Security Gate Installation and Repair
A storefront that closes safe is a storefront that opens on time. Roll up and coiling security gates, installed and repaired.
A security gate is a roll up or coiling metal gate mounted over a storefront's doors and windows, rolled down to cover the opening after hours and rolled back up for business. 313 Gates installs and repairs storefront security gates across Metro Detroit for commercial properties, from a single retail front to multi-unit strip centers.
One visit, start to finish.
What a Security Gate Actually Protects
A storefront security gate covers the doors and windows that would otherwise sit exposed glass overnight, adding a physical barrier beyond the lock on the door itself. Retail strips, restaurants, and commercial units in higher-traffic areas are the most common fit, since the gate covers exactly the openings a break-in would target. Unlike a parking barrier arm, which manages vehicle access into a lot, a security gate is entirely about the building front: it doesn’t control who drives onto the property, it controls whether the storefront itself is a hard or an easy target after closing.
Manual vs. Motorized, and What Determines the Right Fit
A manual coiling gate is pulled down and locked by hand, the simpler and less expensive option for a single storefront with one employee closing up each night. A motorized gate rolls open and closed at the push of a button or a remote, which matters more for wider openings, multi-door fronts, or any storefront where manually hauling a heavy gate isn’t practical every closing shift. Existing manual gates can often be retrofitted with a motor rather than replaced outright, a common upgrade once a business outgrows the manual routine. Every automated security gate operator, motorized coiling gates included, has to meet the UL 325 gate safety standard, the entrapment-protection requirement covering automated gate and door operators broadly.
Questions, answered.
How much does security gate installation cost?
Full commercial gate installation, security gates included, typically runs $8,000 to $50,000-plus nationally depending on scope, opening width, and whether the gate is manual or motorized, per multi-source 2026 industry cost guides. A single storefront roll up gate usually lands toward the lower end of that range. Your exact price is confirmed after 313 Gates sees the opening.
What's the difference between a perforated and a solid security gate?
A solid security gate fully blocks the storefront view when closed, offering the most physical coverage. A perforated or grille-style gate lets light and visibility through even when closed, which some retailers prefer so the storefront doesn't look fully shuttered after hours. Both provide the same locking security, the difference is visibility, not strength.
Do you repair security gates that won't roll up or down?
Yes. A security gate stuck partway, off its track, or unresponsive to its motor is a common repair call, and 313 Gates diagnoses and repairs the mechanism, whether the gate is manual or motorized, rather than requiring a full replacement in most cases.
Can a security gate be motorized if it's currently manual?
In many cases, yes. A manual coiling gate can often be retrofitted with a motor rather than replaced outright, which a technician confirms based on the existing mounting and gate weight during a site visit.