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Gate posts in Keller shift. Hinges sag. Weld points crack. When that happens, you don’t need a general handyman guessing at the problem, you need a welder who understands why Keller clay soil behaves the way it does and how to build a repair that holds. Our Gate Parts & Welding team works on driveways from Hidden Lakes to Marshall Ridge, replacing posts, hinges, rails and rollers with the same care we’ve brought to this trade since 1984. Call (817) 562-7979 and you’ll reach a live person who can schedule your repair, not a voicemail.
Why Ironworks Gate Co. Is Keller’s Preferred Gate Parts & Welding Company
Homeowners in Keller call us for the same reason they call a plumber who’s been in town for decades: they want the work done once. We’re not the cheapest quote on the board and we don’t try to be. We’re the company that stands behind every weld, every post set, every hinge replacement with the 90-Day Done Right Promise, in writing, no fine print and no argument if something isn’t right. Victor Salinas leads our crews, and he holds every technician to the same standard on the 400th job as the first.
Keller homeowners tell us the same thing after a repair: they wish they’d called us before wasting money on a bolt-on fix that lasted two seasons. When you find our Keller gate specialists at the end of the driveway, you’ll get a background-checked, uniformed technician who quotes the price before a single bolt is turned. No surprise invoice at the end. A live person answers our phones 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, which matters when a gate is stuck open at 10 p.m. and the dog wants out.
Our Gate Parts & Welding Services in Keller
Post Replacement
The single most common gate repair in Keller isn’t the gate itself, it’s what holds it up. Expansive clay soil on the eastern edge of the Fort Worth Basin’s Barnett Shale heaves and settles with every wet-dry cycle, and a hinge post set without a deep, reinforced footing will drift out of plumb within a few years. We core new footings below the frost line, set the post in concrete, and weld the hinge plates so the gate hangs true again. That’s the difference between a repair that lasts and one that returns every spring.
Hinge Replacement
A sagging gate on a Keller driveway usually traces back to the hinge post or the hinge itself. We cut off worn or undersized hinges and weld on heavy-gauge replacements sized to the actual weight of your gate, not a generic kit from a hardware store. In Hidden Lakes, we recently reset a pair of hinge posts for a 16-foot custom steel swing gate after the original footings cracked from clay-soil movement. Our crew cored new footings below the frost line, welded new heavy-gauge hinge plates to the posts, and reinstalled the gate with a LiftMaster operator, then ran a full reversal test with the safety photocells. No more sag, no more binding.
Rail Repair
Slide gates on existing concrete pads develop a specific problem in Keller: the pad settles, the rollers fall out of adjustment, and the rack and pinion start wearing against each other. We repair cracked or worn rails, true up the rollers, and reset the gate so the motor isn’t fighting the track. If the rail is cracked through, we weld it rather than bolting on a splice plate that concentrates stress at the seam. A welded rail with proper roller adjustment runs quieter and lasts years longer.
Custom Welding
When a gate is a custom size, a catalog part rarely fits. We weld custom hinge brackets, latch mounts, rack sections and repair plates in-house, matched to the existing steel so the repair doesn’t look like a patch job. A homeowner in the Villages of Woodland Springs brought us a gate that two other companies said needed full replacement. We welded a new rail section, replaced the rollers, and the gate has run clean for three years. Sometimes the older steel is better than what’s sold today, and welding it is the right call.
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 Keller
The opener on your gate matters just as much as the steel it moves. Our technicians are trained and equipped on nine gate-automation brands, including Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, and DoorKing, so the correct fix is made on the first visit, whatever is mounted on the post. We stock common parts for these brands in our service vehicles, which means fewer return trips and less waiting when a board fails or a limit switch drifts. If your operator arm is welded to the gate, we service that too, and we’ll match the right motor to the weight and cycle rate of your gate before recommending a replacement.
Common Gate Parts & Welding Problems We See in Keller Homes
- Expansive clay soil heaves shallow post footings. Hinge posts drift out of alignment, swing gates drag on the driveway, and latches stop lining up. The fix is a deeper footing and a properly welded hinge plate, not another shim.
