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Fort Worth Gate Repair usually costs between $145 and $485 for most common fixes, and we can typically have a technician at your driveway the same day you call. A sagging gate, a motor that grinds but won’t move, or a hinge that’s pulling away from the post won’t fix itself. Left alone, these get worse, heavier, and more expensive. Ironworks Gate Co. has been repairing driveway and estate gates across Fort Worth since 1984, led by Victor Salinas. Call (817) 562-7979 any hour, day or night, and a live person answers. That part matters. We won’t send you to a voicemail.
What Our Gate Repair Service Includes
We provide the Best Gate Repair in Fort Worth, TX for gates other companies walk away from. If it is steel, iron, aluminum, or wood, and it swings, slides, or lifts, we can bring it back to working order. Here is what that covers, specifically.
Electric Gate Repair
When an electric gate stops responding to a remote or keypad, the problem is almost always one of three things: a dead receiver board, a failed limit switch, or a power interruption at the breaker or the transformer. Our technicians carry diagnostic meters that read voltage and continuity on-site, so we find the fault before we quote the fix. Most electric gate repairs are completed in one visit, with the price agreed before any work starts.
Automatic Gate Repair
Automatic gates rely on a sequence of components: the opener unit, the drive mechanism, the safety sensors, and the control wiring. If any one of them fails, the whole gate stops. We test each component in order, not by guessing. Whether the gate is swinging or sliding, single or dual leaf, we restore it to smooth, quiet operation and set the travel limits correctly so it stops where it should.
Hinge & Post Repair
Hinges carry the full weight of the gate, every day, in Fort Worth wind and Texas heat. When a hinge starts to sag, the gate scrapes the ground and strains the opener. We weld cracked hinges, replace worn pins and bushings, and repair rotted or leaning posts so the gate hangs true again. Done right, a repaired hinge should outlast the one that was originally installed.
Gate Realignment
A gate that has drifted out of alignment will bind, scrape, or refuse to close completely. That is not a maintenance annoyance; it is a security gap and a motor killer. We correct the alignment at the hinges, the posts, and the opener track, then test the full swing or slide cycle several times. When we leave, the gate opens and closes the way it did the day it was hung.
Lock Repair
Gate locks fail quietly. Keys get stiff, latch bolts stop lining up, and electronic locks lose their programming. We repair mechanical gate locks, install and service keypad and intercom locks, and ensure the lock and the automatic opener talk to each other. If the gate closes but the lock does not engage, it is not secure. We fix both halves of that problem.
Weld & Rust Repair
Rust is the most common gate ailment in Fort Worth, especially on ornamental iron with decades of weather exposure. Rust weakens metal at the welds and the bottom rails first. We grind out the corrosion, reweld the affected joints, and apply a protective treatment that slows future rust. This is ironwork, done by welders, not a handyman with a rattle can.
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 are trained and equipped on nine gate-automation brands, and we keep common parts on the truck for the most popular systems found in Fort Worth. Ghost Controls and Mighty Mule make up a large share of residential swing gate openers in Tarrant County. We have serviced hundreds of them, from solar-powered units on rural properties near Aledo and Azle to AC-powered systems in gated communities off the Chisholm Trail Parkway. When a Ghost Controls board fails, we know what to test first. When a Mighty Mule arm loses thrust, we know the repair is usually a new capacitor or a worn drive nut, not a full opener replacement.
DoorKing and Elite are common on heavier sliding gates and light commercial driveways. DoorKing operators are built to run for years, but their limit switches and loop detectors wear out. Elite gates are similar: the motors are usually fine; the sensors and remotes are what need replacing. Whatever brand is on your driveway, we can service it. If it is one we don’t stock parts for, we order OEM components and schedule the follow-up before we leave.
Signs You Need Gate Repair Right Now
- The gate scrapes the ground or drags on one side. This means the hinges or posts have shifted. Every cycle forces the opener motor to work harder, and sooner or later it burns out. A realignment now costs far less than a motor replacement later.
- The opener hums but nothing moves. That hum is the motor trying to turn a drive that won’t budge. It could be a broken drive gear, a seized bearing, or a jammed track. Running it in this condition turns a $200 repair into a $1,200 replacement.
- The gate reverses before it fully closes. Safety sensors are doing their job, but they are either misaligned or obstructed. Until that is corrected, the gate won’t close securely. It also means the auto-close system won’t work, so the property stays open.
- The remote works only from a short distance. Interference, a failing antenna, or a low battery in the receiver can all shorten range. It is rarely the remote itself. We test signal strength and receiver sensitivity before selling you anything.
- You can see rust at the welds or the bottom rail. Rust at a weld means the joint is losing strength. In a 15 mph wind gust, a weakened weld can separate, and a falling gate leaf is dangerous. This is a repair to schedule before it becomes an emergency.
Our Gate Repair Process - Step by Step
We work the same way on every call, whether it is a simple limit switch or a full post replacement. This is how the job goes.
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You call, a person answers. Not an answering service, not a phone tree. One of our dispatchers takes your information and asks the right questions: what kind of gate, what is it doing, how old is the opener. That helps us send the right technician with the right parts the first time.
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We arrive and diagnose. Victor and the technicians use multimeters, laser levels, and load tests to find the actual fault. We don’t guess. A gate that won’t open is not always an opener problem; sometimes it’s a hinge, sometimes a sensor, sometimes a ground fault in the buried wire. We find it before we quote it.
