Gate services · Springdale and all of Northwest Arkansas
Gates built, hung and automated by one certified crew
Thomas Fence has built estate gates and automated driveways across Northwest Arkansas since 1993. We are one of the few fence contractors in the region with the CGAT designation, so the gate, the operator, the safety devices and the access control all come from the same licensed crew. No hand-offs between contractors, and no gap in who is responsible.
- In business since 1993
- CGAT certified gate automation
- AFA certified fence contractor
- Arkansas Contractor's License No. 0155010427
- Bonded and insured
Solar operator and controller, Springdale. Where the power does not reach the gate, the sun does the work.
Automated gates, for every movement style
Homes, businesses, storage yards and industrial sites all get the same attention to the operator, the safety devices and the way the gate actually moves. We install and repair automation on swing, cantilever, V-track and vertical pivot gates.
- Swing gate operators
- Cantilever and V-track slide gate operators
- Vertical pivot and lift gates
- Keypads, remotes and phone entry
- Operator repair and replacement
Estate gates, measured on your opening
Custom entrance gates in ornamental steel, aluminum, vinyl, chain link or wood, swinging or sliding. Each one is measured on site and built for the property, and each is designed automation-ready so there are no surprises if you add an operator later.
Recent estate work includes a double swing rail gate in Springdale, ornamental steel in Bentonville, a cantilever gate in Lowell and a custom gate on a rural property in Garfield.
Explore estate gates
Arched ornamental double gate between cedar posts, Bentonville.
Railings that carry the same crew standard
Porch railings, step handrails, deck and ramp railings, commercial entryways, school and trail handrails. Posts go in concrete where required, every connection is checked before we leave, and commercial work is built to ADA requirements and local code.
Explore railingsWatch two of our gate installs
We film our own installs. The first shows an automated cantilever gate working in Bentonville. The second is our crew explaining why contractors choose cantilever gates over swing gates.
Why CGAT certification matters
CGAT stands for Certified Gate Automation Technician. The American Fence Association issues it, and it requires demonstrated knowledge of gate operator mechanics, UL 325 safety standards, access control systems and sound installation practice.
It matters because an automated gate is a heavy, fast-moving machine. An operator installed without the right safety devices can cause serious injury. A certified installer knows the required entrapment protection, the force limits and where the safety devices belong on every gate type. Thomas Fence is one of the few fence contractors in Northwest Arkansas that holds the certification.
- Operator mechanics
- The right operator for the gate weight, the opening width and the power available.
- UL 325 safety
- Photo eyes, safety edges or loop detectors, specified for the gate type and installed with the system, not added afterward.
- Access control
- Keypads, remotes, intercoms and app-controlled entry matched to how the property is used.
- Repair of gates we did not build
- Our Automated Gate Repair Service assesses and repairs failed operators and malfunctioning safety devices, any brand or style.
From the first call to a working gate
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Free estimate
Call (479) 636-4732. A gate specialist walks the opening, the terrain and the power situation, then writes up a detailed estimate.
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Approve and sign
Accept by phone, email or through your sales representative. We send the contract for your signature, and standard gate installations need no deposit.
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On the schedule
Once signed, the job is typically 1 to 3 weeks out. We call 811 to mark underground utilities before any digging starts.
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Install and commission
The crew sets posts in concrete, hangs the gate, installs the operator and safety devices, and commissions the access control. We walk you through it before we leave.
Gate questions, answered
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