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Gate Repair in Irving, TX
Gate repair in Irving usually costs between $180 and $750, and most jobs we see fall into one of two camps: a mechanical failure in the opener or a structural problem in the post, the hinges, or the weld. Irving’s Blackland Prairie clay shifts under gate posts like nowhere else in the metroplex, which means a gate that simply won’t latch could be a two-hour realignment or a full post reset. Call (877) 610-2993 and a live person answers, not a recording and not a queue.
Why Irving Homes Are Different
Irving sits on expansive black clay that swells after spring rain and shrinks hard in summer drought. Gate posts heave, tilt, and fall out of plumb without any mechanical failure at all, so post realignment is a bread-and-butter repair call here that other DFW cities just don’t generate at the same rate. On top of the soil, February 2021’s Winter Storm Uri froze operator mechanisms all across Valley Ranch and Las Colinas, cracked ornamental iron welds, and fried control boards in entire HOA communities at once. A normal winter never does that.
The housing stock splits sharply. West Irving neighborhoods like 75060, 75061, and 75062 hold postwar and 1960s-70s tract homes with older swing gates and wood privacy fencing. The Las Colinas and Valley Ranch corridors, 75038, 75039, and 75037, are dominated by ornamental iron automated slide and swing gates tied to HOA and corporate security panels. A technician who shows up knowing only mechanical swing-gate work will lose the Las Colinas call to someone who can pull fault codes from a DKS 1833 entry system. We can do both.
Gate Repair in Irving
Gate repair in Irving costs between $180 and $750 for most calls, whether we’re replacing a worn hinge, resetting a heaved post, or retrofitting an operator on a 1980s Valley Ranch slide gate. We work across Irving weekly, from the older west-side neighborhoods to the gated entries of Las Colinas, and we know which gates were built when. That matters because a 1984 slide gate in Valley Ranch fails differently than a 2006 swing gate off MacArthur Boulevard.
For a complete look at how we approach repairs, see our Gate Repair service page.
Electric Gate Repair
Automated gates on Irving HOA entries and estate driveways fail in patterns we recognize before we arrive. A Viking or Linear operator on a Las Colinas property might throw a fault code from a bad loop detector, while a 1980s DoorKing slide gate in Valley Ranch is more likely dealing with a stripped gearbox or a corroded control board. We test the full circuit: board, battery, transformer, loop, and motor. Most electric gate repairs in Irving run $220 to $480.
Hinge & Post Repair
The Blackland Prairie is the real mechanic here. Irving’s clay swells in wet springs and shrinks hard in summer, heaving gate posts out of plumb until the hinge side binds and the latch won’t catch. A gate sags in the hinge post, not in the middle, and that’s where we start. We remove the old post, set a new one with a concrete collar sized to resist further clay movement, and weld the hinge brackets back to true. Post resets in Irving run $350 to $700.
Gate Realignment
This is the repair Irving needs more than any other city we serve in the metroplex. Clay heaves posts, posts take the gate out of square, and suddenly a 600-pound swing gate drags against the ground or a slide gate jumps its track every few cycles. We don’t just shove it back into position and leave. Most realignment jobs in Irving are $180 to $350.
How much does gate repair cost in Irving?
Most Irving gate repairs fall between $180 and $750. A simple hinge or latch repair runs $180 to $280, realignment runs $180 to $350, and a full post reset with concrete runs $350 to $700. We quote the price before any work starts, and you approve it in writing. Call (877) 610-2993 for an exact quote, and estimates are free.
Can you come today?
In most cases, yes. We answer calls around the clock and same-day service is typical for repair calls across Irving, including 75014, 75015, 75016, and 75017. When the day is already full, we schedule the next morning and show up in the window we gave you. Call (877) 610-2993 and tell us where you are.
Gate Installation in Irving
Gate installation in Irving runs $1,800 to $6,500 for a standard driveway gate, with ornamental iron sliding and swing gates falling between $2,400 and $5,200 depending on size, automation, and whether you want keypad or intercom access. Most installations take one to three days once materials arrive, and we quote the full price before anything gets ordered. For details on the process, see our Gate Installation page.
