--- title: Project Planning & Consultation | Barnum Gate description: From concept to installation, our team of experts will guide you every step of the way to ensure your system meets industry standards and your specific needs. --- [Skip to main content](https://barnumgs.com/project-planning-and-consultation#main) - [Service Request](https://barnumgs.com/service-request) [![Barnum_Logos_3_20 (1)](https://barnumgs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Barnum_Logos_3_20%20(1).png?width=1500&height=636&name=Barnum_Logos_3_20%20(1).png) ![Barnum_Logos_3_20 (1)](https://barnumgs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Barnum_Logos_3_20%20(1).png?width=1500&height=636&name=Barnum_Logos_3_20%20(1).png)](https://barnumgs.com?hsLang=en) - Show submenu for Services Services - [Design & Fabrication](https://barnumgs.com/design-fabrication) - [Installation](https://barnumgs.com/installation) - [Service and Repairs](https://barnumgs.com/service-and-repairs) - [Emergency Service](https://barnumgs.com/emergency-service) - [Planned Maintenance](https://barnumgs.com/planned-maintenance) - [Project Planning/Consultation](https://barnumgs.com/project-planning-and-consultation) - [Areas We Serve](https://barnumgs.com/areas-we-serve) - Show submenu for Residential Residential - [Gates](https://barnumgs.com/gates) - [Access Controls](https://barnumgs.com/access-controls) - [Alarm Systems](https://barnumgs.com/alarm-systems) - [Video Surveillance](https://barnumgs.com/video-surveillance) - [Fiber Optic Cabling](https://barnumgs.com/fiber-optic-cabling) - Show submenu for Commercial Commercial - [Gate Systems](https://barnumgs.com/gate-systems) - [Security Systems](https://barnumgs.com/security-systems) - [Fiber Optic Cabling](https://barnumgs.com/fiber-optic-cabling) - [Overhead Doors](https://barnumgs.com/overhead-doors) - Show submenu for Mini Storage Mini Storage - [Surveillance Systems](https://barnumgs.com/security-systems) - [Access Controls](https://barnumgs.com/access-controls) - [Fiber Optic Cabling](https://barnumgs.com/fiber-optic-cabling) - [Roll Up Doors](https://barnumgs.com/roll-up-doors) - [Sectional Overhead Doors](https://barnumgs.com/overhead-doors) - [Pedestrian Doors & Controls](https://barnumgs.com/pedestrian-doors-controls) - [Get A Quote](https://barnumgs.com/get-a-quote) Open main navigation Close main navigation - Show submenu for Services Services - Services - [Design & Fabrication](https://barnumgs.com/design-fabrication) - [Installation](https://barnumgs.com/installation) - [Service and Repairs](https://barnumgs.com/service-and-repairs) - [Emergency Service](https://barnumgs.com/emergency-service) - [Planned Maintenance](https://barnumgs.com/planned-maintenance) - [Project Planning/Consultation](https://barnumgs.com/project-planning-and-consultation) - [Areas We Serve](https://barnumgs.com/areas-we-serve) - Show submenu for Residential Residential - Residential - [Gates](https://barnumgs.com/gates) - [Access Controls](https://barnumgs.com/access-controls) - [Alarm Systems](https://barnumgs.com/alarm-systems) - [Video Surveillance](https://barnumgs.com/video-surveillance) - [Fiber Optic Cabling](https://barnumgs.com/fiber-optic-cabling) - Show submenu for Commercial Commercial - Commercial - [Gate Systems](https://barnumgs.com/gate-systems) - [Security Systems](https://barnumgs.com/security-systems) - [Fiber Optic Cabling](https://barnumgs.com/fiber-optic-cabling) - [Overhead Doors](https://barnumgs.com/overhead-doors) - Show submenu for Mini Storage Mini Storage - Mini Storage - [Surveillance Systems](https://barnumgs.com/security-systems) - [Access Controls](https://barnumgs.com/access-controls) - [Fiber Optic Cabling](https://barnumgs.com/fiber-optic-cabling) - [Roll Up Doors](https://barnumgs.com/roll-up-doors) - [Sectional Overhead Doors](https://barnumgs.com/overhead-doors) - [Pedestrian Doors & Controls](https://barnumgs.com/pedestrian-doors-controls) - [Get A Quote](https://barnumgs.com/get-a-quote) - [Service Request](https://barnumgs.com/service-request) # Project Planning & Consultation for gates, doors and security systems ## Support Every Step of the Way At Barnum Companies, Inc., we offer complete project planning services. Our consultation service will walk you through the entire process from concept to system design and final installation.  In the beginning stages of your project, our team of experts will help you choose the right gate, door or security systems for your specific needs and application. Together we will design the ideal system for your site location and usage. At Barnum, we ensure each system is thoroughly planned out to comply with industry safety standards and meet the needs of our clients. Experienced sales professionals will make recommendations for products and systems that best suit your needs. Our team will also work directly with your architectural or engineering firm in order to make the entire process as easy as possible. Our consulting services continue once your system is installed. If any troubleshooting occurs, our certified service technicians will service on-site or provide assistance by phone. As a full system integrator, we design our systems to fit your needs. ## Full-Scale Gate, Door and Security Services Our project planning and consulting will cover all bases to ensure your system meets