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Gate repair in Dunn Loring usually comes down to one of three things: a slide gate on a shared driveway that quit responding, a swing gate that’s dragging after the freeze-thaw cycle, or a hinge post that’s finally given out after 50 years in Fairfax County clay. We fix all three, and we fix them fast. We’re Gatewood Fence & Gate, locally owned and owner-operated since 2001, with crews stationed right in the Dunn Loring area through our Washington, DC metro office. Hal Gatewood’s name is on the shop, and the person who answers when you call (877) 610-2993 is the same person who’ll stand behind the work when it’s done.
Why Gatewood Fence & Gate Is Dunn Loring’s Preferred Gate Repair Company
We’ve worked in Dunn Loring long enough to know what most national outfits don’t: this ZIP code is not one place. The 22027 area blends 1950s ramblers with original wrought-iron gates right next to post-2010 townhome clusters where automated slide gates are master-controlled by a condo association. That changes everything about how you approach a repair call. When a gate sags in the hinge post, not in the middle, and that post sits in clay soil that’s heaved every winter for six decades, you fix the post first. Anything else and you’ll be back out there next spring.
Our customers in Dunn Loring keep calling us back because we do the work in the driveway, not in a shop somewhere. We weld on site. We stock LiftMaster and FAAC board replacements because we know what happens to a shared slide gate when a limit switch dies near the Metro. And every single job carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If it’s not done right, one call brings Hal back. No runaround, no dispatch queue.
Calls are answered by a live person, 24/7. Not a voicemail. Not a call center three states away. Call (877) 610-2993 right now and Hal or a member of his crew will pick up.
Our Gate Repair Services in Dunn Loring
Automatic Gate Repair
Most of our automatic gate work in Dunn Loring happens on the townhome clusters near the Dunn Loring Metro station. These are slide gates on shared driveways, and when the operator fails, everyone in the building is locked out at once. We diagnose the actual failure rather than guessing: limit switches, loop detectors, circuit boards, rack and pinion alignment, safety photocells. We carry common Viking and DoorKing boards on the truck, which means we’re not making homeowners and property managers wait for a part to ship. We re-tune, replace, and restore automatic operation, then verify the entrapment protection before we leave.
Gate Realignment
Clay soil is the quiet enemy of every gate in Dunn Loring. Freeze-thaw cycles each winter heave the ground, tilting posts out of plumb by fractions of an inch that add up. The gate starts binding on the latch post or dragging across the driveway. When that happens, the fix isn’t just adjusting the hinges. We reset the post to vertical, sometimes with additional concrete or a reinforced base, then realign the gate so it swings or slides clean. This is a recurring seasonal need in 22027, and we’d rather fix the root than slap a patch on the symptom.
Hinge & Post Repair
A lot of the mid-century homes in Dunn Loring still have their original ornamental wrought-iron gates, which means the hinges are 50 to 70 years old and the posts are set in soil that’s moved every single one of those winters. We don’t replace what can be repaired. We weld cracked hinge brackets, rebuild the post base, and re-set the post to true vertical. It’s cheaper than replacement, and the gate stays where it belongs: at your home, working.
Electric Gate Repair
Electric gate systems in Dunn Loring range from simple keypad-entry swing gates on single-family homes to fully automated slide gates with intercoms, loop detectors, and safety edges on condo-controlled shared driveways. We service nine major brands including LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, and Mighty Mule. If we can identify the brand but it’s not one we carry in the truck, we order the exact part and get it fast. If you don’t know the brand at all, we’ll identify it on site and tell you straight what’s wrong before any work starts.
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.
Trusted Brands We Service in Dunn Loring
We’re certified to service nine major gate brands: LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule. For Dunn Loring specifically, we keep LiftMaster and FAAC replacement boards and limit switches in stock because those are the brands most common on the slide gates near the Metro and the townhome clusters along Sandburg Street. DoorKing and Viking parts are a phone call away. If your gate has a brand we don’t recognize, we’ll still come out and tell you what’s actually wrong.
Common Gate Repair Problems We See in Dunn Loring Homes
- Shared slide gates locking out an entire building: When a single limit switch or loop detector dies on a master-controlled slide gate, every resident loses vehicle access at once. We’ve replaced dead loop detectors on shared driveways off Sandburg Street and restored HOA-compliant automatic operation in under two hours.
- Post movement from clay soil freeze-thaw cycles: Fairfax County’s heavy clay heaves each winter, tilting gate posts out of plumb. Homeowners notice every spring when the gate starts dragging or binding, and the fix is post reset work, not a hinge tweak.
