Gate safety · Portland & Seattle

Stop before it hits. Every time.
Gate safety upgrades and inspections in Portland & Seattle

Photo eyes, safety edges, loop detectors and auto-reverse checks for automatic gates of any brand. We test your gate the way a safety inspector would, show you what is missing, and bring it up to current UL 325 safety standards.

Book a free site visit, 5% off Call (503) 455-7393

Any gate brand UL 325 checks OR CCB #259574 WA CC SAFEHHG757D4

Slide gate operator and keypad

Black lattice swing gate with an oval medallion between stone pillars

Commercial slide gate with keypad

Modern black steel slide gate on a new concrete driveway

Modern steel slide gate

★★★★★

Arrived on time, was honest, offered options without upselling, and fixed the gate the same visit.

Ben Gallo · Google review

5.0

Google rating

2003

Serving Portland since

Auto-reverse

Tested on every visit

Any brand

Older gates brought up to date

Homes and HOAs

Kids, pets, cars and bikes

Quick answer

Is my automatic gate safe?

It depends on what safety devices it has and whether they still work. Many older gates have no photo eyes, no safety edges or a reverse setting that has drifted. Safe Haven Gates tests the gate, checks it against the UL 325 safety standard for gate operators, and recommends the photo eyes, edges, loops or guards it needs to stop and reverse before it touches a person, pet or car.

What we install

Photo eyes, safety edges, vehicle loop detectors, roller and gap guards, warning signs, entrapment zone fixes and operator updates.

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.

Who needs a check

Older gates, gates around kids and pets, HOA and apartment gates, and any gate that has closed on a car or not reversed.

Safety devices

Four ways a gate keeps people safe.

Most gates need more than one. We check which yours has and which still work.

Photo eyes

Infrared beams across the opening and swing path.

Safety edges

Rubber edges that stop the gate on contact.

Vehicle loops

Wire loops that sense a car under or near the gate.

Guards and signs

Roller covers, mesh and warning signs.

Brands we upgrade

LiftMaster

DoorKing

Apollo

Viking

HySecurity

Nice

FAAC

Keypad post with safety bollards

Swing gate operator arm being mounted to a brick pillar

Mounting a swing operator arm

Commercial slide gate with operator

Why safety devices matter

A closing gate is heavy and does not see you.

An automatic gate weighs hundreds of pounds and closes with real force. Photo eyes and edges are what make it stop and reverse. They get knocked out of line, dirty or unplugged over time, so we test them on every visit and replace what no longer works.

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

Safe Haven Gates mascot holding a gate inspection checklist

What affects the cost

What sets the price of a safety upgrade.

We quote after the safety check. These move the number most.

Missing devicesHow many photo eyes, edges or loops the gate needs.
Gate typeSwing and slide gates need different protection.
Operator ageOlder operators may not support new devices.
WiringRunning new wire to posts and edges.
LoopsCutting loops into concrete or asphalt.
Repairs foundWorn parts found during the test.

Which device?

Photo eyes, edges or loops.

Each covers a different risk. Busy and family gates often use all three.

	Photo eyes	Safety edges	Loop detectors
Senses	Anything breaking the beam	Contact with the gate	Cars over the loop
Best for	Every gate	Kids, pets, tight spots	Busy and commercial lanes
Fitted	On posts across the opening	On the gate edges	Cut into the pavement
Misses	Things below or above the beam	Nothing it does not touch	People and bikes

Photo eyes

Senses: Anything breaking the beam
Best for: Every gate
Fitted: On posts across the opening
Misses: Things below or above the beam

Safety edges

Senses: Contact with the gate
Best for: Kids, pets, tight spots
Fitted: On the gate edges
Misses: Nothing it does not touch

Loop detectors

Senses: Cars over the loop
Best for: Busy and commercial lanes
Fitted: Cut into the pavement
Misses: People and bikes

Safety devices we fit

Seen, sensed and stopped.

Photo eyes

Beams across the opening stop and reverse the gate if something is in its path.

On every gate

Safety edges

Pressure edges stop the gate if it touches anything while moving.

Homes and HOAs

Loop detectors

Loops in the pavement hold the gate open while a car is in the way.

Busy entrances

Guards and gaps

Roller covers and mesh close the gaps where fingers and paws get caught.

Slide gates

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Repair & service

Related gates and services.

Safe Haven technician fabricating a steel gate in the shop

Gate maintenance

Regular checks that keep the gate safe and running.

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Gate repair

Any brand, often fixed the same day.

