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A gate that won’t close in Conway is a security problem, not a convenience issue. Gate repair here typically runs $150 to $800 depending on whether you’re dealing with a rusted hinge, a fried opener board, or a post that has shifted in the sandy, saturated soil near the lakes. Hal Gatewood and his crew work the entire 32812 zip code, and a live person answers when you call (877) 610-2993, any hour of the day or night.
The houses in Conway were mostly built between the 1960s and 1980s, and a lot of them still have their original wrought-iron swing gates and post hardware. Those old concrete footings were never designed for Florida’s wet-dry cycle. Near the water, one side of a post sinks toward the lake, the gate sags, and the latch stops lining up. That’s the call we get most often.
Why Conway Homes Are Different
Conway is shaped by the Conway chain of lakes: Lake Conway, Little Lake Conway, and Lake Barton. That geography drives our repair calls more than anything else. Lakefront estate driveways and private waterfront access points put a disproportionate share of our work right on the shoreline, where the air stays damp year-round. Ornamental iron and steel gates corrode faster here than they do a mile inland toward the 408, where the lots sit higher and drier.
The housing stock tells the rest of the story. Most homes in Conway are 1960s through 1980s ranch-style houses, and many still carry original gate hardware that predates modern powder-coat finishes. The concrete footings under those posts have cracked and shifted over the years. Add Central Florida’s June-to-September thunderstorm season, which sends power surges through gate opener boards regularly, and you get a specific mix of failures that is genuinely different from what we see in Orlando or Azalea Park.
Technicians working the streets off Lake Conway Drive and Lake Barton keep finding the same thing: gate posts tilted toward the water side of the driveway. Moisture-saturated soil undermines the concrete footer on one side, and the whole post leans. You almost never see that failure mode on the higher, drier lots just a mile north.
Gate Repair in Conway
Gate repair in Conway usually starts with an honest diagnosis. We come out, look at the gate, the posts, and the operator together, and tell you what actually failed. Sometimes it’s a ten-minute hinge adjustment. Sometimes a post has to come out of the ground and get reset in a new footing. Either way, the price is quoted and agreed before any work starts. The number you sign is the number you pay.
For more detail on how we approach gate failures, see our Gate Repair page.
Electric Gate Repair
Electric gates in Conway take a beating from Florida’s lightning season. A surge from a June thunderstorm can fry a control board instantly, especially on lakefront properties where saturated ground increases conductivity. We troubleshoot the entire system, not just the obvious part: transformer, safety sensors, and the loop detector buried in the driveway. If a board fails in a BFT or FAAC panel, we find the root cause before swapping parts.
Control board replacement on an automatic gate opener in Conway usually falls between $250 and $550, with FAAC and BFT boards running toward the higher end.
Automatic Gate Repair
When an automatic gate in Conway opens halfway and stops, or refuses to close all the way, the cause is usually one of three things: a misaligned safety sensor, a failing capacitor in the motor, or a physical obstruction the gate keeps hitting. We test each one in order. Show us the symptom and we’ll show you exactly where it’s failing. If the motor itself is shot, we’ll tell you straight, and we’ll also tell you whether repair or replacement makes more sense.
A straightforward hinge repair or gate realignment in Conway typically runs $180 to $340, depending on the extent of the welding and the condition of the post footing.
Hinge & Post Repair
The hinge post is where Conway gates actually fail. Not in the middle of the panel, not in the lock. Around the Conway chain of lakes, we regularly find posts that have tilted toward the water side of the driveway because moisture saturated the soil around the concrete footer and undermined one side. That failure mode is practically unknown on the drier lots a mile inland.
A full post reset with new concrete and drainage work in Conway lands between $500 and $900 when the original footing has cracked or tilted. We dig out the old footing, shore it up properly, and reset the post with drainage provisions so the problem doesn’t return with the next rainy season.
Gate Realignment
Gates that drag, bind, or refuse to latch almost always owe the problem to a post that moved or a panel that flexed. On Conway’s 1960s and 1980s ranch homes, many of the original ornamental wrought-iron swing gates sit on aging concrete footings that have cracked and shifted. We realign the frame, adjust the hinge geometry, and weld in gussets where the iron has fatigued.
