The Link Store stocks steel gate supplies for projects across Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, and the wider South Florida tri-county area — driveway gates, pedestrian gates, security gates, and ornamental wrought-iron-style designs that aluminum and vinyl can’t match. Custom gates welded in-house at our Oakland Park yard, typically on a 72-hour turnaround, hardware for every gate type, plus the protective coating systems that let steel hold up in the South Florida climate. Walk-ins are welcome, contractor pricing applies to everyone, and there are no minimum orders whether you’re picking up a single replacement hinge or staging a full driveway-gate install.
What we stock — steel gate supplies for every project
Driveway gates that swing or slide, pedestrian access gates, ornamental street-front installs with wrought-iron-look detailing, security gates for commercial properties — steel is the material when strength or decorative range matters more than maintenance-free performance. Bring your opening dimensions and design preferences; we’ll match gate, hinges, and hardware to the use case.
Steel gates
Stocked styles plus made-to-order — the four gate types most South Florida properties install:
- Ornamental gates — decorative scrollwork, spear points, finials; the wrought-iron look most front-yard installs ask for
- Driveway gates — single-swing, double-swing, and sliding configurations sized for standard residential driveways
- Pedestrian gates — single-leaf access gates for foot traffic, side-yard runs, garden entries
- Security gates — heavier-gauge steel, taller heights, designed for commercial perimeters and high-end residential properties
- Custom-welded gates — welded in-house at our yard on a 72-hour turnaround, built to your exact opening dimensions and design
Gate frames and posts
The structure that carries the gate and the load:
- Steel gate frames in standard openings, ready to clad with infill
- Galvanized steel posts in the heavier wall thicknesses driveway gates need
- Aluminum-reinforced posts for lighter swing applications where corrosion matters more than load
- Concrete-in post bases for setting in fresh-pour foundations
Gate hardware
What actually opens, closes, and locks the gate — built for the loads steel gates put on every connection:
- Heavy-duty hinges sized for steel gate weight (significantly more load than aluminum)
- Gate latches in single-axis, fork, and drop-rod configurations
- Slide bolts and locking mechanisms — keyed and combination
- Self-closing/self-latching gate hardware required for pool enclosures
- Gate wheels and track sets for sliding gates
Decorative finials and post caps
Ornamental details that finish the look:
- Steel finials and spear points sold separately or as gate accents
- Metal post caps in matching black, bronze, and dark colors
- Solar caps with low-glare LEDs for driveway and gate posts
- Decorative scrollwork sections sold as add-on accents
Protective coatings and paints
The coating system decides whether your steel gate lasts five years or twenty in the South Florida climate. Steel needs aggressive protection here — under-coated steel rusts fast in salt air, and the rust starts at welds and cut edges:
- Rust-inhibiting primers — the most important step for any South Florida steel install
- Powder-coated finishes in standard black, bronze, and dark colors
- High-gloss exterior paints for ornamental detail work
- Anti-corrosion treatments for cut edges and field-cut fasteners
- Manufacturer-backed finish warranties on the powder-coated lines
Tools
Manual post-hole diggers and two-person augers, post drivers, levels, drills, hex drivers, angle grinders for cutting and shaping steel, welding equipment for on-site adjustments and custom modifications, and the safety gear you should already be wearing — gloves, eye protection, and welding shields when those come out.
Site essentials
Concrete mix for setting posts, gravel for drainage at the base of the post hole, weed barrier for under decorative gravel runs, touch-up paint for the inevitable cut, scrape, or rust-spot repair, replacement parts for what storms and traffic loosened, maintenance kits for ongoing coating care, and decorative accents like add-on scrollwork sections, spear points, and ornamental finials.
Choosing the right steel gate for your South Florida property
Steel gates carry trade-offs aluminum and vinyl don’t — more strength, more decorative range, more weight, and a real coating-maintenance schedule near the coast. Pick the gate, the coating system, and the supporting hardware that match what the gate has to do and where it has to live.
Security-grade strength
Steel is stronger than aluminum at equivalent dimensions — period. The material itself resists cutting, bending, and impact in ways aluminum can’t match at any sensible price point. That makes steel the right choice for properties where the gate’s job is to actually stop something: commercial perimeters that need to deter forced entry, gated communities where a vehicle-resistant entry is part of the spec, high-end residential where insurance underwriters value the deterrence, and dog runs for serious working dogs where the fence is structural rather than decorative.
Ornamental and custom-fabricated capability
Steel allows decorative scrollwork, spear points, finials, and welded custom designs aluminum and vinyl simply can’t match. If you want a wrought-iron-look gate, steel has been the material that defines the look for two centuries. We stock standard ornamental designs and weld custom gates in-house at our Oakland Park yard — typically on a 72-hour turnaround, not outsourced — built to your exact opening dimensions and design vision.
Coastal corrosion is real — plan for it
Steel rusts faster than aluminum, vinyl, or galvanized chain-link in salt-air conditions. Within roughly two miles of the coast — Hollywood, Hallandale Beach, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, the barrier islands — expect a coating maintenance schedule (re-coat every few years) and annual inspection of welds, cut edges, and post bases for the first sign of rust. If maintenance schedule is a concern, our aluminum gate supplies are the maintenance-free alternative — aluminum doesn’t rust at all in coastal conditions. For inland Broward and Palm Beach projects, steel works well with a proper rust-inhibiting primer plus powder-coat system.
Automation-ready — we’ll refer you to an installer
Steel handles the load of automated openers (swing, slide, sliding-cantilever) better than aluminum because the higher mass and rigidity dampen motor stress over thousands of cycles. We don’t sell gate automation hardware ourselves — motors, openers, and controllers — but when your project needs it we’ll point you to a trusted local automation installer, and we’ll make sure the gate we supply is specced to suit the opener they recommend.
