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Gate and Fence Contractor in McKinney

We install and repair gates and fences, and build outdoor structures in McKinney, with all work handled by our direct employees.

We handle automatic and custom iron gates, gate repair, and wood, vinyl, iron and chain link fencing in McKinney. Our work also includes concrete driveways, gate pads, hardscaping and carports. Every job is done by our direct employees. We assess the ground, opening and adjoining surfaces before defining the work.

Star Gate And Fence was founded by Elia Amiel, who works in the field. Our published horizontal fence and sliding gate project in McKinney includes a horizontal wood fence, sliding driveway gate and LiftMaster SL 3000 gate opener.

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Newly installed cedar wood privacy fence along a residential property with house roofing visible behind.

Ground conditions shape the layout.

Black metal driveway gate open on concrete patio next to tan brick house with bare trees behind

The Collin County terrain description identifies generally level to gently rolling land. A level-looking entrance can still have a grade change across the gate’s travel. We measure that path, not only the opening between posts. A swing gate needs clearance throughout its arc; a sliding gate needs a clear route beside the opening. Fence runs also need a deliberate choice between following the grade and stepping panels.

The county identifies deep clayey soils over marl and chalk in its central and western areas. That regional description makes checking the actual subgrade necessary before planning posts or concrete. Where expansive black clay is present, moisture changes can move shallow supports and disturb gate alignment. We apply the one-third depth rule to concrete footings and assess drainage around the supports. For driveways and gate pads, we check how the proposed surface meets the existing grade so runoff and vehicle transitions are addressed together.

We build gates, fences and outdoor structures.

Automatic Gate Installation

We plan automatic gate installations around the opening, gate movement, operator and access controls, with ASTM F2200 and UL 325 compliance. The county’s gently rolling terrain makes travel clearance a site measurement rather than an assumption. We check the full movement path before selecting the gate arrangement and positioning its supports.

Gate and Operator Repair

Our gate repair assessment separates mechanical resistance from operator trouble. We inspect alignment, support condition and movement before deciding what needs repair. With clay subgrades documented in parts of the county, we also check for movement at posts and pads. Replacing an operator alone does not correct a displaced support.

Sliding Gate Installation

We measure the opening and side clearance for sliding gate installation, including where the panel sits when fully open. On gently rolling ground, the driveway crossing and the storage path may have different grades. We assess both, along with support locations and drainage, before establishing the gate’s travel line.

Wood Fence Installation

We establish the wood fence profile from measurements along the whole boundary, not just its endpoints. The county’s level-to-rolling terrain can call for changes in panel elevation. We discuss how the boards meet the ground and how pedestrian gates fit the slope, then include the chosen layout and materials in the scope.

Concrete and Hardscaping

We assess concrete driveways, gate pads and adjoining hardscaping as connected surfaces. Rolling terrain can change where water travels and how vehicles cross a new-to-existing concrete joint. Clayey subgrades documented in central and western parts of the county also warrant checking the supporting ground before defining preparation and placement work.

Carport Installation

We plan carport installation around the parking area, support positions and vehicle approach. On a sloping site, support locations and driveway elevations need to be measured together. The county’s terrain makes that check relevant before the layout is fixed. We also assess the ground at each proposed support and the surrounding drainage.

Confirm approvals before construction starts.

Black metal driveway gate standing open with wood fence and wooded property behind

For a McKinney fence or gate project, we first confirm the issuing office and applicable permit requirements with the city. We prepare the application paperwork and coordinate inspection scheduling around the approved scope. A hardwired gate operator also calls for checking the electrical permit and inspection route before installation. Collin County’s gently rolling terrain makes measured elevations useful when documenting the proposed fence profile and gate clearance.

If your property requires HOA architectural review, send us the association’s current submission requirements. We prepare layout and material information for that review, including planned changes in fence elevation. We track association approval separately from municipal requirements and confirm both before the affected work begins.

Permits issued by: the local building department

How we build in McKinney

The same engineering standards apply on every job, whatever the property.

  • Direct employeesOur own crews set every post, pour every footing and wire every operator. We never use subcontractors.

  • Footings to depthStructural posts go into concrete to the one-third depth rule, so expansive clay cannot heave them out of line.

  • Safety standardsAutomated gates are built to ASTM F2200 geometry and wired to UL 325, with sensors tested before handover.

We establish the scope before digging.

We carry the measured layout through approvals, construction and the final operational checks.

  • Visit the site, measure openings and fence runs, and check grade changes.
  • Request utility locating before digging and review marked routes against proposed footings.
  • Write the scope, identifying applicable permits, inspections and HOA paperwork.
  • Our direct employees install the work with concrete footings following the one-third depth rule.
  • Walk through the completed work and test powered gates and safety sensors.

Nearby cities we also serve

Frisco, Plano, Richardson, Allen, Prosper, Celina

What affects the cost in McKinney

A McKinney project’s cost depends on the measured scope, materials and condition of the existing work. For gates, we assess the opening, travel path, operator and access controls. For fencing, the scope includes the run, openings and components being retained or replaced. Concrete and carport work require their own assessment of the supporting ground and adjoining surfaces.

Grade changes can alter fence layout, gate clearance and driveway transitions. Clay subgrades need site-specific evaluation rather than an assumption that every footing location is alike. Equipment access, removal work, applicable permits and HOA documentation also affect the scope. We define those items in writing before construction.

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Questions from McKinney property owners

Should my fence follow the slope or use stepped panels?
We measure the grade along the boundary before recommending a profile. Collin County includes gently rolling terrain, so the choice depends on the actual fence run. We review panel elevations, gaps beneath the fence and pedestrian gate clearance together. Our direct employees carry that measured layout through installation.
Does the county’s clay soil change how you set posts?
Deep clayey soils occur in central and western Collin County, so we check conditions at each proposed support rather than assume a uniform subgrade. Where expansive black clay is present, moisture changes can shift shallow supports. We use the one-third depth rule for concrete footings and assess drainage around them.
Can a sliding gate solve clearance problems on sloping ground?
It may, but we measure the driveway crossing and the space beside it before choosing. The county’s rolling terrain can leave those two paths at different grades. We check support positions and the full travel path. Powered gate work includes ASTM F2200 and UL 325 compliance and operational safety checks.
What should our HOA provide before we choose fence materials?
Send the current architectural submission requirements and your proposed fence or gate layout. Association standards vary, so we work from your HOA’s documents. Where the boundary slopes, we include the proposed fence profile in the review information. Tell us about any planned hardwired operator so we can also confirm electrical approval requirements.

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Share your property location, gate width or fence length so we can assess the site and prepare a written quote.

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