Rust repair and ornamental iron welding in Conway runs $150 to $400, depending on how much steel needs to be cut out and replaced. A properly aligned gate opens with one hand and closes with a solid clunk. You should never have to lift or shove it.
How fast can you get to a gate repair call in Conway?
We can typically reach any Conway address within one to two hours for an emergency repair. A live person answers at (877) 610-2993 around the clock, so you’ll never wait on hold to schedule. Same-day service is available for most gate failures, especially a gate that won’t close or a post that’s leaning. Call and we’ll give you a straight answer on when we can arrive.
Does your 90-Day Done Right Promise apply to work done in Conway?
Yes. Every job we do in Conway carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise, in writing, on the invoice. If the repair fails within 90 days for any reason related to our workmanship or parts, we come back and make it right at no charge. That applies whether your gate is on a lakefront estate or a 1970s ranch home off Michigan Street. Call (877) 610-2993 for an exact quote. Estimates are free.
Gate Installation in Conway
A new driveway gate in Conway usually runs $2,400 to $6,800 for a standard single swing gate, and $5,500 to $12,000 for a double swing or sliding gate with automation. Most installations take one to two days on site once materials arrive. If you’re dealing with a gate that’s sagging toward Lake Conway or a post that’s leaning after the summer rainy season, we can usually get someone out to measure it the same week you call.
For a fuller breakdown of what goes into a new gate, see our Gate Installation page.
Driveway Gate Installation
Driveway gates in Conway range from simple single swing gates for ranch homes off Crystal Lake Drive to wide double gates for lakefront properties on the Conway chain. A single ornamental steel driveway gate with manual operation typically runs $2,400 to $3,800. Add an opener and you’re looking at $3,800 to $5,500 installed.
We pour proper concrete footings, set the posts deep enough for Florida’s sandy soils, and hang the gate so it clears the ground even after a heavy summer storm. On lakefront lots, we plan for deeper footers and corrosion-resistant hardware up front so the gate isn’t sagging in three years.
Pedestrian Gate Installation
Pedestrian gates are common along the side yards of Conway ranch homes, and they take a beating from year-round humidity. A basic steel pedestrian gate with post and hardware usually runs $700 to $1,500. Wood pedestrian gates start lower, around $400 to $900, but we always tell Conway customers the truth: untreated wood gates near the lakes will rot within three to five years.
We treat, seal, and use corrosion-resistant hardware so you’re not redoing the job in a few seasons. On lakefront properties, that extra step makes the difference between a gate that lasts and one that swells shut after the first wet summer.
Sliding Gate Installation
Sliding gates make sense on flatter Conway lots where a swing gate would eat up driveway space. A single-track sliding gate for a residential driveway starts around $4,500 and runs to $9,000 depending on width and whether you want automation. We install the track, the rollers, the motor, and the safety edges.
In Conway’s low-lying areas near Lake Barton and Little Lake Conway, we pay special attention to drainage around the track so standing water doesn’t chew through the hardware. A sliding gate track that sits in water after every storm will fail years ahead of schedule.
Swing Gate Installation
Swing gates are still the most common style in Conway, especially for double driveways on older properties. A single swing gate with an operator runs $3,800 to $6,500. A double swing gate with dual operators and a pedestal or post-mounted control box can run $6,000 to $12,000.
The hinge posts are where every swing gate lives or dies. We set ours in concrete with the proper depth for Conway’s soil, and we use stainless or galvanized hardware so the constant moisture off the lakes doesn’t rust them out in two years.
What does a full driveway gate installation include?
It includes measuring, concrete footers, post setting, gate hanging, hardware, and automation if you want it. We also run the power, install safety edges on automatic gates, and set up remotes and keypads. You get the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing before we leave. Call (877) 610-2993 and we’ll walk you through exactly what your job needs.
Is your work in Conway covered by a warranty?
