Site review
Confirm opening dimensions, existing structure, access, finish expectations, and the drawings needed before fabrication.
Lower Mainland
Driveway Gates in Burnaby
Driveway Gates for Burnaby projects, planned around local site conditions, finishes, access, and permit expectations.
A good gate looks intentional and operates cleanly. Frame stiffness, hinge posts, slope, automation planning, and finish selection all matter before the steel is cut.
What matters in Burnaby
Burnaby mixes custom homes, strata towers, institutional projects, and commercial spaces, which makes it a strong fit for both residential stairs and repeatable railing packages.
- New stairs, altered guards, and structural steel attachments generally need permit or engineer review.
- Burnaby conditions: Wet Lower Mainland climate with less direct salt exposure than waterfront cities.
- Typical travel and coordination window from the shop: 0-20 minutes.
Common configurations
- Swing and slide driveway gates
- Pedestrian gates matched to fencing
- Modern slat, picket, or panel designs
- Automation-ready steel frames
Budget ranges
| Scope | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Manual pedestrian or small driveway gate | $4,500-$12,000 | Simple steel design |
| Custom double swing gate | $12,000-$30,000 | Posts, hinges, and finish included |
| Automation-ready gate package | $25,000-$55,000+ | Automation by specialist coordination |
Process
Drawing coordination
Prepare shop drawings and coordinate guard, handrail, tread, connection, and finish details with the project team.
Fabrication
Cut, fit, weld, and check the steel in the shop so field installation is controlled and predictable.
Finishing
Powder coating, galvanizing, stainless finishing, or paint preparation is selected for the exposure and design intent.
Installation
Install with attention to protection, alignment, field fit, and final coordination with adjacent trades.
Local conditions
1.6 kPa reference value for early planning. Final engineering confirms project-specific assumptions.
none exposure. Finish and hardware choices should follow the exact site conditions.
New stairs, altered guards, and structural steel attachments generally need permit or engineer review.
FAQ
Planning questions for Burnaby
How much do driveway gatess cost in Burnaby?
Driveway Gates pricing depends on dimensions, railing type, finish, access, and engineering. Current planning ranges on this page run from $4,500-$12,000 depending on scope.
Do Burnaby projects need permits?
New stairs, altered guards, and structural steel attachments generally need permit or engineer review.
What finish works for Burnaby?
Wet Lower Mainland climate with less direct salt exposure than waterfront cities. We recommend selecting the coating or stainless hardware package around exact exposure, not just the city name.
Start a project
Plan a driveway gates project in Burnaby
Send drawings, photos, or a rough scope and we will help define the practical next step.