We purchased or home before it was built. Our builder installed wooden side gate was already repaired once and now was sagging, warping and just getting old. It was time to replace it with something sturdier and less likely to warp, shrink, fade. I did a lot of research on what materilas would best hold up to the brutal So Cal summers we have. I also had to keep within the Architectural guidelines of our HOA for fences. I found a company in Orange, CA, called SoCal Gates. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I established contact with the owner, Ray, who is a really knowledgeable and personable guy to work with[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We scheduled an appointment for him to come to our home to show us color samples of the composite material we would choose for him to use in our steel framed gate.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Ray arrived, and had us look at the different colored composite samples while he took his measurements. He then went over with us the color choices and which ones would intergrate best with our home's exterior colors, including the tiled roof and front entry door and garage door. He explained how he visualized the gate would look, once mounted. We agreed on the materials and and the price. He mentioned that his installation pricing included the removal of the gate from the cinder block wall it was attached to, but did not include the removal of the old fence post or the haul away fo the old fence. After hiring another fence company to remove the fence post, back fill with concrete and haul away all of the old fence, Ray told he would've done it had I specifically asked him, for an extra charge. In fact, he told me how to remove the old post myself, so that gave me the impression he would prefer to just to install the gate with the old fence gone and the area prepped for his installation. After the HOA approved my gate plan, It only took a few weeks for Ray to build our gate and to schedule a date and time for the installation. On the day of the installation, I watched Ray assemble and install my agte, He is meticulous and thoughtful throughout his installation process. He showed me how to change out the composite planks if I ever needed to, and how to program our electronic lockest. We are very happy with out new sturdy, side gate. I would recommend anyone needing a new steel framed gate with composite planking to contact Ray. read more

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Our old gates were weather beaten and one was being held up by our trash cans, it was time for new gates. We just had our gates installed by SoCal Gates, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ray was super easy to work with, he quoted us our price, and gave us several options for the project.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] When it came to installation he was very quick. Got to our home first thing in the morning and finished the project in about 3 hours. Our new gates look beautiful. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]THANK YOU so much for being such a wonderful businessman! (We seldom meet honest people like you who really treats customer like family!).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We appreciate how he took time to assess our existing gate. Very thorough and gives an honest opinion! And even very considerate on how we can save money without hurting the value of his work. [[HIGHLIGHT]]He is very easy to talk to and really pays attention to his client, near or far.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly will recommend him! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Very communicative and knowledgeable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You can tell they're familiar with their products and stood through the duration of programming. Pricing was fair and the production time quick. The gate is perfect. Requested replacement of the original new build gate due to security concerns read more

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Ray fabricated custom gates for us approx 4.5 years ago and we love them! I reached out to him regarding restraining the wood slats, which have weathered over the years, and he informed me he now uses a composite material for the slats. He removed the old wood slats and replaced them with composite and I love my gates even more now. The composite material is maintenance free and should last a lifetime without needing to be re-stained. Ray also replaced the slats in one day, from measuring to installation. read more

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We used Socal Gates for our new side gate installation last year. It looks great but we had an issue with alignment and the keys. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We called Ray and let him know and he came out that same week to assess and fix it - BOTH TIMES.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great service from a local small business! Would highly recommend. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Ray was very responsive and professional.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] He installed my 2 side gates on time, and they look really nice (see pics). The price is a little high but you get what you pay for. I would recommend him. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Ray with Socal Gates was a pleasure to work with.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We asked him for some very specific custom gates for our patio and they turned out beautifully. He was willing to work with us to provide a design that that was unique amongst anything else that we had seen on the market. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We are very pleased with our new gates and plan to call him again without even shopping around when we eventually replace the other gate on our property.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Ray did an excellent job installing a new LiftMaster slide gate operator at our church property, and also repaired our gate roller rails and receiver. His workmanship is top-notch, with strong attention to detail throughout the project. [[HIGHLIGHT]]He maintains close communication, taking the time to walk us through our options, explain the installation process, answer our questions, and keep us updated on delivery and progress.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] His pricing is also competitive compared to other vendors, so you do get high-quality service at a reasonable cost. I highly recommend Ray and SoCal Gates to anyone seeking a reliable, professional gate installation. read more

Ray helped us diagnose the problem with our gate motor! He was very friendly and knowledgeable! He wasn't trying to scam us and he is very trustworthy! I recommend him and definitely will be using him again next time our gate breaks! read more