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Slide gate operator on a new concrete pad

Opener repair by brand

LiftMaster, DoorKing, Apollo and more.

Explore →

Also see:Emergency repair Barrier arms Commercial gates

Reviews

What customers say about Safe Haven Gates.

    
 
 
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   Chris Fenison 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This company gave us very reasonable quote on a new gate. Logan was very helpful.
  
 
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   Taylor Farrell 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Logan was quick and super informative! He went above and beyond to make sure we were good to go
  
 
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   Rickreall Mini-Storage 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Talked Dean, he installed a new gate motor and I had an issue just today, he called back within minutes and help me resolved this. Awesome! We always will use Dean with all our Safe Haven products. Thank You Dean
  
 
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   Berkeley Vogelheim 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They did great, reliable work at a fair price. Great communication too which was very appreciated.
  
 
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   Larry Siegle 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. amazing service! thank you Logan for quickly resolving this nagging problem. A great service!!
  
 
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   David Sharpe 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This company did a fantastic job on replacing our VERY inferior ALEKO product with a way better LIFTMASTER system. The LIFTMASTER system is miles apart from the other brand! So much smoother, cleaner and so much more! Safe Haven Electric Gates did a great job on the install making our gate open even further than the other brand. Very nice people to work with.
  
 
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   Ben Gallo 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic Service!
Showed up on time. Extremely honest and recommended multiple options.
Was not pushy with upsell.
He replaced the parts and fixed my gate immediately.
Gate is working great!
  
 
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   Veena Prakash 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly commend the technician Logan Uzan who came out to my home for a service call. The experience was fantastic from start to finish.
He was incredibly knowledgeable and pinpointed the issue immediately—truly spot-on with his diagnosis. What impressed me most was his willingness to share his expertise; he actually took the time to teach me a quick fix I could use in the future if the problem were to reoccur. That sort of helpfulness and transparency is rare these days.

Safe haven has been extremely customer service oriented from their initial quotes to service calls. Amazing people and service
  
 
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   Herb Bickle 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely the best
  
 
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   Perry Hamilton 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Logan showed up on time and was efficient with providing us estimates for our project. His expertise and helpfulness increased the likelihood that we will go with the Safe Haven team for our gate needs.
  
 
  
  
 
 
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Gate safety near you

Gate safety upgrades in Portland, Seattle and the towns in between.

Short answer

Safe Haven Gates tests and upgrades automatic gate safety for homes, HOAs and businesses across the Portland metro, the Willamette Valley, SW Washington and the Seattle area.

Family-owned since 2003

5.0 rating on Google

OR CCB #259574

WA SAFEHHG757D4

Does my gate need photo eyes?

Yes. Every automatic gate should have photo eyes across the opening so it stops and reverses if something is in its path. Many older gates were installed without them.

My gate closed on my car. What should I do?

Stop using the automatic close and call us. The photo eyes, loop or reverse setting is not working, and it needs to be fixed before the gate runs again.

Can you add safety devices to an old gate?

Usually. We add photo eyes, edges and loops to most operators. If the operator is too old to support them, we tell you and quote a replacement.

How often should gate safety be checked?

At least once a year, and any time the gate is hit, repaired or acting strangely.

Are slide gates or swing gates safer?

Both are safe with the right devices. Slide gates need roller guards and gap protection. Swing gates need clear space and photo eyes on the swing path.

Do you check gates you did not install?

Yes. We test and upgrade gates of any brand, whoever installed them.

Book a visit

Make sure your gate stops. Book a safety check.

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 brand and anything that worries you.

We test it

Photo eyes, edges, reverse and force, checked and explained.

Upgraded and tested

Missing devices fitted and tested before we leave.

Safe Haven Gates mascot showing an estimate on a tablet

Get a free estimate

Book online, 5% off

Or call

Portland (503) 455-7393 Seattle (425) 470-4166

Emergency line answers 24/7.

Stop before it hits. Every time.Gate safety upgrades and inspections in Portland & Seattle

5.0

2003

Auto-reverse

Any brand

Homes and HOAs

Is my automatic gate safe?

Four ways a gate keeps people safe.

Photo eyes

Safety edges

Vehicle loops

Guards and signs

A closing gate is heavy and does not see you.

What sets the price of a safety upgrade.

Photo eyes, edges or loops.

Photo eyes

Safety edges

Loop detectors

Seen, sensed and stopped.

Photo eyes

Safety edges

Loop detectors

Guards and gaps

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