Driveway Gates, Squamish, BC
Custom driveway gates for Squamish, Garibaldi Highlands, Brackendale, Eaglewind, and Downtown. Swing, slide, and automated installations engineered at our Burnaby shop.
Driveway Gates, Squamish
Custom driveway and pedestrian gates, swing, slide, and cantilever designs in steel, aluminum, and hybrid materials.
Squamish driveway gate work is less common than in our Lower Mainland markets because lot sizes are smaller on average, but larger lots in Garibaldi Highlands and some Brackendale acreage do support full driveway gate installations. Typical budgets run $14,000, $30,000. Our Burnaby shop is 1 hour from Squamish, so install visits are typically 1 to 2 day crew visits.
Squamish sits between the coast and the mountains with aggressive weather on both sides, heavy rain in the valley, higher snow loads at elevation, wind off the Howe Sound. Residential metalwork here leans into the 'timber-and-steel' alpine aesthetic: structural steel brackets, black powder-coated railings, cable systems on view lots in Garibaldi Highlands. Eaglewind and Newport Beach are active new-build areas; Downtown Squamish has ongoing density and commercial work.
Configurations we fabricate
Squamish context
Squamish's climate, building stock, and permit process shape every driveway gates project we deliver here.
Climate
Design snow load for Squamish is roughly 3 kPa ground. Coastal exposure is moderate. Sea-to-Sky seismic zone, higher activity than Vancouver proper. These are the numbers the engineer pulls when sizing steel for a driveway gates here.
Permits
District of Squamish permits 6 to 10 weeks standard. Higher snow load and wind exposure mean engineered drawings are almost always required on canopies and stair structures.
Local neighbourhoods
We work throughout Squamish, including Downtown Squamish, Garibaldi Highlands, Brackendale, Valleycliffe, Hospital Hill, Eaglewind, Newport Beach, Dentville. Most sites are a 1 hour drive from our Burnaby shop.
Cost for Squamish
Installed pricing from our Burnaby shop. Mobilization to Squamish 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 Squamish-specific project quote, request a quote.
Process
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.
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FAQs
Answers to the questions we hear most often from Squamish homeowners, architects, and GCs on driveway gates projects.
Squamish driveway gate cost depends on gate type, width, automation scope, and site conditions. Garibaldi Highlands driveways often have significant grade, which affects gate type selection (slide gates are often preferred on steep driveways). Mobilization from our Burnaby shop adds a meaningful line item because of the 1-hour each-way drive. <a href="/request-a-quote/">Request a quote</a> with your site dimensions and we'll follow up with project-specific pricing.
Yes, often. Garibaldi Highlands and some Brackendale acreage properties have significant grade along the driveway that makes swing gates impractical. Slide gates or cantilever slides are the right choice for steep driveways.
Higher rainfall and wind exposure in Squamish push us toward full duplex finishing (hot-dip galv + powder coat) and 316 stainless fasteners as standard. Operator enclosures should be rated for wet conditions.
District permits run 6 to 10 weeks for gate installations with structural posts and operators. Engineered drawings are typically required for larger gate scopes.
12 to 16 weeks from design approval to completed install. Install is typically scheduled as a 1 to 2 day crew visit from Burnaby.
Yes. Squamish timber-and-steel architectural homes sometimes have gates that integrate with heavy timber entry structures. We coordinate with the timber fabricator on the steel-to-timber connections.
Get in touch
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.