Driveway Gate
Most driveway gates in Irving are ornamental iron or steel frame, running on wheels or hinges depending on the slope of the drive. In Valley Ranch or Las Colinas, an automated slide gate with safety edges and a vehicle detector loop usually makes the most sense. On the older lots in west Irving, a simpler swing gate often fits better and costs less. We’ll tell you which one actually works for your driveway instead of pricing the fancier option first. Expect $1,800 to $6,500 for a full driveway installation.
Pedestrian Gate
A walk gate seems simple until it’s swinging down a Blackland Prairie fence line. Post depth matters more in Irving than most of DFW because the clay under 75060 and 75061 moves with every wet spring. We set pedestrian gate posts deeper and use more concrete than the minimum, because a tilted walk gate six months after install is not a call we want you making. A basic steel pedestrian gate runs $600 to $1,800 installed, with keyed or keypad locking priced separately.
Swing Gate
Swing gates work on flat lots with room for the arc, which describes most of the 1960s and ’70s ranch homes across Irving. A decent automated ornamental iron double swing gate starts around $2,800 and can run to $5,500 for a double driveway with ornamental pickets. The post footings are where the job is won or lost. Fix the panel without the post and you’ll fix it twice, so we set hinge posts heavy and plumb before hanging anything.
Do you install gates in Las Colinas and Valley Ranch?
Yes. We regularly install gates across Las Colinas, Valley Ranch, and west Irving, including 75060, 75061, 75062, and the 75038 and 75039 corridors. HOA access control integration is standard work for us, not an add-on headache. Call (877) 610-2993 for a free measure and a written price.
What does a full gate installation include in Irving?
A full installation includes the gate panel, hinge posts set in concrete, the opener if automated, safety sensors, and two remotes. We also handle the power run to the operator and tie into any existing access control. The price is quoted before we order materials and does not change at the door.
Gate Motor & Opener in Irving
Gate motor repair in Irving usually costs between $180 and $340 for common failures like stripped gears, bad control boards, or frozen mechanisms, and we can often reach homes in 75060, 75061, 75062, and the Valley Ranch area the same day you call. Larger slide gate operators on Las Colinas properties run higher because those are commercial-grade units with access control wiring attached. See our Gate Motor & Opener page for the full breakdown.
Motor Installation
A new gate motor installation in Irving runs $850 to $2,200 for residential swing gates, and $2,400 to $5,500 for slide gate operators on larger lots along MacArthur Boulevard or in the gated sections of Valley Ranch. We measure the gate, check the post footing, and give you a written price before any work begins. If the old post is leaning from clay heave, we tell you that too, because a new motor on a crooked post is a warranty claim waiting to happen.
Motor Repair
Most Irving repairs are straightforward once somebody actually looks at the unit: a bad capacitor, a stripped gear, a control board that got zapped by an ice storm. We stock common parts for Linear and DoorKing units in our service vehicles, so we often finish repairs the same visit. Viking and Ghost Controls parts are usually in hand within a day. Motor repairs in Irving typically run $180 to $340.
Slide Motor
Slide gates dominate Irving’s tight shared driveways, where a swing gate would block a neighbor’s access or spill into the street. Clay soil heave is hard on slide tracks here. When the track shifts, the rack and pinion teeth shear, and the motor burns out trying to push a gate that cannot move. A slide motor repair in Irving generally runs $350 to $900 depending on the gate weight and whether the track needs resetting.
Why do gate motors in Valley Ranch fail more often than in newer Irving subdivisions?
Most Valley Ranch gate infrastructure dates to the 1980s, which means the posts, tracks, operators, and access panels are hitting the 35 to 40 year replacement window all at once. On top of that, the clay under 75037 shifts posts and tracks until gears strip and motors overload. A newer subdivision might have one failure; Valley Ranch has systemic ones.
My Irving gate motor stopped after a winter freeze. Is this a homeowner fix?
