Free on-site gate assessment - hinges, posts, and your LiftMaster or Nice gate operator checked before anything is quoted
The assessment is free and the quote is the invoice.
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AfterGate Repair in Arlington, TX
Gate access control in Arlington usually means retrofitting a keypad, intercom, or card reader onto a gate that was never built for it. Most Arlington homes date from the 1960s through the 1980s, and those original cedar swing gates now get fitted with modern electronics that have to survive Blackland Prairie soil movement and 100-degree summers. We write the price down before we touch anything, and we document every wire we land. Call (817) 572-8590 when you want it done that way.
Why Arlington Homes Are Different
Arlington grew fast between the mid-1960s and the late 1980s, and the housing stock shows it. East, south, and central Arlington are dominated by single-story ranch homes with cedar board-on-board privacy fences and swing gates now 35 to 55 years old. These gates fail in clusters: when one house on a street has a sagging gate, the neighbors are usually months behind. The soil underneath is the bigger problem. Arlington sits on Blackland Prairie clay, which swells after rain and shrinks during drought. That cycle heaves gate posts out of plumb every year, and if a post is set shallow or without concrete below the active clay layer, the gate goes crooked again within a season. Newer subdivisions along the Highway 360 and Matlock Road corridors, built in the 1990s and 2000s, more often have ornamental iron or aluminum gates that need different hardware and welding than the older cedar stock. Summers push 100 to 105 degrees with UV that cracks wood and overheats direct-sun gate operators in July and August. Ice storms like February 2021’s Winter Storm Uri snap wooden boards and shear hinges across thousands of properties in one event. All of it means gate work here is less about the gate itself and more about what the gate is bolted to and what the weather is doing to it.
Our Main Arlington Services
Most Arlington homeowners call us for one of three things: a gate that will not open or close, a gate they want replaced, or a motor or opener that quit. Each has its own page with detailed pricing and the specific signs to look for.
Gate Repair in Arlington
A sagging cedar gate on a 1970s ranch home in east Arlington is usually a post problem, not a hinge problem. We check the post footing, the hinge alignment, and the latch geometry before quoting anything. On iron gates in newer HOA subdivisions, repair work often means welding cracks or replacing bent pickets. Gate Repair in Arlington covers the full scope, including same-day emergency response when a gate will not close at all.
Gate Installation in Arlington
New construction in Arlington means choosing a gate that will survive Blackland Prairie clay and 105-degree summers without warping or sagging. We measure the opening, check the post depth, and write the full installation price before ordering materials. Gate Installation in Arlington explains what a full install includes and what it costs, from cedar to ornamental iron.
Gate Motor & Opener in Arlington
Direct-sun operators on west-facing Arlington driveways overheat and fail most often in July and August. We service LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule, so we can repair the motor already on the property instead of selling a replacement. Gate Motor & Opener in Arlington has the brand-by-brand details and repair pricing.
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.
BeforeAfterGate Access Control in Arlington
Gate access control in Arlington usually means adding a keypad, intercom, or card reader to an existing gate, and the local challenge is that most of these gates were built decades before anyone thought about electronics. Cedar posts from the 1970s are not always straight enough to mount a keypad cleanly, and Blackland Prairie soil movement means the gate’s position at the latch can shift seasonally, which throws off the alignment of strike plates and magnetic locks. We handle that by mounting control hardware on steel or aluminum plates that stay independent of the wood, and by setting the lock with enough travel to tolerate a quarter-inch of seasonal gate drift. This work is covered under the same written-price and photo-documentation standard as every other job we do. For the full service scope, see Gate Access Control.
Keypad Entry
Signs you need it
The keypad face is cracked, buttons stick or require multiple presses, or the code quits working after a rainstorm.
What it costs in Arlington
Keypad entry replacement in Arlington typically runs $150 to $300 including the new keypad, mounting hardware, and reprogramming.
How we do it
We remove the old keypad, install the new unit on a mounting plate that sits independent of the wood post, wire it to the existing operator, and photograph every connection before we leave.
Video Intercom
Signs you need it
The video feed is fuzzy or drops out, the call button does not ring inside the house, or the unit has no weather sealing and fills with condensation after storms.
What it costs in Arlington
Video intercom replacement in Arlington typically runs $400 to $800 installed, depending on whether the wiring is already in place or needs a new run.
How we do it
We mount the outdoor station with proper weather gaskets, pull or reuse the low-voltage wiring, pair the indoor monitor, and test call quality from the street before considering the job done.
What Gate Access Control Costs in Arlington
| Item | Typical range in Arlington |
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| Keypad entry replacement | $150 - $300 |
| Video intercom replacement | $400 - $800 |
| Card reader or phone entry retrofit | $250 - $600 |
Can you add a keypad to a 40-year-old cedar gate?
Yes, usually. We mount the keypad on an aluminum plate that spans the cedar post, so the keypad stays level even when the wood moves seasonally. Call (817) 572-8590 for a written quote.