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We quote the price up front. Before any bolt is turned, you know exactly what the repair costs. That’s the deal we’ve offered since 1984, and it is not going to change. No surprise line items, no “while we were in there” add-ons. If the repair is under $250, remember to ask about the standing $50-off offer.
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We repair and test. The fix is made, then we run the gate through at least ten full cycles. We set limits, balance the leaf, and adjust the close speed. If it is a welded repair, the work is ground smooth and dressed properly, not left looking like it was patched.
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We walk the job with you. We show you what was wrong, what we did, and how to operate it going forward. You sign nothing extra. The work is covered by our 90-Day Done Right Promise, in writing. If it isn’t right in 90 days, we come back and make it right. No paperwork, no argument.
How Much Does Gate Repair Cost in Fort Worth?
Gate repair pricing in Fort Worth depends on what’s broken, but here are the ranges we see most often across Tarrant County. A hinge replacement runs $145 to $260 per hinge, depending on the weight load and whether welding is required. A gate realignment typically costs $185 to $340. Electric gate board replacements run $250 to $485, and a full opener replacement, when needed, ranges from $850 to $1,750 installed. Weld and rust repair usually falls between $200 and $600 depending on the extent of the corrosion.
What affects the price: the size and weight of the gate, whether it is swing or slide, the brand of opener, and the condition of the surrounding posts and concrete. A gate set in solid concrete footings costs less to realign than one mounted on rotting wood posts. A DoorKing replacement board costs more than a Mighty Mule board, but it is the right part for the system.
How to avoid overpaying: get a written estimate before the work starts, and make sure it includes the parts, the labor, and the setting of the opener limits. Our estimates are free, and every one is valid for 30 days. We also offer a Free Second Opinion on any written estimate from another company. Bring it to us, and we will look it over honestly, whether you hire us or not. Seniors and veterans always get an additional 5% off.
Gate Repair Near Fort Worth - Our Service Area
We are based in Fort Worth and serve the surrounding communities that call this city home. That includes Benbrook, Haltom City, Saginaw, White Settlement, Richland Hills, Watauga, Lakeside, and Briar, plus Aledo and Azle to the west and Willow Park just past the Parker County line. Most repair calls in Fort Worth proper get a same-day visit. Outlying areas are typically next morning. For the full picture on what we do across the region, see our Gate Repair in Aledo and Gate Repair in Azle coverage.
Serving Fort Worth, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Worth area and know this community well, and we also provide Gate Repair - Haltom City. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Gate Repair in Fort Worth
Gate repair is the work of restoring a damaged or malfunctioning driveway or estate gate to proper operation. It includes mechanical fixes like hinge and post repair, weld repair, and gate realignment, as well as electrical work on openers, sensors, keypads, and control boards. At Ironworks Gate Co., we handle both the iron and the electronics, which means one call covers the whole system. We can service the full Gate Repair in Fort Worth scope without subcontracting any part of it.
Most common Emergency Gate Repair in Fort Worth, TX jobs are completed in a single visit of one to three hours. Hinge replacements, sensor alignments, and many board replacements fit that window. Larger jobs, like cutting out and replacing a rusted bottom rail, can take half a day. We’ll tell you the time expectation before the job starts. Call (817) 562-7979 and we can give you a realistic window based on what you describe.
Most repairs fall between $145 and $485, with opener replacements running higher. The exact price depends on the brand, the gate weight, and whether welding is required. You will always receive a firm quote before we start work, never an estimate that can climb. We also provide a Free Second Opinion on any written estimate you already have. Asking for it costs you nothing.
Yes. We service Mighty Mule, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, and Viking systems. We stock common OEM parts for the brands we see most in North Texas, including Mighty Mule and Ghost Controls. Most opener issues are repaired on the first visit because the technicians arrive with the right components on the truck. If you’d like a free estimate for a persistent opener fault, call us at (817) 562-7979.
Yes, most weekdays. Calls placed before noon typically get a technician the same day. After hours and on weekends, we still answer the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we schedule the earliest available slot. A hanging gate leaf is a safety matter. Call (817) 562-7979 and we’ll get someone out as fast as the schedule allows.
Every completed job is covered by our 90-Day Done Right Promise, in writing. If the repair fails or the gate doesn’t operate the way it should within 90 days, we come back and fix it. No charge, no forms, no argument. You simply call the same number, (817) 562-7979, and we make it right.
Clear the area around the gate so the technician has room to work: move vehicles, trash bins, and any low-hanging tree branches away from the swing or slide path. If the gate is electric, leave the power on so the system can be tested under load. Have your remote or keypad handy. If you have a written estimate from another company, set it out and ask for the Free Second Opinion. That’s all the preparation needed.
Schedule Your Gate Repair Service in Fort Worth Today
A gate that won’t close right is a problem that sits there. A gate is your first line of security, but it’s also the first thing a visitor sees. If yours is sagging, grinding, or refusing to open, call (817) 562-7979 now for a free, no-obligation estimate. A live person answers, every time, day or night. The price is agreed before we start. The work is done right, and it is backed in writing.
Written by Victor Salinas, Owner at Ironworks Gate Co., serving Fort Worth since 1984.