When someone visits your home, the first thing they see is something we may not often consider—your gate. An updated gate, whether stylish, practical, or both, can be a unique way to make your residence stand out. Luckily, there’s Renovate Your Gate, a locally owned gate contractor that transforms gates of all shapes and sizes from drab to fab.
James Lewis founded Renovate Your Gate in 2020 when he turned a long-time hobby into a full-time business.
“It started when my HOA asked me to clean up my gate, so I put new boards on it, added paint, and fixed it up,” Lewis shares. “I really liked it because I enjoy working with my hands and loved transforming my old gate into something new that stood out. When neighbors saw the gate, they asked me to do their gates, and my business grew from their referrals.”
Today, Lewis and his wife Heather renovate gates across the East Valley and beyond.
Lewis emphasizes the benefits of renovating a gate, including safety, security, and enhancing your home’s curb appeal.
“Whatever the customer’s vision is, we can likely make it come to life,” he says. “We have worked on a lot of unique projects. If the homeowner can draw it, we can likely make it happen.”
For homeowners dealing with HOA compliance issues, Renovate Your Gate provides a local solution.
“If you are dinged by your HOA, they oftentimes do not offer gate renovation services or referrals,” Lewis explains. “We’re here to help homeowners meet HOA requirements while adding personalization and creativity, too.”
Renovate Your Gate offers a variety of gate options, from decorative and ornamental designs to practical RV gates. Their services include knocking down block walls to widen spaces for gates and integrating technology like electronic touchpads for secure entry.
The team has also renovated gates for side yards and dog runs, creating solutions for privacy in townhouses or smaller spaces—all while ensuring code compliance.
Lewis has lived in the East Valley for over a decade, and Heather was born and raised in Ahwatukee. Their business remains family-owned and operated, a choice they’ve made intentionally.
“We’re a small business, and demand is high, but we stay small on purpose so we can continue to emphasize quality gates and flawless customer service,” Lewis says. “It’s quality over quantity for us, and we work with customers across the Valley.”
He adds, “No job is too small, and we strive for excellence in every job that we do. Whether it’s a residential or commercial gate, pride and innovation shape every project.”
What makes Renovate Your Gate stand out is not only their craftsmanship but also their approachable and fun sense of humor. Their small team makes the gate renovation process seamless and enjoyable.
“We had a wonderful experience with Renovate Your Gate, and we love our new gate,” local customer George Sant shares in a review. “The company was responsive from the initial inquiry to completion. We got to pick our design and our color; they even recommended and installed the keypad lock.”
Looking toward the future, Lewis hopes to continue adding unique gates to the area, one home or business at a time.
"We have worked on a lot of unique projects; if the homeowner can draw it, we can likely make it come to life."