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Most gate repairs in Burbank run between $180 and $340 for common fixes like hinge adjustments, sensor realignment, or opener capacitor replacement. We answer the phone live 24 hours a day at (877) 610-2993, and we’ll give you an honest range before anyone gets in a truck. Burbank’s heat, hills, and older housing stock make gate repair here different from anywhere else in the Valley.
Why Burbank Homes Are Different
Burbank sits squarely in the San Fernando Valley heat pocket. Summer thermometers routinely push 100 to 110°F, a full 15 to 20 degrees hotter than the coastal side of Los Angeles. That heat does two things to gates: it causes operator motors to overheat and thermal-protect themselves offline, and it makes steel posts and frames expand enough to throw track alignment out of square. If your sliding gate starts binding every July and loosens back up in November, it’s not your imagination, it’s physics.
Santa Ana winds add another layer. When they funnel through the valley corridors, they bend lighter aluminum gates and stress the hinge welds on wooden driveway gates. We see weld fatigue and hinge failure more often on Burbank’s west-facing properties than anywhere else we work. The housing stock matters too. Burbank’s post-war ranch homes and California bungalows, especially in the 91522 and 91523 ZIP codes, often have narrow single-car driveways that complicate swing-gate clearance. That pushes us toward sliding and compact single-panel designs more often than in wider-lot suburbs.
Gate Repair in Burbank
Gate repair in Burbank runs $160 to $480 for most hinge, post, and alignment work, and $180 to $340 for operator and electrical diagnostics. Most calls are turned around same day or next morning, depending on parts. Hal Gatewood has been fixing gates since 2001, and when your gate starts sagging on a hillside off Kenneth Road or the operator quits on a 105° afternoon, we’re the ones who show up and fix it on site. This is the core of what we do at Gate Repair, and it’s the work we’re best known for.
Electric Gate Repair
Burbank’s summer heat is brutal on gate operator motors. We routinely replace thermal overload shutdowns on operators that sit in direct afternoon sun, especially west-facing driveways in the flatlands below Olive. Common fixes are failed capacitors, burnt control boards, and stripped drive gears on swing and slide operators. If the brand is Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, or Elite, we’re certified to service it and usually have the part on the truck. Most operator diagnostics and board swaps run $180 to $340.
Hinge & Post Repair
A gate sags in the hinge post, not in the middle, and that’s where we start. Burbank’s older ranch homes and bungalows often have 40-to-60-year-old steel posts set in concrete that’s cracked and shifted over decades of heat and dry soil. We cut out the rotted or rusted section, weld in new steel, and re-anchor the post so the gate swings true. Hinge and post repair in Burbank typically runs $160 to $480, depending on whether we’re re-welding in place or digging and resetting a failed post.
Gate Realignment
Slide gates in Burbank’s hillside neighborhoods bind, jump track, and drag because the metal frame expands on 110° days and contracts hard when a Santa Ana blows down from the Verdugos at night. That cycle is why gates that worked fine in June are grinding by September. We re-set tracks, adjust the rack and pinion clearance, and add stainless fixings where galvanized hardware has walked loose. Gate realignment and track adjustment usually falls between $150 and $400, with the higher end covering steep-driveway raking or cantilever conversions on slopes north of Glenoaks.
Why does my Burbank slide gate overheat and stop working on hot summer afternoons?
Your operator motor is overheating in direct sun. Burbank regularly hits 100°F to 110°F in summer, and an unshaded motor, especially on a west-facing driveway, can trip its internal thermal overload and shut down until it cools. The fix is a sun shield, better ventilation, or a continuous-duty-rated motor. Call (877) 610-2993 and we’ll figure out which one you need.
How do Santa Ana winds affect swing gates in Burbank’s hillside neighborhoods?
Santa Ana winds stress hinge welds and bend lighter gate panels. When those dry gusts funnel through the valley corridors near the Burbank Hills, they put lateral load on swing gates that weren’t designed for wind. Over time, hinge brackets crack and posts lean. We reinforce hinges, straighten or replace bent panels, and add wind bracing where the exposure demands it.
Gate Installation in Burbank
Gate installation in Burbank typically runs between $2,400 and $7,800 for a standard driveway gate, and most jobs wrap up in one to two days once materials are on hand. That figure shifts based on whether you need a custom sliding gate on a hillside slope or a straightforward pedestrian gate on a flat lot near Magnolia Park. We work across 91521, 91522, 91523, and 91526, and we know the permits and property lines here well enough to keep the job moving. For a deeper look at the full scope, see Gate Installation.
