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Sliding Driveway Gates in Walnut Creek, CA — handcrafted by Heartwood Gates
Sliding Driveway Gates · Walnut Creek, CA

Sliding Driveway Gates in Walnut Creek.

Cantilever and V-track sliding gates for Walnut Creek driveways where a swing arc simply won't fit.

County
Contra Costa
Price range
$22k–$70k
Lead time
Lead times average 4 to 8 weeks from approved design. Contact us for an exact timeline for your project.
Consult
On-site, free
Mahogany cantilever sliding driveway gate — Walnut Creek, CA

Sliding Driveway Gates in Walnut Creek, CA

sliding gate · Walnut Creek

Cantilever or V-track — chosen by site, not by catalog.

A sliding gate rolls parallel to the fence line — cantilever (no ground track, our default) or V-track (with a floor rail). It's the answer when a swing leaf would foul a retaining wall, a mature oak, or a steep approach — common in Walnut Creek, where walnut creek runs from mid-century hillside builds in northgate and walnut heights to traditional ranches and contemporary new construction closer to town.

Frames are always steel — the cantilever roller box demands the rigidity — with Sapele mahogany over redwood or white oak as the visible face. Automation is UL325 spec with loop detectors and sensing edges.

Hot dry I-680-corridor summers and expansive clay soils dictate UV-stable finishes and pier-and-footing systems sized for soil movement. We build regularly in Northgate, Saranap, Tice Valley, Walnut Heights, Parkmead, and the Woodlands.

Local context · Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek homes range from mid-century hillside builds to traditional ranches and contemporary new construction. We work throughout Northgate, Saranap, Tice Valley, Walnut Heights, Parkmead, and the Woodlands.

"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."
M. & J. Caldwell · Northgate, Walnut Creek
By the numbers
Founded
2016
Gates
500+ delivered
From Concord HQ
~15 mi
Frequently asked

Sliding Driveway Gates in Walnut Creek — answered.

01How much does a sliding gate cost in Walnut Creek?
Walnut Creek sliding gate projects generally run $22,000–$70,000. Every quote is fixed-price after design approval and site survey. Estate-grade builds with premium hardware and custom ironwork can exceed the top of this range.
02How long does a sliding gate take in Walnut Creek?
Lead times average 4 to 8 weeks from approved design. Contact us for an exact timeline for your project. The process includes on-site consultation, rendered design and finish approval, workshop build in Concord, then a two-to-four-day install.
03What materials do you build in?
Sapele mahogany, white oak, ipe, and hot-rolled or blackened steel — often in combination. See our comparison of Sapele versus redwood and our note on mortise-and-tenon joinery. Finishes are marine-grade penetrating oils; hardware is marine bronze, stainless, or steel.
04Cantilever or V-track — what's the difference?
Cantilever slides on a counterweighted roller box with no ground track — cleaner install, no leaves-in-the-track maintenance, our default. V-track uses a floor rail and small wheels — less counterweight required, but the rail must stay clear. Sloped drives usually run cantilever.
Design consultation · Walnut Creek

Begin your sliding gate.

Tell us about your Walnut Creek property. We strive to respond the same day to inquiries received before 2pm. Currently booking Fall 2026.

Design Consultation

Fixed-price quote for your Walnut Creek sliding gate.

Include opening width, single or double, and any automation or hardware preferences.

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