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Gate parts and welding in Beaverton usually means one of two calls: a hinge post that’s rotted or shifted in the clay, or a steel frame that’s rusted through after another wet Willamette winter. Most of what we see can be rebuilt on site, in your driveway, for a fraction of what a full gate replacement costs. Hal Gatewood has been doing exactly that since 2001, and the person who shows up at your Beaverton property is the same person whose name is on the shop. Call (877) 610-2993 and you’ll get a live person, not a voicemail.
Why Gatewood Fence & Gate Is Beaverton’s Preferred Gate Parts & Welding Company
Beaverton homeowners call us because we repair gates other companies want to sell. A sagging double swing gate off Murray Boulevard doesn’t always need a new frame. Often the hinge post has simply rotted below grade or shifted a few degrees in the clay, and the fix is a new post and re-hung leaf. That’s Gate Parts & Welding work, not replacement work, and it’s what we’ve done here for years.
Hal’s crew carries steel stock, welding rigs, rollers, hinges, and post concrete on the truck. When a Cedar Hills homeowner calls about a seized roller on a slide gate, we show up with parts, not a sales pitch. Our standing offer runs simple: $40 off any repair over $200, no trip charge inside the county, and a free second opinion on any written estimate you’ve gotten from another shop. Seniors and veterans get a permanent 10% discount, applied without asking twice.
Every job carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If something isn’t right, one call brings Hal back. No runaround, no fine print. That’s the oldest kind of accountability there is: we live here, we work here, and we’ll see you at the hardware store.
Our Gate Parts & Welding Services in Beaverton
Hinge Replacement
Beaverton’s wet season runs October through May, and that moisture works its way into hinge barrels and pintles on steel and iron gates. We replace seized or worn hinges with greasable units where the gate design allows it, and we re-hang doors so they close plumb instead of dragging at the latch post. A hinge replacement in Beaverton typically runs $180 to $420 per gate leaf, depending on gate weight and whether the post needs shimming.
Post Replacement
Willamette Valley clay expands and contracts through every wet-dry cycle, and that’s why gate posts in Beaverton shift. A post that’s moved even an inch throws the gate out of square, and you’ll see it in the top rail gap and a latch that won’t catch. We dig out the old footing, set a new pressure-treated or steel post deeper, and brace it while the concrete cures. Post replacement here runs $400 to $900 for a standard residential gate post, more when we’re also correcting a gate that’s been dragging for years.
Rail Repair
Rust-through on the bottom rail is the classic failure on older Beaverton gates, especially on wrought iron in the Cedar Hills area. We cut out the corroded section, weld in new steel, and repaint so the repair disappears. On a sagging top rail we’ll straighten and reinforce rather than replace the whole frame. Rail repair typically costs $150 to $450 depending on how much steel needs to go back in.
Custom Welding
We weld on site, in your driveway. Broken pickets, cracked operator mounts, bent rack teeth on slide gates, custom brackets for access control: all done with a mobile rig so the gate never leaves your property. Custom welding jobs in Beaverton start around $125 for small repairs and run up from there based on materials and time. Hal gives you the number before he strikes an arc.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
In the Field: A Southwest Beaverton Driveway
In a subdivision off 97077, our crew rebuilt a double swing gate on a long driveway that had sagged three inches at the hinge post. The original FAAC operator was seized from winter moisture, and the post footing had shifted in the Willamette Valley clay. We replaced the post, corrected the sag, re-hung both leaves, and installed a new LiftMaster operator with a safety photocell for UL 325 compliance. The gate had been there since the 1990s. It didn’t need to be a full replacement, and it wasn’t.
Trusted Brands We Service in Beaverton
We’re certified to service LiftMaster, FAAC, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, BFT, Linear, Elite, and Mighty Mule. Around Beaverton, the original 1990s LiftMaster and FAAC units are the ones we see most, especially on HOA entries and old slide gates. We keep common parts for those units on the truck, which means fewer return trips and faster repair times for Beaverton customers. If we don’t have a board or arm in stock, we can usually have it in hand within a day.
