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When a gate hinge tears loose or a post rots at ground level, most companies in Arlington will tell you the whole gate needs to come down and be replaced. We won’t. Gatewood Fence & Gate has been fixing gates the honest way since 2001 - welding on site in your driveway, replacing only what actually needs replacing, and standing behind every job with our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. Hal Gatewood’s name is on the shop, his address is published, and he answers the phone around the clock. If your gate is sagging, dragging, or hanging by a thread, call us at (817) 241-4067 and you’ll get a real person, not a voicemail.
What Our Gate Parts & Welding Service Includes
Gate parts fail in predictable places - hinges, posts, rails, rollers, latches. And when they fail, the fix has to match the metal. Most repair companies swap parts. Hal welds them, because a welded repair done right outlasts a bolt-on fix every time. Here’s exactly what we do with our Gate Parts & Welding in Arlington and across Tarrant County.
Hinge Replacement
Hinges carry the entire weight of the gate, and when they wear, the gate drops at the latch side - that’s the sag you see. We replace worn hinge pins, bent hinge plates, and broken weld points with heavy-duty hardware rated for your gate’s actual weight. In Arlington’s clay soil, gates shift seasonally, which puts extra stress on hinges; we account for that with reinforced mounting plates that don’t tear out six months later.
Post Replacement
A gate sags in the hinge post, not in the middle - and that is where we start. When a post has rotted, bent, or cracked at the base, we cut it out, set a new steel post in concrete, and re-hang the gate square. We don’t hide the problem with a new hinge; we replace the post so the fix holds.
Rail Repair
Top and bottom rails give a gate its structure. When a rail rusts through or snaps at a weld seam, the whole frame twists and the gate starts dragging on the latch side. We cut out the bad section, weld in new steel rail matched to the gate’s profile, and re-true the frame. Fix the panel without the post and you’ll fix it twice - so we check both while we’re there.
Custom Welding
Some repairs don’t come out of a parts catalog. Broken ornamental pickets, cracked frame corners, rusted-through gate frames, or a custom fit that just doesn’t exist - we fabricate it. We do MIG welding on site, so your gate stays in your driveway where you can watch the work happen. If you can point to it, we can probably weld it.
Gate Rollers
Cantilever and sliding gates ride on rollers, and when a roller seizes, the gate jerks, scrapes, or stops moving entirely. We replace worn rollers, carrier wheels, and guide wheels with sealed-bearing units sized for your track and gate weight. We also check the track alignment while we’re down there - a new roller on a crooked track is a band-aid, not a fix.
Latch & Lock
A gate that won’t latch is a gate that isn’t doing its job. We repair and replace sagging latch bars, broken spring latches, strike plates, drop rods, and padlock hasps. We also align the latch to the post so the gate closes square and locks the way it did when it was new. If your gate is double-wide, we check both leaves - they have to deadbolt into each other, not just the ground.
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.
Brands We Service for Gate Parts & Welding
We work on every major gate brand, but a few show up in Arlington driveways more than any others. FAAC operators are common on the heavier slide gates in neighborhoods like Interlochen and Pantego, and we’ve serviced hundreds of FAAC units - we stock their common OEM parts and we know where their wear points are. BFT makes a lot of the swing gate systems we see in Dalworthington Gardens and on the newer builds south of I-20; their limits and lock mechanisms are particular, and we’ve been inside enough of them to know the difference between a bad motor and a bad limit switch.
Linear and Viking are two more names we see across Arlington. Linear’s residential swing operators are generally solid, but their boards can fail after power surges, and Viking’s slide gate hardware has specific clearance requirements we check on every service call. Whether you have one of these brands or something else entirely, we can source the parts and do the welding right in your driveway.
Signs You Need Gate Parts & Welding Right Now
- Your gate drags on the ground or scrapes when opening. That’s the first sign the frame is twisting or a hinge is starting to fail. Dragging doesn’t fix itself - it gets worse, and eventually the gate stops moving entirely.
- The gate sags visibly on the latch side. A sagging gate means the hinge post is moving, the hinges are worn, or the frame has cracked. The longer it sags, the more it stresses every other component. Fix it now and you’ll replace one part instead of four.
- You hear metal-on-metal grinding or a squeal when the gate moves. That’s a roller seizing, a hinge pin wearing, or an operator straining against a gate that no longer swings true. Ignore the sound long enough and the motor burns out too.
- The gate won’t latch or won’t stay closed. A gate that won’t latch is a security risk, not just an aggravation. The latch bar, strike plate, or lock hardware has failed - and those are all parts we replace, align, and weld rather than patch.
- Rust bubbles or cracks show around a weld joint. Once the protective coating is compromised, rust moves fast in Arlington’s heat and humidity cycles. A cracked weld seam means the gate frame is working itself apart under its own weight. Catch it early and it’s a quick reinforcement weld; catch it late and it’s a new gate frame.
