How To Get the Perfect Metal Driveway Gate System to Secure Your American Dream
JDR Metal Art designs & handcrafts (almost) any custom driveway gate design you could possibly imagine.
In fact, highly detailed and difficult ones are our favorite.
However, if you’re hoping for an incredible gate at a dirt-cheap price you’ll need to try your luck somewhere else.
Without a whole lot of effort you can certainly find some flimsy imitation of our work from a fly-by-night, dime-a-dozen, don’t-give-a-damn gate company on one of the big-tech websites where the one-star reviews are easily hidden and the fake five-star reviews abound.
These rip-off artists are all over the internet nowadays (and more show up every month), anxious to get your money, promising you the moon and then disappearing into the dark when the gate shows up warped and starts rusting after a week, or a broken hinge leaves your new gate laying flat in your driveway.
Is that really what you want your friends and neighbors talking about?
Over the past few years we’ve watched these companies proliferating like rabbits and seen first-hand the sad outcomes from despairing but well-meaning folks who were lead to believe they would be getting something equivalent to our impenetrable works of art.
Now if you’re one of the increasingly rare individuals who understand that price is what you pay & value is what you’re left with after the dust settles, and you are currently considering investing in a high-class, premium quality, American made product that’s original, authentic, one-of-a-kind and built to be the last entrance gate you’ll ever need, please feel free to read on:
The JDR Promise:
- Unsurpassed Customer Service
- Unlimited Design Revisions
- Unparalleled 20 Year Warranty
- Unbeatable Experience
ATTENTION Million Dollar Property Owner!!
We hear it all the time lately…
Finding someone trustworthy to design and build the perfect driveway gate to secure your unique property feels like finding the proverbial needle in a haystack.
But in a world where fewer and fewer are willing to put forth the honest effort it takes to build a premium quality gate, we’re here to simplify, streamline, and make your entire gate-buying journey stress-free and enjoyable.
So when you choose JDR Metal Art to bring your vision to life, take a deep breath, relax, and enjoy your life while we handle the heavy lifting for you.
Because day after day, our driveway gates (several of which are likely located near you) are continuously adding substantial value through heightened security, peace of mind and curb appeal to the owners of hundreds of homes, farms, ranches, estates, and businesses all across the USA.
The only question that remains is: “Will your property be our next stop?”
***WE SERVE THE ENTIRE U.S.***
No matter your location, easily get the best driveway gate for you, carefully shipped or delivered directly to your property.
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What Sets Us Apart
We Outsource Nothing
Each part of your project—from design and plasma cutting to welding and the final powder coat—is completed in-house by Justin Rose. We even build our own heavy-duty hinges. No shortcuts. No careless employees. Just 100% accountability.
One Expert Contact
You have one dedicated point of contact ensuring you are updated at every stage. Lindsey Rose is your dedicated client success specialist. No corporate maze. No waiting weeks for a callback. Just amazing customer service.
Fair Price, Premium Product
We charge a fair price to deliver a premium product. We don’t underbid by using paper-thin materials or squirt-cheap paint. We use high-quality aluminum (or steel) and heavy-duty super durable powder coats to ensure your custom gate is the last one you’ll ever need.
The JDR Path to Your Perfect Entrance
Consultation with Lindsey
Share your vision and a straight-on photo of your current entrance. We discuss the style, size, and specific features that excite you to ensure the project starts on a rock-solid foundation.
Design
Justin sketches and refines your artwork until it is exactly what you envisioned. Your ideas are incorporated into a final drawing (overlaid on the photo of your entrance) for approval.
Fabrication
Precision is everything. Your gate is hand-built from aluminum or steel in our shop. From the scrollwork or plasma cut silhouettes to our custom-built hinges, nothing is outsourced.
Powder Coating
Every gate is sandblasted and primed before receiving two passes of a premium topcoat. Choose from thousands of colors—Standard is our architectural 60% Gloss Black.
Delivery & Installation
We ship nationwide. Whether we deliver it ourselves or ship it across the U.S., we work with professional installers in your area to get the job done right. We also offer installation in certain areas of the country.
Satisfaction
Your investment is secure. Every gate is backed by our lifetime guarantee—durable, beautiful, and built to last.
Your Entrance Deserves a Masterpiece.
Don’t settle for generic. Join over 500 satisfied clients nationwide and secure your property with a custom gate designed to last a lifetime.
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Gate Design Styles:
We already have created hundreds of beautiful custom driveway gates designs for you to choose from and customize in your own unique way.
However, due to rampant rip-off artists and pretenders attempting cheap copies of our work, we’re no longer making the vast majority of our work available online.
But don’t despair, we are still working and creating, albeit in a much more private, one-on-one basis.
We provide a wide array of eye-catching American design themes such as wrought iron & ranch driveway gates, horse-themed driveway gates, tree-themed driveway gates & wildlife-themed driveway gates.
What you will find on our website currently is just a small slice of our design capability. Many of the designs we’ve left on our site are from over 10 years ago; since then we’ve continuously strived to perfect our craft and design capabilities and have much, much more in our offline design repository.
