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Most gate repairs in Arlington run $180-$520 depending on whether we’re resetting a frost-heaved hinge post, re-welding rusted ironwork on a 1920s swing gate, or replacing a storm-damaged operator. We answer live at (877) 610-2993, day or night, and we’ll give you a real price before any work starts. Arlington’s streetcar-era housing stock, built mostly between the 1890s and 1930s, means we’re working on gates that have survived a century of Massachusetts winters, and that changes everything about how we approach the job.
Why Arlington Homes Are Different
Arlington isn’t a town where gates simply age out. Here, the ground pushes them around. The vast majority of homes date from the 1890s through the 1940s, with original ornamental ironwork and wooden picket gates still standing on narrow lots throughout East Arlington and Arlington Center. Those early gates were set in shallow footings, often 18 to 24 inches deep, long before anyone knew Massachusetts frost reaches 36 to 48 inches. Every winter brings 100-plus freeze-thaw cycles, and by spring the same gate that latched fine in October is dragging on the driveway or catching at the latch.
On the residential side streets off Massachusetts Avenue, we regularly find early-1900s brick gate pillars that have settled independently from each other over a century. One shifts a quarter inch this way, the other leans slightly that way, and the gate between them ends up simultaneously out of plumb and out of square. You can’t fix that with a new latch. The abundance of two-family homes also means shared driveway gates are common, and maintenance responsibility between neighbors gets complicated fast. Low-lying areas near Spy Pond see extra ground moisture that accelerates rust on iron hardware and rots wooden post bases. These conditions don’t exist in newer suburbs, and they shape every repair decision we make in Arlington.
Gate Repair in Arlington
Gate repair in Arlington usually starts with the post, not the panel. A gate that won’t latch, drags on the ground, or swings open on its own is almost always telling you the hinge post has moved. We fix the cause before we touch the symptom, because fixing the panel without the post means fixing it twice. Our crew carries parts for LiftMaster, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, and Elite operators in the truck, and we weld on-site so your gate stays in your driveway.
Electric Gate Repair
Arlington’s older homes often have electric operators retrofitted onto gates never designed for them, which means limit switches drift, loop detectors fail after heavy rain, and gearboxes wear out faster than they should. When a nor’easter knocks out power and your automatic gate goes dead, we test the loop with a meter, replace the detector board if it’s fried, and get the operator responding again. Electric operator repair in Arlington typically runs $250-$520, depending on whether we’re replacing a board, a limit switch, or the loop detector itself.
Hinge and Post Repair
In Arlington, hinge and post repair is the backbone of what we do. Massachusetts winters push frost 36 to 48 inches into the ground, and most pre-1940 gate posts around here were set in footings a fraction of that depth. Every spring, the same gates go out of alignment because the posts themselves moved. We dig, reset, and re-concrete the post at the correct depth, then rehang the gate so the hinges carry weight the way they were meant to. A typical hinge and post reset on an Arlington residential gate runs $280-$480, depending on how deep we need to dig and how much frost damage the original footing has taken.
Gate Realignment
Realigning a gate in Arlington often means dealing with posts that have settled independently over a hundred years. Original brick gate pillars off Massachusetts Avenue and through East Arlington rarely move together. One shifts a quarter inch one way, the other leans slightly the other, and suddenly the gate is simultaneously out of plumb and out of square. You can’t fix that with a new latch. We correct the posts first, then realign the gate. Gate realignment without major post work falls in the $180-$320 range. Gate Repair is what we built this business on, and Arlington’s old gates are why we learned to dig deep.
Why does my Arlington gate go out of alignment every spring even though nobody hit it?
It’s frost heave. Arlington’s winters deliver 100-plus freeze-thaw cycles, and frost penetrates 36 to 48 inches into the soil. Gate posts on older Arlington homes were often set in footings only 18 to 24 inches deep, well above modern frost standards. Every time the ground freezes and thaws, those shallow footings shift, and over a winter that adds up to a post that’s visibly out of plumb by spring. Call (877) 610-2993 and we’ll tell you what your posts need.
What does it take to fix a sagging ornamental iron gate on a century-old Arlington home?
Sagging ornamental iron gates on Arlington’s older homes usually come down to two issues: the hinge post leaning out of plumb, and years of rust compromising the hinge connections. The fix starts with measuring how far the post has moved, then resetting or reinforcing it so the gate hangs true. We drill and repin hinges, replace rusted hardware, weld any cracked ironwork, and treat surface rust before painting. A full realignment after storm damage typically runs $200-$400.
