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Gate repair in Pompano Beach usually means one of two things: a swing gate sagging and dragging on the concrete, or an operator that quit after the last salt-laden storm rolled off the Intracoastal. Most repairs here run $185 to $430 for hinge and post work, and $260 to $740 when a control board or motor is involved. We’re Gatewood Fence & Gate, and we fix gates the right way: on site, welded in your driveway, not hauled to some shop. Call (877) 610-2993 and a live person picks up.
Why Pompano Beach Homes Are Different
Pompano Beach sits astride the Intracoastal Waterway with the Atlantic on its eastern edge, which means gate hardware corrodes faster here than people expect. Motors, hinges, control boards, and steel frames all take a beating from the salt-laden air, even a mile or two inland from the beach. A hinge bolt that lasts 15 years in Weston might fail in seven here. We see it constantly on the east side of the city, in the older 1950s to 1970s concrete-block neighborhoods with aftermarket gates squeezed onto narrow lots.
The western ZIP codes tell a different story. Planned HOA communities built from the late 1970s through the early 1990s installed automatic gate operators as original equipment, and those units are now 30 to 40 years old. Many of them are aging out at the same time, so we’re seeing a wave of full-system replacement calls, not just small repairs. A lot of these western communities also share single-entry control systems where one operator serves both a resident lane and a visitor lane. When that unit fails, the entire community is locked open or locked out.
Gate Repair in Pompano Beach
Gate repair in Pompano Beach breaks down into two broad jobs: hinge and post work on swing gates, and electrical work on operators and control boards. The salt air off the Intracoastal means we diagnose corrosion first, not last. A board that looks clean on the outside can be green on the inside.
Electric Gate Repair
When an electric gate in Pompano Beach stops opening, the cause is almost always one of three things: a corroded control board, a dead capacitor in the motor, or a loop detector fried by salt water wicking into the junction box. We carry replacement boards and components for Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, and DoorKing so we can usually complete the repair in a single trip. Expect capacitor or limit switch work to run $120 to $220, while a corroded control board replacement lands between $260 and $740 with parts and labor. If your operator is beyond saving, we’ll tell you that plainly and give you a written price for a retrofit before any work starts.
Automatic Gate Repair
Automatic gate repair in Pompano Beach often involves a gate that opens but won’t close, or one that reverses for no reason. That’s frequently a safety sensor out of alignment or a control board that’s lost its travel limits. We run a full UL 325 entrapment check on every automatic gate we touch, because an operator that doesn’t stop when it should is a liability no HOA board or homeowner should carry. Hinge and post rebuilds on a residential swing gate typically run $185 to $430, depending on whether we’re welding in place or setting a new post footing. We service all nine major brands, including DoorKing and Viking units that have been running since the late 1980s.
Hinge & Post Repair
In Pompano Beach, steel hinge posts corrode at the footing, where salt water wicks into the concrete and eats the steel from below. You’ll see rust bloom at the base of the post, then the gate starts dragging at the latch side. We rebuild the post footing, replace the hinge bolts with galvanized or stainless hardware where it’s called for, and weld the hinge plates back square. Get the post right and the panel stays straight. Fix only the panel and you’ll be calling us again after the next hurricane.
Gate Realignment
Hurricane season does predictable things to swing gates in Pompano Beach. Wind load catches the panel, the hinges flex, and one day the gate won’t latch because the two halves no longer meet in the middle. On east-side homes with narrow driveways, this happens even faster because the gates are wide relative to their post spacing. Gate realignment after a storm usually lands between $150 and $275. We realign the hinge geometry, re-square the post, and adjust the operator limits so the gate closes with a clean seal and no strain on the motor.
If you want to understand the full scope of what we handle, see our Gate Repair service page.
Why does my Pompano Beach gate operator fail more often than a friend’s in Coconut Creek, even though we’re both inland?
Pompano Beach sits directly astride the Intracoastal Waterway, which channels salt-laden air straight across the city, including the western ZIP codes that feel far from the beach. Your friend in Coconut Creek is outside that salt corridor, so their boards, hinge bolts, and capacitors corrode on a normal wear timeline. Yours are degrading from the inside out, even when the enclosure looks clean. Call (877) 610-2993 and we’ll diagnose it.
Can my community’s 1980s dual-lane operator be retrofitted, or does it need full replacement?
Most original 1980s and early 90s dual-lane operators in Pompano Beach can be retrofitted with current UL 325-compliant photocells, edge sensors, and in many cases a new control board, without replacing the entire gate system. The deciding factor is whether the existing motor and gear assembly are salvageable once we open them up. We’ll give you a straight answer and a written price either way.
