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Gate repair in Hurst typically runs $180 to $680 depending on the failure, and most repairs are done in a single visit. We serve Hurst daily, from the neighborhoods off Precinct Line Road to the older sections near Mary Drive, and we answer the phone live around the clock. A gate that will not open or will not close is more than an annoyance, it is a security hole and a safety risk, so we treat every call like it matters. Call us at (817) 562-7979 and a real person picks up, day or night.
Ironworks Gate Co. has repaired gates in Hurst long enough to know this local truth: Hurst sits on sandy loam with a high water table, so post footings for gate operators and hinge posts need deeper concrete and better drainage than the clay-heavy ground in nearby Bedford or Euless. A Hurst gate that leans is often sinking, not bending. That one fact changes how we diagnose, how deep we set posts, and why a generic repair from someone who does not know Hurst soil fails within two seasons. Gate Repair is all we do, and in Hurst we do it with the ground itself in mind.
Key Takeaways
- Most Hurst gate repairs run $180-$680, quoted and approved before any work starts.
- Hurst’s sandy loam and high water table shift post footings; a leaning gate is usually a sinking post, not a bent panel.
- We dispatch to Hurst daily and often arrive the same day for emergency repairs, with a live person answering the phone 24/7.
- Every repair carries our written 90-Day Done Right Promise.
- We service nine major opener brands: LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule.
Why Ironworks Gate Co. Is Hurst’s Preferred Gate Repair Company
Since 1984 we have handled gates the way a careful tradesman handles a level: unhurried, precise, and without theatrics. Hurst homeowners keep our number because we show up when we say we will, tell them the honest price before turning a bolt, and stand behind the work in writing. That is the Keystone Standard, and it applies to every single job, from a hinge replacement on a twenty-year-old iron gate to a full operator replacement on an estate driveway.
Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, and they work on your property the way they would work at their mother’s house. Victor Salinas built the company on that simple rule. When a Hurst customer near the Hurst Town Center called about a gate that would not fully close, we found a worn rack on a DoorKing slide operator and had it closing smooth by the afternoon. That is not a special performance; it is the ordinary result of working on gates for over four decades.
We dispatch and schedule from our Dallas-Fort Worth office, with crews serving Hurst locally, so response time is measured in minutes, not days. For emergency repairs, a live person answers the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No voicemail trees, no answering service, no waiting until Monday. And every job, whether it is $89 or $8,900, is protected by our written 90-Day Done Right Promise: if it is not right, we come back and make it right. No paperwork, no arguing.
Our Gate Repair Services in Hurst
Electric Gate Repair
Electric gates in Hurst fail for predictable reasons: moisture in the sandy soil interfering with loop detectors, sun-baked control boards, and tired motors working against a misaligned track. We diagnose these quickly and honestly. Most electric gate repairs in Hurst run $220-$480, and the price is agreed upon before we touch a single component.
Automatic Gate Repair
When an automatic gate reverses for no reason or refuses to close, the cause is usually a dirty photocell, a tilted post, or a loop detector that has lost sensitivity in wet sandy soil. We repair all nine major automation brands, including Linear and Viking, and we keep common parts stocked for fast turnaround in Hurst. A typical automatic gate repair in Hurst runs $180-$550.
Hinge & Post Repair
Hurst’s sandy loam and high water table put hinge posts under constant stress. When a post settles or heaves, the gate drags on the driveway, the operator fights harder, and the motor burns out early. We cut out the old footing, pour deeper concrete with gravel drainage, and reset the post so the gate swings true. Hinge and post repair in Hurst typically runs $300-$900 depending on the size and depth of the footing.
Gate Realignment
A gate that scrapes, binds, or refuses to latch usually needs realignment, not replacement. Sometimes the post has tilted; sometimes the hinges have worn oval. We straighten, shim, and weld as needed, then test the full cycle under load. Gate realignment in Hurst runs $150-$400, and it is one of the most common repairs we handle for homeowners near Bellaire Drive and along Pipeline Road.
We also handle lock repair, weld and rust repair, and full gate automation diagnostics. The Gate Repair in Hurst work we do always starts with an honest look at what is actually wrong, not what is easiest to bill.
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 Hurst
We are factory-trained and equipped on nine gate-automation brands: LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule. That matters because the correct fix on the first visit depends on knowing the quirks of the exact opener on your driveway. A Ghost Controls replacement board is not the same as a DoorKing board, and we carry or can quickly source parts for both. Most Hurst repairs are completed in a single visit because the right part is already on the truck.
