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AfterTrusted Gate Repair for Arlington Homeowners
A gate that drags on the concrete, swings past its stop, or just sits there while the motor whines is more than a nuisance in Arlington. It’s a security gap, a liability, and a job that gets worse every day. Gate repair in Arlington doesn’t have to mean swapping out hardware that still has years left in it. Since 2001, Gatewood Fence & Gate has been the owner-operated shop that fixes gates where they stand, welds on site, and puts a 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing on every job. Hal Gatewood answers the phone day and night at (817) 241-4067, and when he says he’ll be there, he means it.
We work all over Arlington, from the older ranch-style neighborhoods off Park Row to the gated properties near Lake Arlington and the newer communities south of I-20 down toward Kennedale. A gate sags in the hinge post, not in the middle, and that is where we start. Call us at (817) 241-4067 for a free estimate. The price we quote is the price you pay, agreed before any work starts.
What Our Gate Repair Service Includes
Every gate failure leaves clues, and we read them before we turn a single bolt. We repair the gate that’s already in your driveway rather than pushing a replacement you don’t need. Here’s what we handle, and how we approach each job.
Electric Gate Repair
An electric gate that won’t open, opens halfway, or reverses for no reason usually points to a failing sensor, a worn capacitor, or a board that’s lost its programming. We trace the fault with a multimeter before replacing anything, so you’re not paying for parts that were fine. If it’s a safety edge or photo eye, we test the entire circuit, not just the visible component. The result is a gate that holds its limits and stops where it should, every time.
Automatic Gate Repair
Automatic gates fail in predictable ways: limit switches drift, gearboxes strip, and battery backups die without warning. We service the opener as a system, not as a box of mystery parts. Whether your gate uses a slide track, a swing arm, or a vertical pivot, we calibrate the travel, torque, and obstruction sensitivity so it doesn’t crush a trash can or a grandkid’s bike.
Hinge & Post Repair
Hinge and post work is where the “replace it” crowd makes their money and where we save you yours. A leaning gate almost always means the post has shifted in the ground or the hinge barrel has wallowed out. We dig, reset, and pour the post in concrete with proper drainage, then weld or replace the hinge so the gate hangs true. Fix the panel without the post and you’ll fix it twice.
Gate Realignment
When a gate starts scraping the driveway or won’t latch, the frame has usually racked out of square. We adjust the frame, shim the hinges, and reset the latch strike so the gate closes with one hand. In Arlington’s clay soil, which swells with spring rain and shrinks in August, realignment is often the first thing a gate needs after a few Texas seasons. We check the post before we touch the panel, because if the post moved, no amount of hinge adjustment will hold.
Lock Repair
A gate lock that’s sticky, keyed wrong, or fails to catch leaves your whole property open. We repair mechanical locks, install and reprogram keypads, and replace solenoids on electric strikes. We also match your lock to your existing key system when we can, so you don’t end up with a keychain full of one-offs. A lock that works is a lock you’ll actually use, and that’s the whole point of having a gate.
Weld & Rust Repair
Texas humidity and road salt will eat a gate’s corners and seams over time. We cut out the rusted sections, weld in fresh steel, and grind the repair smooth so it looks like it grew there. Our crew welds on site, which means your gate stays in your driveway and we can match the existing finish. A patch that’s welded, not bolted, is a repair that lasts.
If your problem doesn’t map neatly to one of these, call anyway. We fix gates other companies turn down. Gate parts and welding work is the foundation of most repairs, and we stock a lot of it on the truck.
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 Repair
We’re certified to service nine major gate brands, and we carry OEM parts for the ones you see most in Arlington. That means we’re not guessing at connector pinouts or ordering blind off a parts diagram. We’ve opened enough FAAC swing arms to know their hydraulic seals fail first in the Texas heat. We’ve replaced enough BFT control boards to recognize a power surge before the diagnostic light even confirms it.
Linear and Viking openers are all over Tarrant County, from Hedgcoxe condos to acreage gates in Mansfield. We keep their common gear kits and capacitors on the truck. Whether you have one of those or any other make, we can help. If it’s a motor or opener issue you’re chasing, start with our gate motor and opener page for details on what we repair.
Signs You Need Gate Repair Right Now
Some gate problems announce themselves. Others whisper. Here’s what to listen for before a small issue becomes a gate lying in the driveway.
- The gate grinds or shudders when it moves. That’s usually a dying gearbox or a chain that’s lost tension. Left alone, the motor works harder and fails sooner. A loud gate is a gate asking for help.
- The gate sags and drags on the driveway. The hinge post has likely shifted, and every cycle scrapes the panel lower. That scraping is wearing through steel, not just concrete. The faster you catch it, the less metal we have to replace.
- The gate reverses for no reason or won’t close all the way. Safety sensors get dirty, misaligned, or dead. If you find yourself holding the button to force it shut, you’re overriding the very thing that keeps the gate from closing on a person. That’s not a convenience workaround, it’s a liability.
- The keypad works sometimes, not always. Intermittent electronics mean a failing board, a corroded connection, or a battery on its last legs. Don’t wait for the day it quits with your car on the wrong side. A gate lock that access control can’t trust is no control at all.
- The gate swings past its stop or bangs when it opens. Your limit switches are gone or your closer arm is loose. That bang is hammering the hinges and the post every time. You’re turning a $200 adjustment into a $1,500 post replacement.
Key Takeaways
- Most gate failures start at the post, the hinges, or the opener limits, not the panel itself.
- A noisy or dragging gate is a repair you shouldn’t defer. It only gets more expensive.