Gate Installation in Pompano Beach
A new driveway gate in Pompano Beach typically costs $2,800 to $7,500 installed, depending on whether you need a single swing panel, a sliding gate, or a full double-gate setup with automation. We run crews into Pompano Beach neighborhoods every week, from the waterfront streets near Atlantic Boulevard out to the HOA communities west of the Turnpike. If you’re tired of propping a sagging gate open with a cinder block or wrestling a manual gate every time you pull in, call (877) 610-2993 for a free measure.
Driveway Gate Installation
Most Pompano Beach driveway gates we install are either single swing panels on the older east-side homes or sliding gates on the wider lots west of Powerline Road. A driveway gate here has to handle constant humidity, salt spray from the Intracoastal, and the occasional hurricane. A single driveway swing gate with a manual latch runs $2,800 to $4,200. We size the posts for the soil and the wind load, not just the gate weight, because a gate that sags in the hinge post fails in the hinge post, not in the middle.
Swing Gate Installation
Swing gates remain the most common installation we do in Pompano Beach, especially double swing gates across wider driveway entrances in neighborhoods like Cresthaven and the communities off Atlantic Boulevard. A double swing gate across a wide driveway entrance runs $5,500 to $7,500 installed. We build the frame from steel or aluminum based on your proximity to salt air, then weld the gate to order so it fits your posts exactly.
Sliding Gate Installation
Sliding gates make sense on Pompano Beach properties where a swing panel would hit the curb or block the sidewalk, which is common on the older concrete-block homes near Dixie Highway. Sliding gates start around $3,800 for a manual panel and $5,000 to $6,500 with automation. We set the V-track in concrete, hang the panel, and install the operator if you want motorized access. For the HOA communities west of the Turnpike, we frequently replace community sliding gates that have been cycling for 30 years straight and finally eaten their own gear assembly.
For details on materials and site prep, see our Gate Installation page.
Will my new gate survive hurricane season in Pompano Beach?
We set posts deep enough and size the steel to handle the wind load Pompano Beach gets during a storm, which is stronger than what inland Broward cities experience. That means bigger posts than a handyman might use, and a sturdier hinge assembly on swing gates so the wind doesn’t warp the arms. Coastal hardware upgrades can add $150 to $300, and it’s not an upsell. It’s so the gate doesn’t rust off its hinges in five years.
Do you offer any kind of warranty on a gate installation in Pompano Beach?
Every install carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If something isn’t done right, we make it right, no runaround, no fine print. Hal’s name is on the invoice and his shop is down the road. Call (877) 610-2993 and ask for him.
Gate Motor & Opener in Pompano Beach
Gate motor repair in Pompano Beach usually runs between $180 and $340 for most common failures, and a full replacement typically lands in the $900 to $1,800 range depending on the operator and the swing or slide setup you have. The person answering the phone is the same person who shows up in the driveway, and nobody gets shuffled to a voicemail at two in the morning.
Motor Repair
Most repair calls in Pompano Beach come down to three culprits: salt corrosion on limit switches and control boards, water intrusion through cracked housings, and gear assemblies stripped from wind loads on slide panels. A standard repair call for an operator that hums but won’t move usually lands between $180 and $340 in this market. We repair what other companies want to replace, and we weld on site so the gate never leaves your driveway. If you already have a written estimate from anywhere else, we’ll give you a free second opinion.
Motor Installation
A new gate operator in Pompano Beach needs to be sized for wind load, not just gate weight. That’s the mistake we see most often from handyman installs. When a swing gate catches a hurricane gust, the arm and the hinge post eat the stress, and an undersized motor burns out within a season or two. Expect a typical residential installation in Pompano Beach to run $900 to $1,500 for a single swing gate, and $1,200 to $1,800 for a slide gate operator. We measure the actual panel, account for the coastal exposure, and quote a full installed price before we order anything.
Slide Motor Service
Slide gates take a beating during hurricane season in Pompano Beach. A panel catches wind and yanks on the chain, the rack, or the gear drive, and the operator has to work twice as hard as it did the week before. We see stripped gears, bent guide rollers, and dead capacitors with regularity after a serious storm. The fix often involves re-welding a bracket or realigning the track, and we handle that right there in your driveway. Same-day service in Pompano Beach is our standard on slide motor failures, not the exception.
For the full scope of what we service, see Gate Motor & Opener.
What does a full gate motor installation include in Pompano Beach?
A full installation includes a site measure, an operator sized for your gate and its wind exposure, mounting hardware, a fresh power run if needed, and safety sensors aligned and tested. We also verify the hinge post and hinge weld points before we mount anything, because a gate that sags will kill a new operator in a season. You get one written price for the whole job before work starts.
