Custom Gates for Your Driveway, Property, & Fence Line.
Swing, sliding, and automatic driveway gates — plus backyard and access gates — installed by the same team that builds your fence. One contractor, one warranty, one seamless perimeter.
One team, one perimeter, one warranty.
Most driveway gate problems start where the gate meets the fence — mismatched posts, different manufacturers, gaps in accountability. Chafin builds the fence and the gate together, on the same day, to the same spec, backed by the same warranty.
Manual or automatic. Swing, sliding, bi-fold, or cantilever. Aluminum, wood, wrought iron, or steel. We match the gate to your property, your fence material, and the way your driveway actually flows — not to a catalog page.
See gate typesReal gates on real Kentucky properties.
A look at recent Chafin gate installations across Central Kentucky — aluminum, arched, and paired with matching fence lines.
Double-swing aluminum garden gate
Arched aluminum estate access gate
Pool-side aluminum access gate
Four ways a driveway gate actually opens.
Every property has a different footprint. The right gate type comes down to your driveway width, slope, and how much clearance you have inside the property line.
Swing Gates — the classic configuration.
Two panels (or one) that open inward or outward like a large double door. Best for flat, level driveways with room for the swing arc. Lowest cost, fewest moving parts, quietest operation.
- Best ForFlat driveways, traditional aesthetics, tighter budgets
- Space NeedsWide clearance arc inside or outside the property line
- Ideal Widths10–14 ft single, 14–18 ft double-swing
- Cost TierLower upfront · Low maintenance
- WeatherVulnerable to strong winds on tall solid panels
Sliding Gates — for sloped or tight lots.
The gate moves horizontally along a track parallel to the fence line. No swing arc required, works well on sloped driveways and tight properties. Requires clear lateral fence-line space equal to the opening width plus motor housing.
- Best ForSloped or uneven driveways, tight spaces, higher security
- Space NeedsLateral fence-line clearance equal to opening + motor
- Ideal Widths12–24 ft — scales larger than swing gates
- Cost TierHigher upfront · Regular track cleaning required
- WeatherVery sturdy against wind, harder to force open
Bi-Fold Gates — the compact alternative.
Each side folds in half against itself as it opens — dramatically reducing the swing arc required. Ideal for estates with wide openings but limited turnaround space inside the property.
- Best ForWide openings, tight interior clearance, estate driveways
- Space NeedsRoughly half the swing arc of a single-swing gate
- Ideal Widths14–20 ft — where a single swing arc won't clear
- Cost TierMedium · Multiple hinges and folding hardware
- WeatherLess stress per hinge than single-swing double gates
Cantilever Gates — suspended, no ground track.
The gate is suspended slightly above the ground using a counterbalance system — no track needs to stay clear on the driveway surface. Ideal for uneven ground, snow-prone areas, or debris-heavy environments.
- Best ForUneven ground, snow zones, commercial & estate installs
- Space NeedsLateral space plus counterbalance overhang area
- Ideal Widths12–30 ft — scales the largest of any residential type
- Cost TierHighest upfront · Specialized rollers and hardware
- WeatherBest cold-climate option — no track to freeze or clog
The hardware that makes a gate actually work.
Every automatic gate is a system — motor, safety sensors, access control, and power source all working together. Chafin installs and configures every piece, on-site, and tests the full cycle before we call the job done.
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Motor & Opener
Matched to gate weight and length — linear ram, articulated arm, or track/cantilever slider. LiftMaster, Ghost Controls, and comparable pro-grade brands.
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Safety Photo-Eye Sensors
Infrared beams stop or reverse the gate if a person, pet, or vehicle is detected. Required for code-compliant install.
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Access Control
Keypads, remotes, smartphone/Wi-Fi apps, RFID cards, or intercoms. We pick the mix that fits how the gate actually gets used.
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Power & Battery Backup
Direct AC wiring or solar-powered systems for remote entries. Backup batteries keep the gate operable during outages.
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Manual Release
Every automatic install includes an emergency manual release — never trapped by a dead motor or dead battery.
Match your gate to your fence, your home, your weather.
Six material paths — each with a different look, price point, maintenance profile, and Central Kentucky performance record.
Aluminum
Rust-proof, lightweight, easy on automatic openers. Powder-coated black, bronze, or white. Chafin's most-installed gate material.
Wrought Iron
Ornate, heavy, ultra-durable. Ideal for estate driveways where the gate is a visual statement. Requires powder-coat touch-ups over time.
Wood & Composite
Warm, private, customizable. Cedar or composite horizontal-slat gives a modern architectural look. Wood requires 1–3 year sealing.
Steel & Galvanized
Maximum strength and impact resistance. Best for security-focused installs and commercial applications. Heaviest to operate.
Chain Link
Practical, cost-effective, and durable. Best for large properties, farm and agricultural gates, and utility perimeters. Vinyl-coated options.
Mixed Material
Steel frame with wood, composite, or aluminum infill panels. Structural rigidity plus custom aesthetic. Common in modern architectural builds.
Six steps, one firm timeline.
Every gate install follows the same disciplined process, whether it's a simple manual swing gate or a full automatic slider with keypad and cameras.
Consultation
We walk your property, measure the opening, talk configuration.
Design & Quote
Written scope, material specs, motor specs, firm timeline.
Locates & Prep
Kentucky 811 utility locates, permits pulled, site prepped.
Posts & Frame
Structural posts set below frost line, gate frame hung and squared.
Motor & Access
Opener mounted, power run, sensors calibrated, keypad wired.
Test & Handoff
Full-cycle testing, walkthrough, warranty, and a working gate.
Your fence and your gate — built together.
One contractor. One design. One warranty across the entire property line.
Licensed. Insured. BBB accredited.
Chafin Fence is a fully licensed and insured fence and gate contractor serving Lexington and Central Kentucky. Every gate installation is backed by our 5-year craftsmanship guarantee, plus manufacturer warranties on hardware and openers. Fence, gate, permits, locates, warranty — one team, one number to call.
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Every gate installation is backed by our 5-Year Craftsmanship Guarantee, and Chafin Fence is a BBB Accredited Business. If our workmanship ever fails, we come back and make it right — that is the Chafin standard.
The questions Lexington homeowners ask.
Fence and gate, one contractor.
Free on-site consultations across Lexington and Central Kentucky. We walk your property, talk configuration and budget, and put together one firm quote for the entire perimeter.