COMMERCIAL CHAIN LINK GATES
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Heavy Duty
Commercial Chain Link Gates in Metro Detroit
A commercial gate opens and closes more in a month than a residential gate does in a year. We build chain link swing, rolling and cantilever gates with heavy frames, large gate posts and hardware sized for trucks, forklifts and winter.
Swing & Slide Gates
Heavy-Wall Gate Frames
Lockable Hardware
Opener-Ready Options
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BUILT FOR DAILY USE
What Makes a Chain Link Gate Commercial Grade
The fabric looks similar on every chain link gate. The difference is in the frame, the posts and the hardware.
Heavy Gate Frames
Welded frames in heavier pipe with mid-rails and diagonal truss rods keep wide leaves from sagging under their own weight.
Trussed, welded frames
Oversized Gate Posts
Gate posts are larger and deeper than line posts, set 42 inches or more in concrete so frost and traffic do not move them.
Below the frost line
Commercial Hardware
Heavy hinges, drop rods, center stops and padlockable latches rated for constant use and abuse.
Lockable on every gate
Snow and Ice Planning
Swing paths, slide tracks and ground clearance are planned for plowed snow banks, not just a summer day.
Works in a Michigan winter
RELATED SYSTEMS
Fencing and Gate Systems for Commercial Sites
Gates are part of a perimeter. These pages cover the fence lines and heavier gate systems they connect to.
Perimeter
Commercial Chain Link Perimeter Fencing
Security Perimeters
Tall, heavy-gauge chain link perimeters for lots, yards and facilities, with barbed wire options where permitted.
Heights:
6ft to 10ft
Fabric:
Galvanized or coated
Tops:
Rail or barbed wire
Best For:
Yards, lots
Matched to your gates
Slide Gates
Cantilever & Heavy-Duty Slide Gates
No Ground Track
Cantilever gates roll on carriages behind the opening with no track to clog with snow, gravel or ice.
Openings:
Wide drive lanes
Track:
None in opening
Operators:
Opener-ready
Best For:
Truck traffic
Best for Michigan winters
Coated
Vinyl-Coated Security Fencing
Black, Green, Brown
Vinyl-coated chain link and gates for sites that want security with a cleaner look along the street.
Colors:
Black, green, brown
Coating:
Bonded vinyl
Framework:
Powder coated
Best For:
Street frontage
Security that looks finished
Commercial Hub
Commercial Fencing & Gates
All Commercial Work
Our full commercial service: perimeters, enclosures, cages and gate systems for businesses across Metro Detroit.
Sites:
Retail, industrial
Materials:
Chain link, aluminum
Gates:
Swing, slide
Plans:
Site plans supplied
Start here for commercial
SWING OR SLIDE
Choosing the Right Chain Link Gate for the Opening
Swing gates are the simplest and most economical choice for walk gates and drive openings where there is clear, flat room for the leaves to open. Double swing gates handle wide openings by splitting the weight between two posts, with a drop rod and center stop to hold them. They struggle where the ground slopes into the swing path or where plowed snow piles up against the leaves all winter.
Slide gates solve those problems. Rolling gates ride on a ground track or wheels; cantilever gates hang from carriages on posts beside the opening and never touch the ground in the drive lane, which makes them the better choice where snow, ice and gravel would jam a track. Both can be built opener-ready. For heavy automated sites, see commercial automatic gates.
COMMERCIAL GATE TYPES
Swing Gate
Cantilever Slide
Upfront Cost
Gate and posts
Lower
Higher
Space Needed
Beside opening
Swing Arc
Run-Back Length
Snow and Ice
Winter operation
Arc Must Be Clear
No Ground Track
Sloped Drive
Grade at opening
Limited
Handles Well
Automation
Gate operators
Possible
Well Suited
COMMERCIAL GATE PROJECT
From Site Walk to Working Gate
We plan around your operating hours so deliveries and customers keep moving during installation.
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Step 1
Site Walk & Traffic Review
We measure the opening, check grade and drainage, and ask what passes through: trucks, forklifts, employees, emergency access.
Opening and grade measured
Vehicle sizes noted
Access needs reviewed
SITE READY
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Step 2
Proposal, Permit & Locate
You get an itemized proposal with gate type, frame and hardware. We file the permit, coordinate with your site plan and call Miss Dig 811.
Itemized proposal
Permit filed by us
Utilities marked
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Step 3
Install & Test
Gate posts are set deep in concrete and allowed to cure, gates are hung or mounted, and we test the full open and close cycle with your staff.
Posts below frost line
Hardware adjusted
Staff walkthrough
Gate Damaged or Not Closing?
Call (734) 977-0554. We repair and replace commercial gates, hinges, latches and bent frames.
GATE OPTIONS
Commercial Chain Link Gate Options
Configurations and add-ons we install most often.
Single Walk Gates
Pedestrian gates for employee entrances, with padlockable latches or panic-style hardware where required.
Double Swing Drive Gates
Two leaves for wide openings, with drop rods and a center stop to hold them closed.
Rolling Gates
Slide on wheels across a smooth paved surface where there is no room for a swing arc.
Cantilever Slide Gates
Track-free gates for wide drive lanes and sites that plow snow through the opening.
Privacy Slats and Screens
Slats or windscreen on gate leaves to hide storage yards. See privacy fabric for chain link.
Barbed Wire Extensions
Security arms with barbed wire across the gate top, where local code allows.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Commercial Chain Link Gate Questions
What facility managers and owners ask us.
How wide can a chain link gate be?
Double swing gates commonly cover openings up to about 20 feet or more, and cantilever slide gates can cover wider drive lanes. The right size depends on the vehicles using it and the space beside the opening.
Swing gate or slide gate for a commercial lot?
Swing gates cost less and work where the swing area is flat and clear. Slide gates, especially cantilever, are better on slopes, tight sites and anywhere snow would block a swing arc.
Can a chain link gate be automated later?
Yes, if it is built opener-ready with the right frame, posts and a pad or mounting location planned. We plan for it up front so you are not replacing the gate later.
How much does a commercial chain link gate cost?
Simple walk gates cost far less than wide drive gates, and cantilever slide gates cost more than swing gates. You get an itemized proposal after the site walk.
Why do commercial gates sag?
Undersized frames, missing truss rods and gate posts that are too small or too shallow. We size frames and posts for the leaf width and set posts below the frost line.
Do you work on existing gates?
Yes. We repair bent frames, replace hinges and latches, rehang sagging leaves and swap fabric on existing commercial chain link gates.
FREE SITE VISIT
Request a Commercial Gate Proposal
Tell us about the opening and the traffic it handles. We will walk the site and send an itemized written proposal.
PREFER TO CALL DIRECTLY?
Speak directly with our estimating desk for quick questions or emergency repairs.
Gate type matched to your site and traffic
Heavy frames and frost-line gate posts
Permits and Miss Dig handled
Get Your Free Estimate
Quick response guaranteed within 24 hours
Online Booking Open
🔒 Your contact info is strictly confidential. We never sell your data or spam you.