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Gate repair in Plantation usually runs $180 to $650 for most jobs, and a sagging gate or dead opener can often be fixed the same day we come out. What makes Plantation work different is the water. More than half this city’s residential streets sit within walking distance of a canal, and that standing moisture is what eats gate posts, hinges, and operator boards faster than almost anything else in Broward County. If your gate won’t open, drags on the driveway, or makes a grinding sound when the motor kicks on, call (877) 610-2993 and a live person picks up. Not a call center. A person who knows Plantation gates.
Why Plantation Homes Are Different
Plantation was built as a master-planned city starting in the 1950s, with a canal and waterway network threading through dozens of HOA-governed subdivisions. That layout is the single biggest driver of gate failure here, and it shows up in ways you won’t see in Davie or Sunrise. In canal-adjacent communities like Plantation Isles and Lago Mar, gate posts sit within feet of standing water year-round. Galvanic corrosion eats steel frames from below, rusts hinges far from any salt breeze, and works through underground conduit even in neighborhoods miles from the ocean.
The housing stock magnifies the problem. Most Plantation homes were built between the 1960s and 1990s, and a lot of those subdivisions still run their original gate operators. That machinery is now 30 to 50 years old, baking in Broward humidity and getting hammered by summer thunderstorms every year. When those storms hit, misaligned tracks, dead circuit boards, and stuck operators are the calls we expect. Broward County code also requires motorized gates to have a working manual override, and we check that on every job.
Gate Repair in Plantation
Most gate repairs in Plantation fall between $180 and $650, and we quote the full price before any work starts. If your gate sags on the hinges, won’t open, or the motor hums but nothing moves, we’ll find the actual cause instead of selling you a new gate. That repair-first habit matters in Plantation because so many gate failures trace back to the same root: moisture working through a post footing or an operator housing. We’ll show you the failing part and fix what’s actually wrong. For more detail on how we approach gate repair, see our Gate Repair page.
Electric Gate Repair
When a Plantation gate operator hums but the gate doesn’t move, trips the breaker, or opens halfway and stops, we start at the operator and work outward. Many Plantation communities still run the original swing-arm or slide-gate operators installed when the subdivision was built in the 1960s through the 1990s. Those units are now 30 to 50 years old, and Broward heat and humidity eat circuit boards faster than you’d think. Electric gate repair here runs $180 to $650 depending on whether it’s a limit switch, a control board, or a bad capacitor.
Automatic Gate Repair
Automatic gates in Plantation fail for reasons specific to this city. A motorized gate at a community entrance gets hit by afternoon thunderstorms from late spring into fall, then sits in 90-degree heat with humidity above 80 percent. We see stuck operators, misaligned tracks, and burned-out control boards all summer. Broward County code requires motorized gates to have functional manual overrides, and we check that override on every automatic gate repair we do in Plantation. If a hurricane knocks out power, the gate still has to open by hand.
Hinge & Post Repair
This is the repair we do most often in Plantation’s canal neighborhoods. The gate post sits a few feet from standing water, and moisture wicks up through the concrete footing into the steel. Within a few years, the post rots at the base, the gate sags, and the panel starts dragging on the driveway. A hinge and post repair on a typical swing gate runs $220 to $480. We weld on site, so your gate stays in your driveway while we fix it. Fix the panel without the post and you’ll fix it twice.
Gate Realignment
In Plantation, a lot of gates look fine at a glance but drag on one side or won’t latch. The panel isn’t bent; the hinges have worn, or the post has shifted, or the ground under the gate has settled after a heavy rain. Shared driveways make this worse, because a swing gate that intrudes a few inches into a neighbor’s right of way becomes a real problem fast. Gate realignment when the panel has sagged and drags runs $150 to $350. We realign the panel, shim or replace the hinges, and make sure the gate clears the drive and latches true.
Why do gate hinges in Plantation canal neighborhoods fail faster than gates in other Broward cities?