- We fix the gate in your driveway with on-site welding, so you’re not down for a week.
- Every repair is covered by our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing.
- Call (817) 241-4067 and a live person answers, day or night.
Our Gate Repair Process - Step by Step
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We look at the whole gate, not just the symptom. Hal walks the full gate run: posts, hinges, opener, sensors, wiring, and the ground around the posts. In Arlington, clay soil movement shows up as a post that’s drifted a few degrees, and that changes everything. A quick glance misses it. We don’t glance.
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We tell you what’s actually wrong, in plain English. You hear the real diagnosis, not a scare pitch. If a $40 hinge bushing fixes it, that’s what we recommend. If the post is rotted below grade, you’ll know why we say so and what it takes to do it right. You’ll get the price before we start, in writing.
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We fix it in your driveway. The gate stays put. We weld, grind, and realign on site, which means you watch the work happen and you know exactly what went into it. No hauling your gate to some shop across town. No “we’ll call you when it’s ready.”
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We test under real conditions. We cycle the gate a dozen times, test the safety reverse with an obstruction, check the battery backup if you have one, and spot-check the hinges under load. We don’t call a repair done until it works like it should, not just like it might.
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We stand behind it in writing. Every job gets the 90-Day Done Right Promise. If something’s not right, one call brings Hal back. No runaround, no arguing about what was covered. The name is on the shop, and the shop is down the road.
Need a gate built from scratch instead? Our gate installation page explains what a new gate project looks like from measure to finish.
How Much Does Gate Repair Cost in Arlington?
A typical gate repair in Arlington runs $150 to $600 for most hinge, latch, sensor, and realignment jobs. Opener motor replacements and control board swaps generally land between $400 and $1,200, depending on the brand and whether we’re matching an existing panel. A complete post reset with concrete and welding runs $500 to $1,400, depending on post size, soil conditions, and what’s below the surface.
What moves the price is what we find: post condition, wiring age, operator type, and whether the gate was hung right in the first place. You avoid overpaying by hiring someone who diagnoses before he quotes, not someone who quotes a gate and then “finds” extra work at the door. We quote the job, you approve it, and that’s the number you pay. We also offer a free second opinion on any written estimate, $40 off any repair over $200, and no trip charge inside the county. Seniors and veterans get a permanent 10% discount. A 10-minute phone call is free, and we’ll tell you honestly whether we need to come out.
Gate Repair Near Arlington - Our Service Area
We’re based in the Arlington area and we run repairs all over Tarrant County. Most calls in Arlington, Grand Prairie, Kennedale, and Euless get same-day or next-morning service. The further out you are toward Mansfield, Duncanville, or North Richland Hills, the more likely we schedule you within a day or two, but we’ll tell you the window when you call, and we’ll be there inside it. For neighbors across the county line, see our Gate Repair in Fort Worth page, and if you’re toward the mid-cities, check Gate Repair in Colleyville. Not sure which page fits you? The home page has a service map. Call us and we’ll sort it out in 30 seconds.
Most of our Arlington jobs are within a 20-minute drive of the shop, which means when your gate goes down on a Friday evening, you’re not waiting on a truck from across the Metroplex. We know the streets, we know the gate styles in your neighborhood, and we know which brands your HOA approved.
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 Repair in Arlington
Gate repair is the work of diagnosing and fixing what’s broken on a fence or driveway gate so it opens, closes, and latches safely again. It includes hinge replacement, post resetting, opener and motor work, sensor alignment, and welding. We do it on site, in your driveway, with a written 90-Day Done Right Promise on every job.
Most hinge, latch, and realignment jobs are done in 2 to 4 hours. Opener motor or control board replacements usually take about half a day. A full post reset with concrete might mean we set it one day and return the next to hang the gate, so the concrete actually cures first. We’ll give you a straight time estimate when we quote the job.
Most repairs run $150 to $600, and opener or board work runs $400 to $1,200. Post resets with concrete and welding can run $500 to $1,400. The price depends on what we find, but we quote it before we start and that’s the price you pay. Call (817) 241-4067 for a free estimate, and ask about the $40 off any repair over $200.
Yes. We’re certified on Linear and Viking equipment, and we keep common gear kits, capacitors, and sensor parts on the truck for them. We also service FAAC, BFT, LiftMaster, DoorKing, Elite, Mighty Mule, and Ghost Controls. Whether you have one of those or something older, we can help.
In most cases, yes. A person answers our phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and for Arlington calls we can often get to you the same day. If it’s a gate that’s stuck open and you can’t secure your property, tell us that when you call. We’ll do our best to be there fast, and we’ll give you a straight answer on timing.
Every job carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If it’s not done right, we make it right. That’s not buried in fine print, it’s on every invoice. One call brings us back, no runaround.
Clear a path to the gate so we can get a truck close and work without tripping over anything. If you have the opener remote or keypad codes, have them handy. If an animal uses that gate area, keep them inside for a few hours. You don’t need to move the gate or take anything apart. We’ll handle all of that when we get there.
Schedule Your Gate Repair Service in Arlington Today
Don’t let a noisy, sagging, or stubborn gate turn into a bigger job or a security problem. Call Hal Gatewood at (817) 241-4067 for a free, no-obligation estimate on your gate repair in Arlington. A live person answers day or night, the price is agreed before we start, and every job is backed by our written 90-Day Done Right Promise. The name is on the shop, and we’ll be the ones who show up.
Written by Hal Gatewood, Owner at Gatewood Fence & Gate, serving Arlington since 2001.