Do you handle the power run and the safety edges on a gate motor job?
Yes. We run the low-voltage and line-voltage wiring for the operator, and we install and align the safety edges so a closing gate reverses when it meets resistance, which is non-negotiable on an HOA shared entry. If your gate also has callbox or keypad needs, we work with the same crew that handles access control. If the frame or hinges need repair before the motor goes on, we do that first.
Gate Access Control in Pompano Beach
You need someone who understands how fast salty air eats gate electronics here. A keypad that worked fine in March can short out by August when you’re a few blocks from the Intracoastal. We get a lot of calls from neighborhoods like Garden Isles and Harbor Village where the original keypads and card readers on gates installed ten or fifteen years ago are starting to behave erratically. We come out, figure out whether it’s the board, the wiring, or just corrosion, and fix what’s actually broken.
Keypad Entry
A dead keypad on a Pompano Beach gate is usually one of two things: corrosion on the circuit board from humidity and salt exposure, or worn-out silicone buttons that finally gave up. A basic keypad replacement runs $180 to $320 depending on the brand. We stock replacement keypads and rebuild kits for the most common brands, including DoorKing and Viking. Most keypad replacements on the east side of Pompano Beach near Federal Highway can be done same-day. We test the whole circuit before we leave, not just the new part.
Phone Entry
Older phone entry systems in Pompano Beach HOA communities run on copper phone lines that are slowly being discontinued by telecom companies. When your visitor call box can’t dial out anymore, the problem isn’t the box, it’s the dead line. A phone entry system conversion from landline to cellular runs $450 to $800 for the hardware and the wiring. We convert those systems over to cellular or VoIP-based dialers so they keep working without depending on a landline.
Card Reader
Card readers on the west side of Pompano Beach, in communities like Palm Aire and the HOA neighborhoods along Atlantic Boulevard, take a beating from the sun. The plastic housings crack, water gets inside, and the RFID antenna corrodes. A new card reader, including matching it to your existing board, runs $280 to $520. We replace readers with sealed units rated for outdoor South Florida exposure and match the output to your existing access control board.
For the full picture, see Gate Access Control.
What if my gate access system fails during hurricane season?
We’re answering phones 24/7 and we handle storm-related access failures as emergency calls. The usual sequence is a power surge through the board or water intrusion into the keypad housing after heavy wind-driven rain. We disconnect the gate opener from the access controller, bypass the damaged component so the gate opens manually, and then rebuild the access side so your gate doesn’t run on a damaged board. Call us as soon as it happens.
What kind of warranty comes with access control work in Pompano Beach?
Every job we do carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If the keypad, reader, or phone entry system we installed or repaired stops working right within 90 days, we come back and make it right, no charge and no runaround. That’s Hal’s name on the invoice, not a corporate logo.
Gate Parts & Welding in Pompano Beach
A gate hinge that’s sagging or a weld that’s cracked on a Pompano Beach gate won’t fix itself, and it usually gets worse fast in salt air. We replace hinges, repair posts, rebuild rails, and weld on site so your gate stays in your driveway instead of getting hauled to some shop. If you’re in Pompano Beach and need gate parts or welding, call (877) 610-2993 and we answer live.
Hinge Replacement
Hinges on Pompano Beach gates fail in predictable ways: the pin seizes from salt corrosion, the leaf warps from wind load during hurricane season, or the whole hinge was undersized from the start. Common hinge replacements in Pompano Beach run $85 to $220 depending on gate weight and whether we need to weld the new hinge plate to a steel post. We replace them with heavier-duty hardware and align the gate so the new hinge isn’t doing all the work alone.
Post Replacement
A gate sags in the hinge post, not in the middle. When concrete-block walls settle or the original post was set in a too-shallow footing, the post leans and the gate drags. Post replacement in Pompano Beach typically runs $400 to $900, more if we’re dealing with a long stretch of rail on both sides of a shared HOA entry. We cut the old post, dig a proper footing, set a new post, and weld or bolt the gate back level.
Rail Repair
Rails on aluminum gates crack at the welds after enough open-close cycles, especially on the west side of Pompano Beach where swing gates catch cross-breezes off the Everglades. A typical rail repair runs $150 to $350. We straighten bent rails, weld cracks, and often add a gusset plate at the stress point so the crack doesn’t come back. If the rail is too corroded to weld safely, we’ll say so and quote a replacement before any work starts.
Custom Welding
Sometimes the part you need doesn’t exist anymore, especially on those 1980s HOA systems in Pompano Beach that were installed by contractors who are long gone. Custom welding jobs start at $120 for small brackets and latches and go up based on the piece. Hal welds custom brackets, gate stops, latch plates, and hinge reinforcements on site. Show him the gate closing on its own and he’ll show you where it’s failing.