Every job carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If something isn’t done right, one call brings Hal back to make it right. No runaround, no fine print. That applies to installations, repairs, and welding work throughout Conway. Call (877) 610-2993 for an exact quote. Estimates are free.
Gate Motor & Opener in Conway
When a gate motor quits in Conway, you don’t have time for a phone tree or a three-day callback. A dead opener on a lakefront property means a security gap that can’t wait. We repair and install gate motors throughout 32812, and we know the streets off Lake Conway Drive and the ranch homes near Barber Park well enough to diagnose most failures before we pull into the driveway.
For more on motor and opener work, see our Gate Motor & Opener page.
Motor Installation
A gate opener installation in Conway starts with the existing gate, not a catalog. If the gate itself is sagging because a hinge post has heaved in sandy lakeside soil, bolting a new motor onto it is just financing a second failure. We check the post footings, the hinge alignment, and the swing weight before recommending an opener. Then we install the motor, run the power, set the travel limits, and hand you remotes that work the first time you press the button.
A full motor installation on an existing gate, opener included, runs $950 to $1,800 for a standard residential driveway in Conway.
Motor Repair
The afternoon storms that roll through Conway from June through September are hard on opener circuit boards. A lightning strike within even a quarter mile of Lake Conway can spike a transformer before a surge protector knows what happened. When you call with a board that went dark after a storm, we diagnose what actually failed. If it’s a fuse or a capacitor, that’s what gets replaced.
A motor repair in Conway typically runs $180 to $340 depending on the failed part and the opener brand. A common control board replacement falls in the $250 to $450 range, and we keep replacements for the common brands in Conway on the truck rather than ordering from a distributor and making you wait.
Linear & Slide Motor Repair
Linear motors are common on sliding gates, and Conway has plenty of those on wider lakefront driveways where a swing gate would eat too much real estate. The toothed rack bolted to the gate frame picks up sand and humidity grime, the motor works harder, and the overload sensor trips. We clean, align, and lubricate the rack, check the limit switches, and reset the drive belt tension.
Linear and slide motor replacements trend toward the higher end of the $950 to $1,800 range because of the rack or track work involved. On lakefront streets off Lake Margaret Drive, we also inspect the track, the wheels, and the underground conduit when we service a slide motor. Fixing the motor without addressing a rusted track just moves the failure down the line.
Can you fix a gate motor that failed after a storm in Conway?
Yes. Storm-damaged boards and sensors are some of the most common calls we get from June through September. We diagnose the failed component, replace what died, and can add surge protection so the next lightning strike has a harder time taking the whole board out. Call (877) 610-2993 for an exact quote. Estimates are free.
Does the 90-Day Done Right Promise apply to gate motor work in Conway?
Yes, every job we do in Conway carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If something fails or isn’t done right in those 90 days, one call brings Hal back to make it right. No runaround, no fine print. If your gate opener is acting up, grinding, or dead, call (877) 610-2993 now. You’ll get a person and a straight answer.
Gate Access Control in Conway
Gate access control in Conway usually comes down to one of three things: a keypad that won’t respond, a phone entry system that fried during an afternoon storm, or a swing gate that’s binding because the post has tilted toward the lake. We fix all three. The person who answers the phone is the same person who shows up, and the price is set before we start.
For more on access systems, see our Gate Access Control page.
Keypad Entry
A wireless keypad on a lakefront Conway gate post takes a beating. Direct sun, wet-season humidity, and the occasional power surge do more damage than people realize. We install and replace keypad entry systems on existing gates so you don’t have to rewire the whole driveway. If the old keypad is dead because the underground conduit has corroded, we say so plainly and fix the conduit, not just the keypad.
A keypad replacement in Conway typically runs $280 to $450, depending on the brand and whether the wiring needs to be re-pulled.
Video Intercom
Video intercom makes sense on lakefront estates where the driveway is long and you don’t want to walk to the gate to see who’s buzzing. We install systems that talk to your phone, show you who’s at the gate, and let you open it from the kitchen. The humidity off Lake Conway and Little Lake Conway is hard on camera lenses and housing seals, so we use weather-sealed units and route the wiring above grade where possible.