Gate Installation in Arlington
Gate installation in Arlington means working around homes built before frost-depth standards existed. We dig footings below the 48-inch line, set posts straight, and hang gates that stay put through Massachusetts winters. Every job gets a written price before we start, and that number doesn’t change at the door.
Driveway Gate Installation
New driveway gates in Arlington typically run $3,200 to $9,500 installed, depending on width, material, and automation. Most of what we install here is steel or aluminum frame with wood or ornamental infill. For older homes on narrow lots, we often recommend a single swing gate rather than a double to reduce load on the existing post. If the post is original brick and starting to lean, we address that before any gate goes up. A new gate on a failing post is a gate that binds within six months.
Pedestrian Gate Installation
Pedestrian gates in Arlington generally cost $900 to $2,800 installed. These are the wooden picket gates and wrought-iron garden gates you see on side yards and walkways throughout East Arlington and Arlington Center. The common failure point is the hinge post. In Arlington’s soil, with 100-plus freeze-thaw cycles every winter, a post set in the original shallow footing heaves out of plumb and the latch no longer catches. We dig past frost depth, set the post in proper concrete, and hang the gate so it swings square.
Sliding Gate Installation
Sliding gates are the right choice for Arlington properties with steep driveways or limited swing clearance. Expect $3,800 to $10,000 installed for a motorized sliding gate. Sliding gates need a level track and a solid foundation under the operator post. In Arlington, that means excavation below the frost line, which is 36 to 48 inches. Skip that step and the track shifts, the chain jumps, and the motor works itself to death. We know to dig deep here because we’ve repaired the ones that weren’t. Gate Installation is measured, ordered, and scheduled, never rushed.
Why do gate posts in Arlington need deeper footings than in newer suburbs?
Arlington’s frost penetration reaches 36 to 48 inches, and most original gate footings here are shallow by modern standards, often 24 inches or less. A footing set above the frost line will heave every winter, throwing the post out of plumb and the gate out of square. New footings need to go below the 48-inch line or the gate will shift within months. Call (877) 610-2993 for a free site assessment and written estimate.
Can we retrofit an old Arlington gate with a modern operator, or is replacement cheaper?
Usually the old gate itself is worth keeping, especially if it’s original Victorian ironwork or a well-built wooden gate. The issue is almost always the posts and hinges. We reinforce the hinge post, correct the alignment, and then mount a modern operator with a safety photocell. If the gate is rusted through or the frame is twisted, replacement is the cheaper answer and we’ll tell you that plainly. A retrofit on solid hardware typically runs $4,500-$9,500 with automation.
Gate Motor & Opener in Arlington
Gate motor and opener repair in Arlington typically runs $180-$340 for most common failures, and a full motor replacement with new arms and safety set-up usually lands between $900 and $1,400 depending on gate length and brand. Most calls we get from Arlington neighborhoods off Massachusetts Avenue or down toward Spy Pond are for gates that stopped mid-travel, won’t respond to remotes, or have motors ten years old and burning out. We know the difference between a motor that failed and a motor that’s working twice as hard against a binding gate.
Motor Repair
Most motor repairs in Arlington fall between $180 and $340. That covers failed capacitors, stripped gears, damaged limit switches, and control board replacements on common residential units. We open the housing, diagnose what actually failed, and fix it rather than telling you the whole motor needs replacing when it doesn’t. Hal’s been doing this since 2001 and he gets annoyed when he sees gear grease and a good motor thrown in the trash over a $30 limit switch.
Linear Motor Service
Linear-arm motor service in Arlington runs $220-$380 for typical repairs. These are common on Arlington’s longer driveway gates, which need the smoother travel linear actuators provide. We stock Linear brand parts locally for Arlington jobs, so we’re not waiting on a UPS truck from across the country when your gate stops mid-open. A motor that works against a bad track or frozen roller burns out faster, and we fix the cause, not just the symptom.
Slide Motor Repair
Slide-gate motor repair in Arlington typically falls between $260 and $420. Slide gates put more strain on racks, chains, and rollers, and after a few New England winters those parts wear. We check the full travel path, adjust the chain tension and limit settings, and make sure the motor isn’t fighting a bent track or frozen roller. Gate Motor & Opener work is what we do when the gate itself is sound but the brain or muscle has quit.
