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Gate Repair in Cleburne, TX

Gate repair in Cleburne typically costs $180-$490 for mechanical work like hinges and posts, and $350-$950 when operators or electronics are involved. Most repairs are scheduled same week, and we never start without a written price you’ve already approved. If your gate is dragging across the driveway off Nolan River Road or your opener quit after another hot Johnson County summer, call (877) 610-2993 - a live person answers, day or night.

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Cleburne gates fail differently than gates in Dallas or Fort Worth. The clay soil here moves with every season, the rural properties need heavier hardware than suburban kits, and the housing stock ranges from century-old iron gates near downtown to ranch-style swing gates on acreage outside town. We’ve been fixing gates since 2001, and Hal Gatewood still answers calls himself when he’s not on a job site.

Why Cleburne Homes Are Different

Cleburne sits in Johnson County’s Cross Timbers/Blackland Prairie transition zone, where highly expansive shrink-swell clay soils cause gate posts and concrete footings to heave, lean, and rack seasonally. A post that’s plumb in March can lean two inches by September, and that movement never stops cycling. This makes post resetting and re-plumbing a recurring repair reality rather than a one-time fix.

The local housing stock reinforces this pattern. Late 19th- and early 20th-century homes near the historic downtown core still run ornamental iron gates on original footings that have shifted for decades. Mid-century ranch properties off Westhill and in the Bellevue area carry gates installed in the 1960s and 70s with posts set at depths that made sense before anyone understood Johnson County clay. Newer tract development on the outskirts often repeats the same shallow-footing mistake because national installers don’t account for local soil.

On top of that, Cleburne’s deep agricultural heritage means our workload spans both town gates and heavy ranch-style swing gates, cattle-entry gates, and acreage property entrances on the rural parcels surrounding the city. That mix of ornamental iron and working ranch hardware is something you simply don’t see in the closer-in DFW suburbs. The June 2023 tornado tore through town and exposed another layer of vulnerability: many gates that failed in the storm had post footings already cracked by years of soil movement. The tornado finished the job, but the groundwork had been laid long before.

Gate Repair in Cleburne

Gate repair in Cleburne follows a rhythm our customers already know. The clay soil moves, hinges wear, motors get tired, and storm season finds the weak spots. We fix what other companies want to replace - welding on site, resetting posts deeper than the original install, and standing behind every job with the 90-Day Done Right Promise stamped in writing.

Most calls come from three situations: a gate that’s sagging or dragging, an automatic gate that stopped responding, or storm damage that bent the panel or sheared a hinge. In every case, we start at the post. A gate sags in the hinge post, not in the middle, and that is where we start. Gate Repair is what we’ve built this business on since 2001.

Hinge & Post Repair

The hinge post is where nearly every Cleburne gate failure starts. In this clay, a post set in a shallow footing will heave, lean, and pull screws loose within a few dry seasons. We dig out the old footing, re-set the post with a properly compacted gravel base and concrete, and re-hang the gate so it swings true. Hinge replacement and re-hanging for a standard single swing gate in Cleburne runs $180-$320. Post reset with new concrete footing runs $280-$490 per post, depending on depth and access.

Gate Realignment

A gate that drags on the latch side or won’t close against the stop is usually a post problem, not a panel problem. Fix the panel without addressing the post and you’ll fix it twice. We re-plumb the posts, re-tension the hinges, and set the gate so the latch lines up like it did the day it was installed. On older Cleburne homes near the historic downtown core, this often means working around original brick columns and uneven concrete sidewalks without disturbing either. Post reset with re-plumbing runs $280-$490 in the clay soil here.

Electric Gate Repair

When an automatic gate stops responding, opens partway, or trips the breaker when it rains, the operator is often blamed. Sometimes it’s genuinely dead. More often in Cleburne, the gate leaf is binding against a shifted post and the motor is working too hard. We diagnose the mechanical side before touching the electronics. Operator diagnosis and repair runs $150-$380 for most service calls, parts extra if a control board or motor is dead. That means when we replace a board on a DoorKing or Linear operator, the new board isn’t immediately fighting the same mechanical fault that killed the old one.