Common Gate Parts & Welding Problems We See in Beaverton Homes
- Hinge posts rot or shift in the heavy clay soil. After a wet October-to-May season, posts move, and swing gates sag at the top rail. The fix is a new post set deeper, not a new gate.
- Original 1990s slide gate operators seize from condensation. Logic boards corrode, and gates stick open or closed. Winter moisture gets inside the housing whether the gate is steel or vinyl.
- Rust accelerates on steel hardware in the 37 to 38 inches of annual rain Beaverton gets. Rollers seize, and rack and pinion teeth break on slide gates. We replace the teeth and free the rollers rather than swapping the whole track system.
- HOA entries with original operators predate UL 325 entrapment protection. A routine hinge or roller repair on one of these gates often means a code-compliance discussion before we touch the panel. We walk HOA boards through it, and we handle the paperwork with Washington County.
Pricing for Gate Parts & Welding in Beaverton, OR
Here’s what Beaverton homeowners can expect. Hinge replacement: $180 to $420 per leaf. Post replacement: $400 to $900 depending on whether we’re digging through clay or setting steel in concrete. Rail repair: $150 to $450. Custom welding: $125 and up for small repairs, with a written quote before any arc is struck. Gate roller replacement runs $120 to $300 per roller, including labor. Every price is quoted and agreed to before we start. You’ll never get a surprise invoice at the door. Call (877) 610-2993 for a free estimate.
Key Takeaways:
- Most Beaverton gate failures are post and hinge problems, not full-gate problems.
- We weld on site so your gate stays in your driveway.
- Every quote is written and agreed before work starts.
- 90-Day Done Right Promise on every job, in writing.
- Standing $40 off any repair over $200, no trip charge inside Washington County.
We Also Serve Cities Near Beaverton
Our crews serve all of Beaverton and the surrounding communities in Washington County. If you’re in Cedar Hills, Raleigh Hills, West Haven, or West Haven-Sylvan, you’ll get the same on-site welding and the same live person on the phone. We know these neighborhoods, their housing stock, and the way their gates age. You’ll get a local truck, not a van from another county.
Serving Beaverton, OR - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Beaverton area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Gate Parts & Welding in Beaverton
Beaverton sits on Willamette Valley clay that swells when wet and shrinks when dry, and posts set shallow in that soil loosen over time. We fix it by digging out the old footing, setting a new post deeper below the clay line, and using a wider concrete collar so the post can’t twist. The written quote is agreed to before we start. Call (877) 610-2993 to have someone look at your post.
A slow or stalling 1990s LiftMaster often means a corroded logic board from winter condensation, and yes, a replacement typically triggers UL 325 compliance because the old unit predates modern entrapment-protection rules. Washington County permitting for upgraded access control becomes part of the job when that happens. We handle the code work, the paperwork, and the HOA board communication. Get a free estimate by calling (877) 610-2993.
Yes, in most cases. We cut out the rusted section, weld in new steel, and repaint the repair so it matches. The gate stays in your driveway the whole time. If a gate is rusted through in more than a few places, we’ll tell you straight whether repair still makes sense, and we’ll put the numbers in writing before any work happens.
For a rural Beaverton entrance with no mains power, we size a solar panel and battery bank to match the gate operator, accounting for our short winter days and cloud cover. Viking and Ghost Controls both make operators that run on 12V solar setups, and we install them with a battery that holds enough charge through the wettest weeks. Call (877) 610-2993 and we’ll walk your property before quoting anything.
A slide gate jumping the track on a gravel driveway usually comes down to worn rollers, a bent track, or a post that’s shifted out of alignment. We replace the rollers, straighten or reset the track, and re-anchor the guide posts. You’ll get a quote before we start, and the 90-Day Done Right Promise covers the fix. Call (877) 610-2993 for an exact number on your gate.
Written by Hal Gatewood, Owner at Gatewood Fence & Gate, serving Beaverton since 2001.
Contact Gatewood Fence & Gate in Beaverton
If your gate is sagging, rusted, seized, or just not closing right, call (877) 610-2993 for a free estimate. Hal answers the phone himself around the clock, and he’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a repair or a replacement. You’ll get a written price before any work starts, and the 90-Day Done Right Promise behind every job. The name is on the shop, and the shop is down the road.