Custom Driveway Gate Designs & Ideas by JDR Metal Art
Define Your Entrance. Define Your Legacy.
Custom Metal Driveway Gates, Handcrafted in the USA for Estates Nationwide.
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Handcrafted Entryways: From Concept to Reality
At JDR Metal Art, we don’t just build gates; we create landmarks. We design and manufacture a wide variety of custom driveway gates for homeowners, custom homebuilders, and contractors nationwide.
Whether you need a majestic wildlife scene, a modern geometric pattern, or a classic ranch entrance, our team transforms raw metal into functional art. We have streamlined the custom design process to be simple, collaborative, and stress-free.
Step 1: Choose Your Canvas
Every great design starts with the right frame. Browse our standard silhouettes below to find the shape that fits your driveway’s landscape.
Select your gate silhouette: We custom build every frame to your exact driveway width. Popular styles include the classic Flat Top, the elegant Single Arch, and the decorative Double Arch (Bell Curve).
Step 2: Choose Your Theme
Browse popular infill styles below. You can mix and match elements to create your own look.
Current Design & Fabrication Lead Times
Standard Turnaround: 2-3 Weeks (Design Phase)
From the initial consultation to the final CAD approval, it generally takes us two to three weeks to create the custom gate design you are envisioning. More complex artistic gate designs (such as intricate wildlife scenes or tree gates) may take longer to perfect.
We work efficiently to meet your schedule. However, seasonality often affects our fabrication queue. Inquire today for updated availability on fabrication and shipping times.
Custom Gate Design Pricing Packages
1. The “Simple Gate” Design
Cost: Included with Purchase
Best for: Traditional driveway gates, simple picket styles, or basic geometric frames.
These designs can include basic customization like plasma-cut street addresses or family names. We do not charge a design fee for these standard models; they are completed on an as-available basis.
2. Semi-Custom Modifications
Deposit: $500 (Applied to Purchase)
Best for: Modifying existing JDR templates to fit your specific driveway width.
If you see a gate in our gallery but need it resized, or want to combine elements from two different gates (e.g., the frame of one and the art of another), we create a specific template for your approval. The $500 deposit is non-refundable but is 100% credited toward your final gate cost.
3. Fully Custom “Artistic” Designs
Deposit: $1,000 (Applied to Purchase)
Best for: Brand new wildlife scenes, elaborate tree gates, or corporate logos.
For complex projects involving extensive CAD work and original art generation (horses, deer, landscapes), we require a $1,000 design deposit. Once finalized, this fee is applied to your 50% down payment to begin the build.
Getting Started: The Design Process
Ready to turn your entrance ideas into reality? Here is what we need to begin your custom driveway gate design:
- Width: The distance between your columns or posts (or the total width of the driveway).
- Configuration: Do you need a single swing, dual swing, or slide gate?
- Theme: From wildlife silhouettes and sports teams to ranch names and ornamental iron scrolls—if you can imagine it, we can design and build it.
How it works: Once we have your details, we create a digital gate frame template and fill the “canvas” with a rough draft. We work collaboratively with you, making revisions until the design is perfect. Only then do we move to laser cutting and fabrication.
Customization Options: Fonts & Art
Driveway Gate Fonts
We use precision CNC plasma cutting to integrate your family name or address directly into the metal. We can use standard block lettering or elegant scripts. You can even browse Dafont.com for a specific typeface you love, and we can incorporate it into your metal gate design.
Wildlife & Nature Silhouettes
We maintain a library of pre-made nature elements (deer, bears, oak trees) for our animal gate designs. However, we specialize in vectorizing your own photos to create truly one-of-a-kind metal art.
We Specialize In:
JDR Metal Art is your source for high-quality American craftsmanship. We design for every property type, including farmhouse gate designs, luxury estate gate designs, and rugged ranch gate designs. Whether you need a privacy gate with backing plates or an open decorative metal driveway gate, our team brings modern driveway gate ideas to life.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Custom Gate Designs
1. How much does a custom driveway gate cost?
Our custom gates for driveways start at $10,000 and up. The price of a custom steel gate starts at $7,500 and up. Depending on the size (e.g., 12ft vs 20ft), the material (Aluminum vs Steel), and the intricacy of the artwork. While simple designs are more affordable, fully custom artistic gates with extensive laser-cut details typically start at a higher price point. Contact us for a free quote based on your dimensions.
2. Can you design a gate for a sloped driveway?
Yes. For sloped driveways, we can design the gate frame to follow the contour of the land (racking) or adjust the bottom clearance. During the design phase, providing us with a photo of your entrance grade helps us engineer the perfect fit.
3. Do you ship custom gates nationwide?
Absolutely. While we are based in Ohio, we ship heavy-duty driveway gates to all 50 states. We crate our gates securely to ensure they arrive in perfect condition, ready for installation by your local contractor or yourself.
4. What materials do you use for your gate designs?
We primarily utilize marine-grade Aluminum and high-strength Steel. Aluminum is our most popular choice for rust-free driveway gates, especially for clients who want a lifetime of low maintenance. All gates are powder coated for a durable finish.
5. Can you create a design from a photo I found online?
Yes. If you have driveway gate pictures or ideas from Pinterest or Google, send them to us! We can use them as inspiration to create a unique metal gate design that matches your style while ensuring the structural integrity needed for your specific opening.
6. Do your designs work with automatic gate openers?
Yes. All JDR Metal Art gates are engineered to be fully compatible with major brands of automatic gate openers (such as LiftMaster, Viking, or Apollo). We add reinforced heavy duty mounting brackets to the frame design to handle the torque of the opener arm.
7. What is the difference between single swing and dual swing designs?
A single swing gate consists of one large leaf, which is often cheaper but requires a large swing radius. A dual swing gate (double gate) splits the width into two leaves, which looks more elegant for larger estate entrances and puts less stress on the hinge posts.
8. Do you offer privacy gate designs?
Yes. If you want security and seclusion, we can design privacy driveway gates. We often use a solid metal backing plate behind the laser-cut art, or incorporate wood inserts (like cedar) into the metal frame for a mixed-material “farmhouse” look.