Do you service HOA access control gates?
We do. HOA gates in Arlington subdivisions cycle more often than residential gates and wear out loop detectors and limit switches faster. Estimates are free and the price is written before work begins.
Gate Parts & Welding in Arlington
Gate parts and welding in Arlington means two different things depending on which side of town you are on. The older cedar gates in east and south Arlington need hinge replacement, post replacement, and rail repairs on wood frames that have dried and split in the heat. The newer ornamental iron and aluminum gates along Highway 360 and Matlock Road need actual welding: cracked frames, snapped pickets, and broken weld joints where the operator bracket attaches. Both jobs require the same documentation habit, written price before work starts and photos of every part installed. For the full scope of this work, see Gate Parts & Welding.
Hinge Replacement
Signs you need it
The gate drags on the ground at the latch side, the hinge pins are bent or rusted through, or the gate squeals every time it moves.
What it costs in Arlington
Hinge replacement in Arlington typically runs $120 to $280 per hinge, including the new hinge, fasteners, and realignment.
How we do it
We support the gate, remove the old hinge, drill and epoxy the new mounting holes, install the hinge, and reset the gate so it swings level.
Post Replacement
Signs you need it
The post leans visibly, the gate sags no matter how many times the hinges are adjusted, or the post has rotted at ground level from repeated wet-dry cycles.
What it costs in Arlington
Post replacement in Arlington typically runs $320 to $450, including concrete below the active clay layer so the post does not heave in the next drought-and-rain cycle.
How we do it
We pull the old post, dig past the clay line, set the new post in concrete, and brace it until the pour cures before re-hanging the gate.
What Gate Parts & Welding Costs in Arlington
| Item | Typical range in Arlington |
|---|---|
| Hinge replacement (per hinge) | $120 - $280 |
| Post replacement | $320 - $450 |
| Custom welding repair | $150 - $400 |
Can you weld a broken iron gate on site?
Yes. We carry a portable welder and can fix cracked frames, snapped pickets, and broken operator brackets on site. We will write the price before striking an arc.
Do you replace cedar gate boards that have rotted?
Yes. We replace individual cedar boards and rail sections, matching the board profile and stain as closely as possible. Call (817) 572-8590 and we will quote the board footage and the labor in writing.
Brands We Service in Arlington
We service Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule operators, among others, and we stock common parts for each locally. If a part is not on the truck, most Arlington jobs are supplied within one to two business days. See our brands for the full list.
Pricing for Gate Repair in Arlington, TX
| Service | Typical range in Arlington |
|---|---|
| Gate repair service call | $89 - $149 |
| Keypad entry replacement | $150 - $300 |
| Video intercom replacement | $400 - $800 |
| Hinge replacement (per hinge) | $120 - $280 |
| Post replacement | $320 - $450 |
| Custom welding repair | $150 - $400 |
| Gate roller or rail repair | $120 - $260 |
| Remote control programming | $75 - $125 |
Prices push toward the high end in Arlington when a gate post has heaved on Blackland Prairie clay and needs to be reset below the active soil layer, or when an operator has cooked in direct summer sun and needs more than a board replacement. Every price is written and handed to you before any work starts, and it does not change when the invoice comes.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Arlington
We work across Arlington, from the older ranch subdivisions in east and south Arlington to the newer HOA communities along Highway 360 and Matlock Road. Response time for most repair calls is within one business day, and emergency calls for gates that are stuck open or closed get same-day dispatch.
- Dalworthington Gardens
- Pantego
- Interlochen
- North Arlington
- Southeast Arlington
Service Area - Cities Near Arlington
Arlington sits in the middle of the metro, and many of our customers live just outside the city line. We also serve Grand Prairie, TX, Fort Worth, TX, Hurst, TX, and North Richland Hills, TX. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Dallas-Fort Worth office, with crews serving Arlington locally.
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.
FAQs About Gate Repair in Arlington
Most repair calls in Arlington are scheduled within one business day. Gates that are stuck open or closed, or that leave a driveway unsecured, get same-day dispatch. Call (817) 572-8590 and a live person answers.
Many Arlington HOA communities require written approval before a gate style or color changes. If you have HOA covenants, we can provide the spec sheet and material details your board will ask for.
Yes. We run low-voltage and line-voltage conduit, set the operator, and terminate all wiring. The full electrical scope is included in the written estimate before the job starts.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local gate repair pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Arlington Customers Say
"Gate had been dragging for a year. They photographed the bent hinge post, explained why the operator kept faulting, and gave me a fixed price to correct both."
- Terrence B."Our gate was hit by a delivery truck. They came out, documented the damage properly for the insurer, and the claim went through without an argument."
- Camille R."They installed the opener and left me a diagram of the wiring and the limit settings. When I needed a second remote programmed I could do it myself."
- Nadine C.