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If your electric gate in Kennedale has stopped opening, it usually comes down to one of three things: a burnt-out motor, a post that has shifted in the clay, or a power problem. Gate motor and opener repair in Kennedale runs anywhere from $180 for a limit switch or safety sensor replacement to $1,200-$2,400 for a full operator replacement on a long acreage driveway. We’re Gatewood Fence & Gate, and we’ve been fixing gates the right way since 2001. Hal Gatewood answers the phone himself, and the number is (817) 241-4067.
Kennedale is not Arlington. It’s not Mansfield either. What we see out here on Sublett Road and Dick Price Road is a different animal entirely: heavy pipe swing gates on horse properties, solar operators on long runs where there’s no mains power, and posts that have been walked out of plumb by Blackland Prairie clay. We know the difference because we’ve been working it for nearly three decades, providing Kennedale Gate Parts & Welding services throughout the area.
Why Gatewood Fence & Gate Is Kennedale’s Preferred Gate Motor & Opener Company
Gatewood Fence & Gate is locally owned and owner-operated. Hal Gatewood has been fixing gates since 2001, and his name is on the shop, on the invoice, and on the 90-Day Done Right Promise we put in writing for every job. When something isn’t done right, one call brings him back. No runaround, no third-party call center. You can drive to the shop and look him in the eye.
In Kennedale, our Gate Motor & Opener service covers both sides of the city line: the 1970s-90s ranch homes on oversized lots as well as the newer custom builds at the developing edges. We stock common boards, arms, and safety edges for LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, and Viking operators, which means most repairs in Kennedale are finished the same day we arrive. A live person answers our phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Not a voicemail, not a chatbot. You call, Hal or a member of his crew picks up.
Every job carries a written 90-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not right, we make it right. That’s the plain truth, not a fine-print footnote. We also offer $40 off any repair over $200, no trip charge inside the county, and a permanent 10% discount for seniors and veterans. Kennedale is inside Tarrant County, so the trip charge waiver applies here for any Kennedale Gate Repair we perform.
Our Gate Motor & Opener Services in Kennedale
Motor Installation
A new Gate Installation - Kennedale project for a gate operator typically runs $850-$2,400 installed, depending on whether it’s a residential swing arm for a driveway or a heavy slide operator for a 16-foot pipe gate. We start by checking the post. A gate sags in the hinge post, not in the middle, and if the post has moved in the clay, bolting a new motor to it just burns out another gearbox. We quote the full price before any work starts, and you sign off on it before we touch the gate.
Motor Repair
Most motor repairs in Kennedale are the result of overload. A gate leaf that drags because a post has heaved puts constant stress on the operator, and the motor burns itself out trying to overcome it. We replace stripped gears, burned contactors, failed control boards, and limit switches, and we fix the underlying cause so it doesn’t happen again. Typical motor repairs run $180-$650.
Linear Motor
Linear and slide-gate operators are common on Kennedale acreage because wide farm gates and ranch entries need the travel distance. We service Linear brand operators, along with FAAC, BFT, Viking, and LiftMaster slide motors. If the gate moves a few inches then reverses, it’s often a safety-edge fault or a track alignment issue, not the motor itself. We diagnose before we replace.
Slide Motor
Slide gates on Kennedale horse properties face a different set of problems than swing gates. The track collects gravel, hay chaff, and mud, and the gate wheels wear unevenly. A slide motor that strains against a dirty track will strip its drive gear. We clean and align the track, check the wheels, and set the torque limits so the motor isn’t fighting the gate. Slide motor replacement in Kennedale generally lands between $1,000 and $2,200, depending on gate weight and length.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Kennedale
We’re certified to service nine major gate operator brands, and in Kennedale we work most often on LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, and Linear. We stock common parts for these brands on the truck and can get specialty boards within a day or two. If your operator is older or the brand has been discontinued, we’ll tell you honestly whether a rebuild makes sense or a replacement is the smarter long-term call. Our Gate Motor & Opener crew has been inside the first-generation Viking and DoorKing units that still run on older Kennedale homesteads, and we know what those motors will and won’t do.
