Custom Wood & Metal Gates in Piedmont.
Heartwood Gates designs and builds custom wood and metal gates throughout Piedmont, CA. Every gate is engineered for your site, drawn to your home's architecture, and built by hand in our Concord workshop.
- County
- Alameda
- Consult
- On-site, free
- Lead time
- 6–12 wks
- Warranty
- Lifetime joinery
Why Piedmont homeowners commission Heartwood.
Our Piedmont custom gate process starts with an on-site consultation. We measure the opening, study the architecture, photograph the surrounding hardscape, and walk you through material and joinery options that will read with your home. From there we deliver a rendered design, a fixed-price quote, and a build schedule.
Materials we work with most often in Piedmont include Sapele mahogany (Janka 1,510), white oak, ipe, and western red cedar — paired with hot-rolled or blackened steel framing and marine-grade bronze or stainless hardware. Every joint is mortise-and-tenon with drawbore pins, and every panel is finished with a UV-stable penetrating oil chosen for the local climate.
We build single and double swing gates, sliding gates, bi-fold gates, pedestrian entry gates, and matching courtyard or garden gates. Most Piedmont clients commission a primary driveway gate plus a coordinated walk gate or garden gate so the entrance reads as one composition.
Lead time on a custom build is typically six to twelve weeks from approved design. Installation usually takes two to four days on site, including post-set, gate hanging, automation wiring (if applicable), and final finish touch-up.
Piedmont is shorthand for early-1900s estate architecture — Tudor, Mediterranean, and Julia Morgan-era Craftsman. Bay-influenced humidity and dense tree canopy mean salt-tolerant hardware and mildew-resistant finishes are non-negotiable.
"We needed a gate that honored the 1924 architecture of the house. Heartwood matched the existing ironwork and built a Sapele pedestrian gate that looks like it has always been there."
- Founded
- 2016
- Gates
- 500+ delivered
- Service radius
- 150 mi
- From Concord HQ
- ~15 mi
On the map — Piedmont, CA.
Heartwood Gates is headquartered in Concord, CA — a short drive from Piedmont. We cover the entire greater Alameda County area with a dedicated local crew.
Custom Wood & Metal Gates in Piedmont — questions we hear most.
How much does a custom gate cost in Piedmont?+
Pedestrian and garden gates start around $4,500. Custom driveway gates typically range $12,000–$45,000 depending on size, material, automation, and hardware. Estate-grade builds in Piedmont can exceed $75,000. Every quote is fixed-price after the design is approved.
How long does it take to build a custom gate?+
Six to twelve weeks from approved design to installation, depending on workshop schedule and material lead time. Rush builds are possible for established clients.
Do you handle HOA submittals in Piedmont?+
Yes. We prepare HOA-ready submittal packages with elevations, materials lists, finish samples, and engineering letters as needed. We've shepherded approvals through dozens of Bay Area architectural review committees.
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Ready to design a custom gate for your Piedmont home?
Tell us about the entrance you want to build. We respond within one business day with next steps and a design consultation.