A basic video intercom in Conway runs $800 to $1,400 installed. A full multi-station video entry system on a lakefront estate runs $2,000 to $3,500.
Card Reader
If you have staff, a gardener, a pool company, or multiple drivers coming through a private gate, a card reader is the cleanest option. No codes to share, no phone tree to fight. We install and program card readers on gates throughout Conway, and we can integrate them with existing operators from LiftMaster, Linear, or Viking. We program the first set of cards before we leave.
Card readers in this part of Orlando run $500 to $900 installed. If you lose a card, replacing it takes minutes.
Why does my Conway lakefront gate operator keep losing its close-limit setting after storms?
The most common cause is a power surge from a nearby lightning strike resetting the operator’s control board. But on Conway lakefront lots there’s a second possibility: the gate post has shifted slightly in saturated soil, so the gate no longer reaches the position the operator thinks it does. If the board keeps losing its memory, we add surge protection and replace the board if needed. If the post has moved, we fix the footing. Call (877) 610-2993 and we’ll diagnose it.
Is a phone entry system more reliable than a keypad on a Conway lakefront driveway?
Generally yes, because a phone entry system has fewer exposed components at the gate itself. The keypad lives at the end of the driveway full time, taking sun, rain, and storm surge. Phone entry systems run $400 to $800 installed, and we see fewer repeat failures with them on lakefront properties. Call (877) 610-2993 for an exact quote. Estimates are free.
Gate Parts & Welding in Conway
Gate parts and welding in Conway run about $140 to $380 for most hinge replacements and crack repairs, with full post replacement work typically between $450 and $1,200 depending on footing condition. We get to Conway addresses same day when a gate is stuck open or a panel has dropped, and we carry the parts and steel to fix it on site rather than hauling your gate to a shop.
For more on our welding work, see our Gate Parts & Welding page.
Hinge Replacement
A sagging gate in Conway usually starts at the hinge. The posts on these 1960s and 70s ranch properties are old, and decades of Florida humidity have taken their toll. We cut out the rusted hinge, weld in a new one, and use stainless hardware so the next replacement isn’t for another generation. The gate stays on its posts the whole time.
A typical hinge replacement in Conway runs $140 to $280.
Post Replacement
This is the big one for Conway’s lakefront homes. When a post tilts toward the water side of the driveway, it’s not just the steel failing. The footing has been undermined by saturated soil. We dig it out, pour a deeper footing, bond rebar into the existing slab, and set a reinforced post that won’t move. Then we weld the panel back square and true.
Post replacement in Conway runs $450 to $1,200 for a single post, depending on whether you’re dealing with a lakefront footer that needs full excavation and whether the driveway is concrete or pavers.
Rail Repair & Custom Welding
When a weld on the bottom rail cracks, the whole panel starts to rack. You’ll hear it before you see it, a groan when the gate moves. We clean the break, grind it back to solid steel, and weld it in place. If the rail has rusted through in spots, we cut out the bad section and weld in a sleeve rather than replacing the whole panel. Most rail repairs in Conway run $120 to $320.
Sometimes the part you need doesn’t exist anymore. The hinges on a 45-year-old ornamental iron gate aren’t sitting on a shelf at the hardware store on Hoffner Avenue. We fabricate them. Custom brackets, hinge plates, receiver mounts: custom fabrication adds $80 to $250 depending on the piece. We weld on site in Conway, so you see exactly what’s being done and your gate stays in the driveway where it belongs.
Can you weld a crack in my ornamental iron gate without replacing the whole panel?
Yes, and that’s exactly what we do. We grind the crack back to clean steel, weld it, and often add a reinforcement gusset if the crack is at a stress point like a hinge joint or rail connection. Most ornamental iron crack repairs in Conway run $120 to $320, a fraction of a new panel. We’ll tell you if the rust is too far gone and replacement is actually the smarter call.
Why did my gate post tilt toward the lake after recent storms in Conway?
