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Slide Gates in Delaware

Are you wondering whether a sliding or swing gate is best for your property? If you don’t have the space to accommodate a swing gate, a slide gate is an ideal solution. Sliding gates are also suitable for residences or businesses on a slope.
Regardless of the situation, it’s worth calling experts to determine the best solution for your fencing or gate needs. Whether you need a new sliding gate installation or repair, contact Leading Edge Fence & Gates today!

Why Opt for Slide Gates?

There are numerous reasons you may want slide gates over swing gates. However, one of the most fundamental reasons to opt for a slide gate is if you’re short on opening space. For example, if your current driveway doesn’t offer the appropriate angle for entryway gates to swing open entirely, you need a sliding gate.

Another reason homeowners and business owners choose sliding gates is that their property is located on a steep slope. Unfortunately, swing gates don’t always work well when there is a steep slope because the angle may threaten those entering and exiting the driveway.

In each of these situations, it’s best to equip the driveway with a sliding gate. However, you should note that you don’t need either of these situations to pursue a sliding gate. If you simply prefer a sliding gate’s look, luxury, convenience, and style, then speak with the Leading Edge Fence & Gates team to begin the construction.

Manual And Electric Slide Gates Design

Generally, there are two main designs for slide gates: manual and electric. Regardless of the type, all slide gates require a track for the gate doorway to move horizontally.

Manual slide gates require a track and manual operation. The manual slide gate requires that someone physically slide the gate door for opening and closing. Manual slide gates are also much more affordable than their electric counterparts. Manual slide gates still offer users a lock and key for added safety. Unfortunately, some find leaving their vehicle to unlock and lock the gate a significant inconvenience, so they prefer to spend the extra money to install an electric sliding gate instead.
Electric slide gates open and close automatically. Usually, some remote control, keycode, or biometric scanner signals your gate doors to open and close. This means you get the safety features without needing to exit your vehicle and don’t need a lock and key for every entry. These gates still require a track, like manual slide gates. However, you should note that electric slide gates cost significantly more than manual slide gates.

Your Options for Slide Gates Design

Slide gates come in two different designs:

  1. Single door slide gates allow one gate door to slide left or right to open. It closes by sliding back in the direction of the door opened.
  2. Double door slide gates have two doors. One door slides to the left, and the other slides to the right; they meet in the middle to close.

The Leading Edge Fence & Gates team is ready to complete the job, no matter which sliding gate design you prefer. If you aren’t sure which is best for your property, we can help with that too.

Different Materials for Slide Gates

Another factor to consider for your sliding gate is which type of material you want. Slide gates are available in numerous materials, including:

  •  Aluminum: lightweight and rust-resistant.
  • Wrought iron: a heavy metal material that may be prone to rust.
  • Vinyl: plastic-like and is the cheapest option.
  • Steel: a rigid metal slightly more resistant to rust than iron.

You should speak with a team member to weigh each material’s pros and cons and determine the best material for your particular needs. However, you should note that the weather is a significant factor when deciding on a gate material, and slide gates commonly feature metals.

Advantages to Slide Gates

Slide gates offer various benefits. All of these advantages are worth noting before deciding on installation.

  • Increased safety for residences and commercial properties 
  • A sleek, modern approach to gates and fencing 
  • Ideal for high slope areas
  • No demand for vehicle space (great for large deliveries) 

No need to exit your vehicle for the electric slide gate option

Go with Fencing and Gate Experts

When it comes time to install or repair your slide gates, trust our team with 20 years of experience and vast industry expertise. Call Leading Edge Fence & Gates to start the process today at (302) 892-2575. We proudly provide the best services in the area and strive to prove why we are the number one name among our clients.