Permits and Florida fence rules — what Broward County wants
Most fence and gate installs in Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade need a permit, and the rules vary by city — height limits, setback distances, sight-line requirements at the driveway approach, HOA overlays, and self-closing/self-latching requirements that override everything else if your gate is part of a pool enclosure. Don’t skip this step:
- Complete guide to fence permits in Broward County
- Complete guide to fence permits in Miami-Dade County
- Complete guide to fence permits in Palm Beach County
- Self-closing gate requirements for Florida pool fences
- Florida pool fence law — Statute 515.29 guide
- What happens if you build a fence without a permit in Florida
Common questions about steel gate supplies
What’s the difference between steel and aluminum gates?
Strength versus maintenance — that’s the practical trade-off. Steel is stronger at equivalent dimensions, capable of decorative scrollwork and welded custom fabrication, and the right material when the gate has to resist cutting or impact. The catch: steel rusts in salt air and needs a coating maintenance schedule, especially within a couple of miles of the coast. Aluminum is lighter, doesn’t rust at all, requires no ongoing coating maintenance, and works as a maintenance-free alternative for coastal residential and pool fencing — but it can’t match steel’s structural strength or its ornamental design range. Choose steel for security or custom ornamental work; choose aluminum when corrosion-free is the priority.
Can steel gates be installed near the coast?
Yes — with eyes open about the coating system and the maintenance schedule. Steel installed within two miles of the coast needs an aggressive rust-inhibiting primer plus a powder-coated or high-gloss top coat, and you should plan to re-coat every few years and inspect welds, cut edges, and post bases for early rust annually. If the coating maintenance is more attention than you want to give a fence, our aluminum fence supplies are the maintenance-free coastal alternative — aluminum forms a protective oxide layer that doesn’t rust, full stop. We supply both materials and we’ll talk through the trade-off honestly.
Do you offer custom steel gate fabrication?
Yes — we weld custom steel gates in-house at our Oakland Park yard, typically on a 72-hour turnaround (not outsourced), built to your exact opening dimensions and design. Bring your measurements, the design you have in mind, and any photos or sketches and we’ll talk it through.
Are your steel gates compatible with automated gate openers?
Yes — steel gates handle automation loads better than aluminum, because the higher mass dampens motor wear over the thousands of cycles an opener runs. We don’t supply the automation hardware ourselves (motors, openers, controllers) — we’ll refer you to a trusted local installer and make sure the gate we supply is specced to suit the opener they recommend. Pick the gate first, confirm the opener with the installer second.
How heavy are steel gates compared to aluminum?
Significantly heavier. A 12-foot steel driveway gate is roughly two to three times the weight of an equivalent aluminum gate. That weight has consequences down the entire system: the post wall thickness has to handle the load, the hinges need to be sized for the gate weight (heavy-duty rated, not light residential), the foundation needs to be poured to spec, and if the gate is automated the motor selection has to match the gate weight. Worth pricing the full system together rather than just the gate.
Do I need a permit for a driveway gate in Broward County?
In almost all cases, yes — and the same is true across Palm Beach and Miami-Dade. Each city has its own height limits, setback rules, sight-line requirements at the driveway approach, and HOA overlays. If the gate is part of a pool barrier, self-closing/self-latching hardware is required separately. Our complete guide to fence permits in Broward County walks through what you need before breaking ground.
Do you sell to homeowners, or just contractors?
Both. There’s no minimum order, no membership card, and no “trade only” gate. Contractor pricing applies to everyone, whether you’re picking up a single replacement hinge for a weekend repair or staging the full hardware set for a custom driveway-gate install.
Do you offer delivery in Broward County?
Call us at (954) 306-6968 with your project address and material list and we’ll talk through delivery options for your job.
Why builders and homeowners across South Florida choose The Link Store
- Quality steel selected for South Florida conditions — the rust-inhibiting primers, powder-coated finishes, and stainless-steel hardware that make steel hold up here
- Open to homeowners and contractors — no minimum orders, contractor pricing for everyone
- Knowledgeable staff who’ll help you spec the right gate, hardware, and coating system for the job — and who’ll point you at aluminum or another material when steel isn’t the right call
- Conveniently located in Oakland Park, serving the tri-county area from a real working yard
★★★★★
“I recently purchased steel gate supplies from The Link Store for my home in Fort Lauderdale. The quality of their materials is exceptional, and the variety of designs is impressive. The staff provided excellent advice and support throughout the project. My new gate looks fantastic and functions perfectly. Highly recommend The Link Store to anyone in Broward County!”
Where we deliver and supply — Broward County and beyond
We supply steel gate materials to projects across South Florida from our Oakland Park location. Pickup is welcome any time we’re open; ask about delivery for your specific address.
- Broward County
- Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Plantation, Davie, Sunrise, Weston, Deerfield Beach, Coconut Creek, Tamarac, Margate, Lauderhill, Oakland Park, Parkland, Cooper City
- South Palm Beach County
- Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach
- North Miami-Dade County
- Aventura, Miami Gardens, North Miami Beach
If your project is outside these areas but still in South Florida, give us a call — we may still be able to help.
Other supply categories
If you’re scoping a job that mixes materials, we supply the other major fence systems too:
Visit The Link Store or get a quote
Stop by the yard in Oakland Park to see materials in person, or call ahead with your measurements and we’ll have your order ready when you arrive. Quotes by phone are welcome — bring or send a photo of the run if you have one.
The Link Store 5059 NE 13th Ave, Oakland Park, FL 33334 (954) 306-6968 Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM • Sat 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM • Closed Sunday