Questions we hear most.

Most Heartwood Gates projects range from $8,000 for a single pedestrian gate to $35,000+ for fully automated driveway gates. We provide fixed-price proposals after your design consultation.

Lead times average 4 to 8 weeks from approved design to install. Contact us for an exact timeline for your project.

We don't finance directly, but we work with clients using HELOC and home-improvement loans. We're happy to coordinate the paperwork.

Standard terms are 50% to begin design and fabrication, with the balance due at install. Larger projects can be staged across three payments.

Sapele hardwood frames and panels (also white oak, teak, ipe, redwood, and western red cedar by request), hot-rolled or powder-coated steel, brass and bronze hardware, stainless fasteners, and a premium finish system chosen for the project.

It depends on the wood species and microclimate. Penofin Verde Marine Oil is our default for Sapele, white oak, and teak. We use Armstrong Clark non-drying conditioning oil on western red cedar and redwood, Cabot Australian Timber Oil when a richer amber tone is wanted, Sikkens Cetol for protected coastal pedestrian doors, Messmer's UV Plus for ipe and garapa, and TWP 100 for Sierra foothill mildew zones. Every spec is documented in your maintenance binder.

Sapele is a sustainable West African mahogany that outperforms cedar and redwood for stability, ages to a warm brown rather than silver-gray, and takes any of our finish systems beautifully.

Yes — every project gets 3D renderings and elevation drawings before fabrication begins.

Yes. Bring a sample and we'll match stain color, finish brand, sheen, and hardware metal.

Yes — automatic driveway gates are a core specialty. We use LiftMaster and Viking operators with keypads, intercoms, smartphone access, and full UL325 safety hardware.

Sometimes. We evaluate weight, structural integrity, hinges, and post setup. Many older gates need reinforcement or replacement before automation.

All our automatic installs include battery backup. For extended outages, every operator has a manual release.

Curbside keypads with rotating codes, video intercoms that call your phone, RFID, and smartphone unlock — we configure what fits your routine.

Headquartered in Concord, CA. We install across Walnut Creek, the East Bay, Marin, the Bay Area, and the Sacramento region — and crate-ship gates nationwide.

Permit requirements change from one city and county to the next. We've taken gates through permitting before, and we can prepare the drawings and manage the permit process for your project. We confirm what your jurisdiction requires during the design consultation and scope it as a separate line item in your quote.

Yes. We refinish, repair, and service most custom wood and metal gates throughout the Bay Area.

Yes. The Heartwood Service Package starts at $600 per year and keeps the finish, hardware and operator in working order.

Every 2–4 years for full sun, every 4–6 years for shaded gates. We offer annual maintenance plans.