Because the posts sit near standing water, and moisture wicks up through the concrete footing into the steel hinge post. In Plantation’s canal-laced subdivisions like Jacaranda Lakes, that means galvanic corrosion at the post base within a few years of installation, even miles from the ocean. The hinge itself isn’t the weak point; the post footing is. We address the corrosion at the base when we rebuild the hinge, or the problem comes back. Call (877) 610-2993 for an exact quote.
Can you convert my swing gate to a slide gate on a shared driveway with limited space?
Yes, that’s a common retrofit we do in Plantation, where older homes often share a narrow driveway or a right of way. A slide gate hugs the fence line instead of swinging outward, so it doesn’t block a neighbor’s access. We measure the clear run, set the track and support posts, and wire the operator to match. The price is quoted and agreed before work starts. Call (877) 610-2993 for a free estimate.
Gate Installation in Plantation
Gate installation in Plantation typically runs $2,400 to $6,800 for a standard automatic driveway gate, depending on swing or slide design and whether conduit already exists. Most jobs here take 2 to 4 days from footing pour to final operator programming. We pull permits, coordinate with your HOA, and make sure the gate clears Broward County’s storm-season requirements. For a full look at our installation process, see our Gate Installation page.
Driveway Gate Installation
A driveway gate in Plantation does more than mark your property line; it’s the first physical barrier between your home and the street. We install swing and slide driveway gates sized for everything from a two-car suburban driveway in a canal-side HOA to wider estate entrances in Plantation Acres. A manual driveway swing gate runs $1,800 to $3,500 installed, depending on width and panel material. Every driveway gate job starts with the footing, because a gate sags in the hinge post, not in the middle, and that’s where we start.
Pedestrian Gate Installation
Pedestrian gates are the most-used and most-abused opening on a Plantation property. We install freestanding pedestrian gates with self-closing hinges, magnetic locks, and keypad or intercom access. A manual pedestrian gate in Plantation typically runs $900 to $1,800. In communities near the canals, we use stainless and powder-coated hardware that holds up to constant humidity. A pedestrian gate should close on its own and latch every time. Show me one that doesn’t, and I’ll show you where the install was rushed.
Sliding Gate Installation
Sliding gates are the practical choice for Plantation driveways with a slope, a short setback, or a sidewalk inches from the gate line. The track and cantilever hardware have to be perfectly level or the gate binds, groans, and eventually burns out the operator. Motorized slide gates run $4,200 to $8,500 because the track, cantilever rollers, and heavier post requirements add cost. In Plantation’s sandy, canal-adjacent soil, we set slide gate posts deeper than the code minimum because a shallow footing is a five-year failure waiting to happen.
Swing Gate Installation
Swing gates are the most common gate style across Plantation’s planned subdivisions, and the most common place we find sloppy work: undersized hinge posts, weak footings, and operators sized without regard for wind load. A motorized single swing gate with operator, safety edges, and keypad access typically runs $3,800 to $6,800. If you’re adding automation to a manual swing gate in an older 33388 neighborhood near the canals, we’ll check the existing post and footing before we quote anything.
Do you handle the permit and HOA approval process for a new automatic gate in Plantation’s 33388 subdivisions?
Yes. We handle the permit application and the HOA submission for new automatic gate installations in Plantation’s 33388 subdivisions. We prepare the site plan, gate drawings, operator specifications, and wind-load documentation Broward County wants to see. Many Plantation HOAs also want to review finish color and setback from the property line. We submit the package, track it, and don’t start digging until it’s approved. Call (877) 610-2993 for a free estimate.
Can you add a swing gate operator to my existing manually operated double gate in an older Plantation neighborhood near the canals?
Yes, if the existing posts and hinges are sound. On canal-side properties in Plantation we check the post footing depth and hinge post integrity before we quote the operator, because a damp, shifting post will defeat a new operator in months. Add automation to an existing manual gate and you’re typically looking at $2,400 to $4,800, including the operator, safety photocells, wiring, and programming. If the post isn’t good, we replace it first. Call (877) 610-2993 for an exact quote.
