner and holds the latch side up. The 2x4 braces keep the frame square.

On steel-frame gates, his words are "steel frame gates all capped and face plated." A steel frame holds its shape better than an all-wood one, so it is less likely to sag.

Walk gates: one leaf for people, mowers and wheelbarrows. Wood, steel frame, vinyl, or an arched top.
Double gates: two leaves that meet in the middle, for a side yard where a trailer goes through now and then.
Steel-frame drive gates: wood boards on a black steel frame with diagonal braces.
Wood double gates: all-wood leaves with diagonal braces. The August 2026 job above hangs them on 4x6 posts.
Ranch gates: vinyl rail or wood post-and-rail, to match a ranch fence on acreage.

A cedar privacy fence on black steel posts with a walk gate and a double drive gate, run between two homes. — Cedar privacy fence on black steel posts with a walk gate and a double drive gate, run between two homes. October 2026.

The inside of a double drive gate, with black steel frames and diagonal braces set into a cedar privacy fence. — Inside of a double drive gate: black steel frames with diagonal braces, set into a cedar privacy fence. October 2026. Beau's note on this job: "steel frame gates all capped and face plated."

White three-rail vinyl ranch fence with a double drive gate across a gravel driveway on open acreage, with a house and metal shop under a big streaked sky. — White three-rail vinyl ranch fence with a double drive gate across a gravel driveway on open acreage. November 2024.

What changes the price

No list prices here. Two openings the same width can be very different jobs, so ask Beau for a price on your estimate.

Width, and whether it is one leaf or two.
The frame: all wood, steel frame, vinyl or ranch rail.
The gate posts. They carry the whole load, so they are usually bigger than line posts.
Hardware: hinges, latches, drop rods, and whether it needs to lock.
The ground: slope in the swing path, gravel, rock or wet soil.
Height, and matching the face to your fence style.

In Beau’s words4x6 gate posts with anti sag cable with 2x4 bracingsteel frame gates all capped and face plated

Send Beau your rough length and a photo, and he’ll come out and give you a straight price.

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“Did a fantastic job on repairing some gates in my vinal fencing. Quality work!”

Jim G. ★★★★★ Google review, 2023 Vinyl gate repair

Beau replied“Thank you jim for the buissness we really appreciate our customers.”

What to ask on every quote

Ask every contractor who quotes you the same things.

How big are the gate posts, and how deep are they set?
What keeps the gate from sagging: a cable, a brace, a steel frame?
Which way does it swing, and does the ground clear the whole arc, gravel and snow included?
What hinges and latch, and will it take a padlock?
On a double gate, what holds the second leaf, and where does the drop rod land?
Who calls 811 for the utility locate? In Idaho, whoever digs has to call at least two business days before digging.
What happens if the gate sags after it is hung? Ask Beau on your estimate.

How long a gate lasts, and the upkeep

Gates take more wear than the rest of a fence. They swing, they get leaned on, and the wind catches them.

Bare cedar weathers to silver-grey, and a stain slows that down. Many anti-sag cables have a turnbuckle, so a wood gate that starts to drop can often be pulled back up. On a steel frame, touch up chips in the finish before rust starts. Vinyl needs no paint.

Once a year, tighten the hinge bolts and check that the latch lines up. Keep gravel from building up where the gate swings. Point sprinklers away from gate posts, because wood rots fastest where the ground stays wet. In winter, clear snow and ice instead of forcing the gate.

A wide double drive gate made of wood pickets on a black steel frame with diagonal braces is set into a wood privacy fence, with black steel posts on the run to the right, beside a gravel and dirt yard. — Wide double drive gate of wood pickets on a black steel frame with diagonal braces, set into a wood privacy fence. September 2026.

A cedar walk gate in a black steel frame sits between a stained board fence and a stone-veneer pillar next to a garage door on a concrete pad. — Cedar walk gate in a black steel frame, between a stained board fence and a stone pillar beside a garage. May 2026.

Cedar privacy fence with a walk gate hung on a black steel post with black hinges and latch, running along the side of a grey home. — Cedar walk gate hung on a black steel post with black hinges and latch, along the side of a grey house. October 2026.

Before your free estimate

Estimates are free. Call (208) 957-1761. Before the estimate, know what has to fit through the gate: mower, truck and trailer, RV or tractor. Know which way you want it to swing and where your property pins are. If you have an HOA, get its rules on gate height and style first.

Ask Beau where the posts will go. If your gate already drags or will not latch, that is a repair job. See Fence & gate repair. Got Fence LLC is a registered Idaho contractor, RCE-65327.

What customers said

“My old fence was garbage. Ugly, peeling and falling apart. Beau and his son were amazing to work with. They did a fantastic job and I am thrilled with the work they did. I highly recommend them for price/job well done/easy to work with and responsiveness! Before and after photos so you can see for yourselves!”

Amanda S. ★★★★★ Google review, 2024 Cedar fence + arched gate

Beau replied“Thank you so much for the work Amanda. It was a pleasure working with you on this project.”

“Got Fence? Did a great job. Friendly staff. Most beautiful fence I’ve ever had. Everything they did was the best I have ever seen. HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend them to build yours or anybodys fence.”

Ray P. ★★★★★ Google review, Oct 2026 Wood fence

Beau replied“Thank you Ray was a pleasure doing business with you and the neighbor Roger. You guys were great to work with.”

Questions people ask

How wide should my drive gate be?

Wide enough for the biggest thing you will ever pull through, plus room to turn in. Measure your truck and trailer, RV or tractor, and think about the angle you come in at. On acreage, set the gate back far enough to pull fully off the road before you get out to open it.

Single gate or double gate?

One leaf is simpler, with one latch. But a wide single leaf is heavy and wants to sag, so wide openings are often split in two. Two leaves also need less room to swing. The trade-off is a drop rod to set and a second leaf to manage.

Can you fix a gate that drags or will not latch?

Got Fence repairs gates as well as building new ones. One Google review is from a customer whose vinyl fence gates they repaired. Whether a gate can be saved depends on the post and the frame. Call Beau, or see the Fence & gate repair page.

Can you add an automatic opener?

Ask Beau on your estimate. If you might want an opener later, say so up front. An opener needs solid posts, a stiff frame and a way to power it, which is easier to plan before the posts go in.

Got a fence to build or fix?

Tell Beau where and what. He'll come out, measure, and give you a straight price. The estimate is free.

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