SEE WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Joe CollinsJoe Collins
22:57 02 Aug 23
Gave our yard the finished look.
Rich GranoRich Grano
11:25 27 Jul 23
Excellent work on my fence installation,my pool area looks amazing,I would highly recommend Leading Edge Fence
Catherine L ShortCatherine L Short
20:11 07 Jul 23
We asked and wise advise with experience was given regarding how far from the property line would be good footage. We received installation of our white vinyl L shaped fence in a timely and professional manner. From the secretary gathering basic information in early November 2022 to more detailed information by the Installer. The experience went smoothly, ending in early December 2022. When enquiry was made, Leading Edge Fence & Gates were recommended to my neighbors.
Isaiah GregoryIsaiah Gregory
18:42 07 Jul 23
Booked leading edge to do a post and rail fence for my backyard. Everything was done in a timely, professional manner and they did quality work for a fair price. Would recommend.
Carol SeichepineCarol Seichepine
15:11 21 Jun 23
Talk about quality work, these guys are the best. I was able to use their fence budget tool on their website and got a estimate right away. They came out and got rid of our 20 year old wood split rail and put in a beautiful black aluminum. The crew was very professional and hard working. The whole project was done in 2 days. That consist of taking down the old fence and installing the new. Looks so great that my cousin is getting a new fence from them also.
tania fontanatania fontana
16:54 19 Jun 23
Wes and his team are great to work with. Very knowledgeable, friendly and personable. Answered questions I had along the way. They did an exceptional job installing the fence with the irregular shape of the backyard.
I cannot express enough how great an experience it was having you do our fence project. Very professional crew, completed project very quickly, worked very fast when I decided last minute to add more because their work was so amazing. Office staff stay in touch and answer questions immediately. I highly recommend them.
W SharpeW Sharpe
20:32 15 Mar 23
Loving our Fence. Everyone was very professional. Job completed within 2 days.Wes and his crew are very friendly and helpful. Always available to answer any questions. Always get back in a timely manner. Really appreciate the work they did. Very pleased with our fence which is the 3 Rsil Post & Rail.Thank You!!!
Asia FlamerAsia Flamer
23:23 07 Jan 23
Great experience installing a wood split rail fence around a portion of my new property for a dog run. Wes helped us decide where to install the fence on the property, workable size, and answered all questions. He was even able to accommodate us moving up the proposed date to work better in line with our sooner then expected settlement date. His guys completed the fence in a matter of hours and ensured everything was completed as expected. We will use them in the future for our fencing needs.
mary baratellemary baratelle
15:08 06 Dec 22
Wes and the team at Leading Edge were wonderful, so personable and friendly, professional and knowledgeable, just all around good people!! My fence looks amazing!! So happy I went with Leading Edge!!
David PieriDavid Pieri
02:08 22 Nov 22
We had 4 post and rail fence gates replaced. Along with a few other posts and rails. They did a excellent job, at what we considered to be a reasonable price. We would deft recommend them to our friends and neighbors!!
Kate HannonKate Hannon
16:18 31 Jan 22
Wes and his team were a dream to work with. They were responsive and polite from start to finish. We had a bit of a hiccup with the town and an unresolved fencing permit - but Wes took care of it for us and we did not have to pay the fine! We really appreciate the exceptional customer service, which is hard to find lately. We are just in love with our fence - and so are our dogs!
Jon CrewsJon Crews
05:01 26 Mar 21
My grandparents live in the Delaware area and needed to get a fence & gate installed for more privacy. They're not great with technology so they asked me to help find someone to come out. After a lengthy search, I came across Leading Edge. They had the best reviews I could find. Wesley and his team were awesome. They put together a very fair quote and were incredibly responsive to my grandparents. I'd absolutely send anyone their way that asked me for a recommendation!
Joe CollinsJoe Collins
22:57 02 Aug 23
Gave our yard the finished look.
Rich GranoRich Grano
11:25 27 Jul 23
Excellent work on my fence installation,my pool area looks amazing,I would highly recommend Leading Edge Fence
Catherine L ShortCatherine L Short
20:11 07 Jul 23
We asked and wise advise with experience was given regarding how far from the property line would be good footage. We received installation of our white vinyl L shaped fence in a timely and professional manner. From the secretary gathering basic information in early November 2022 to more detailed information by the Installer. The experience went smoothly, ending in early December 2022. When enquiry was made, Leading Edge Fence & Gates were recommended to my neighbors.
Isaiah GregoryIsaiah Gregory
18:42 07 Jul 23
Booked leading edge to do a post and rail fence for my backyard. Everything was done in a timely, professional manner and they did quality work for a fair price. Would recommend.
Carol SeichepineCarol Seichepine
15:11 21 Jun 23
Talk about quality work, these guys are the best. I was able to use their fence budget tool on their website and got a estimate right away. They came out and got rid of our 20 year old wood split rail and put in a beautiful black aluminum. The crew was very professional and hard working. The whole project was done in 2 days. That consist of taking down the old fence and installing the new. Looks so great that my cousin is getting a new fence from them also.
tania fontanatania fontana
16:54 19 Jun 23
Wes and his team are great to work with. Very knowledgeable, friendly and personable. Answered questions I had along the way. They did an exceptional job installing the fence with the irregular shape of the backyard.
I cannot express enough how great an experience it was having you do our fence project. Very professional crew, completed project very quickly, worked very fast when I decided last minute to add more because their work was so amazing. Office staff stay in touch and answer questions immediately. I highly recommend them.
W SharpeW Sharpe
20:32 15 Mar 23
Loving our Fence. Everyone was very professional. Job completed within 2 days.Wes and his crew are very friendly and helpful. Always available to answer any questions. Always get back in a timely manner. Really appreciate the work they did. Very pleased with our fence which is the 3 Rsil Post & Rail.Thank You!!!
Asia FlamerAsia Flamer
23:23 07 Jan 23
Great experience installing a wood split rail fence around a portion of my new property for a dog run. Wes helped us decide where to install the fence on the property, workable size, and answered all questions. He was even able to accommodate us moving up the proposed date to work better in line with our sooner then expected settlement date. His guys completed the fence in a matter of hours and ensured everything was completed as expected. We will use them in the future for our fencing needs.
mary baratellemary baratelle
15:08 06 Dec 22
Wes and the team at Leading Edge were wonderful, so personable and friendly, professional and knowledgeable, just all around good people!! My fence looks amazing!! So happy I went with Leading Edge!!
David PieriDavid Pieri
02:08 22 Nov 22
We had 4 post and rail fence gates replaced. Along with a few other posts and rails. They did a excellent job, at what we considered to be a reasonable price. We would deft recommend them to our friends and neighbors!!
Kate HannonKate Hannon
16:18 31 Jan 22
Wes and his team were a dream to work with. They were responsive and polite from start to finish. We had a bit of a hiccup with the town and an unresolved fencing permit - but Wes took care of it for us and we did not have to pay the fine! We really appreciate the exceptional customer service, which is hard to find lately. We are just in love with our fence - and so are our dogs!
Jon CrewsJon Crews
05:01 26 Mar 21
My grandparents live in the Delaware area and needed to get a fence & gate installed for more privacy. They're not great with technology so they asked me to help find someone to come out. After a lengthy search, I came across Leading Edge. They had the best reviews I could find. Wesley and his team were awesome. They put together a very fair quote and were incredibly responsive to my grandparents. I'd absolutely send anyone their way that asked me for a recommendation!
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