We are thrilled with our beautiful custom gate opening to our backyard. It is even prettier and more functional than we could have anticipated. We specified a custom powder coat color to the 48" aluminum gate to a lovely brown espresso bronze called Java and opted for the lock set handle for both key and fingerprint options. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ray was professional and very communicative to assure we purchased exactly as specified.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] He installed it easily and timely. We highly recommend SoCal Gates and Ray. Five stars all the way! read more

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About two years after my gate was first installed, the closer bracket stopped working correctly. Ray returned and replaced the bracket at no charge! He also noticed the hamper was damaged, and within a few days, he removed, rewelded, and repainted that part of the gate. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I was beyond impressed with the prompt service and Ray's willingness to follow up even after a year.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Customer service is always appreciated, and Socal Gates certainly provided it![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Ray is a nice guy and I'm sure his gates are probably okay, but his business practices should be better.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Gave me a quote over text after I sent him pictures. Shows up and tells me "oh it's going to be way more" , well maybe don't give an estimate with just pictures without measuring.. my original estimate went up an extra 3k. Tried to tell me the price was for two doors not three, well I have the texts. Gave him 2 starts cause he does reply but don't get an estimate via text and maybe you will have better luck. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Excellent service from start to finish![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The team was professional, on time, and did an amazing job with my door. The quality of the work is outstanding, and everything was installed perfectly. They also cleaned up after the job, which I really appreciated. Highly recommend -- definitely a 5-star experience! read more

My company used Socal Gates OC to install a motorized gate on the back of our property a few months ago. Installation was quick and easy! Fast forward a few months, we had an unfortunate incident of a vendor hitting the sensor and severely bending it out of place. I called Ray to have him come out and fix it. He could have easily done that and charged us money for his assistance, but instead he text me instructions on how to fix it. I wasn't able to, so I called him and he talked me through everything I needed to do to get it realigned and working again. I love that he is so easy to work with, super friendly, and honest. If you need a gate installed, I highly recommend this company! read more

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Good service. Reasonable prices. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very helpful & happy with results.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Responded right away and explain options.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would highly recommend. read more

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Excellent service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Easy to communicate with[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the installation went flawlessly My gate is beautiful. Thanks .

New gate install, went with the powder coated steel frame with black composite boards and a smart lock. Fantastic service, very communicative, installation was quick and painless and came out looking great! The representative I worked with was incredibly helpful and spent plenty of time with me going through various options back and forth for my spouse and I who are both super indecisive. This was very much appreciated. Price was one of the lowest around but somehow still managed to end up with a fantastic product. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Excellent customer service, very professional and was available when we had questions.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] installed a liftmaster electric swing arm on our gate. is Very responsible and very puntual for our project. Will use again in the future and very recomandable. Very fair prices comparing to the market. read more

Socal Gates did an outstanding job! Ray installed our new aluminum powder coated backyard gate and the whole process was smooth from start to finish. He was professional, on time, and extremely skilled. The gate looks fantastic and the quality of the installation exceeded our expectations. We're so happy with the result and highly recommend Socal Gates--especially Ray--for anyone looking for great service and craftsmanship! We look forward to working with Socal Gates again. read more

We had vinyl gates in our RV parking that just got blown right off their hinges by the Santa Ana winds that wiped out Altadena and Palisades. I knew I definitely needed something more sturdy for the future. I called So Cal Gates and two other vendors for bids. Manny came out and brought sample materials that he uses so I can make a more informed choice for a set of gates that would hold up to the wind. I was impressed with the quality of the materials used. I opted for having the gates Zinc sprayed and powder coated so I would not have to be out there painting every couple of years. This wasn't my cheapest bid but his reviews here on Yelp and being able to feel the materials were a huge factor moving me forward to choosing So Cal Gates to do this job. He also has other features like self closing, lock box for your convenience and other options that really didn't fit what I was trying to accomplish. It takes about two to three weeks when leaving a deposit for your gates to be made and for him to contact you for an installation date and time. They arrived in about two and a half weeks, on time, and finished the installation in a couple of hours. My walls and pilasters were not exactly made to line up by the builder so Manny had to put in the extra effort to get the gates lined up correctly. The gates came out very nice and will serve their purpose. I paid about $6000 for the two gates that it took to cover my RV parking, the other bids I got were close to the same with little difference in price but the Yelp reviews and seeing the materials to be used left the stress out of using a contractor for the first time hoping you won't get ripped off. He made a link to his Youtube channel that I'll try to post to the end of this if you chose to check it out. https://youtube.com/shorts/f-2rYyEsung?si=0oT_Qjyh6W8a9gMg read more