For more on what we can fabricate and repair, see Gate Parts & Welding.
What does a typical emergency gate weld cost in Pompano Beach?
Most emergency weld repairs in Pompano Beach run $150 to $400, depending on the break and the prep work. A snapped hinge plate or a broken latch tab is usually on the lower end. A cracked gate frame that needs gusset plates is on the higher end. The price is set before we touch the gate, so you always know what you’re paying. Call (877) 610-2993 for an exact quote; estimates are free.
Do you handle the shared gate systems in Pompano Beach HOA communities?
We do. Many of the western Pompano Beach communities built in the late 1970s through early 1990s use single-entry systems where one operator runs both a resident lane and a visitor lane. When that unit fails, the whole community is stuck open or shut. We carry parts for those older units and we understand the liability pressure the board is under.
Brands We Service in Pompano Beach
We stock parts and service Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, and DoorKing units across Pompano Beach. Most common boards and components are on the truck or available same-day from our South Florida office. See our brands page for the full list of what we work on.
Pricing for Gate Repair in Pompano Beach, FL
| Service | Typical range in Pompano Beach |
|---|---|
| Hinge & post rebuild | $185-$430 |
| Gate realignment | $150-$275 |
| Capacitor / limit switch swap | $120-$220 |
| Control board replacement | $260-$740 |
| Single driveway swing gate (manual) | $2,800-$4,200 |
| Double swing gate (installed) | $5,500-$7,500 |
| Sliding gate (manual) | $3,800 |
| Motor repair | $180-$340 |
| Full operator replacement | $900-$1,800 |
| Hinge replacement (per hinge) | $85-$220 |
| Rail repair | $150-$350 |
| Custom welding | $120-$1,400 |
Proximity to the Intracoastal and the age of your system are the two biggest price drivers in Pompano Beach. Every price is quoted and agreed in writing before any work starts. We offer $40 off any repair over $200, no trip charge inside the county, and a permanent 10% discount for seniors and veterans.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Pompano Beach
We run calls across the entire city, from the 33060 corridor near the beach to the western HOA communities. Typical response time for a repair call in Pompano Beach is same day or next morning, and emergency calls get an answer around the clock.
- Cypress Bend
- Garden Isles
- Cresthaven
- Kendall Green
- Palm Aire
Service Area - Cities Near Pompano Beach
Gatewood Fence & Gate serves Pompano Beach and the surrounding north Broward cities. If you’re in Pompano Beach, FL, or just over the line in Coconut Creek, FL, Margate, FL, Lighthouse Point, FL, Pompano Beach Highlands, FL, or North Lauderdale, FL, call (877) 610-2993 and a live person will set up your service.
Serving Pompano Beach, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
Gatewood Fence & Gate crews serve Pompano Beach and the communities around it; dispatch is coordinated from our Miami (South FL) office. The map shows the Pompano Beach coverage area; if your address is on it, we can help.
Also serving nearby: Pompano Beach, FL, Coconut Creek, FL, Margate, FL, Lighthouse Point, FL, Pompano Beach Highlands, FL, North Lauderdale, FL.
FAQs About Gate Repair in Pompano Beach
Most repair calls in Pompano Beach get same-day or next-morning service. Emergency calls, especially HOA shared-entry failures where one operator locks the whole community out, are prioritized. A live person answers 24/7 and will give you a real arrival window before you commit. Call (877) 610-2993.
Most gate repairs and like-for-like replacements don’t require a permit in Pompano Beach. When a new post footing or a full gate installation is involved, some HOAs want to review the work first. We’re familiar with the process on both the east-side single-family homes and the western HOA communities, and we’ll flag it early if we think you’ll need sign-off.
We cover ZIP codes 33074, 33076, 33077, and 33060, along with the western HOA communities and the Intracoastal neighborhoods. The scheduling is handled through our South Florida office, and the crews serve Pompano Beach locally. Call (877) 610-2993 for a free estimate, and we’ll come measure.
Contact Gatewood Fence & Gate in Pompano Beach, FL - Call (877) 610-2993 for a free estimate. Hal Gatewood answers the phone himself, and if it’s after hours, a live person still picks up. The price is quoted and agreed before any work starts, and every job 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 Pompano Beach Customers Say
"Hundred and forty feet of cedar privacy fence, all posts set in concrete, all of it dead level on ground that is anything but. He walked the line with me twice before a single hole was dug."
- Judith Stallworth"Driveway gate had been dragging for two years and two other companies told me the whole thing needed replacing. Hal reset the posts, rehung it and it swings like it did when it went in. A fraction of the price of a new one."
- Hollis Amberly"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