Swing, Sliding, or Cantilever: Picking the Right Driveway Gate

Swing Gates

The classic. One or two leaves swing open toward the property, usually on heavy-duty hinges.

• Best for: level driveways with room inside the fence for the gate to swing
• Watch for: gates that swing uphill will strain hinges and openers, and you need clear swing space
• Budget: typically the most affordable of the three

Sliding Gates

The gate rolls sideways along a ground track into a pocket beside the fence line.

• Best for: shorter driveways where there is no room for a swing arc, or long openings
• Watch for: the track needs to stay clear of gravel and debris, and you need running room equal to the gate length plus a bit more

Cantilever Gates

The gate slides on rollers mounted to posts, suspended above the ground with no track at all.

• Best for: gravel drives, uneven or sloped ground, and anyone who never wants to sweep a track again
• Watch for: cantilever gates need counterbalance space, roughly a third of the opening width beyond the opening, so the overall footprint is the longest of the three

Quick Decision Guide

• Level driveway with space to spare? Go swing.
• Tight space, flat ground? Go sliding.
• Gravel, slope, or set-it-and-forget-it reliability? Go cantilever.

Whatever the Style

All three are fabricated in our New Braunfels shop, sized to your exact opening, powder-coated for Texas weather, and automation-ready from day one. Tell us how your driveway sits and we will recommend the right style, with a free quote to match.