Common Gate Repair Problems We See in Hurst Homes
- Leaning gate posts. Sandy loam settles after wet winters, so hinge posts tilt and the gate scrapes the concrete. The fix is deeper footings with gravel drainage, not just shimming the gate.
- Loop detector failures. Hurst’s sandy soil loses sensitivity when moisture saturates the detection field, leaving automatic gates stuck open or closed. We test and recalibrate or replace the loop as needed.
- Phantom reversals from dirty photocells. South-facing gates along Hurst streets collect wind-blown dust on the safety beam lens, enough to trigger a false reversal. Cleaning and realigning the beam usually kills the problem.
- Motor burnout from misalignment. When a gate drags after a post settles, the operator pushes harder every cycle. We fix the alignment first, then check the motor, so you are not replacing an operator that would have lasted years more.
We reset a sagging automatic swing gate on a corner lot near Bellaire Drive where the hinge post had heaved after heavy spring rains. The LiftMaster operator was fighting the misalignment until our crew removed the old post footing, poured a 30-inch-deep footing with gravel drain, and reinstalled the gate so the safety photocell beam stayed aligned through the full arc. That job is why we tell every Hurst customer: your gate problem is usually under the gate, not in the gate.
Pricing for Gate Repair in Hurst, TX
Here are honest ranges for the most common Hurst gate repairs:
- Electric gate repair: $220-$480
- Automatic gate repair: $180-$550
- Hinge and post repair: $300-$900
- Gate realignment: $150-$400
- Lock repair: $120-$250
- Weld and rust repair: $180-$600
What moves the number is the size of the gate, the depth of the footing work, and whether a part must be ordered. We quote the full price before any work starts, and the price we quote is the price you pay. No surprises on the bill, ever. Our seasonal tune-up is $89, and any repair over $250 gets $50 off. Seniors and veterans always get 5% off. Call (817) 562-7979 for a free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Hurst
While this page is written for Hurst homeowners, our crews also repair gates in Bedford, North Richland Hills, Haltom City, and Fort Worth. If you know someone in a neighboring town with a gate that is leaning or a motor that grinds, we are happy to help there too.
Serving Hurst, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hurst 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 Repair in Hurst
In most Hurst cases the cause is a dirty photocell lens. South-facing gates collect wind-blown dust on the safety beam, and just enough grime blocks the signal and triggers a false reversal. We clean, realign, and test the beam, which usually solves it in one visit. If the photocell is not the culprit, we check the loop detector, because Hurst’s sandy soil changes sensitivity when wet. Call (817) 562-7979 and we will diagnose it properly.
Usually something else. In Hurst, the real problem is the sandy loam under the post. The footing settles, the post tilts, and the gate looks like it is sagging when it is actually sinking. We dig the old footing, pour deeper concrete with gravel drainage, and reset the post. That fix typically runs $300-$900 in Hurst and keeps the gate true for years instead of two seasons. Call for a free estimate.
We set gate posts 30 to 36 inches deep in Hurst, deeper than the 24 inches that works in clay-heavy ground. The sandy loam and high water table require the extra depth plus a gravel drain at the base of the footing so water never sits against the post. This is one of those details that separates a repair that lasts from one that fails after a wet winter.
Yes, in most cases. But Hurst has a lot of mature tree cover, especially in the older neighborhoods near Mary Drive and along the creek lines, so panel placement matters more than the panel itself. We look at the sun path across your lot and position the panel where it gets enough daylight through all four seasons. Some shaded lots need a larger panel or a hybrid setup. Call (817) 562-7979 and we will tell you what your property will actually support.
It can be either, and we check both before quoting. A worn pinion gear skips teeth on the rack, but a track that has shifted on settled Hurst soil will also make the gate climb and jump. We measure the gear wear, check the track alignment and the post depth, and fix whichever is actually wrong. Most slide gate drive repairs in Hurst run $250-$600. Call for an exact quote, estimates are free.
Call Ironworks Gate Co. for Gate Repair in Hurst
If your gate is leaning, grinding, reversing, or refusing to move, call us at (817) 562-7979. A live person answers, 24/7. We will schedule a time that works for you, show up on time, diagnose the real problem, and quote the full price before any work begins. Done right, and backed in writing. That is how we have done it for over 42 years, and that is how we will do it on your gate in Hurst.
Written by Victor Salinas, Owner at Ironworks Gate Co., serving Hurst and the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area since 1984.