Gate Motor & Opener in Plantation
Gate motor and opener repair in Plantation usually runs $245 to $520, and a full operator replacement with new arms and safety edges starts around $1,200. We work the 33388 zip every week, and we know the canal-adjacent subdivisions off Broward Boulevard and Cleary Boulevard better than most shops ever will. When your swing gate stops mid-travel or your slide gate groans and stalls, call (877) 610-2993. A live person answers, day or night. For more detail on motor work, see our Gate Motor & Opener page.
Motor Installation
We install new operators on gates that never had one, and we replace old ones when repair no longer makes sense. Plantation’s newer subdivisions often came with builder-grade units that fail early, especially under daily HOA traffic. Complete operator replacement for a mid-range swing gate runs $1,200 to $2,400. Hal will tell you the truth: if your operator stripped a plastic gear in year two, replacing the gear is throwing good money after bad. We’ll put in a commercial-duty operator with metal internals and stand behind it.
Motor Repair
We repair first, replace second. That’s not a slogan; it’s how Hal has run this business from the start. A seized rack and pinion, a burned capacitor, a limit switch that won’t read, a circuit board fried by a lightning strike near the canal. Motor repair on a limit switch, capacitor, or circuit board runs $180 to $340. We fix it on site, in your driveway, with welding gear on the truck. If it can be saved, we save it. If not, we’ll show you exactly why.
Linear Motor
Linear operators are common on Plantation’s slide gates, especially in older HOA communities where the original controls date to the 1980s. We service and retrofit Linear units, and when the track has shifted from years of soft canal-adjacent soil, we realign before we touch the motor. Rack and pinion retrofit runs $600 to $1,400. A misaligned track forces the motor to work harder than it should, and that’s what kills it. We’ve replaced plenty of burned-out Linear motors in Plantation where the real problem was the rail, not the drive.
Slide Motor
Slide gates are everywhere in Plantation, and their motors live a hard life. Ground settlement near canals pushes tracks out of level. V-guides wear. Chain tension drifts. The motor pushes against all of it. Slide gate motor replacement runs $850 to $1,800. We replace slide motors, retrofit rack and pinion systems, and adjust everything so the gate glides instead of grinding. When a slide gate fails, it usually fails in the middle of the morning rush, blocking 40 cars. We get to those calls fast.
Why do gate operators fail faster in Plantation’s canal-adjacent neighborhoods than in inland Broward cities like Sunrise?
Because the canals put gate posts and buried conduit within feet of standing water year-round, which creates an aggressive galvanic corrosion pattern you don’t see inland. Steel frames and underground wiring degrade faster, and circuit boards collect moisture that shorts them. That’s the defining failure mode in Plantation, and we diagnose it on sight. Call (877) 610-2993 if your gate is acting up near a canal.
My Plantation subdivision still has the original 1980s swing gate motor. Should I repair it or replace the whole operator?
Repair if the motor itself is sound and the failure is a limit switch, capacitor, or board. Replace if the arm is worn, the post footing has rotted near the canal, or the operator is undersized for the gate’s current usage. Hal’s rule: fix the panel without the post and you’ll fix it twice. We’ll show you the failing part and let the evidence make the call. Estimates are free. Call (877) 610-2993.
Gate Access Control in Plantation
Gate access control in Plantation usually comes down to one of a few jobs: replacing a keypad that’s full of condensation, rewiring a loop detector that keeps dropping cars, or adding phone entry to a community gate the HOA has been limping along since the 1990s. We handle all three, and we handle them fast. If you call (877) 610-2993, a live person answers, and we’ll give you a straight answer about your gate before we ever touch it. For more on access control work, see our Gate Access Control page.
Keypad Entry
A keypad in Plantation has a hard life. Canal-side humidity wicks into the housing, fills it with condensation, and shorts the control board before the gate operator itself ever fails. Keypad entry repair runs $180 to $340 for the service call and keypad. We replace the keypad and seal it properly, so the next afternoon thunderstorm doesn’t put your gate down again. Most of these failures are preventable with the right housing and sealing, and that’s what we install.