Let us create a custom gate design especially for you from scratch!
1. Traditional & Ranch Style Gates:
Ranch gates with wrought iron, traditional & ranch style driveway gate designs. These custom driveway gates are typically designed primarily for a more bold yet reserved security statement that says “Keep Out”. Often times they need to serve the dual purpose of keeping livestock or pets from escaping the property. We frequently make our ranch gate designs with this specifically in mind. They don’t have to be flashy, but can incorporate wrought iron elements such as the entry gate design below.
A dual-swing aluminum estate gate featuring a custom sailfish medallion. Powder-coated to withstand coastal Florida weather and salt spray.
Picket styles are also a popular option for traditional or ranch driveway gates, offering both security and a classic aesthetic that complements various architectural designs. They can also incorporate plasma cut designs when required, whether it’s a ranch brand, cutting horse design, or something more ornate and decorative.
2. Wildlife Gate Designs:
We also make wildlife metal art themed driveway gates. Here’s a 20′ American Flag themed custom driveway gate with deer, turkeys and ducks for a hunting outfitter in Central Michigan.
These wildlife gates create a unique entryway to your property, combining personalized design with enhanced curb appeal.
3. Horse & Equine Gate Designs That Secure Your Farm Driveway Entrance:
Horse and equine gate designs are crafted not only for durability and security but also to complement the overall aesthetic of your farm or ranch, ensuring a cohesive and attractive property appearance. From classic wooden gates to modern metal options, these designs can be tailored to suit your specific needs and style preferences.
Which Custom Driveway Gates Designs Would Capture the Spirit of Your Horse Ranch?
JDR Metal Art makes equine themed driveway gates for residences, small farms and large horse facilities nationwide. Whether you’re in Palm Beach County or Pensacola, Orlando or Ocala, Wellington or Windermere, we will design & build the perfect driveway gate to secure your property entrance.
And now, here’s another of our long-time favorites; a plasma cut German Shepherd & horse themed driveway gate design for Military Mutts Ranch in California:
We can blend whatever is uniquely yours into a custom driveway gate that is, well, uniquely yours. Each gate can be fully customized to match the unique requirements and preferences of your horse ranch. We love working with all different breeds and types of animals!
4. Tree Gate Designs:
We offer a wide variety of tree themed custom driveway gate designs, including classic, modern, and custom options to suit any landscape. Each tree gate is built with exceptional construction quality and expert craftsmanship, ensuring durability and a beautiful finish.
Custom Gate Solutions: From Tree Gate Designs to Full Entrances
JDR Metal Art makes a wide assortment of tree themed driveway gates, typically for private residences and estates. Oak trees, maple trees, willow trees, trees of life, etc. Need a driveway overhead arch with your custom driveway gates? We do those, too, such as for this one for a 12′ entry gate located in Ball Ground, a small town on the outskirts of Atlanta, Georgia. We also build custom driveway gates for clients in other areas in the metro area such as Marietta, Milton, Buckhead, Alpharetta, and Cumming.
Steel Driveway Gates
We most commonly create steel driveway gates because they are so strong and durable. Much like its precursor iron, steel is more susceptible to corrosion than aluminum when exposed to moisture and oxygen.
Aluminum Driveway Gates
When the situation calls for it, we also build custom aluminum driveway gates. Aluminum gates are a good choice for those who need a lighter gate or heightened corrosion resistance. Aluminum is less than half the weight of steel and has a very high strength to weight ratio. Although aluminum doesn’t actually “rust” it will still corrode in the form of “white rust” when not properly coated.
Custom Driveway Gates Made from Wrought Iron
We also build custom gates for driveways with wrought iron themes. These are typically very heavy gates that require a large gate opener, thus adding expense to the project. They are typical driveway gate installations for businesses and typically urban residences needing heightened security.
HOW IT WORKS:
- Consultation: Share your custom driveway gate vision—what style, size, and features excite you?
- Design: We sketch and refine until it’s perfect, incorporating your ideas.
- Fabrication: Hand-built from aluminum or steel in our shop for precision and quality.
- Powder Coating: Sandblasted & primed first. Thousands of Topcoat Colors available – Standard = 60% Gloss Black
- Delivery/Install: Delivered or shipped anywhere in the U.S. We work with installers nationwide.
- Satisfaction: Backed by our lifetime guarantee—durable, beautiful, and secure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about designing, building, and installing your custom gate.
Sizing & Design
What size driveway gate do I need?
We recommend the gate be at least 1-2 feet wider than your actual driveway to allow room for hinges and clearance.
- Minimum Recommendation: 12′ wide (avoids “close calls” with delivery drivers).
- Emergency Access: Some local jurisdictions require a 14′ opening for emergency vehicles.
- Measuring Tip: Measure from about a foot past the hard surface on one side to a foot past the other side.
Should I get a Single Swing or Dual Swing gate?
- Single Swing: Best for driveways up to 12′ wide. It requires only one opener and one post, making it more cost-effective.
