Custom automatic gate installation for Hill Country properties — wrought iron, cedar-and-iron, wood, and steel, engineered for limestone terrain and long gravel driveways. Designed, fabricated, and installed by the Austin Estate Gate team.
A custom automatic gate installation in Dripping Springs starts around $10,000 for a single gate up to 12 feet, and around $20,000 turnkey with a basic opener and a cellular call box with live streaming video. Cedar-and-iron combinations are the most popular choice for Hill Country properties. Austin Estate Gate has designed and installed gates across Dripping Springs for over 17 years, engineering every system for limestone terrain, long gravel driveways, and the natural character that makes this part of the Hill Country unique.
You bought the ranch property you've been eyeing for years, and the first thing you notice is there's nothing between the road and your front door. The fencing company says they "also do gates" — but they don't set posts in limestone, they don't run automation, and they've never built a gate that opens over a 200-foot gravel drive. That's where we come in.
The right gate for a Hill Country property balances curb appeal, durability, and how it carries over a long, often sloped driveway. These are the styles we install most in Dripping Springs.
For more on Hill Country aesthetics and material choices, see our driveway gate ideas for Hill Country properties →
From the first site visit to the final cycle test, here's how a gate installation in Dripping Springs comes together. Most residential installations complete in 1–2 days.
A single gate up to 12 feet starts around $10,000 installed. Here is where each item starts.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Single gate up to 12 ft, installed | Starts around $10,000 |
| Basic gate opener with remotes | About $5,000 |
| Cellular call box with live streaming video | About $5,000 |
| Turnkey: gate, opener and video call box | Starts around $20,000 |
| Dual gate for openings 13 ft and up, installed | Starts around $15,000 |
| Turnkey dual gate | Starts around $27,500 |
| Turnkey sliding gate, 16 ft and up | Starts around $25,000 |
| Solar automation add-on | $500 – $1,500 |
| Keypad or basic access control | $500 – $2,500 |
Rocky limestone substrate can add $500–$1,500 for specialized post drilling — standard post holes can hit rock within inches of the surface.
These are starting points, not a quote. Your exact number depends on driveway length, terrain, material, and the operator your gate's weight calls for. You can install the gate first and add the opener later.
We answer the phone. Free on-site estimates, no obligation — designed, built, and installed by the same owner-led team since 2008.
Every gate we install is matched with the right automation for the gate's weight, the property's power access, and how you want to control entry.
Hill Country land is not flat suburban lot land. The terrain, the driveways, the architecture, and even the wildlife shape how a gate has to be built and set.
We design and install gates across Dripping Springs — from master-planned communities to working ranches and rural acreage.
From Belterra and Caliterra to the ranch properties along Ranch Road 12 and Highway 290, Austin Estate Gate designs, builds, and installs automatic gates throughout Dripping Springs.
We install and service the major operator brands, matching each unit to your gate's weight, daily cycle count, and power requirements.
Each brand is matched to your gate's weight, daily cycle count, and power requirements.
Custom gate design and installation across Austin and the Hill Country.
"Our gate stopped working during the cold snap. I didn't catch the name of the person who answered the phone — the day before Christmas Eve, no less — but he was super helpful and talked my husband through how we could get the gate open to make it through the long holiday weekend. Thank you for taking the time to help us."
"Professional, knowledgeable, and very nice. I would definitely recommend them if your gate breaks. Ive been very pleased with their work."
"Highest possible marks for everyone at Austin Estate Gate. Tony and team are one of the most responsive group of folks I've ever met. They will always have my gate business."
"These guys were great. We were looking at different options… They took a look at both options and provided suggestions and pricing for each. When we decided to motorize the bottom gate, we also deciding to include a package drop box to be installed inside the gate against the fence. They handled all of it, including coming back when we couldn't put together the drop box the first time. They were efficient, courteous, and very knowledgeable. I would use them again in a heartbeat!"
"AEG is the best for many reasons. Anthony and his crew have always went above and beyond. Prompt exceptional service with massive attention to detail….Thank You AEG:)!"
"I had a really great experience with estate gates. They helped me out on a Sunday when my gate would not open — they even let me keep the key. Then they came back and fixed the gate and have always been super accommodating and professional, along with reasonably priced."
A single gate up to 12 feet starts around $10,000 installed, and a turnkey gate with a basic opener and a cellular call box with live streaming video starts around $20,000. Openings over 12 feet take a dual gate, which starts around $15,000, or around $27,500 turnkey. Hill Country limestone may add $500 to $1,500 for specialized post drilling.
Most residential gate installations in Dripping Springs are completed in 1–2 days. That covers setting posts and footings, hanging the gate, mounting and wiring the operator, installing sensors, and programming your remotes and keypad before we hand it off.
Yes. Long gravel and caliche driveways are common in Dripping Springs, and cantilever slide gates are built for them. Rocky limestone substrate needs specialized post-setting — standard post holes can hit rock within inches — so we plan footings and power routing for the terrain.
We install and service all major brands — LiftMaster, DoorKing, Viking Access, US Automatic, Apollo/FAAC, Ramset, Nice/HySecurity, and Linear. Each operator is matched to your gate's weight, daily cycle count, and power setup, including solar-powered systems for properties without easy electrical access.
Protect your property and increase its value by contacting Austin Estate Gate today. Call our team at (512) 296-2671 or email anthony@austinestategate.com to learn more about custom gate installation, access controls, and same-day service across Dripping Springs and the Hill Country. We're open Mon–Sat 7a–7p.