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A property owner in VA wanted to add privacy and security to his property. He0 .decided he wanted to add automated driveway gates to both the main entrance and side entrance.

The driveway gate design was a debated topic. The owners wanted a thicker picket for more mass and character. They also wanted the spacing of the gate pickets to be a little tighter then normal. They also liked the flat plate at the top and bottom of the driveway gate. The wife wanted to add some personal touches within the traditional French look. They decided on fleur-de-lis cast overlay on the flat panel.

The driveway gate had 1” sq. solid aluminum pickets with a 2” sq. gate frame. The hinge post was a 6” sq. heavy wall post with our Million Dollar Hinge. That is a heavy duty driveway gate hinge that has been tested in excess over 850,000 cycles. The center of the gate had their own unique crest to really personalize the entrance gates.

Each side of the hinge posts were then attached to the masonry pillars and an infill was created to enhance the visual experience.

We started the installation of this project by standing the gates into place. Then attaching the short panels with the hinge posts. Then, after making sure it was plumb, level, and square, we poured cement into the hole around the 6X6 hinge post and custom gate operator. Next, the mason built a pillar on top of the concrete foundation. At the same time, conduits were run for power and automation of the gates.

These two sets of identical gates turned out spectacular for this norther VA property.

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We love our front porch railings! They certainly add a lot of beauty to our home and they fit the period of our home. When elderly guests come to visit, it’s always good that they have something strong to hold onto, and they fit perfectly what we were looking for. Thanks to everyone on your team for their artistic work. We are very happy with our final products!

Indiana Cleint

Compass delivered absolutely amazing, high quality product. They are true masters.  I am also pleased with their timely communication and guidance, as we worked through the design and transaction process. 

I would definitely recommend them and work with them again.

Wisconsin Client

What an excellent experience we had with Compass Ironworks!! We have spent four years restoring and remodeling a Pre-Civil War home in North Alabama. We have learned a lot through the process and made more than a few mistakes. But choosing Compass Ironworks was not one of those. From the very first interaction, Amos and his team have been a pleasure to work with. Old homes are quirky! No right angles. No two measurements are precisely the same. So using a company in Pennsylvania was a risk. And we are SO GLAD we took that risk! Absolutely flawless!! The designs, the collaboration, the execution, the QUALITY, the timeline and the finished product were all first class!!! We will absolutely choose Compass again for our next project and recommend them to anyone who asks.

Alabama Designer

The railing is installed and is beautiful … a work of art, to be sure!

My expectations were high and certainly met. I was able to visit the shop and see the railing in progress. It was a thrill to see it then, and very exciting when it arrived at my home.

I have already recommended you to others!

Massachusetts Client
Front entrance metal gate