Climate
1,500 to 1,800 mm annual rainfall
Design snow load for Coquitlam is roughly 1.8 kPa ground. Coastal exposure is none. Vancouver seismic zone. These are the numbers the engineer pulls when sizing steel for a driveway gates here.
Driveway Gates, Coquitlam, BC
Custom Driveway Gates in Coquitlam
Custom driveway gates for Coquitlam custom homes, Burke Mountain, Westwood Plateau, Maillardville, and Central Coquitlam. Swing, slide, and automated installations.
Driveway Gates, Coquitlam
Why driveway gates work in Coquitlam
Custom driveway and pedestrian gates, swing, slide, and cantilever designs in steel, aluminum, and hybrid materials.
Coquitlam driveway gate work splits between Burke Mountain and Westwood Plateau new custom homes (where full driveway gates are a standard element) and retrofit installations on older larger-lot properties in Central Coquitlam, Ranch Park, and Eagle Ridge. Typical Burke Mountain gate budgets run $15,000, $30,000 with full automation. Older neighbourhood retrofits often start with a smaller scope, manual double swing gates, and add automation later. Our Burnaby shop is 15 to 25 minutes up Lougheed Highway.
Coquitlam splits into two distinct metalwork markets. Burke Mountain and Westwood Plateau are active new-build custom home zones, mono stringer stairs, glass railings, and modern canopy structures going into the latest generation of architect-led homes. Meanwhile Maillardville, Ranch Park, and Eagle Ridge have 1950s, 80s housing stock cycling through railing and stair replacements. Our shop is 15 to 20 minutes up Lougheed Highway.
Configurations we fabricate
Driveway Gates options for Coquitlam projects
- Single swing gates for residential driveways
- Double swing gates (bi-parting), the most common residential configuration
- Slide gates for narrow or sloped driveways
- Cantilever slide gates, no ground track required
- Pedestrian gates matched to the driveway design
- Automated systems with intercom and keypad integration
- Heritage-appropriate gates for character properties
Neighbourhoods where this work shows up
- Burke Mountain, Westwood Plateau, new custom home automated gates.
- Central Coquitlam, Ranch Park, Eagle Ridge, retrofit gate projects on older homes.
- Maillardville, period-appropriate gate designs for heritage-adjacent properties.
Coquitlam context
Engineering and local factors for driveway gates in Coquitlam
Coquitlam's climate, building stock, and permit process shape every driveway gates project we deliver here.
Permits
Coquitlam permit process
City of Coquitlam building permits required for new staircases, canopies, and guard replacements involving structure. Permits run 4 to 8 weeks.
Local neighbourhoods
Burquitlam, Austin Heights, Burke Mountain…
We work throughout Coquitlam, including Burquitlam, Austin Heights, Burke Mountain, Maillardville, Ranch Park, Eagle Ridge, Westwood Plateau, Central Coquitlam. Most sites are a 15 to 25 minutes drive from our Burnaby shop.
Cost for Coquitlam
What driveway gates cost in Coquitlam (2026)
Installed pricing from our Burnaby shop. Mobilization to Coquitlam is included for standard drive-time sites.
| Type | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Single pedestrian gate Fabricated and installed | $4,500, $8,000 |
| Double swing driveway gate, manual Standard residential spec | $8,000, $15,000 |
| Double swing driveway gate with automation Operator, sensors, keypad, intercom | $14,000, $28,000 |
| Slide gate with track Alternative for narrow driveways | $12,000, $22,000 |
| Cantilever slide gate No ground track, longer spans | $18,000, $35,000 |
| Custom heritage / ornamental gates Period-appropriate detailing | $15,000, $40,000+ |
All figures include fabrication, finish, and installation. For a Coquitlam-specific project quote, request a quote.
Process
How a driveway gates project moves through our shop
1. Site visit and design. Opening measurement, slope check, operator type selection, and design discussion.
2. Quote. Written quote with gate, operator, and automation scope itemized.
3. Shop drawings. Gate elevation, post and hinge details, operator coordination.
4. Fabrication. Steel cutting, welding, and assembly at our Burnaby shop.
5. Finishing. Hot-dip galvanizing and powder coating for exterior durability.
6. Installation and commissioning. Post setting, gate hanging, operator installation, and final programming.
Recent Coquitlam project notes
- Burke Mountain and Westwood Plateau new custom home driveway gates are our highest-volume Coquitlam scope, full automation with keypad and intercom.
- Central Coquitlam and older neighbourhood retrofit projects frequently start with manual gates and add automation later.
Related products in Coquitlam
Other metalwork we build in Coquitlam
- Canopy Structures in Coquitlam
- Strata Railings in Coquitlam
- Cable Railings in Coquitlam
- Mono Stringer in Coquitlam
- Glass Railings in Coquitlam
- Floating Stairs in Coquitlam
Also see
Driveway Gates across Metro Vancouver
Driveway Gates in other cities
FAQs
Driveway Gates questions from Coquitlam clients
Answers to the questions we hear most often from Coquitlam homeowners, architects, and GCs on driveway gates projects.
How much does a driveway gate cost in Coquitlam?
Coquitlam driveway gate cost depends on gate type (swing versus slide), width, material, automation scope, and whether the project is a new custom home build or a retrofit on an older property. Burke Mountain and Westwood Plateau new builds and older Central Coquitlam retrofits are different in scope, site conditions and foundation work vary. Our Burnaby shop is 15 to 25 minutes up Lougheed Highway. <a href="/request-a-quote/">Request a quote</a> with your site dimensions and we'll follow up with project-specific pricing.
Do you work with Tri-Cities custom home builders?
Yes. Burke Mountain and Westwood Plateau are active new-build markets where driveway gates are a standard scope. We coordinate with the builder during shop drawings and install after landscape and driveway construction is complete.
Does Coquitlam topography affect gate type selection?
Yes. Burke Mountain and Westwood Plateau have significant elevation variation, and steep driveways often need slide gates rather than swing. For flatter Central Coquitlam and Maillardville properties, swing gates are usually the right choice. We assess site conditions during the site visit.
What is the City of Coquitlam permit process for driveway gates?
Standard residential gate permits run 4 to 8 weeks. Permits are required for gates with structural posts and operators. We provide engineering and documentation as part of our standard scope.
Can you handle retrofit automation on existing Coquitlam gates?
Yes. Retrofit automation is a common scope in older Coquitlam neighbourhoods where homeowners want to add keypad or intercom entry to existing manual gates. Cost depends on operator type, electrical run length, and the condition of the existing gate hardware, <a href="/contact-us/">contact us</a> with photos of the existing installation for a realistic scope assessment.
How long does a full driveway gate project take?
10 to 14 weeks from design to completed install. New custom home projects are typically scheduled to coordinate with the main build timeline so the gate is installed shortly before home occupancy.
Get in touch
Planning a driveway gates project in Coquitlam?
Send us drawings, photos, or a project description. We will review the scope and follow up with a quote covering engineering, fabrication, and installation from our Burnaby shop.