Common Gate Motor & Opener Problems We See in Kennedale Homes
- Clay heave tilting the hinge post. Blackland Prairie clay expands after rain and shrinks during drought, and a post set even 24 inches deep can move 3-6 inches vertically in two wet-dry cycles. The gate leaf drags, the operator binds, and the motor burns out.
- Solar operators dying in winter. Long acreage driveways without mains power rely on solar, and Kennedale’s short, cloudy winter days don’t recharge the batteries enough. The gate goes dead exactly when livestock need to be moved or a trailer has to get out.
- Ice-cracked PVC conduit. The 2021 freeze seized operator motors and cracked conduit runs across Kennedale that were never rated for sub-freezing temperatures. We replace it with rigid conduit and seal the control box against moisture.
- Obstructed safety sensors. On gravel drives, dust and mowing debris coat the photocell lenses, and the gate refuses to close or reverses halfway. Cleaning and realigning the beam fixes most cases in under an hour.
Pricing for Gate Motor & Opener in Kennedale, TX
A typical gate motor and opener repair in Kennedale runs $180-$650 for control boards, limit switches, safety edges, and gear replacements. Full operator replacement on a standard residential swing gate starts around $850, while heavy slide operators for wide farm gates land between $1,200 and $2,400 with installation. Battery backup systems add $350-$800 depending on capacity. The price we quote is the price you pay, before any work starts. Estimates are free. Call (817) 241-4067 and we’ll give you a written number.
We Also Serve Cities Near Kennedale
Our Kennedale gate motor and opener work regularly takes us into surrounding communities. We serve Kennedale neighbors in Arlington, Mansfield, Fort Worth, and Haltom City, with the same upfront pricing and 90-Day Done Right Promise. If you’re on the edge of town and your gate operator has quit, call and we’ll be straight about when we can get there.
Serving Kennedale, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Kennedale area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Gate Motor & Opener in Kennedale
Because the Blackland Prairie clay under your post swells when it absorbs water, lifts the hinge post 2-4 inches, and throws the gate leaf out of alignment. The motor now has to push a gate that’s dragging or binding, and it overheats or trips the limit. The fix is resetting the post in a deeper concrete pier, not just replacing the motor. Call (817) 241-4067 for an on-site look at the post and the operator.
Yes, with a solar gate operator and a properly sized battery bank. In Kennedale, though, our short winter days mean an undersized solar panel will leave the gate dead in December and January. We size the panel and battery for the actual winter sun we get, not the summer peak. Most solar gate opener installations on Kennedale acreage run $1,400-$2,800, including panel, battery, and operator.
Usually it’s an obstructed safety sensor or the operator’s force limit has tripped because the gate leaf is dragging. Dust on the photocells off Sublett Road is a common culprit, but so is a hinge post that has heaved in the clay. We’ll clean and check the sensors first, then test the gate alignment under load. If the post has moved, the motor will keep reversing until the post is reset.
An automated gate in Kennedale needs functioning photocells on both sides of the opening, a properly set force limit that reverses on contact, and audible or visual warning when the gate moves. Older operator models without these features are common on legacy rural properties. If yours predates modern safety standards, we’ll tell you what’s missing and what it costs to bring it current.
Yes. A 16-foot pipe gate weighs far more than a residential driveway gate, and it needs a slide operator or heavy-duty swing arm rated for the weight and cycle frequency. Residential operators bolted onto farm gates are the most common repair we see in Kennedale; the motor is under-spec’d from day one. We’ll match the operator to the actual gate weight and width, then set the torque and travel limits correctly. For an exact quote, call (817) 241-4067. Estimates are free.
Written by Hal Gatewood, Owner at Gatewood Fence & Gate, serving Kennedale since 2001.