Privacy Gate design
Horizontal Privacy Gates
Horizontal slats with narrow gaps for the most coverage. Visitors at the gate see far less of your porch and front door.
Privacy level: Private
The look
What it looks like
Long horizontal slats stacked with small gaps, inside a frame. It reads modern and calm, and lines up well with horizontal fences, siding and window lines.
How private it is
Private. The narrow gaps block most of the view into your entry. It also means you see less of who's outside.
Often suits
- Modern and mid-century fronts
- Homes with horizontal fencing, siding or window lines
- Entries that face a busy sidewalk or neighbor
Works on
- Recessed front entry
- Covered porch
- Courtyard-style entry
- Straight rectangular opening
Design choices
What you'll decide
Slat size and gap
Smaller gaps mean more privacy. Larger gaps let in more light and air.
Full or partial coverage
Slats can run the full height, or stop short with a more open top section.
Color
Darker colors make the slats read as one solid shape; lighter colors look softer.
Lock and hardware
Locking hardware is part of the design. Mark keypad, smart lock or self-closing interest in the quote request and we'll confirm what works for your gate with your quote.
Good to know
- Horizontal slats can work like ladder rungs. If climbing kids are a concern, a vertical style may be a better fit.
- More coverage means less light and airflow reach the entry.
- You'll see less of who's at the gate, so plan where a doorbell or camera goes.
Get a quote
Request your Privacy Gate quote
About two minutes. No exact measurements needed.
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FAQ
Horizontal questions
Will I be able to see who's at the gate?
Less than with an open style. Many people pair a private gate with a doorbell or camera placed where visitors stop.
Is a horizontal gate the most private option?
Of these styles, yes. Slat size and gap set the exact coverage, so tell us how private you want it.
How much does a front entry gate cost?
Every entry is different. Price depends on the opening size, design, materials, privacy level, hardware and installation. Send photos and we'll give you a photo-based estimate, then confirm the final price after measuring.
Do I need HOA approval?
It depends on your community. Many HOAs have rules about exterior changes, so check yours before installation. We can share the design details you'll need for an approval request.
Can I get an estimate from photos?
Yes. Photos let us review the entry and give a photo-based estimate. The final price is confirmed after measuring.
Other designs
Modern Vertical
Evenly spaced vertical bars in a simple frame. It closes off your entry and keeps visitors at the opening, while the porch stays open to light, air and the view out.
See the designPrivacy level: Open
Modern Slat
Wide vertical slats with gaps between them. A middle ground: real visual separation without closing the entry off completely.
See the designPrivacy level: Semi-private
Classic Iron
Traditional residential ironwork: pickets with decorative details. It suits the Spanish, Mediterranean and Tuscan-style homes common across the Valley.
See the designPrivacy level: Open
Arched
A gate shaped to follow an arched opening, so it fills the arch instead of leaving a gap above a square gate.
See the designPrivacy level: Your choice
Custom
Designed around your home. Combine elements, echo details from your windows or garage door, or bring a photo of a gate you love.
See the designPrivacy level: Your choice
Drawings are design examples, not photos of completed projects.
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