- Dual Swing: Required for driveways wider than 16′. If you have a curved driveway, a dual swing might be necessary depending on where the hinge post sits.
Can you design custom entrance gates for stone columns?
Yes. We specialize in fabricating custom entrance gates that mount directly to masonry, brick, or stone columns. Whether you need entry driveway gates for a private residence or a grand estate, we provide the specialized hinge hardware needed for a secure installation.
Can you build wide gates?
Yes. We build standard sizes (10′, 12′, 14′, 16′, 18′, 20′, 24′) and custom sizes down to the inch.
- Swing Gates: Up to 16-18′ wide for a single leaf (limited by opener strength).
- Slide Gates: We have built single slide gates as wide as 37′ and can go up to 40′+.
Swinging vs. Sliding: Which is better?
- Swinging Gates: Easier to install, cheaper to automate, and require less maintenance.
- Sliding Gates: Great if you have limited space for a gate to swing open, but they are more expensive to automate and require a “tail” (counterbalance) for support.
Materials & Quality
Which is better: Steel or Aluminum?
It depends on your environment:
- Aluminum: Weighs 60% less than steel and is extremely corrosion resistant. Best for coastal areas or large gates. Minimum 3/16″ material thickness.
- Steel: Very strong and durable but heavier. Requires maintenance to prevent rust. Minimum 1/8″ (11ga) or 7ga thickness.
- Our Standard: All our metal is stamped “Made in USA.”
How heavy are the gates?
- Steel: Approx. 25 lbs per linear foot.
- Aluminum: Approx. 8.3 lbs per linear foot.
Example: A 10′ steel panel weighs ~250lbs, while the same design in aluminum weighs just ~83lbs.
Installation & Locations
Is there a driveway gate company near me?
We are often asked, “Can I find custom gates near me?” While our fabrication shop is in Ohio, we serve clients in every state. We ship our custom driveway gates directly to your home or job site, and we can connect you with a trusted installer in your area. This ensures you get high-quality American craftsmanship no matter where you live.
Can I install the gate myself?
Yes. With proper planning, many of our clients install their own gates.
- No Welding Needed: Our system bolts directly to the post.
- The Process: Set the gate on wood blocks for clearance, bolt the hinges to the post, and set the post in concrete.
Do I need a permit?
- Rural Areas: Typically, no permit is needed.
- City/HOA: You may need a permit or approval. Always check with your local building department or HOA board before ordering.
How do I power my automatic gate?
- AC Power: Run a standard 110-volt (20 amp) line to the gate location. This charges the opener batteries.
- Solar Power: Great if you can’t run power. We recommend solar-ready openers like the LiftMaster LA 412 or LA 500. Requires 4+ hours of direct sun.
Pricing & Process
How much does a custom driveway gate cost?
Price depends heavily on design intricacy and material. View our custom driveway gates for sale to see pricing examples for both simple and high-end driveway gates.
- Range: Generally $400 – $1,000 per linear foot.
- Example: A 10′ custom panel typically falls between $4,000 and $10,000.
How long does it take to build?
Our typical lead time is 6 to 10 weeks from the date of the deposit. Large or highly complex projects may take longer.
Do you charge for design work?
- Existing Designs: No charge. Choose from our 100+ templates.
- New Custom Art: For completely new concepts, we may require a design deposit (up to $1,500) depending on complexity.
Custom Iron, Steel Cedar & Aluminum Driveway Gates
Choosing the right material is critical for the longevity of your entrance. While many clients love the timeless look of custom wrought iron gates, we often recommend heavy-duty steel driveway gates for their superior strength and security. For coastal areas or low-maintenance requirements, our custom aluminum driveway gates offer a rust-free alternative that mimics the classic look of iron without the weight. No matter which custom metal gate material you choose, every piece is handcrafted in the USA to meet your exact specifications.
Heavy-Duty Farm & Ranch Entrance Gates
Secure your land with custom farm gates built for the real world. Whether you need a rugged metal farm driveway gate to keep livestock secure or a decorative ranch driveway gate featuring plasma-cut wildlife art, we understand the needs of rural property owners. Our driveway entry gates are designed to handle wide openings and heavy usage, making them the perfect centerpiece for your farm, ranch, or country estate.
Decorative & Laser Cut Gate Designs
Turn your driveway into a gallery with our custom gate designs. We specialize in laser cut driveway gates that feature intricate patterns, from native wildlife scenes to modern geometric shapes. If you are tired of generic bars and rails, our decorative driveway gates offer a unique “curb appeal” that standard fabricators can’t match. Browse our portfolio for driveway gate ideas and see how we can turn a simple metal entry gate into a fancy driveway gate that stops traffic.
Custom Electric & Sliding Gate Systems
We design residential driveway gates that work seamlessly with modern automation. Whether you need a custom sliding gate for a property with steep grades or compact space, or a dual-swing custom automatic gate for a grand entrance, we build with automation in mind. Our custom electric gates are reinforced to handle the torque of automatic openers, ensuring your front entrance gates operate smoothly and reliably for years to come.