Driveway Gate Installation
The ranch homes and California bungalows of Burbank present a specific problem with driveway gates: the driveways are often narrow and the side yards are tight. A wide swing gate doesn’t fit, so we lean into sliding or compact single-panel designs that don’t eat your whole frontage. A single driveway swing gate goes between $2,600 and $4,800.
Pedestrian Gate Installation
Pedestrian gates in Burbank run roughly $900 to $2,400 installed, depending on whether you’re talking a simple steel frame with wire mesh or a redwood privacy panel to match the house. These are the gates people use ten times a day, which means the post has to be dead level in its concrete footing and the latch has to strike square. We pour deeper than code on most Burbank pedestrian gates because the clay soil expands and contracts with the valley’s wet-dry season and shifts a shallow post within a few years.
Sliding Gate Installation
Sliding gates solve most of Burbank’s frontage problems, which is why we install more of them here than anywhere else in the San Fernando Valley. The city’s post-war lots squeeze houses together and leave short, steep driveway aprons. A sliding gate runs on a track and doesn’t need the full arc clearance a swing gate demands. Motorized sliding gates start around $3,100 and top out near $7,800 for a heavy steel double-width lane with a DoorKing or Elite operator.
How long does gate installation take in Burbank?
Most standard driveway gate installations in Burbank take one to two days once we have the gate panel and operator on hand. Custom welded gates with hillside racking or cantilever tracks add a day. We give you a clear schedule at the quote stage, and we show up in the window we promised. Call (877) 610-2993 to get a specific timeline for your driveway.
What kind of warranty do you offer on gate installation in Burbank?
Every Burbank installation carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If it’s not done right, we make it right without charging you again. Manufacturer warranties on DoorKing, Elite, and Ghost Controls operators extend beyond that, and we handle those claims for you rather than pointing you at a phone tree.
Gate Motor & Opener in Burbank
Gate motor and opener work in Burbank usually falls into one of two categories: a residential swing gate that won’t budge, or an older slide gate on a studio-adjacent property that’s seen thousands of cycles. We handle both. The motor on a gate that sits in full afternoon sun in this valley works harder than any spec sheet assumes. For the full scope of this work, see Gate Motor & Opener.
Motor Repair
Most gate motor failures in Burbank are repairable. Thermal overloads, worn limit switches, stripped pinion gears, failed capacitors, and bad circuit boards are all fixable in the driveway. When a DoorKing or Linear unit dies on a 105°F afternoon, the answer isn’t automatically a new motor. A standard motor repair like a replaced capacitor, limit switch, or circuit board typically runs $150 to $350.
Motor Installation
When the old operator is genuinely dead beyond repair, or when a Burbank homeowner is adding a gate to an older property that never had one, we install new motors sized correctly for the load. On the narrow single-car driveways common around Hollywood Way and Victory, that often means a compact swing operator or a sliding solution where clearance is tight. A full residential swing gate operator replacement with motor, arms, and control board installed usually lands between $800 and $1,800.
Slide Motor
Slide gates are everywhere in Burbank, especially on hillside properties north of Glenoaks where swing clearance doesn’t exist. Slide operators handle the steep driveway grades better, but they need the rack and pinion aligned properly, and they need rollers that actually roll. Slide gate operators run higher due to the rack and pinion work, typically $1,500 to $3,000 depending on gate length and weight.
Why does my slide gate motor shut off on hot afternoons in Burbank?
It’s almost always thermal overload. Burbank regularly hits 100°F to 110°F in summer, which is 15 to 20 degrees hotter than the coast. The motor’s internal overload switch trips to protect itself when the windings get too hot. The underlying cause is usually mechanical binding that gets worse as the metal expands: a track that’s a quarter inch out of alignment, a pinion gear chewing the rack, or rollers that aren’t rolling. Call (877) 610-2993 and we’ll diagnose it on site.
How do steep driveway grades in the Burbank Hills affect gate motor sizing?
Steep grades require an appropriately sized and sometimes differently mounted motor. A standard residential swing operator rated for flat ground will struggle on a 20-degree slope because gravity is working against it every cycle. Slide gates on grades need the rack and pinion set up for the angle, or the motor runs constantly hot. In some cases a cantilever or raking gate design makes more sense on a steep Burbank driveway.