How much does a gate motor repair cost in Arlington compared to nearby cities?
Gate motor repair in Arlington typically costs $180-$340, which is in line with what we charge in neighboring towns. Labor rates here are fairly consistent across the county, so you won’t see a big jump between Arlington and other nearby communities. We don’t charge a trip fee inside the county, so the number we quote on the phone is the number you’ll see on the invoice. Call (877) 610-2993 for an exact quote.
What does your warranty cover in Arlington?
Every gate motor and opener job in Arlington carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If anything we touched fails because of our work, Hal comes back and makes it right at no charge. It’s not “up to” 90 days and it’s not buried in small print. That’s the whole promise.
Gate Access Control in Arlington
For anyone in Arlington looking for gate access control that actually works month after month, here’s the short version: we install and repair keypads, remotes, phone entry, and card readers for residential gates throughout the city, with most repair calls completed same day, and we quote every price before work starts. The access system is only as reliable as the gate it’s mounted on, and in Arlington that means dealing with posts that have been frost-heaving for a century.
Keypad Entry
Keypad entry is the fix for the “buzzer in the kitchen” problem. We install wired and wireless keypads that let your family punch in a code and go, so no one’s running out to open the gate when it’s 20 degrees out. In Arlington, where many gates hang on original ironwork from the early 1900s, the keypad itself is usually the easy part; making sure the mounting surface is stable enough to keep the keypad aligned with the strike is where experience shows. A basic keypad installation runs $350-$650, including the keypad and wiring.
Phone Entry Systems
Phone entry systems let someone outside the gate call a number and talk to you before you let them in. We install these for homeowners who get frequent deliveries or have a gate visible from the road but not from the house. On Arlington’s two-family properties, we’ve set up phone entry where both units share a driveway and need to grant access without handing out a keypad code to every guest. Adding a phone entry system usually falls between $700 and $1,100.
Remote and Card Access
Remote control systems put the gate on a handheld transmitter or a small button in your car. We program remotes for existing operators and install complete remote systems when the old one’s past saving. Card readers are the choice when you don’t want to keep changing codes. A standard card reader install runs $500-$850, and remote programming is $75-$175 per remote when the existing operator is in good shape. Gate Access Control only works if the gate itself is square and the post hasn’t heaved the keypad out of alignment.
How fast can you get to Arlington for an access control repair?
Most Arlington access control repairs are scheduled same day, and depending on the time, we can often get to your home within a couple of hours. We coordinate scheduling from our Dallas-Fort Worth office, with crews serving Arlington locally throughout the week. For an urgent repair, call (877) 610-2993 and we’ll tell you honestly when we can be there.
Does your warranty apply to access control work in Arlington?
Yes. Every access control repair or installation in Arlington carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If the keypad, reader, or wiring isn’t working right within 90 days, one call brings Hal back to make it right, no charge and no debate. Call (877) 610-2993 and a live person answers around the clock.
Gate Parts & Welding in Arlington
Gate repair in Arlington usually comes down to two things: the hardware that wears out and the welding that holds it all together. A typical hinge replacement on a residential swing gate runs $140-$260, post replacement runs $380-$750 depending on footing depth, and custom welding work is $95-$160 per hour plus materials. Hal welds on-site, which means your gate stays in your driveway instead of getting hauled off to some shop you’ve never seen.
Post Replacement
The biggest gate problem in Arlington is the post, not the panel. Frost goes 36 to 48 inches deep here, and most older Arlington homes were built with shallow footings that don’t come close to that. Every winter, the ground heaves those posts a little more out of plumb. We dig down below frost depth, pour new concrete, and set the post so it actually stays where it belongs. A post replacement in Arlington typically runs $380-$750, including concrete and hardware.
Hinge Replacement
When a gate drags or won’t swing square, the hinge is usually taking the blame for a post that moved. We fix the post first, then install new hinges sized for the gate’s actual weight. On Arlington’s original wrought-iron gates, that often means welding new hinge barrels onto the iron rather than bolting on something generic. Hinge replacement here runs $140-$260 per hinge, welded and aligned so the gate closes like it should.
