Boerne • Fair Oaks Ranch • Kendall County

Custom welded gates built for the Hill Country

Swing Shift Fence & Gate designs and installs custom driveway and entry gates, and the fence that goes with them, for homes, acreage and ranches around Boerne and the Texas Hill Country.

  • Free site visit
  • Written quote within 48 hours
  • Fixed written price
What we build

Gates and fence for Boerne and the Hill Country

We lead with the gate, because it is the first thing people see and the part of a fence that works the hardest. Then we build the fence that ties into it.

Our specialty

Custom welded driveway and entry gates

Steel and iron gates designed for your opening, your house and your land. Swing or slide, single or dual, arched or flat top, with stone or steel columns. Built square and hung on posts sized for the weight, so the gate still latches cleanly years from now.

Automation-ready builds and operators

Every gate is framed for an opener. Solar or electric operator install, keypads and remotes are handled through licensed partners, including a licensed electrician for any power work.

Pipe and ranch gates and fence

Welded pipe fence, pipe-top wire for acreage, ranch and pipe gates, H-braces and entrances. Built for limestone, caliche, slopes and hogs.

Ornamental steel fence

Open-style steel picket fence that fits HOA "open fence" rules in Boerne and Fair Oaks Ranch subdivisions. We help you with the drawings your HOA asks for.

Cedar privacy fence

Board-on-board and dog-ear cedar privacy fence for subdivision lots, with matching walk gates that are built to stay square.

Straight talk on price

Typical starting ranges

Most fence and gate companies around Boerne do not publish prices. We think you should have a ballpark before anyone comes out.

These are typical starting ranges for installed work in the Boerne and San Antonio area, not quotes. Your actual price depends on the opening, the design, rock, slope, access and power. You get a fixed written price after a free site visit.

Gates

Walk gate, manual$400 to $900
Single swing steel gate, manual, up to 12 ft$800 to $1,400
Single swing gate with opener$1,500 to $2,400
Dual swing gate with opener$2,200 to $3,800
Slide gate with opener$1,800 to $4,500

Custom and estate

Custom automatic driveway gate$3,000 to $10,000+
Custom steel fabrication$85 to $180 / ft
Ranch entrance with columns and operator$5,000 to $25,000+
Automating an existing gate$600 to $3,000
Keypad or remote add-on$250 to $600

Fence (per linear foot)

Welded pipe ranch fence$12 to $28
Ornamental steel fence$30 to $65
Cedar privacy fence$30 to $44
Ornamental pipe entrance fence$60 to $150
Tear-out and haul-off$3 to $5

Many Hill Country lots sit on limestone, so rock drilling is often added per job. Estate entries with wide openings, custom iron or long power runs usually land at the upper end of these ranges or above.

How it works

From first call to final walkthrough

A simple process with no surprises. You always know the price, the schedule and what happens next.

  1. Free site visit

    We walk the property with you, measure the opening and fence line, and check rock, slope, drainage and power.

  2. Written quote within 48 hours

    You get a fixed written price with a simple sketch of the gate, so you know exactly what you are getting.

  3. Deposit and scheduling

    A deposit locks in your build date and materials. We handle permits and HOA paperwork where needed.

  4. Build and install

    Your gate is fabricated and installed, and you get photo updates along the way so you never have to wonder.

  5. Walkthrough and warranty

    We walk the finished job with you, test every latch and opener, and hand you a written warranty.

  6. Annual tune-up

    Optional yearly gate tune-up keeps hinges, latches and openers working smoothly through Texas heat and storms.

Service area

Serving Boerne and the Texas Hill Country

We work on subdivision lots, acreage and ranch properties across Boerne, Fair Oaks Ranch, Kendall County and NW San Antonio.

  • Boerne
  • Fair Oaks Ranch
  • Kendall County
  • NW San Antonio
  • Sisterdale
  • Kendalia
  • Bergheim
  • Waring
  • Comfort
  • Leon Springs

Just outside the area? Ask anyway. Larger gate and entrance projects are often worth the drive.

Why choose us

Built right, priced straight

Fixed written price

The number on your quote is the number you pay, unless you ask for a change. Any change is written down and approved by you first.

Photo updates

You get photos at each stage of the job, from layout and posts to the finished gate, even when you are at work.

Written warranty

Every job comes with a written warranty on workmanship, so you know exactly what is covered and for how long.

Annual gate tune-up plan

Once a year we check hinges, latches, posts and operators, adjust and lubricate, and catch small problems before they strand you at the gate.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How much does a custom driveway gate cost in Boerne?

A simple manual steel gate often starts around $800 to $1,400. Automated custom driveway gates usually run $3,000 to $10,000 or more depending on width, design, columns and power. See the starting ranges above, then book a free site visit for a fixed written price.

How fast will I get a quote?

You get a written quote within 48 hours of your site visit, with a simple sketch of the gate.

Can you automate my gate if there is no power at the gate?

Yes. Solar operators work well for many Hill Country driveways. If you want hardwired power, a licensed electrician partner handles the electrical work.

Do I need a permit for a fence in Boerne?

Inside Boerne city limits, fences need a permit and the work must be done by a contractor registered with the City. We handle the permit as part of the job. Outside city limits, HOA rules and deed restrictions still apply, and we can help with those too.

Will my HOA approve an ornamental steel fence?

Many Boerne and Fair Oaks Ranch HOAs require open-style fencing such as steel picket. We build to those rules and can provide the drawings and specs your architectural committee asks for.

What about rock?

Much of the Hill Country sits on limestone and caliche. We check for it during the site visit and include any rock drilling in your written price, so it is not a surprise later.

What does the annual gate tune-up include?

A yearly visit to inspect and adjust hinges, latches, posts and the operator, lubricate moving parts and check safety features. Ask us for current plan pricing.

What payment do you take, and how much is the deposit?

A deposit is due to schedule your project, with the balance due at the final walkthrough. Your written quote lists the exact deposit and the payment methods we accept.

Free quote

Request a free quote

Tell us a little about your project. We will reply to set up a free site visit, then send a written quote within 48 hours of the visit.

Is there power at the gate?
Photos help a lot. After you send this form, text photos of the opening or fence line to (210) 943-8356 or reply to our email with them attached.

We use your information only to reply about your project.

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