★★★★★ 5.0 rating on Google · Family-owned since 2003 · Licensed & insured
★★★★★ 5.0 rating on Google · Family-owned since 2003 · Licensed & insured
Gate automation · Portland & Seattle
Already have a gate you like? We add the operator, power, safety sensors and access control so it opens from your car or phone. We check the gate, posts and hinges first, fix what needs fixing, then automate it.
Swing or slide Solar or AC power OR CCB #259574 WA CC SAFEHHG757D4
Swing gate operator on a brick pillar
Arm operator on a brick pillar
Modern steel slide gate
★★★★★
Arrived on time, was honest, offered options without upselling, and fixed the gate the same visit.
Ben Gallo · Google review
Google rating
Serving Portland since
No need to replace a good gate
Swing, slide, wood or steel
Safety sensors on every install
Quick answer
Most gates can. Safe Haven Gates checks that the gate is straight, swings or rolls freely, and that the posts and hinges can carry an operator. Then we add the operator, power, photo eyes and the way you want to open it, such as remotes, a keypad or a phone app. If the gate needs work first, we tell you and fix it as part of the job.
What we add
Swing or slide operators, power or solar, photo eyes and safety edges, gate locks, keypads, remotes, intercoms and phone-app control.
Service area
Portland metro, Willamette Valley and SW Washington from Portland. Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Everett and the Puget Sound from Seattle.
Licensed & insured
Oregon CCB #259574. Washington CC SAFEHHG757D4. Locally owned and family owned since 2003.
Contact
Portland (503) 455-7393. Seattle (425) 470-4166. office@safehavengates.com. Emergency line answers 24/7.
Offers
5% off your first electric gate service when you book online. Free, no-obligation estimates.
When a new gate makes more sense
Rotten wood, sagging frames, very heavy gates on weak posts, or a gate that drags on the ground are usually cheaper to replace than to fix and automate.
Types of conversion
The gate you have and how far it is from power decide which one fits.
An arm or underground operator added to a single or double swing gate.
A slide operator, rack and guides added to a rolling gate.
Solar panel and battery for gates far from power.
An electric strike or mag lock so a walk gate opens with a code.
Operators we install
LiftMaster
DoorKing
Apollo
Viking
Nice
FAAC
BFT
Trench for gate operator wiring
Crew automating a swing gate
Slide gate operator on a new concrete pad
How a conversion works
We start with the gate itself. Hinges, rollers, posts and the gate frame have to be sound before a motor moves them every day. Then we run power or set up solar, mount the operator, add the safety devices and set up the way you want to open the gate.
Reliable work, a fair price and good communication.
Berkeley Vogelheim · Google review
Reasonable quote on a new gate. Logan was great to work with.
Chris Fenison · Google review
What affects the cost
We quote after a free site visit. These move the number most.
Convert or replace?
We tell you straight which makes more sense for your gate.
| Convert | Replace | |
|---|---|---|
| Best when | The gate is straight and sound | The gate sags, drags or is rotten |
| Keeps | Your gate and its look | Nothing, new gate and posts |
| Work | Operator, power and safety | Gate, posts, operator and safety |
| Time | Usually a day | Shop build, then install |
Done properly
Hinges, rollers, posts and frame checked before anything is mounted.
Every job
Sized to the gate weight, width and how often it opens.
No undersized motors
Beams stop and reverse the gate if something is in the way.
Every install
The gate keeps working through a power cut.
Set up how you want
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Gate automation near you
Short answer
Safe Haven Gates automates existing swing and slide gates across the Portland metro, the Willamette Valley, SW Washington and the Seattle area. Every job starts with a free site visit.
Family-owned since 2003
5.0 rating on Google
OR CCB #259574
WA SAFEHHG757D4
Free on-site estimate
Price match guarantee
Oregon
Gate automation for existing driveway gates across the Portland metro.
Oregon
Automating swing and slide gates for Beaverton and Aloha homes.
Oregon
Quiet operators added to existing gates in Lake Oswego and West Linn.
Oregon
Solar automation for farm and acreage gates around Hillsboro.
Washington
SW Washington gate automation from the Portland office.
Washington
The Seattle-area office automates gates across King County. Call (425) 470-4166.
Washington
Automating existing gates for Eastside homes.
Washington
Gate automation for Pierce County homes and businesses.
Straight answers
Can't find yours? Call the office closest to you.
Can any gate be made automatic?
Most swing and slide gates can, if the gate is straight, moves freely and the posts and hinges are strong enough. We check this on the site visit.
Do I need power at the gate?
Not always. If power is far away, a solar operator with a battery runs the gate without trenching. Where power is close, we run a line to the operator.
Will my gate need repairs first?
Sometimes. Worn hinges, bent rollers, loose posts or a dragging gate are fixed first so the operator lasts.
How do I open the gate once it is automatic?
With remotes, a keypad, an intercom, a phone app or a vehicle sensor for leaving. Most people use two or three of these.
Is an automated gate safe?
Yes, with photo eyes, correct force settings and auto-reverse. We test every safety device before we leave.
Can I still open it by hand?
Yes. Every operator has a manual release for power cuts or service.
How long does a conversion take?
Most are done in a day once parts are on hand. Trenching, new posts or gate repairs can add time.
Book a visit
Book online for 5% off your first electric gate service, or call the office nearest you.
Tell us about the gate
Book online or call. Tell us the gate type, width and where power is.
We check and quote
Gate condition, operator, power and safety, in a written quote.
Automated and tested
Operator mounted, safety tested and running before we leave.
Get a free estimate
Or call
Portland (503) 455-7393 Seattle (425) 470-4166Emergency line answers 24/7.