all your needs. From there, we implement the plan seamlessly to keep your property safe and secure. #### Design & Fabrication #### Design & Fabrication Whether you need full design services or already have a draft or design you need to be fabricated - we bring your vision to life. [Learn More](https://barnumgs.com/design-fabrication?hsLang=en) #### Installation #### Installation We are a nationally-recognized installer of all major gate, door and security systems. The Barnum name is well known in the industry for having the highest standards and highly skilled technicians. [Learn More](https://barnumgs.com/installation?hsLang=en) #### Service & Repairs #### Service & Repairs We service and repair all types and brands of gate and gate operator systems, along with doors, access controls and security systems - whether we installed them or not. [Learn More](https://barnumgs.com/service-and-repairs?hsLang=en) *"We have 2 big gates, dozens of cameras, and commercial access controls from Barnum. Great stuff well installed and well serviced. In the rare event that we need them, they are there 24/7. We are especially grateful to Brian and Tom. They are top notch."* - STOR IGH Office ## Past Projects #### Residential [![IMG_0473](https://barnumgs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Service%20-%20Design%20and%20Fabrication/IMG_0473.jpg?width=1900&height=1425&name=IMG_0473.jpg)](https://barnumgs.com/hubfs/Service%20-%20Design%20and%20Fabrication/IMG_0473.jpg?hsLang=en) [![Pohlad 017](https://barnumgs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Service%20-%20Design%20and%20Fabrication/Pohlad%20017.jpg?width=1900&height=1425&name=Pohlad%20017.jpg)](https://barnumgs.com/hubfs/Service%20-%20Design%20and%20Fabrication/Pohlad%20017.jpg?hsLang=en) [![Dillon 8-30-11 008](https://barnumgs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Service%20-%20Design%20and%20Fabrication/Dillon%208-30-11%20008.jpg?width=1900&height=1425&name=Dillon%208-30-11%20008.jpg)](https://barnumgs.com/hubfs/Service%20-%20Design%20and%20Fabrication/Dillon%208-30-11%20008.jpg?hsLang=en) [![Byan Masonary 1 outside complete](https://barnumgs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Service%20-%20Design%20and%20Fabrication/Byan%20Masonary%201%20outside%20complete.jpg?width=1900&height=1425&name=Byan%20Masonary%201%20outside%20complete.jpg)](https://barnumgs.com/hubfs/Service%20-%20Design%20and%20Fabrication/Byan%20Masonary%201%20outside%20complete.jpg?hsLang=en) #### Commercial [![MN Power Gates. 05, 06, & 07 Installs Duluth,MN 009](https://barnumgs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Service%20-%20Design%20and%20Fabrication/MN%20Power%20Gates.%2005%2c%2006%2c%20%26%2007%20Installs%20Duluth%2cMN%20009.jpg?width=1900&height=1425&name=MN%20Power%20Gates.%2005%2c%2006%2c%20%26%2007%20Installs%20Duluth%2cMN%20009.jpg)](https://barnumgs.com/hubfs/Service%20-%20Design%20and%20Fabrication/MN%20Power%20Gates.%2005%2c%2006%2c%20%26%2007%20Installs%20Duluth%2cMN%20009.jpg?hsLang=en) [![Jimmys pics 8-1-08 011](https://barnumgs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Service%20-%20Design%20and%20Fabrication/Jimmys%20pics%208-1-08%20011.jpg?width=1900&height=1425&name=Jimmys%20pics%208-1-08%20011.jpg)](https://barnumgs.com/hubfs/Service%20-%20Design%20and%20Fabrication/Jimmys%20pics%208-1-08%20011.jpg?hsLang=en) [![Xcel Brainerd - Tiltaway](https://barnumgs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Service%20-%20Design%20and%20Fabrication/Xcel%20Brainerd%20-%20Tiltaway.jpeg?width=2000&height=1500&name=Xcel%20Brainerd%20-%20Tiltaway.jpeg)](https://barnumgs.com/hubfs/Service%20-%20Design%20and%20Fabrication/Xcel%20Brainerd%20-%20Tiltaway.jpeg?hsLang=en) [![Jimmys Pictures 019](https://barnumgs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Service%20-%20Design%20and%20Fabrication/Jimmys%20Pictures%20019.jpg?width=1900&height=1425&name=Jimmys%20Pictures%20019.jpg)](https://barnumgs.com/hubfs/Service%20-%20Design%20and%20Fabrication/Jimmys%20Pictures%20019.jpg?hsLang=en) #### Mini Storage [![IMG_3843](https://barnumgs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Service%20-%20Design%20and%20Fabrication/IMG_3843.jpg?width=1900&height=1425&name=IMG_3843.jpg)](https://barnumgs.com/hubfs/Service%20-%20Design%20and%20Fabrication/IMG_3843.jpg?hsLang=en) [![Climate Control](https://barnumgs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Service%20-%20Design%20and%20Fabrication/Climate%20Control.jpg?width=1900&height=1317&name=Climate%20Control.jpg)](https://barnumgs.com/hubfs/Service%20-%20Design%20and%20Fabrication/Climate%20Control.jpg?hsLang=en) [![Stillwater out](https://barnumgs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Service%20-%20Design%20and%20Fabrication/Stillwater%20out.jpg?width=1500&height=2000&name=Stillwater%20out.jpg)](https://barnumgs.com/hubfs/Service%20-%20Design%20and%20Fabrication/Stillwater%20out.jpg?hsLang=en) [![image2 (004)](https://barnumgs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Service%20-%20Design%20and%20Fabrication/image2%20(004).jpeg?width=2000&height=1500&name=image2%20(004).jpeg)](https://barnumgs.com/hubfs/Service%20-%20Design%20and%20Fabrication/image2%20(004).jpeg?hsLang=en) #### GET A QUOTE Interested in our planned maintenance services? 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