Phone Entry
Phone entry systems let a visitor call your cell phone from the gate keypad, then you press a button to let them in. For Plantation HOAs and gated communities, this replaces the call box directory that has to be reprogrammed every time a resident moves. Phone entry installation on an existing gate runs $750 to $1,200, depending on how far the phone line or cellular module has to reach. We run the wiring through sealed conduit so canal moisture doesn’t corrode it in two years.
Card Reader
Card readers on Plantation community gates fail in a pattern we’ve seen dozens of times: the reader housing sweats, the circuit board corrodes, and the gate stops recognizing resident cards. Card reader replacement runs $350 to $600 installed, depending on the reader brand and wiring condition. We replace the reader, seal the housing, and test the full access loop, including the vehicle loop detector if the gate is supposed to open automatically for exiting traffic.
Why does my Plantation gate keypad work in the morning but fail after an afternoon thunderstorm?
Because the keypad housing is filling with condensation from Broward County’s humidity, and the afternoon storm pushes it over the edge. The board shorts when it gets wet, the keypad stops responding, and the gate won’t open. The fix is replacing the keypad and sealing the housing properly. It’s a predictable Plantation failure, and we see it constantly during the wet season. Call (877) 610-2993 and we’ll give you an exact quote.
Does Broward County require a manual override on my Plantation community gate after a storm?
Yes. Broward County code requires motorized gates to have a functional manual override so the gate can be opened by hand if the power is out or the operator fails after a storm. We check the override on every access control job, and we will not leave a gate that can’t be opened manually. If a hurricane has passed through and your gate won’t budge, call (877) 610-2993 right away.
Gate Parts & Welding in Plantation
Gate hinge replacement in Plantation typically runs $140 to $320 per hinge, and a full post replacement with on-site welding usually lands between $380 and $900 depending on footing depth and whether we’re working near a canal. Most jobs are done same day we show up, and every price is quoted and agreed before any work starts. If your gate sags, drags, or trips the operator limit switch, call (877) 610-2993 and you’ll get a live person, not a recording. For more on parts and welding, see our Gate Parts & Welding page.
Hinge Replacement
Hinges on gates near Plantation’s canals fail faster than almost anywhere else in Broward County, and the pattern is always the same: the hinge plate itself looks fine, but the steel around the bolts is oxidizing from standing moisture. Hinge replacement runs $140 to $320 per hinge, including cutting out the old hardware and welding in the new plate. We use stainless hardware and galvanized fasteners, and in Plantation we recommend it by default for any gate within 20 feet of water.
Post Replacement
The hinge post is where a sagging gate starts, and in Plantation’s canal-adjacent subdivisions those posts rust through at the base in 10 to 15 years. Post replacement with on-site welding runs $380 to $900. We cut out the failed post, set a new galvanized post with a deeper concrete footing, and re-hang the panel with stainless hinges. Fix the panel without the post and you’ll fix it twice. That’s not a warning; it’s a calendar.
Custom Welding
Not every gate worth saving has off-the-shelf parts, and a gate that’s been hanging on a Plantation home since the 1970s or 1980s often needs custom fabrication. Custom welding jobs start around $150 and go up based on scope. We cut plate steel to size, weld in reinforcements at the hinge mounts and corners, and match the existing profile so the repair doesn’t look like a patch job. We quote every one of these jobs before striking an arc.
Why do gate hinges in Plantation near the canals corrode faster than gates on higher ground?
Because the steel around the hinge bolts sits in a constant cycle of moisture and evaporation from standing canal water, which produces galvanic corrosion that eats into the post and hinge plate years before the rest of the gate shows rust. Gates on higher ground in Plantation see far less of this. The fix is stainless hinges and galvanized fasteners, installed by someone who understands the local water table. Call (877) 610-2993 for an exact quote.
My gate opener circuit board keeps failing. Could the corrosion be from my canal-front lot?
Yes, and it’s one of the most common calls we get in Plantation’s canal communities. The humidity inside the operator housing condenses on the board, and the trace corrosion produces intermittent failures that look electrical but are really environmental. We can confirm whether the board is salvageable, often by cleaning and resealing it, or whether it needs replacement. Call (877) 610-2993 and we’ll tell you straight.