How much does gate repair cost in Cleburne?

Most gate repairs in Cleburne fall between $180 and $490 for mechanical work like hinges, posts, and realignment. When operators or electronics are involved, the range runs $350-$950. We quote every price in writing before starting, and the price we quote is the price you pay. Call (877) 610-2993 for a free exact quote - estimates are free.

Why does my gate keep sagging no matter how many times I tighten it?

The hinge post is moving in the clay soil. Tightening screws or adding shims treats the symptom while the post keeps heaving. In Cleburne’s shrink-swell clay, a post set at standard depth will cycle out of plumb every season. We reset the post deeper, with a wider concrete footing, so the gate stays hung where we put it. Call (877) 610-2993 and we’ll check the post before we quote anything else.

Gate Installation in Cleburne

Gate installation in Cleburne means dealing with two things most gate companies never think about: expansive clay soil that moves more than you’d believe, and rural acreage entrances that need real power and serious operators, not a box-store kit. If you’re on a few acres off County Road 1210 or out toward the Blackland Prairie edge, or if you’re in an older home near downtown with a driveway gate that’s seen better decades, you need a gate built for this ground.

We measure the actual opening, check the grade, and size the posts for the soil - not just the gate weight. A driveway gate that binds in the summer heat is a post problem, not a hinge problem. We start at the post. Gate Installation quotes are free, in writing, and the price you agree to is the price you pay.

Driveway Gate

A driveway gate in Cleburne is almost never a standard width. Older homes near the historic downtown have narrow drives where a single swing gate fits, while rural parcels outside town need a 14- or 16-foot double gate to clear a truck and trailer. A single driveway swing gate in Cleburne typically runs $1,400-$3,200 installed, depending on size, material, and whether we’re setting new posts or resetting old ones. A double swing gate for an acreage entrance runs $2,800-$6,500 installed, including deeper footings for the clay soil.

Sliding Gate

Sliding gates work well on Cleburne properties where the driveway slopes or where a swing gate would eat too much space. The problem we see constantly is an undersized operator paired with a heavy gate on a track that’s already out of level because the ground under it moved. We pour a proper concrete track base, set the posts deep, and match the operator to the actual gate weight plus wind load. Adding an automatic operator with safety photocells runs $900-$2,600 on top of the gate itself.

Swing Gate

This is the one we install most in Cleburne, both single and double. The local failure mode is predictable: posts lean, the gate racks, and the operator burns out fighting the misalignment. On rural properties we often build double swing gates with solar power when there’s no mains at the road. We pair the operators to the span and add safety photocells so the gate can’t close on a vehicle or a horse. If you’ve got livestock, we build the gate so it actually contains what it’s supposed to contain.

Why do gate posts in Cleburne lean more than in Fort Worth or Waxahachie?

Cleburne sits in the Cross Timbers and Blackland Prairie transition zone, where clay soil shrinks dramatically in hot dry summers and swells during wet seasons. That seasonal movement cycles gate post footings harder than in areas with more stable sandy loam. We oversize footings and set posts below the active shrink-swell zone so the gate stays plumb. Call (877) 610-2993 for a free measure and written quote.

Can I put an automatic opener on an existing wide farm gate with no power at the road?

Yes, and we do this regularly in Cleburne. The answer is usually a solar panel paired with a battery bank and a properly sized operator, not a cheap AC unit you’ll regret. We’ll assess the gate weight, the span, and the sun exposure on your property, then match the system to the actual load. Call (877) 610-2993 and we’ll walk the property with you.

Gate Motor & Opener in Cleburne

Gate motor and opener service in Cleburne is where we find the most misdiagnosed problems. Homeowners call thinking the motor is dead, and half the time the gate leaf is just binding against a post that shifted in last summer’s drought. We check the mechanical side first - posts, hinges, alignment - before we quote a new operator. That saves you from buying a motor that will burn out fighting the same misalignment that killed the last one.