It’s a service call. Freeze-damaged operators often have multiple failure points: a cracked control board, moisture in the gearbox, a weld that let go when the metal contracted. Diagnosing it yourself can turn a $250 repair into a $900 replacement. We diagnose on site and quote before any work starts. Call (877) 610-2993.
Gate Access Control in Irving
Gate access control in Irving means keypads, card readers, phone entry, and remote systems that let the right people in and keep everyone else out. Most repair calls involve older operators on Valley Ranch and Las Colinas gates where the hardware still has years left but the access panel has quit talking to it. Hal and his crew diagnose the actual fault, fix it in the driveway, and stand behind the work with the 90-Day Done Right Promise. Full details live on our Gate Access Control page.
Keypad Entry
Most Irving gate keypads are worn-out membrane units on 1980s Valley Ranch gates or newer wired keypads on Las Colinas estates. A keypad that works after rain but goes dead in dry weather usually has a bad ground connection from clay shifting the post, not a bad keypad. We test the wiring before swapping parts. A new keypad install or replacement in Irving runs $280 to $450 for a standard wired unit.
Phone Entry
Phone entry systems let a homeowner buzz open the gate from a cell phone, or let a visitor call a directory code. On Valley Ranch HOA gates, these tie into older DoorKing and Linear panels that need someone who can read fault codes and integrate with the existing board. Phone entry diagnosis and repair in Irving runs $190 to $380, and full upgrades start around $900.
Card Reader
Card readers are standard on Irving corporate and HOA gates, especially around Las Colinas where employee access and visitor logs matter. A reader that recognizes some cards but not others can be a misaligned antenna, a corrupted credential database, or a failing Wiegand connection. We integrate new readers with existing DoorKing, Linear, and Viking panels. Replacement runs $350 to $600 per reader, plus programming.
Why does my gate keypad work after a rain but fail during a dry spell in Irving?
The keypad usually isn’t the problem. Irving’s clay shrinks when it dries, the post shifts a fraction of an inch, and the ground wire loses contact. After rain the clay swells back and the connection returns. The fix is re-bonding the ground and resetting the post if it has moved. Call (877) 610-2993 and we’ll test the ground first.
Can you integrate a new card reader with an existing DoorKing panel on a Valley Ranch HOA gate?
Yes. Older DoorKing panels in Valley Ranch still have solid Wiegand inputs, and we integrate new readers into them regularly. The reader mounts to the existing post, wires to the panel, and programs to match the existing credential database. No operator replacement needed. Call (877) 610-2993 with your panel model for a firm quote.
Gate Parts & Welding in Irving
Most Irving gate parts and welding calls start with a gate that won’t close square, a hinge post leaning toward the alley, or a weld that finally let go after thirty years of Texas heat and clay soil. Gates here rarely fail all at once. They sag, scrape, bind, and then one day they don’t open. That’s where our on-site welding rig comes in. See our Gate Parts & Welding page for more.
Hinge Replacement
A gate sags in the hinge, not in the middle. Irving’s clay heaves seasonally, torquing hinge posts and wearing hinge barrels faster than in cities with sandier ground. We replace worn hinges with heavier-grade barrel hinges or weld-on adjustable hinges, then align the panel so it closes without dragging. Most hinge replacements in Irving run $95 to $240 per hinge.
Post Replacement
This is the repair Irving’s soil demands more than almost any other. Expansive clay swells in wet springs, shrinks in summer, and after enough cycles the post leans or the concrete collar cracks underground. In 75062 and 75063 neighborhoods with 40-year-old driveway gates, post replacement often gets paired with hinge work because the original installers set posts shallow. A typical post replacement in Irving runs $310 to $580.
Custom Welding
Some jobs don’t come off a parts shelf. A curved top rail on a Las Colinas estate gate, a missing decorative scroll, a cracked weld where the gate meets the automation arm. Hal welds on site from a mobile rig, which means the gate stays exactly where it is while he works. Custom welding jobs in Irving are quoted by the hour at $95 to $140, and you’ll know the full price before the torch lights. Weld repairs start around $150.