Custom Welding and Rail Repair
The bottom rail on a steel or iron gate catches a lot of abuse in Arlington: road salt in winter, moisture near Spy Pond, and decades of freeze-thaw cycles working on the metal. If the rail is bowed, cracked, or rusted through, we cut out the bad section and weld in new steel, then grind and paint it to match. You don’t need a whole new gate just because a rail failed. Rail repair typically runs $180-$340, and custom welding is $95-$160 per hour. Gate Parts & Welding is how we keep historic gates in service instead of in a landfill.
Why does my Arlington gate go out of alignment every spring, even after adjusting the hinges?
Because the problem is almost never the hinge, it’s the post. Arlington’s freeze-thaw cycles push the ground 36-48 inches down, and century-old shallow footings heave every winter. Adjusting the hinge without re-setting the post below frost depth means you’ll do the same job again next spring. A post reset in Arlington runs $380-$750 and fixes the cause, not the symptom. Call (877) 610-2993 and we’ll tell you what your posts need.
Can you repair a historic wrought-iron gate without replacing the original brick pillars in Arlington Center?
Yes, and we do it regularly. On a side street off Massachusetts Avenue in East Arlington, we reset a pair of original early-1900s brick gate pillars that had settled independently over the decades, leaving the swing gate out of plumb and out of square. We excavated the saturated post footings, poured new concrete below frost depth, and welded new adjustable hinge posts to the existing iron gate. The historic brickwork stayed put, and the gate swung true.
Brands We Service in Arlington
We carry parts and factory training for nine major brands: LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule. For Arlington jobs, we stock Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, and Elite components locally, which means most brand-specific repairs don’t wait on shipping. If your operator is one of these names, we can fix it. our brands
Pricing for Gate Repair in Arlington, TX
| Service | Typical range in Arlington |
|---|---|
| Hinge replacement and post shimming | $180-$320 |
| Full post reset with new concrete footing | $340-$480 |
| Weld repair and rust treatment on iron gates | $220-$450 |
| Electric operator repair (board, loop, limit switch) | $250-$520 |
| Full gate realignment after storm damage | $200-$400 |
| Single swing driveway gate, installed | $3,200-$9,500 |
| Pedestrian gate, installed | $900-$2,800 |
| Sliding gate with motor, installed | $3,800-$10,000 |
| Motor repair (capacitor, gear, switch) | $180-$340 |
| Full motor replacement with arms and safety | $900-$1,400 |
| Keypad entry system, installed | $350-$650 |
| Phone entry system, installed | $700-$1,100 |
What moves the price in Arlington is almost always the footing work: how deep we need to dig to get below frost line, whether century-old brick pillars need resetting, and how much rust the Spy Pond moisture has pushed into iron hardware. Every price gets quoted and agreed in writing before any work starts, and that’s the number on your invoice.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Arlington
We’re out across Arlington every week. Our typical response time for gate repair is same-day or next-day, depending on when you call and what the gate needs. If it’s an emergency and the gate won’t close, call us and we’ll get there.
- East Arlington
- Arlington Center
- Arlington Heights
- Jason Heights
- Spy Pond area
Service Area - Cities Near Arlington
We serve Arlington, TX and the surrounding communities, including Kennedale, TX, Forest Hill, TX, Hurst, TX, Grand Prairie, TX, and Bedford, TX. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Dallas-Fort Worth office, and crews serve each city locally.
Serving Arlington, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
Gatewood Fence & Gate crews serve Arlington and the communities around it; dispatch is coordinated from our Dallas-Fort Worth office. The map shows the Arlington coverage area; if your address is on it, we can help.
Also serving nearby: Arlington, TX, Kennedale, TX, Forest Hill, TX, Hurst, TX, Grand Prairie, TX, Bedford, TX.
FAQs About Gate Repair in Arlington
Most residential gate repairs in Arlington don’t require a permit, but if you’re replacing a gate on a shared driveway or altering the opening width, the building department may want to review the plans. We can tell you whether your specific job needs paperwork and help you navigate it if it does. Call (877) 610-2993 and we’ll walk through it on the phone.
On most East Arlington two-families, the gate sits on or straddles the shared boundary, which makes responsibility joint unless a written agreement says otherwise. In practice, the neighbor who calls us usually pays, and if the other owner agrees in writing, we can split the invoice. What we’re not going to do is get in the middle of a dispute, so get clear on who pays before we start.
We cover all of Arlington ZIP codes 02474 and 02476, including every neighborhood listed above and the surrounding streets. If you’re unsure whether you’re in our service area, call (877) 610-2993 and a live person will confirm it while you’re on the line.
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
"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