Custom Wood & Metal Gates in Walnut Creek.
Heartwood Gates designs and builds custom wood and metal gates throughout Walnut Creek, CA. Every gate is engineered for your site, drawn to your home's architecture, and built by hand in our Concord workshop.
- County
- Contra Costa
- Consult
- On-site, free
- Lead time
- 6–12 wks
- Warranty
- Lifetime joinery
Why Walnut Creek homeowners commission Heartwood.
Our Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek 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.
Walnut Creek homes range from mid-century hillside builds to traditional ranches and contemporary new construction. Hot, dry inland summers and clay-heavy soils common across the I-680 corridor — we spec UV-stable finishes and pier-and-footing systems sized for expansive soils.
"Heartwood designed and installed a Sapele swing gate that completely changed the front of our home. The crew was tidy, the joinery is gorgeous, and the FAAC operator has been flawless through two summers."
- Founded
- 2016
- Gates
- 500+ delivered
- Service radius
- 150 mi
- From Concord HQ
- ~15 mi
On the map — Walnut Creek, CA.
Heartwood Gates is headquartered in Concord, CA — a short drive from Walnut Creek. We cover the entire greater Contra Costa County area with a dedicated local crew.
Custom Wood & Metal Gates in Walnut Creek — questions we hear most.
How much does a custom gate cost in Walnut Creek?+
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 Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek?+
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 Walnut Creek home?
Tell us about the entrance you want to build. We respond within one business day with next steps and a design consultation.