Brands We Service in Plantation
We service and stock parts for FAAC, BFT, Linear, and Viking operators across Plantation, plus LiftMaster, DoorKing, Ghost Controls, Elite, and Mighty Mule. If your operator is one of these, we likely have the part on the truck. See our brands for the full list. Turnaround on common parts is same day for most Plantation jobs.
Pricing for Gate Repair in Plantation, FL
| Service | Typical range in Plantation |
|---|---|
| Gate realignment | $150-$350 |
| Hinge & post repair | $220-$480 |
| Electric gate / opener repair | $180-$650 |
| Slide gate track repair | $300-$700 |
| Motor repair (limit switch, capacitor, board) | $180-$340 |
| Complete operator replacement (mid-range swing gate) | $1,200-$2,400 |
| Manual gate automation (full install with conduit) | $1,800-$4,000 |
| Keypad entry repair | $180-$340 |
| Card reader replacement | $350-$600 |
| Phone entry installation | $750-$1,200 |
| Hinge replacement (per hinge) | $140-$320 |
| Post replacement with on-site welding | $380-$900 |
What pushes the number up in Plantation is almost always the same thing: a post footing undermined by canal moisture, a longer power run, or existing conduit that’s beyond saving. What doesn’t change is this: the price we quote is the price you pay, agreed in writing before any work starts. $40 off any repair over $200, no trip charge inside the county, and seniors and veterans always get 10 percent off.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Plantation
We work gates in Plantation every week, from the canal lots in Plantation Isles to the estate driveways in Plantation Acres. Most calls in the city get a same-day visit when you reach us before early afternoon.
- Jacaranda Lakes
- Plantation Acres
- Fountain Spring
- Plantation Isles
- Lago Mar
Service Area - Cities Near Plantation
Most of our work is right here in Plantation, FL, but we also take calls from nearby communities. If your gate is acting up in Broadview Park, FL, Lauderhill, FL, Lauderdale Lakes, FL, Fort Lauderdale, FL, or Melrose Park, FL, call us at (877) 610-2993. A live person answers, and we’ll tell you straight whether we can get to you today.
Serving Plantation, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
Gatewood Fence & Gate crews serve Plantation and the communities around it; dispatch is coordinated from our Miami (South FL) office. The map shows the Plantation coverage area; if your address is on it, we can help.
Also serving nearby: Plantation, FL, Broadview Park, FL, Lauderhill, FL, Lauderdale Lakes, FL, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Melrose Park, FL.
FAQs About Gate Repair in Plantation
Most Plantation calls get a same-day visit when you reach us before early afternoon. A live person answers at (877) 610-2993 around the clock, and we’ll give you a real arrival window, not an all-day wait. For canal-side neighborhoods we map a little extra time because post work near water takes longer to do right. Call us and we’ll be straight with you.
For most gate repairs, no. If we’re replacing hardware with like-for-like parts, you won’t need HOA sign-off. For a new installation, an operator change, or a visible finish change in a Plantation HOA community, we handle the submission and track the approval. We’ve done enough of these to know what each association wants to see. Call (877) 610-2993 and we’ll tell you which category your job falls into.
Common parts for FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, LiftMaster, and DoorKing operators are stocked on our trucks, so most Plantation repairs don’t wait on parts. If we need something unusual, it’s usually sourced within one to two days. We’ll tell you the timeline before we order anything, and the price is agreed before the part goes in. Call (877) 610-2993 for a free estimate.
If your gate is sagging, sticking, or refusing to open in Plantation, call (877) 610-2993. A live person answers 24/7, the estimate is free, and the price we quote is the price you pay. Hal Gatewood’s name is on the shop, and the shop serves Plantation every week.
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 Plantation Customers Say
"Beautiful gate and solid work. The build took about three weeks longer than the estimate because he was waiting on the ironwork, and I would rather have known that at the start than found out along the way."
- Beatrice Nwosu"Operator had died and the manufacturer no longer makes the board. Rather than sell me a whole new system he found a compatible unit and adapted the mount. Saved me a great deal of money."
- Salvador Arredondo"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