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I'm really happy with my experience with Ray at SoCal Gates! When I first inquired, he was very helpful with all of the design and function options, sent lots of photos of previous jobs to help figure out what I liked best, and was super responsive! He never pushed anything and even helped me find a more cost effective option. When they took the measurements of the gates, he said it would take 3-4 weeks but it was more like 1.5-2 weeks. Install was easy, clean and quick! I absolutely love the work done by SoCal Gates. I would recommend to everyone I know. read more

We needed a new side gate to the backyard. Ray was quick to respond and the quote was reasonable. He gave us a lot of suggestions on the type of materials we could pick for the gate. Thanks for working with us and getting the gate installed quickly. read more

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Ray is the MAN!!! I've had him make two gates for me now. Can't recommend him highly enough! He's prompt, professional, offers quality materials, has a great sense of humor and gives a fair deal. Very satisfied customer here. I'd give him 6 stars, not 5. Thanks again Ray! Love my new gate and the upgrades to the old one! read more

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SoCal gates service was fantastic. Ray was here quickly, diagnosed and solved my problem with my electric gate and charged a very reasonable price. read more

Replaced a side gate, they were responsive and our new gate is beautiful. Install was quick as well. Thank you!

We love our new composite gates from Socal Gates! They are very stylish and work great. Ray was super knowledable and helpful in providing us with details for our design choices. The installation was quick, professional, and we couldn't be happier with the finished results! read more

It's almost been a year since we had our gates put in, which we love. After using the gate so often, the post started to wiggle because we had not bolted it to our vinyl siding. The day I called, Ray was out to fix the problem! That post is very solid now! Thank you, Ray, for your great work ethic! read more

I really can't recommend Ray and So Cal Gates enough. The quality and customer service are above all else. I got two front gates and he was very helpful in selecting the best value and design for what I was looking for. I recently needed them adjusted and turn around time was less than 24 hours. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Extremely responsive and reliable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 10/10! read more

Socal Gates replaced my old gate keypad, with new transmitter and receiver, which worked fine. Ray is very knowledgeable and has had a lot of experience with gates. [[HIGHLIGHT]]He will also help customers over the phone without making a service call, when possible.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The work was prompt and neat. Charges were reasonable. Highly recommended. And also, Socal Gates is a local company that is real, not just a sales website or a phone number. read more

Ray was quick to respond my request and his work to replace my rotten wood gate with aluminum composite was beautifully done in a timely manner at a reasonable price. The rock post I have was detached from the wall and slanted which caused the old gate off the alignment. Ray is the only one out of four contractors I called who offered an easy solution within my budget. I've referred him to my neighbor and will continue to refer him should there be a need. read more

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It was a Friday night and we found ourselves trapped behind our automatic security gate. After trouble shooting what we could, we ended up calling just about every business we could on Yelp to get some support and leaving messages everywhere. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Within just a few minutes SoCal gates texted us back and started to walk us through fixing our gate opener- this was even before we paid anything.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They simply wanted to help. It got dark but they were able to help us get the gate open so that we weren't trapped. It was amazing. Then over the weekend they helped to troubleshoot how to fix it...again...this was even before we paid anything. They ended up coming out that very Monday to diagnose the problem and fix it. Instead of trying to sell us a new system or upselling anything, they just fixed and adjusted our old one- charged close to nothing to do it. What a company! read more

Really love my new steel gates! Ray did an excellent job and was informative the whole time. Explained everything and gave timelines that were meant on time, took about a month to order and have it installed, would definitely recommend for side gates in Orange County read more

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Ray is the man, he installed the backyard door, it looks great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]He was very responsive to our responses and seems to take pride in the work he does.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Thank you sir for your good work read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Ray helped me figure out the problem myself over the phone for a nominal fee.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Thanks Ray!

I highly recommend SoCal Gates. Ray and his crew were very professional. They were quick and right on time. Ray made sure that we had exactly what we wanted. He answered all of my questions. The gates are high quality and look very nice. We will definitely use his services again. I initially filled out a quote form on Easter not expecting a text right away. I am very happy with the service and our new gates. read more

Love our gates! Quality work and priced fairly. Good communication as well! Wish we hadn't put off the project for so long!

I live in the San Diego area. Ray sold me the gate and gave me detailed instructions on installing it. Looks great and had a wonderful experience. read more

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Reached out to Ray about an iron gate repair and he was very communicative, prompt and knowledgeable about our options. We ended up repairing the gate, refreshed the paint and replaced the wood. Couldn't have been easier and well priced for the work involved. We will refer Ray to our neighbors and encourage you to call him! Great experience. Thank you Ray. read more

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Ray is the go to guy for gates. We had to replace our wood gate as it was eaten up by termites and would no longer function. Ray came to our rescue. very professional, responsive, and knowledgeable. Would recommend! read more

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