Gate Access Control in Burbank
Gate access control in Burbank means keypads, card readers, phone entry, and video intercoms wired into gates that face a unique set of stresses: triple-digit summer heat, Santa Ana wind gusts, and a mix of compact hillside lots and studio-perimeter security demands. A typical keypad entry installation in Burbank runs $850 to $1,400, while a full video intercom with mobile app access lands between $1,800 and $3,200 depending on wiring and gate type. This is the work we cover in Gate Access Control, and it’s a growing share of what Burbank homeowners ask for.
Keypad Entry Systems
A new weather-sealed keypad entry system in Burbank runs $850 to $1,400 installed. We fit keypads that survive both the valley heat and the coastal moisture that sneaks through the Cahuenga Pass. Most Burbank homes get a single driveway keypad wired to the operator, but we also do stand-alone pedestrian gate keypads on the hillside lots north of Glenoaks.
Phone Entry Systems
Phone entry runs $1,400 to $2,800 in Burbank. The system calls your cell or a landline when someone presses the call button at the gate, and you buzz them in remotely. For Burbank’s older ranch homes and bungalows that were never built with gate infrastructure, phone entry is often the cleanest retrofit because it uses existing telephone wiring or a cellular module rather than new conduit runs.
Video Intercom Systems
Video intercoms are the most-requested upgrade from Burbank entertainment homeowners. A full system with a camera, indoor monitor, and mobile app access runs $1,800 to $3,200. These let you see and speak to anyone at the gate from your phone, which matters on properties where packages, production assistants, or delivery drivers come through regularly. We run new low-voltage wiring cleanly, even on Burbank’s older post-war homes.
Why do gate keypad entry systems in Burbank fail more often in summer?
Two reasons: coastal moisture in the air corrodes the open-board keypads that cheaper installers use, and summer heat causes thermal expansion that shifts gate posts and throws off the alignment that keypads depend on. Burbank’s position at the eastern edge of the San Fernando Valley lets coastal air push through the Cahuenga Pass, and the same heat pocket that pushes temperatures past 100°F works against exposed electronics. Call (877) 610-2993 for a sealed, potted replacement that lasts.
Do studio lot gate access control systems require different service than residential Burbank gates?
Yes. Studio lot gates cycle hundreds of times a day, which means loop detectors, limit switches, and operator boards wear out faster and need industrial-grade replacement parts. Residential Burbank gates cycle maybe 20 to 30 times daily. We service both, and we stock the DoorKing, Ghost Controls, and Viking components that studio perimeters run on. The skill set overlaps, but the duty cycle is completely different.
Gate Parts & Welding in Burbank
When a gate hinge snaps on a hillside home north of Glenoaks or a studio lot’s perimeter gate throws a track on Chandler Boulevard, most Burbank homeowners want the same thing: the part replaced correctly and the gate working again without a second visit. That’s what we do. Our Gate Parts & Welding crew works throughout the 91521, 91522, 91523, and 91526 ZIP codes, welding on site so the gate stays in your driveway.
Hinge Replacement
Burbank’s post-war ranch homes and California bungalows often have driveway gates hung on original hinges installed decades ago, before anyone expected daily use from residents who park behind the gate every night. When a hinge pin wears into an oval, the gate drops and drags on the latch side. Hinge replacement with a standard ball-bearing hinge usually lands between $150 and $400 per hinge. On the steep hillside streets in the Burbank Hills, we often step up to heavier-gauge hinges because the slope never stops loading them.
Post Replacement
The hinge post takes everything in Burbank: the weight of the gate, the lever arm of wind off the Santa Anas, and the thermal expansion that comes with 100°F summer days followed by cool nights. Rust at the post base is the usual killer, especially on older ornamental gates where drainage wasn’t designed in. A full post replacement, including breaking out the old footer and setting new concrete, runs $600 to $1,200 in Burbank, where hill work and tight access push the number toward the top of that range.
Custom Welding
Burbank’s mix of studio-adjacent industrial properties and entertainment-industry homeowners means we build custom pieces more than most gate shops: a reinforced frame for a Victorian-era iron gate on a Magnolia Park bungalow, a cantilevered rail for a hillside driveway on a north-of-Glenoaks lot, or a custom latch receiver for an odd-sized gate. A single weld repair on a steel gate rail or hinge plate typically runs $180 to $320, depending on how much grinding and prep the joint needs.
