FLORIDA STATE LICENSED ELECTRICAL & LOW VOLTAGE CONTRACTOR
Our licensed crews build, install, and maintain automated gate systems built for reliable vehicle cycling and South Florida weather. From concrete pad construction and electrical conduit trenching to operator mounting and UL 325 safety protection, everything stays with one accountable team.
100% In-House
Electrical Crews
Driveway dimensions, vehicle traffic volume, and property aesthetics dictate the ideal gate configuration. We build and install four primary mechanical gate types.
For high-traffic HOA entrances, industrial depots, and shallow-drive commercial properties, aluminum or steel panels run on ground tracks or enclosed cantilever rollers. Continuous-duty slide operators with soft-start and soft-stop profiles keep traffic moving smoothly.
For private estates, gated subdivisions, office parks, and private entryways, single or dual swing leaves use heavy-duty ball-bearing hinges for demanding iron or aluminum panels. Linear or articulated operators provide concealed wiring and reliable limit control.
For parking garages, visitor lanes, freight yards, and gated communities, aluminum or LED barrier arms span 8 to 16 feet and open in 1.5 to 2.5 seconds. Brushless DC motors and breakaway brackets protect internal motor shafts from vehicle impact at speed.
For luxury estates and architectural properties, waterproof foundation boxes sit flush within concrete or paver driveways to hide the operator. Submersible electromechanical or hydraulic drives deliver quiet swing-gate operation up to 180 degrees.
South Florida heat, lightning, hurricane conditions, and power outages put gate systems to the test. We select operators, backup power, and protective enclosures for reliable daily operation.
Most of our operators use 24V DC continuous-duty brushless motors that run cooler and quieter through frequent cycles. Soft-start and soft-stop control reduces stress on hinges, rollers, chains, and other moving parts.
When storms knock out utility power, our battery backup systems keep your gates fully operational. Selected battery backup packages provide up to 1,000 cycles during a power outage. Fail-safe opening can be configured where required for emergency access.
Coastal air, rain, and salt can corrode unprotected gate equipment. We specify marine-grade aluminum components and NEMA 4X-rated enclosures to protect electrical controls from moisture, UV exposure, corrosion, and lightning-related surges.
Every gate system is designed around UL 325 entrapment-protection requirements and ASTM F2200 gate-construction standards.
Every primary and secondary safety device is tested and documented before final commissioning.
Total Entry Control Systems is a licensed Florida Electrical Contractor (ET11000945). Our full-time team handles concrete, power, low-voltage wiring, and commissioning as one coordinated installation.
Concrete Equipment
Pads
We excavate, form, and pour reinforced concrete pads engineered to support heavy estate gate posts, commercial posts, and high-torque operator chassis against 150+ MPH hurricane wind loads.
In-House Trenching &
Power
Our crews trench PVC conduit, pull dedicated electrical feeds, and install disconnects in accordance with applicable National Electrical Code requirements.
Low-Voltage Safety
Wiring
We run shielded low-voltage cabling for access keypads, telephone entry intercoms, loop detector boards, and monitored photo eyes without leaving exposed wiring.
System Commissioning
We mount the operators, set travel limits, program soft-ramping motor speeds, connect emergency fire switches, and integrate your gate with cloud access controllers or homeowner mobile apps.
Direct answers to common questions regarding gate retrofits, mechanical configurations, storm power, and maintenance schedules.
Yes. If your physical swing or slide gates are structurally sound, plumb, and have proper ground clearance, we can retrofit your entrance with modern residential or commercial operators, safety sensors, and mobile access controls without the cost of building new gate panels.
A tracked slide gate runs on steel V-groove wheels along an inverted angle-iron track bolted to the driveway. A cantilever slide gate hangs suspended above the driveway on reinforced rollers mounted to counterbalance posts. Cantilever gates require no ground track, making them ideal for areas with sand, debris, or shifting asphalt.
Our gate systems include integrated 24V DC battery backup that automatically supplies power to the motor during municipal outages. You can configure the system to remain in normal operation for hundreds of cycles or automatically fail open until power returns.
High-traffic HOA and commercial gates should receive quarterly preventative maintenance, while private residential estate gates should be serviced once a year. Our scheduled service visits include lubricating hinges and roller bearings, testing UL 325 safety photo eyes, checking drive chain tension, measuring battery voltages, and inspecting loop detector sensitivity.
Yes. We maintain a fleet of fully stocked service vehicles dispatched from our Davie facility across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties. Our technicians carry replacement operator control boards, loop sensors, photo eyes, and chain hardware to repair damaged gates quickly.
Whether you are replacing an unreliable operator or planning a new entrance, our licensed Davie team will assess your traffic, layout, and existing equipment, then provide an itemized gate recommendation.