How quickly can you get to my Irving home?
Most gate parts and welding calls in Irving get a same-day or next-morning visit. Call (877) 610-2993 and tell the person who answers where you are. You’ll get a window we actually keep, not a four-hour range that turns into a no-show.
Can you weld an automated gate operated by a keypad or card reader?
We can, and we do it regularly at Irving HOA and corporate sites. The mechanical repair and the access control integration are handled as one job, so the gate gets welded and the operator stays functional. If the opener itself is beyond repair, we handle the electronics while the gate work is underway.
Brands We Service in Irving
We service nine major gate brands across Irving: LiftMaster, Viking, DoorKing, Elite, and more, with common parts stocked in our DFW shop so repairs don’t wait on a freight truck. Our brands page lists every manufacturer we’re certified on and what we typically keep on hand.
Pricing for Gate Repair in Irving, TX
| Service | Typical range in Irving |
|---|---|
| Hinge replacement (per hinge) | $95 - $240 |
| Gate realignment | $180 - $350 |
| Electric gate repair | $220 - $480 |
| Post reset with concrete | $350 - $700 |
| Slide motor repair | $350 - $900 |
| Motor installation (swing gate) | $850 - $2,200 |
| Motor installation (slide gate) | $2,400 - $5,500 |
| Pedestrian gate installation | $600 - $1,800 |
| Driveway gate installation | $1,800 - $6,500 |
| Keypad install or replacement | $280 - $450 |
| Card reader replacement | $350 - $600 |
| Custom welding (per hour) | $95 - $140 |
Irving’s clay soil pushes post work slightly higher because we set deeper than code minimums, and HOA gate standards in Las Colinas and Valley Ranch require heavier hardware than a typical residential subdivision. Whatever the job, we quote the full price before any work starts and you approve it in writing. No surprises at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Irving
We cover all of Irving, from the older west-side grid streets to the gated entries off the 114 corridor. The neighborhoods below are some of the areas we’re in every week, but if yours isn’t listed, call anyway. Chances are we were on the next street over yesterday.
- Las Colinas
- Valley Ranch
- West Irving (75060, 75061, 75062)
- North Irving (75038, 75039)
- MacArthur Boulevard corridor
Typical response time across Irving is same day for most repair calls, with occasional next-morning scheduling when the day is already full.
Service Area - Cities Near Irving
We serve Irving, TX directly, and we work regularly in the neighboring cities of Farmers Branch, TX, University Park, TX, Highland Park, TX, and Dallas, TX. Our crews also reach Addison, TX without a trip charge inside the county, since dispatch is coordinated from our Dallas-Fort Worth office.
Serving Irving, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
Gatewood Fence & Gate crews serve Irving and the communities around it; dispatch is coordinated from our Dallas-Fort Worth office. The map shows the Irving coverage area; if your address is on it, we can help.
Also serving nearby: Irving, TX, Farmers Branch, TX, University Park, TX, Highland Park, TX, Dallas, TX, Addison, TX.
FAQs About Gate Repair in Irving
In most Irving HOA communities, especially Valley Ranch and Las Colinas, changing a gate’s style, height, finish, or material requires written approval from the HOA’s architectural review committee before work starts. Straight repairs usually don’t. We provide specs and drawings your management company asks for, and we know what typically gets approved.
Same day for most repair calls across Irving, including 75014, 75015, 75016, and 75017, with next-morning scheduling when the day is already full. Call (877) 610-2993 and a live person answers around the clock. You’ll get a real window, not a four-hour range.
No. There’s no trip charge inside the county, and estimates are free. Any repair over $200 gets $40 off, and seniors and veterans get a permanent 10% discount. The price we quote before work starts is the price you pay, period.
Call (877) 610-2993 for a free estimate on any gate job in Irving. A live person answers, the price is written down before work begins, and every repair carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing.
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 Irving Customers Say
"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"He builds the gates himself in his own shop. You can go and look at it. That is not something you can say about the outfits that just order a panel in."
- Doreen Whitfield





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