How fast can you get to a gate repair in Burbank?
For common failures like hinge replacements and rail welds, we can usually get to a Burbank address the same day when you call before early afternoon, and often within a few hours. The van is stocked for the typical valley failures. Call (877) 610-2993 and the person who answers will tell you honestly whether today is realistic.
What warranty do you offer on gate welding in Burbank?
Every weld and every part we install carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If it’s not right, we come back and make it right, no runaround. That applies across all Burbank ZIP codes and every sub-service from hinge replacement to custom welding. Call (877) 610-2993 for a free estimate and you’ll get the promise in writing with the quote.
Brands We Service in Burbank
We’re certified to service Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, and Elite operators, and we stock common repair parts for all four in our local van. Most common failures go from diagnosis to fix the same day. See our brands for the full list and what we keep on hand.
Pricing for Gate Repair in Burbank, CA
| Service | Typical range in Burbank |
|---|---|
| Hinge realignment or replacement | $160 - $480 |
| Gate opener capacitor or sensor fix | $180 - $340 |
| Gate realignment and track adjustment | $150 - $400 |
| Post reset (concrete base) | $600 - $1,200 |
| On-site welding (per repair point) | $180 - $320 |
| Ball-bearing hinge replacement | $150 - $400 |
| Pedestrian gate installation | $900 - $2,400 |
| Driveway swing gate installation | $2,600 - $4,800 |
| Motorized sliding gate installation | $3,100 - $7,800 |
| Keypad entry installation | $850 - $1,400 |
| Video intercom system | $1,800 - $3,200 |
| Battery backup installation | $300 - $600 |
Hillside work north of Glenoaks pushes labor up because of slope and access, and studio-adjacent industrial gates need heavier parts. Every price is quoted and agreed in writing before any work starts, so the number on the invoice is the number you approved.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Burbank
We cover all of Burbank’s ZIP codes: 91521, 91522, 91523, and 91526. Typical response time anywhere in the city is same-day for repair calls, often within a few hours depending on the time of day. Here are some of the neighborhoods we’re in regularly:
- Burbank Hills (north of Glenoaks Blvd)
- Magnolia Park
- Rancho Equestrian District
- Toluca Terrace (Burbank side)
- Downtown Burbank
Service Area - Cities Near Burbank
Beyond Burbank, we also serve the surrounding communities across the San Fernando Valley and east side. You can find coverage details for Burbank, CA here, plus Universal City, CA, North Hollywood, CA, Glendale, CA, Valley Village, CA, and Studio City, CA. Same-day repair service applies throughout this area.
Serving Burbank, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
Gatewood Fence & Gate crews serve Burbank and the communities around it; dispatch is coordinated from our Los Angeles office. The map shows the Burbank coverage area; if your address is on it, we can help.
Also serving nearby: Burbank, CA, Universal City, CA, North Hollywood, CA, Glendale, CA, Valley Village, CA, Studio City, CA.
FAQs About Gate Repair in Burbank
Most gate repairs don’t require a permit, but new gate installations, especially motorized ones with electrical runs, often do. Burbank’s planning department handles this through its building and safety division. We’ll tell you during the estimate whether your job needs a permit and handle the paperwork if it does. Call (877) 610-2993 for a straight answer on your specific property.
Yes. Many Burbank neighborhoods, particularly the hillside communities and newer planned developments, have HOA design restrictions on gate height, material, and finish. We’ve worked within HOA architectural guidelines across the city and can match the required specs. Bring us the HOA requirement sheet and we’ll design to it. The price is still quoted up front and agreed before any work starts.
Same day in most cases, often within a few hours when you call before early afternoon. A live person answers the phone 24 hours a day at (877) 610-2993, and they’ll give you a realistic arrival window on the spot. For a gate stuck open on a security-sensitive property, we come out day or night.
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 Burbank Customers Say
"Fitted a keypad and an intercom so my mother can let carers in without coming down the drive. He set it up and then made her practise with it until she was comfortable."
- Lucinda Marchbanks"Beautiful gate and solid work. The build took about three weeks longer than the estimate because he was waiting on the ironwork, and I would rather have known that at the start than found out along the way."
- Beatrice Nwosu"Operator had died and the manufacturer no longer makes the board. Rather than sell me a whole new system he found a compatible unit and adapted the mount. Saved me a great deal of money."
- Salvador Arredondo