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About
Custom Automated Gates for Clyde Hill View Lots
Clyde Hill homes sit on sloped, view-oriented ground, and the driveway gate has to handle that grade while matching a high-end home. A gate on an inclined approach is a real engineering problem, and we build each one to the site rather than forcing a stock gate onto the hill.
From our Kent shop we fabricate custom gates, build prefab horizontal slat gates, and offer vertical gates custom or prefab, in steel, aluminum, or a metal frame with wood infill, with swing or slide automation suited to the driveway.
We build our Clyde Hill gates in collaboration with Fences & Gates Pro, pairing their gate and access expertise with the fabrication and automation we handle in our own shop.
What We Build
Gate Designs: Custom, Prefab Horizontal Slat, and Vertical
Three builds, each matched to the slope and the home, and all can be automated.
Custom Fabricated Gates
Custom fabricated gates handle a sloped Clyde Hill driveway and match the home exactly, welded to any ornamental or modern design for a standout entrance.
Prefab Horizontal Slat Gates
Prefab horizontal slat gates bring a clean, modern line in an efficient build, a contemporary match for a slat fence on a view lot.
Vertical Gates, Custom or Prefab
Vertical gates give the upright, traditional line, custom fabricated to match the home or set as a quality prefab panel for a simpler opening.
Slat Materials
Gate Materials: Aluminum, Steel, or Wood Infill
Material choice affects how a gate moves and how it ages on an exposed hilltop lot.
Aluminum and Steel Gates
Aluminum keeps a gate light and rust-free for smooth automation on a slope; steel gives the strength a wide driveway or security gate needs. Both take a durable powder-coat matched to the home.
Metal Frame with Wood Infill
A metal frame with real wood infill pairs a true-running frame with natural boards, giving an entrance genuine wood warmth on a gate that stays square through the seasons.
Privacy Levels
Privacy, Semi Privacy, or Open Gates
Infill spacing balances privacy against the light and views a hilltop lot lives on.
Privacy
Solid or tight infill seals off a driveway or courtyard gate where neighboring homes sit above or beside the lot.
Semi Privacy
A fine gap holds privacy at eye level while preserving the light a hilltop entrance is designed around.
Open & Architectural
Open, ornamental spacing marks the entrance with a refined line that never competes with the view.
Automation
Automated Swing and Slide Gates in Clyde Hill
Both driveway gate types can be automated, and the choice matters more on a slope. We build and install the automation, then set it to open by remote, keypad, intercom, a wall button, or a sensor that reads your vehicle.
Swing Gates
Swing gates hinge open like a door, suited to the flatter part of a driveway with room for the gate to arc clear of the incline.
Slide Gates
Slide gates roll to the side, often the right answer on a Clyde Hill lot where the driveway slopes and a swing gate would bind against the grade.
Every automated gate includes safety sensors that stop and reverse it if something is in the path, and we can add a keypad, intercom, or remote so guests reach the house without a call down the hill.
Laser Cut Panels
Custom Laser Cut Panels for Clyde Hill Gates
We laser cut custom metal panels into gates, so a Clyde Hill entrance can carry an address or a signature pattern. The panels build into both custom and prefab gates, and this work is done in collaboration with Fences & Gates Pro.
Neighborhoods
Gates in Clyde Hill and the Points
We build and automate gates across Clyde Hill and the neighboring communities, Medina, Yarrow Point, and Hunts Point, where sloped lots and exacting standards are the common thread.
- Clyde Hill
- Medina
- Yarrow Point
- Hunts Point
- Beaux Arts Village
- West Bellevue
- Bridle Trails
- Enatai
- Downtown Bellevue
Communities and New Builds
Working With Clyde Hill HOAs and New Construction
Some Clyde Hill enclaves and view corridors carry design expectations for street-facing gates, and projects often involve an architect. We provide the drawings and samples that make any review painless.
On a new build we join early, coordinating the gate, its automation, and the driveway grade so the entrance is planned with the approach rather than retrofitted around it.
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Showroom
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Saturday — By Appointment
Sunday — CLOSED
Mon – Fri — 9:00am – 6:00pm / Saturday — By Appointment / Sunday — CLOSED
Looking for high-quality custom railings, fences, gates, and architectural metalwork? Visit our Custom Railings WA showroom in Kent, WA, where you can explore our wide range of modern, ornamental, glass, cable, commercial railings, fences, gates and other metalwork.
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How It Works
From First Call to Finished Railing
We keep the process simple. Here is what working with us on a Clyde Hill exterior railing looks like.
1
Request a Quote
Tell us about your project and share photos, dimensions, or inspiration if available.
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Consultation
We review your goals, style preferences, layout, and material options in detail.
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Site Measurement
Our team visits the site to take precise measurements.
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Design
We create custom railing drawings for your space, style, and requirements.
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Fabrication
Your railing is fabricated using high-quality materials with close attention to fit and finish.
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Installation
We install the railing carefully on site and make sure every detail is completed properly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What material works best on an exposed view lot?
CustomRailingsWA2026-08-05T16:11:15-07:00Aluminum stays light and rust-free, which helps automation run smoothly on a slope; steel adds strength for a wide gate; a wood-infill frame brings warmth without the upkeep of solid wood. We match the material to the driveway, the size, and the exposure of your entrance.
Can the gate match the house and the fence?
CustomRailingsWA2026-08-05T16:10:42-07:00Yes. We fabricate the gate to match your fence and home in profile and powder-coat color, so a Clyde Hill entrance reads as one designed piece. Building everything in-house makes that match exact.
Can you automate a gate on a sloped driveway?
CustomRailingsWA2026-08-05T16:10:14-07:00Yes. Both swing and slide gates can be automated on a grade, and choosing the right type and setup for the slope is part of what we do. The gate opens by remote, keypad, intercom, a wall button, or a vehicle sensor, and includes safety sensors that stop it if something is in the way.
My Clyde Hill driveway is on a slope. Swing or slide gate?
CustomRailingsWA2026-08-05T16:09:33-07:00On a sloped driveway a slide gate is often the better choice, because it rolls along the fence line and does not have to arc open against the grade the way a swing gate does. If the gate sits on a flatter stretch with room to open, a swing gate can still work. We look at the incline and the layout and recommend the one that will run reliably.
