The build: white steel privacy fence and keypad walk gate closing off a side entrance — West Covina, CA.
The project
The side of a house is the gap burglars check first and guests see last. At this West Covina home, the path between the house and the property line sat open to the street — so we closed it with a white ribbed steel panel privacy fence on a welded steel frame, ending flush against the home's original river-rock wall, with a solid steel walk gate built into the run.
The gate is the detail that changes daily life: it carries a mechanical keypad lock, so the family gets in with a code and the gate locks itself behind them. No keys to copy for the gardener, nothing to leave under a mat, no wiring or batteries — and the code changes in minutes whenever they want. The white finish was matched to the home's trim, so the new steel reads as part of the house, not an afterthought bolted beside a rock wall.
- Location: West Covina, CA — side entrance between house and property line
- Fence: white ribbed steel privacy panels on a welded steel frame
- Gate: solid steel walk gate with mechanical keypad lock — keyless entry
- Detail: run tied cleanly into the home's existing river-rock wall
Why steel is the right call for side yards
Side-yard gates take more abuse than any other fence on the property: daily swings, sprinkler spray, shade that never dries, and soil that shifts against the footing. That's why the wood gate there is usually the first thing on a house to sag and drag. A welded steel gate can't rack out of square, steel panels can't rot or feed termites, and a smooth white factory finish wipes clean. Pair it with a keypad lock and the side yard becomes what it should be: the secure, self-locking service entrance to the property.
Steel privacy fencing typically runs about $40–$70 per linear foot installed, and a custom walk gate about $600–$1,500 installed — and side-entrance runs are short, so the totals usually surprise people in a good way. Ballpark yours with the online estimate and confirm with a free on-site measurement.
Built in West Covina
This project was built in West Covina, CA. If you're searching for a fence company in West Covina, a side yard gate, a keypad gate lock, or a metal privacy fence, Apexguard Fence is a licensed crew (CSLB #1148097) serving West Covina and the San Gabriel Valley, with a 1-year workmanship warranty and 5.0-star Google reviews. Hablamos español.
Project FAQ
What is a side-yard privacy gate?
A side-yard (or side-entrance) gate closes the gap between the house and the property line — usually the path to the backyard, trash bins, and utilities. On this West Covina project we built the whole run in white ribbed steel panels: a solid privacy fence tied into the home’s river-rock wall, plus a matching solid steel walk gate, so the side of the house is fully private and secure.
What are the benefits of a keypad gate lock?
No keys. This gate carries a mechanical keypad lock: family members punch a code to get in, the gate locks itself behind them, and there’s nothing to lose, copy, or leave under a doormat. Mechanical keypads need no wiring or batteries, and the code can be changed anytime — handy after gardeners, contractors, or tenants.
Why steel instead of wood for a side-yard fence and gate?
Side yards are tight, shaded, and close to sprinklers — exactly where wood gates sag, swell, and rot first. Steel panels on a welded steel frame don’t warp or rot, the gate never drags, and the smooth white finish stays cleanable. White also matched this home’s trim and river-rock wall, so the fence reads as part of the house rather than an add-on.
How much does a side-yard fence and walk gate cost?
Steel panel privacy fencing typically runs about $40–$70 per linear foot installed, and a custom welded walk gate typically runs about $600–$1,500 installed depending on size and hardware — keypad locks add modestly to that. Most side-entrance projects are short runs, so total cost is often less than homeowners expect. We give a firm written quote after a free on-site measurement.
Do you install fences and gates in West Covina?
Yes — this project was built in West Covina, CA. Apexguard Fence installs steel privacy fencing, wrought iron, vinyl, and custom gates across West Covina and the San Gabriel Valley. We’re a licensed (CSLB #1148097) fence and gate contractor, and every project starts with a free on-site measurement.
Want your side yard closed off right? Call Apexguard Fence at (626) 692-3568 for a free on-site measurement and written quote.