SANTA FE’S BEST GATES:
WORKS OF ART THAT WORK FLAWLESSLY
I build the best gates in Santa Fe — stunning gates that are smooth and sturdy and stay that way.
Gates that I build swing open and latch easily — they don’t sag or drag or bind or wobble. They glow in the sun. They make lives easier, and add value to homes.
WHY HIRE ME? Experience + Skill
- Gates are my specialty! I’ve built over 100 beautiful gates (and seen a LOT of bad ones).
- I live in Santa Fe, and have built gates in every neighborhood — so I’m familiar with common styles.
- I’ve built tiny gates and huge gates (20-feet wide), remote-control ranch gates, and one for hobbits.
- I’ve got two decades of carpentry experience, and have built pergolas, decks, chicken coops, horse-feed bins, furniture, signs, and store displays.
- I love building gates! They’re mechanical and architectural, and each one is unique.
I BUILD CUSTOM GATES PROPERLY
Gates that I build will never sag, drag, bind, loosen, rot, wobble, warp, or turn grey…
… because I incorporate 1) exterior design and 2) use exterior-grade materials
design elements:
- an independent frame — with a diagonal strut in compression and supporting braces — which acts as a skeleton.
- Two (and only two) large, well-fastened hinges in a post secured with real masonry anchors.
- proper clearance all around, to allow for pebbles, ice, snow, and seasonal expansion/contraction.
- a strong, reliable latch made for the outdoors — with no wires, strings, or rattly thumb-catches.
materials:
- frame: full-size, pressure-treated 2x4s oriented to avoid warping
- face boards: milled 1″x 6″ cedar or redwood (no flimsy pine pickets or heavy latillas)
- fasteners: strong, coated cabinet screws and structural framing screws (never nails, which loosen with vibration)
- large, strong, coated hinges with beefy lag bolts (never dinky interior-style hinges)
- a reliable, lockable latch (and 100%-mechanical combination deadbolt)
- top-of-the-line, extremely UV-resistant Brazilian Rosewood oil – which protects by penetrating deep into wood fibers
WHAT YOU GET FROM AN AMATEUR vs. WHAT YOU GET FROM ME
When you hire a handyman, or contractor, or your gardener, or your woodworker friend to build a gate, there’s no telling what you’ll get — except that it’ll be fundamentally flawed. Chances are very good that such a gate will become annoying quickly, start coming apart soon thereafter, and need rebuilding after only a few seasons.
When you hire me, you’ll get a gate that:
- works perfectly: it’ll hang steadily, swing smoothly, and latch firmly and easily.
- offers reliable security: for dogs, kids, friends, and unwelcome visitors.
- looks great.
- lasts a long time, because it’s built right.
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU HIRE ME
- a meticulous, skilled carpenter who’s friendly, articulate, prepared, and timely.
- an easy discussion about your vision, including variety of wood, hue, shape and style. There’s nothing prefab here!
- the best gate possible, built right, from premier materials. No shortcuts, crossed fingers, mysteries, or hackjobs!
- fast service, with minimal disruption. A custom gate, built onsite. No waiting for deliveries or shop-work.
- a straightforward price: I charge a flat fee for labor, plus materials. No hidden surchages or shady deposits.
- simple tips on maintenance, so that you can keep your gate spiffy for years. No more wasting time hunting for a fix-it handyman.
- a home more beautiful than before: I clean + sweep, leaving no unslightly mess.
WHERE I’VE WORKED
I’ve built 100+ beautiful gates all over Santa Fe:
The BEST gates in Santa Fe
— Custom builds & gate repairs —
References available!