We stock and service nine major brands: LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule. Gate Motor & Opener diagnostics and repair runs $150-$380 for most service calls in Cleburne, parts extra if the control board or motor is genuinely failed.

Operator Diagnostics

A gate that opens partway, reverses for no reason, or trips the breaker when it rains usually has a mechanical binding problem, not an electrical one. In Cleburne, we see 1990s operators on mid-century ranch lots trip their overload every July. The homeowner assumes the motor is dying. Usually the gate leaf is swelling and binding against a shifted post, and re-hanging the panel fixes the overload. Operator diagnosis and repair runs $150-$380 for most calls.

Control Board & Motor Replacement

When the board or motor really is dead, we replace it with a unit properly sized for the gate weight, wind load, and cycle frequency. An undersized operator on a wide ranch gate runs hot, burns boards, and dies early. We calculate the actual torque requirement before we quote, and we stock boards and motors for Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, and DoorKing units for faster turnaround.

Why does my gate opener quit working every summer in Cleburne?

The motor is probably overheating from mechanical overload, not failing from age. In Cleburne’s heat, a gate leaf that binds even slightly forces the operator to work harder, and the thermal protection trips. We re-hang the gate first, then assess whether the motor actually needs replacement. Call (877) 610-2993 - we’ll diagnose it properly before quoting anything.

How do I know if I need a new opener or just a repair?

If the gate moves freely by hand but the motor won’t run or makes grinding noises, the operator likely needs repair or replacement. If the motor strains, reverses, or overheats, the problem is usually mechanical binding that we fix first. We never sell a new opener until we’ve verified the gate itself is hung right. Call (877) 610-2993 for a free diagnosis.

Gate Access Control in Cleburne

Gate access control in Cleburne means keypads, card readers, phone entry, and video intercoms that have to keep working through Johnson County clay that moves under your feet every season. A keypad post that heaves half an inch in a dry summer will knock a loop detector out of calibration and leave you sitting at your own gate, pressing buttons that do nothing. We fix that at the footing, not just at the panel.

We install and service systems matched to the operator you actually have, not whatever the supply house had on sale. Gate Access Control jobs in Cleburne typically run $350-$900 for keypad entry, $600-$1,400 for phone entry, and $1,200-$2,800 for video intercom with camera and two-house integration.

Keypad Entry

A keypad entry system on a Cleburne gate has to survive more than rain and heat. It has to survive the post it’s mounted on moving every season. When the clay shrinks in July, the post leans a fraction, the latch alignment shifts, and the keypad reports a fault even though the gate actually released. We set the post right first, then mount and program the keypad. A new keypad entry system installed and programmed runs $350-$900, including the post check.

Phone & Video Entry

Phone entry systems are common on shared driveways and rural rights of way around Cleburne, where two or three homes share one vehicle gate. We wire these so the access line stays live during repairs, and we bed loop detectors in flexible sealant so the shrink-swell cycle doesn’t false-trip them every time a truck crosses. Video intercom systems typically land between $1,200 and $2,800, with the higher end including a camera and two-house integration on a shared driveway.

Why does my gate access keypad stop working every summer even though the gate still opens from inside?

In almost every case we see, the keypad is fine and the post is the problem. Cleburne’s shrink-swell clay dries out in summer and the post holding the keypad moves just enough to misalign the latch sensor. The gate releases, but the panel never receives the closed signal. We reset the post, re-plumb it, and the keypad works again. Call (877) 610-2993 and we’ll check the post before we replace any electronics.

After the June 2023 tornado, my gate opener still works but the phone entry system dropped offline. Is that storm damage?

Usually it’s a little of both. The storm exposed or damaged wiring, but the real culprit is often a post footing that had been moving for years before the tornado hit. That movement pulled the access control wiring loose at the junction box. We trace the line, reset the post if it needs it, and re-secure the wiring so it doesn’t drop offline again. Get a free second opinion - call (877) 610-2993.