Our Gate Parts & Welding Process - Step by Step
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You call, Hal answers. The number is (817) 241-4067. You’ll talk to a person around the clock. We listen to what the gate is doing, ask a few questions about the symptoms, and schedule a time that actually works - not a four-hour window.
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We show up and look at the whole gate. Not just the part that’s broken. We check the posts for movement, the frame for square, the hinges for wear, the operator for strain, and the latch for alignment. Show me the gate closing on its own and I’ll show you where it’s failing.
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We give you a written, no-surprise price before touching a tool. You’ll know exactly what we’re going to do, what it costs, and what’s included - whether that’s a hinge replacement, a weld repair, or a full post reset. The price we write down is the price you pay. No changing it at the door.
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We do the work on site, with your gate in your driveway. We don’t haul your gate off, we don’t swap parts that don’t need swapping, and we don’t leave a mess. Welding, grinding, priming, painting, and reassembly happen right there where you can watch.
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We test the gate, walk you through it, and put the guarantee in writing. You’ll see the gate open and close, latch and lock, before we leave. Every job - parts, welding, repair - carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise. If something isn’t right, one call brings Hal back. No runaround.
How Much Does Gate Parts & Welding Cost in Arlington?
In Arlington, hinge replacement on a standard residential gate typically runs $120-$280 depending on hinge count, gate weight, and whether we need to reinforce the mounting plate. A post replacement - including removing the old post, setting a new one, and re-hanging the gate - usually runs $350-$600 depending on post size, soil conditions, and whether concrete needs to be re-poured. Rail repairs and custom welding jobs are priced by the linear foot and complexity; see how much Gate Parts & Welding costs - expect $150-$400 for a typical section repair. Gate roller replacement on a slide gate runs $90-$250 per roller depending on size and load rating. Latch and lock replacement typically runs $100-$250 including hardware and alignment.
What affects the price most is what we find underneath - post rot, frame damage, or an operator that’s been wearing itself out on a gate that no longer moves true. That’s why we quote the full repair before we start. No surprise line items. Our free estimate includes a full gate inspection and a written price. And remember: $40 off any repair over $200, no trip charge inside the county, and a permanent 10% discount for seniors and veterans. Call (817) 241-4067 and you’ll get the honest number up front.
Gate Parts & Welding Near Arlington - Our Service Area
We’re based right here in Arlington and we work all over Tarrant County. Most Arlington calls - from Fort Worth’s east side to the older neighborhoods around the University of Texas at Arlington - get same-day or next-day service. We also run calls to Colleyville, Irving, Grand Prairie, Kennedale, Hurst, Bedford, Euless, North Richland Hills, Duncanville, and Forest Hill on a regular schedule. If you’re in one of those areas, give us a call and we’ll tell you when Hal can be there. For more on what we do, see our Gate Parts & Welding in Arlington page, or check what we offer in Fort Worth and Colleyville.
Serving Arlington, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Arlington area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Gate Parts & Welding in Arlington
Gate Parts & Welding - Mansfield covers the same structural repairs that keep a gate hanging straight, swinging freely, and closing securely - hinges, posts, rails, rollers, latches, and custom metalwork. It’s the fix-first alternative to replacing an entire gate when one component fails. We weld on site, which means your gate never leaves your property.
Most hinge replacements, latch repairs, and roller swaps are done in under two hours on site. A post replacement with concrete work usually takes a full day because the concrete has to cure before the gate goes back on. Rail repair and custom welding fall in between - usually a half day. We’ll give you a realistic time frame up front.
Expect $120-$280 for hinge work, $350-$600 for a full post replacement, $150-$400 for rail repair or custom welding, and $90-$250 per roller. The free estimate we give covers the exact scope before we start. Call (817) 241-4067 for your exact quote - estimates are free and there’s no trip charge inside the county.
Yes. We service FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, Mighty Mule, and LiftMaster, along with most other brands out there. We stock OEM parts for the most common FAAC and Viking units we see in Arlington. If your brand isn’t listed, call anyway - we can almost certainly help.
If your gate is stuck open, stuck closed, or won’t latch and you need it secured, call us right now. A live person answers 24/7, and we do our best to get someone to your property the same day for genuine security issues. For non-emergency welding and parts work, we’ll schedule you for the soonest available slot.
Every job carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If the repair we made fails or wasn’t done right, one call brings Hal back to make it right - no runaround, no fine print. That’s it, plainly stated.
Clear the path around the gate so we can work safely, and make sure pets are secured. If your gate is electric, turn off the operator at the breaker if you can - we’ll check it when we arrive. We handle the rest, from setup to cleanup.
Schedule Your Gate Parts & Welding Service in Arlington Today
A gate that won’t close or won’t stay up isn’t going to fix itself. Call (817) 241-4067 and you’ll get Hal or a real person on the line, 24/7, ready to schedule your free estimate. No pressure, no obligation, just the straight answers you’ve been looking for. The name is on the shop, and the shop is down the road.
Written by Hal Gatewood, Owner at Gatewood Fence & Gate, serving Arlington since 2001.