Your post is tilting because the soil beneath the footer on the water side is saturated and has lost its bearing strength. The concrete footer tips, the post follows, and the gate panel sags and binds. This is a common failure along the Conway chain of lakes. The fix is a new, deeper footing with proper drainage. Call (877) 610-2993 and we’ll look at it.
Brands We Service in Conway
We service FAAC, BFT, Linear, and Viking openers, among the nine major brands we’re certified on. We keep common replacement parts stocked locally so most Conway repairs don’t wait on a distributor. For the full brand list, see our brands.
Pricing for Gate Repair in Conway, FL
| Service | Typical range in Conway |
|---|---|
| Hinge replacement (steel gate) | $140 - $350 |
| Gate realignment | $180 - $340 |
| Control board replacement | $250 - $550 |
| Safety sensor replacement | $150 - $300 |
| Weld repair (cracked frame or bracket) | $120 - $400 |
| Post reset with new concrete | $500 - $900 |
| Motor installation (existing gate) | $950 - $1,800 |
| Keypad replacement | $280 - $450 |
| Video intercom (basic) | $800 - $1,400 |
| Single swing gate installation | $2,400 - $3,800 |
| Single swing gate with automation | $3,800 - $5,500 |
| Double swing gate with automation | $6,000 - $12,000 |
What pushes a price up in Conway is water. Lakefront lots need deeper footers, drainage work, and stainless or galvanized hardware, and those add labor and material. Every quote is written down and agreed before any work starts. The number you sign is the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Conway
We cover every street in Conway’s 32812 zip code, from the lakefront homes off Lake Conway Drive and Lake Barton to the ranch subdivisions near Barber Park and the roads running north toward the 408. Typical response time for repairs is within a few hours, and we’ll always give you a window when you call.
- Lake Conway Shores
- Dover Shores
- Bryn Mawr
- Bel Air
- Pineloch
Service Area - Cities Near Conway
Gatewood Fence & Gate serves Conway, FL and the surrounding communities across Orange County. We regularly work in Orlando, FL, Azalea Park, FL, Pine Castle, FL, Belle Isle, FL, and Sky Lake, FL. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our South Florida office, and crews serve Conway directly.
Serving Conway, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
Gatewood Fence & Gate crews serve Conway and the communities around it; dispatch is coordinated from our Miami (South FL) office. The map shows the Conway coverage area; if your address is on it, we can help.
Also serving nearby: Conway, FL, Orlando, FL, Azalea Park, FL, Pine Castle, FL, Belle Isle, FL, Sky Lake, FL.
FAQs About Gate Repair in Conway
Yes. We cover every street in the 32812 zip code, from the lakefront estates along Lake Conway and Little Lake Conway to the ranch subdivisions near Barber Park and the roads running north toward the 408. No neighborhood is too far or too remote. If you’re inside the Conway boundary, we’ll be there with no trip charge inside the county.
No, our labor rates are the same across Orange County. A hinge repair in Conway costs the same $180 to $340 range it would in Belle Isle or Azalea Park. What changes is the kind of repair needed. Lakefront homes on the Conway chain of lakes see more rust and post movement than inland lots, and those jobs may require more labor and materials. You’ll know the full price before we start.
Yes. We answer live 24/7 and can send a crew for nighttime repairs when a gate has failed open or is blocking a driveway. Our trucks carry welding gear and common replacement parts, so many emergency fixes happen on the first visit. Call (877) 610-2993 and you’ll speak to a person, not a machine.
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 Conway Customers Say
"He came out in the snow to get our gate closed after a delivery lorry clipped it, then came back in the spring to do the proper repair when the ground had thawed. Only charged for the second visit."
- Ingrid Solheim"The fence is excellent and it was fairly priced. He is not quick to answer email, so if you need him, ring. He always picks up the phone."
- Rodney Falkenrath"Safety photo eyes on our old gate had been bypassed by whoever serviced it last, which he was genuinely annoyed about on my behalf. Fitted proper sealed ones and wired them the way they should be."
- Otis Redmond