Gate Parts & Welding in Cleburne

A gate that drags across your driveway, a post that leans another inch after every rain, or a hinge that finally sheared off the frame - that’s the kind of problem you want fixed today, by someone who understands why it happened in the first place. In Cleburne, where the clay soil under your fence line expands and contracts with every dry spell and every downpour, gate failures are rarely a one-time event. They’re a cycle. We’ve been cutting, welding, and fabricating parts since 2001, and we do it on site so your gate stays in your driveway.

Hal fabricates replacement brackets, gussets, latch catches, and hinge mounts right at the shop or right in your driveway. Gate Parts & Welding is where we fix what other companies want to haul away and replace.

Hinge Replacement

Hinges on gates in Cleburne take a beating from the constant shift of expansive clay under the posts. When the post moves, the hinge pins bind, and the metal fatigues. We stock heavy-duty hinges sized for everything from a light ornamental driveway gate in a historic-downtown neighborhood to a 16-foot ranch gate on the rural edges of Johnson County. A typical hinge replacement on a residential driveway gate runs $150-$350, depending on hinge weight and whether we need to weld on new mounting plates.

Post Replacement

A gate sags in the hinge post, not in the middle. That’s where we start. Posts set in Cleburne’s shrink-swell clay without proper depth or concrete collar will start heaving within a season or two. We pull the old post, auger deeper, reconcrete the footing, and set the new post plumb. Post replacement - pulling, resetting, rerouting concrete - usually runs $400-$900 per post in the clay soil here, because it requires deeper excavation than in stable ground.

Custom Welding

Sometimes the part you need doesn’t exist anymore - the gate’s been there since the 1970s and the manufacturer folded 20 years ago. Hal fabricates replacement brackets, gussets, latch catches, and hinge mounts right at the shop or right in your driveway with our on-site welding setup. Custom welding jobs start around $100 and go up based on what we’re fabricating. Cleburne’s mix of century-old homes and ranch properties means we often work on gates that were built by hand in the first place.

What does it cost to fix a leaning gate post in Cleburne?

In Cleburne, resetting a leaning gate post typically runs $400-$900 per post, depending on how deep the original footing was set and whether we’re dealing with clay heave or erosion. That price includes excavation, new concrete, setting the post plumb, and re-hanging the gate. Call (877) 610-2993 for a free exact quote before any work is scheduled.

Is your welding work in Cleburne covered by a warranty?

Yes. Every welding job and every part we fabricate or install carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If the weld fails or the part we installed gives out, one call gets Hal back out to make it right. We don’t hide behind “normal wear” or fine print. If we did it, we stand behind it. Call (877) 610-2993.

Brands We Service in Cleburne

We stock parts and carry factory authorization for nine major gate brands: LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule. Most common boards, motors, and safety components are on the truck, so we’re not ordering parts and coming back twice. For specialty items, our Dallas-Fort Worth office coordinates overnight stocking. Our brands page has the full list.

Pricing for Gate Repair in Cleburne, TX

Neighborhoods We Serve in Cleburne

We cover all of Cleburne and the surrounding acreage, including the 76031 and 76033 zip codes. Typical response for a repair call inside Johnson County is same-day or next-morning, and there’s no trip charge inside the county.

• Historic downtown core - early 1900s homes with ornamental iron gates
• Westhill and surrounding mid-century ranch streets
• Bellevue - 76031, with a mix of older and newer builds
• Nolan River areas and the semi-rural parcels east of town
• Subdivisions off N Main and FM 4, where lots run larger

Service Area - Cities Near Cleburne

We work throughout Johnson County and the surrounding area. Crews serve Cleburne, TX locally, with scheduling coordinated from our Dallas-Fort Worth office. We also run regular calls to Keene, TX, Joshua, TX, Burleson, TX, Crowley, TX, and Rendon, TX. If you’re unsure whether we cover your property, call (877) 610-2993 and ask - a live person will answer.

FAQs About Gate Repair in Cleburne