Automatic Sliding Driveway Gate Specialist for 18 ft Gate Design, Hardware & Installation Planning

Posted 3 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

I am looking for someone with real experience designing and specifying automatic sliding driveway gates for residential properties. This is for a home main entrance gate. The gate opening is 18 feet wide, and the gate will slide open toward the right side, so the design must account for the full sliding path: 18 ft gate opening + approximately 18 ft clear travel space on the right. I am not only looking for a metal fabricator. I need someone who understands the complete sliding gate system, including: Automatic sliding gate operation Track or cantilever system selection Gate motor/operator selection Rollers/wheels Guide posts End stops Safety sensors/photocells Remote/keypad/access control options Foundation/base requirements Clearance requirements Installation sequence Fabrication coordination The gate design style will be modern and luxury, similar to the attached reference image: black metal frame, vertical metal slats, and wood/accent panels. Main Goal I need a complete practical design and specification package that a local fabricator and installer can use to build and install the gate correctly. Required Deliverables 1. Sliding Gate System Plan Full plan view showing 18 ft opening 18 ft sliding clearance area to the right Closed position Open position Sliding direction Track or cantilever layout Motor/operator location Guide post locations Stopper/end stop locations Safety sensor locations Required clearances 2. Gate Design Drawings Front elevation Overall dimensions Frame layout Slat spacing Accent/wood panel layout Post locations Gate height recommendation Structural member size recommendations 3. Hardware & Automation Specification Please recommend suitable options for: Sliding gate motor/operator Track or cantilever system Rollers/wheels Guide rollers Rack and pinion system Safety photocells/sensors Remote/keypad/access control Emergency manual release Power requirements Backup battery option if needed 4. Fabrication Coordination Drawings Metal frame size recommendations Material thickness recommendations Roller bracket details Motor mounting allowance Track/foundation notes Welding/fabrication notes Outdoor finish recommendations 5. Optional 3D Visualization 3D model/render of the gate Closed position render Open position diagram/render Material/color options Please apply only if you have experience with one or more of the following: Automatic driveway gates Sliding gate systems Gate automation Gate operator/motor selection Residential gate installation Access control systems Cantilever or track sliding gates Luxury entrance gate design

  • $150.00

    Fixed-price
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Autodesk AutoCAD
3D Modeling
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:5 to 10
  • Last viewed by client:3 weeks ago
  • Interviewing:
    2
  • Invites sent:
    4
  • Unanswered invites:
    1
About the client
Member since Mar 20, 2026
  • CAN
    Toronto7:26 AM
  • $540 total spent
    3 hires, 2 active

Explore similar jobs on Upwork

Product Design
Industrial Design
Non-circular gear designHourly‐ Renewed 2 weeks ago
3D Design
SolidWorks
Autodesk Inventor
3D Modeling
3D Printing
Product Design
CFD Analysis
Reverse Engineering
Geomagic Design X
3D Animation
ANSYS
Mechanical Engineering
CAD Software
Creo Parametric
CAD & CAM Software

How it works

  • Post a job icon
    Create your free profile
    Highlight your skills and experience, show your portfolio, and set your ideal pay rate.
  • Talent comes to you icon
    Work the way you want
    Apply for jobs, create easy-to-by projects, or access exclusive opportunities that come to you.
  • Payment simplified icon
    Get paid securely
    From contract to payment, we help you work safely and get paid securely.
Want to get started? Create a profile

About Upwork

  • Rating is 4.9 out of 5.
    4.9/5
    (Average rating of clients by professionals)
  • G2 2021
    #1 freelance platform
  • 49,000+
    Signed contract every week
  • $2.3B
    Freelancers earned on Upwork in 2020

Find the best freelance jobs

Growing your career is as easy as creating a free profile and finding work like this that fits your skills.

Trusted by

  • Microsoft Logo
  • Airbnb Logo
  • Bissell Logo
  • GoDaddy Logo