- DIY hinge replacements use undersized bearings or bolts. A heavy steel gate hung on cheap hardware sags at the hinge post within two seasons. We see this constantly, and the repair usually costs more than doing it right the first time.
- Slide gates on existing concrete pads fall out of roller adjustment after soil settlement. The rack and pinion wear unevenly, the gate gets noisy, and the motor runs hot. We true up the track, weld the rail if needed, and reset the rollers.
- Weld points crack at the hinge or latch from years of stress cycles. A hairline crack grows until the gate drops. We weld the crack, but more importantly, we check why it cracked in the first place, usually a misaligned post or a gate too heavy for its hinges.
Pricing for Gate Parts & Welding in Keller, TX
Here’s what you can expect to pay in Keller for common gate welding and parts work. A hinge replacement on a single swing gate typically runs $180 to $340. Post replacement, including digging out the old footing and setting a new one below the frost line, runs $450 to $900 depending on post size and access. Rail repair, including welding and roller adjustment, runs $280 to $520. Custom welding for brackets, latch mounts, or crack repair runs $160 to $400 per repair point. These are the prices we quote and agree to before any work starts, not after the invoice comes. We offer $50 Off Any Repair Over $250, a Free Second Opinion on Any Written Estimate, an $89 Seasonal Tune-Up, and a permanent 5% Senior and Veteran discount. Call (817) 562-7979 for an exact quote, estimates are free.
We Also Serve Cities Near Keller
We work throughout the north Fort Worth corridor. If you’re in Haslet, North Richland Hills, Hurst, or Haltom City, you’ll get the same upfront pricing, the same 90-Day Done Right Promise, and the same live person answering the phone 24/7. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Dallas-Fort Worth office; crews serve Keller locally.
Serving Keller, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Keller 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 Parts & Welding in Keller
The hinges you replaced were likely not the problem. The post they hang on has been pushed out of plumb by Keller’s expansive clay soil, and every new hinge set is just compensating for a moving post. We core a new footing below the frost line, reset the post plumb, and weld the hinge plates. The sag stops because the post stops moving. Call (817) 562-7979 and we’ll come inspect it, the estimate is free.
Yes, every automated gate needs working safety photocells and a properly tested reversal system, regardless of how quiet the street is. A gate that reverses without a photocell or force setting still can’t detect a child or pet in the path. We install and test photocells on every operator we service, including Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, and DoorKing. Call (817) 562-7979 to schedule a safety check.
We can weld a cracked rail in most cases, and it’s often the better choice. A welded repair preserves the original steel and avoids the expense of a full gate replacement. What matters is whether the rest of the gate is structurally sound and whether the crack came from misaligned rollers, which we’ll correct at the same time. Call (817) 562-7979 and we’ll give you an honest assessment and a written price.
A gate post footing in Keller should extend below the frost line, typically 24 to 36 inches deep, with a concrete footing wider than the post itself. Expansive clay moves a lot near the surface, so depth is what locks the post in place. We core to that depth and set the post in concrete, then weld the hinge plates so the gate hangs true. Call (817) 562-7979 for a free estimate on post replacement.
Yes, we service DoorKing operators regularly, including units where the arm is welded rather than bolted. We work around the existing weld, inspect the arm and hinge points, and service the operator board, limits, and safety systems. If the weld itself is cracked or stressed, we can repair it in the same visit. Call (817) 562-7979 and describe what you’re seeing, we’ll schedule a time that works.
Get Your Keller Gate Working Right, and Keep It That Way
When a gate post shifts or a weld fails, the fix is either temporary or lasting. We build it to last, back it in writing with the 90-Day Done Right Promise, and charge you the price we agreed to before the work started. Call (817) 562-7979 for a free estimate. A live person answers, any hour, any day.
Written by Victor Salinas, Owner at Ironworks Gate Co., serving Keller since 1984.