Handmade in the U.S. · Shipped nationwide

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About Lazy Gate

Building gates since 1973

Lazy Gate Mfg. has been making vertical pivot gates in the U.S. for over 50 years. Custom steel and aluminum gates for homes, farms, ranches and commercial entrances, handmade and shipped nationwide.

Finished black gate and operator tower staged in the shop

Our story

A simpler way to lift a gate

We blend modern technology with a simple, easy-to-install system. Our patented design converts a swing gate operator into a vertical pivot operator, so the gate lifts in a much smaller footprint, with minimal foundation work.

[FOUNDING STORY — 80–120 words from Jeff: who started Lazy Gate in 1973, where, and how the business came to Jeff.]

Welding a gate frame in the shop
Map of the United States with a dot for each Lazy Gate install, covering all 50 states

Nationwide

Lazy Gates are in all 50 states

Every gate is built to order in our shop and shipped to the customer, ready for a local installer or a capable DIY crew.

Since 1973

Over 50 years building gates.

Patented design

Lifts vertically in a much smaller footprint.

5 million cycles

Brushless DC motor with battery backup.

Any access control

Works with every brand of keypad and remote.

How we build

What goes into every gate

Aluminum gate frame with spear-top pickets in the Lazy Gate shop

Handmade in the U.S.

Cut, welded and finished in our shop.

Black gate with a curved top rail

Powder coated twice

A two-coat powder coat that resists chipping, scratching and wear.

Gate operator on its concrete pad beside a black gate

LiftMaster powered

Systems built from 2025 on use LiftMaster operators, supported nationwide.

Let’s spec your gate

Send us your opening width and the style you like. We’ll put together a quote for the complete package.

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