- Rust on older wrought-iron components: Mid-century gates in Dunn Loring have seen 50-plus summers of mid-Atlantic humidity. Bare steel at the hinge welds and latch plates corrodes, and when that weakens to the point of failure, we weld in new steel on site rather than telling you the whole gate needs replacing.
- Restricted working space between townhome rows: Tight setbacks and narrow driveways mean swing gates often bind against adjacent walls or latch posts. That’s a hinge post problem, and ours is the kind of work that requires reinforcing the post rather than just adjusting the panel.
Pricing for Gate Repair in Dunn Loring, VA
Let’s talk real numbers. A hinge and post repair on a swing gate in Dunn Loring typically runs $280-$450, depending on whether the post needs to be reset or just reinforced. A gate realignment with post reset work runs $250-$500. Automatic gate repairs vary most by part: a limit switch replacement is usually $180-$300, while a circuit board replacement on a LiftMaster or FAAC slide gate can run $350-$850 if we’re swapping the board. A loop detector replacement is typically $220-$400 including the part. Every job gets a written price agreed before any work starts. And keep in mind: we offer $40 off any repair over $200, no trip charge inside Fairfax County, and a permanent 10% discount for seniors and veterans. A free second opinion on any written estimate is yours for the asking. Call (877) 610-2993 for an exact quote, and we’ll be straight with you about what it costs.
We Also Serve Cities Near Dunn Loring
Our Gate Repair team covers Dunn Loring and the surrounding communities: Idylwood, Tysons Corner, Pimmit Hills, and Woodburn. If you’re in any of those neighborhoods, the same local crew, the same 90-Day Done Right Promise, and the same live person answering the phone apply. Call us at (877) 610-2993 and we’ll get you on the schedule.
Serving Dunn Loring, VA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Dunn Loring 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 Repair in Dunn Loring
If you live in one of the townhome clusters or condo communities near the Dunn Loring Metro station, the short answer is yes, most likely. Fairfax County HOA covenants frequently govern gate style, height, color, and even automation features, which means a repair that changes the look or operation of your gate could trigger a violation notice. A straightforward mechanical repair, like a hinge fix or post reset, is usually fine. For anything involving replacement or a change in gate type, check your community’s governing documents first. We’re happy to work with your property manager, and we’ll give you a written repair description if you need to submit one for review.
Because that gate is master-controlled by a condo association, a single point of failure affects every resident. The most common culprit is a failed limit switch or loop detector, which tells the gate when to stop and when to reverse. When that component dies, the gate’s safety system leaves it in a fault condition so it won’t operate at all. We carry LiftMaster and FAAC replacement boards and switches in stock specifically for these shared-driveway setups, and we can usually restore automatic operation the same day. Call (877) 610-2993 for a dispatch time.
Almost never. In Dunn Loring, what looks like a hinge problem is usually post movement. Fairfax County clay soil heaves with freeze-thaw cycles, and over a winter or two the gate post tilts just enough to drop the gate’s free corner. The gate sags in the hinge post, not in the middle. We reset the post, sometimes add concrete or reinforcement, and then rehang the gate so it clears the ground properly. Fixing the hinges without the post means you’ll be fixing it again next spring.
Yes. We identify the manufacturer on site. We’re certified to service nine major brands including LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule. If your operator is one we don’t recognize, we’ll tell you honestly what we’re looking at and whether the part is available. We never guess, and we never start work without a quoted price.
Hinge and post repairs in Dunn Loring typically run $280-$450. Gate realignments run $250-$500. Automatic gate repairs depend on the part, from about $180 for a limit switch up to roughly $850 for a full circuit board replacement. Our response time for most Dunn Loring calls is same-day when the job is urgent, and we answer the phone live 24/7. Call (877) 610-2993 for an exact quote, free of charge.
Gatewood Fence & Gate is locally owned and owner-operated, with a published address and a license number anyone can look up. Hal Gatewood has been at this since 2001, and his name is on every invoice. We don’t hide behind a brand or a franchise agreement. We background-check every crew member, they show up in uniform, and they do the work where you can see it: in your driveway, on your gate, in front of you.
When the gate is stuck, dragging, or dead, you want the person who’ll answer the phone and fix it, not a script and a window. Call (877) 610-2993 now for fast, honest gate repair in Dunn Loring. You’ll get a live voice, a straight answer, and a price before any work starts.
Written by Hal Gatewood, Owner at Gatewood Fence & Gate, serving Dunn Loring since 2001.