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Gate repair in Horn Lake usually comes down to one of three things: a post heaved out of plumb by clay soil, a builder-grade operator that quit after a humid summer, or a gate that was never set deep enough to begin with. We handle all three. If your gate sags, drags, or won’t open, call (877) 610-2993 and a real person answers. Same-day service is available for most repair calls in Horn Lake, and every job carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing.
We know Horn Lake’s subdivisions because we have been working in them for years. Not passing through. The name is on the shop, and Hal Gatewood has been at this since 2001.
Why Gatewood Fence & Gate Is Horn Lake’s Preferred Gate Repair Company
Horn Lake homeowners deal with a specific kind of gate problem, and it comes straight from the ground under the gate. DeSoto County clay swells when it’s wet and shrinks when it’s dry. That movement heaves shallow footings, and the builder-grade posts set during the 1990s and 2000s subdivision boom were rarely deep enough to handle it. We see it on nearly every repair call in Horn Lake: a gate that was plumb in spring is dragging the driveway by October. Most companies will re-hang the gate and call it done. We reset the post, because fixing the panel without the post means fixing it twice.
Hal Gatewood’s name is on the shop, his address is published, and his license number is there for anyone to look up. When you call, a live person picks up. Not a voicemail, not a queue. If a job isn’t done right, one call brings him back. That’s the 90-Day Done Right Promise, and it’s stamped on every invoice.
For Horn Lake specifically, we schedule calls so a technician arrives when we say he will. Our Gate Repair team serves the full 38637 zip code, from the older streets near Goodman Road to the newer cul-de-sacs further south. Background-checked, uniformed, and driving a truck with the company name on the door. You’ll see us at the hardware store, too.
Our Gate Repair Services in Horn Lake
Electric Gate Repair
Electric gate repair in Horn Lake typically means a builder-grade opener from the 1990s or early 2000s that has finally given up. Humidity gets into the control board, clay dust works into the gears, and the gate stops halfway. We service LiftMaster, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, and several other brands, and we stock common boards and remotes locally so we’re not waiting on parts for a week. A typical electric gate repair in Horn Lake runs $180 to $420, depending on whether it’s a board, a limit switch, or a full motor swap.
Automatic Gate Repair
An automatic gate that won’t respond is often not the motor’s fault. In Horn Lake, we frequently find the low-voltage wiring has been chewed by moisture or the photo eye is crusted with red clay dust after a rainy season. We trace the entire system, not just the box on the post. Automatic gate repair here usually runs $150 to $500, and the price is quoted and agreed before any work starts. No surprise invoices.
Hinge & Post Repair
This is the repair we do most in Horn Lake. The hinge post was set shallow in 1998, the clay moved, and now the gate leans and won’t latch. We excavate the old footing, pour a deeper one with gravel drainage, and re-hang the gate on new heavy-duty hinges. A post reset and hinge replacement in Horn Lake typically runs $350 to $800 depending on gate size and whether we’re welding reinforcement plates onto the frame. We weld on site, so your gate stays in your driveway.
Gate Realignment
Some Horn Lake gates don’t need new posts; they need a full realignment and adjustment. We square the frame, adjust hinge spacing, set the latch, and re-check the opener’s travel limits. Gate realignment in Horn Lake usually runs $120 to $250. If the realignment won’t hold because the post is moving, we’ll tell you before we charge you for work that won’t last.
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 Horn Lake
We’re certified to service nine major gate operator brands, and the Horn Lake calls we run are heaviest on LiftMaster, Linear, DoorKing, and Ghost Controls. Builder-installed operators from the 1990s are still common in Horn Lake subdivisions, and many have boards and motors we can repair rather than replace. We keep common parts on the truck for faster turnaround in Horn Lake, so you’re not waiting on a shipped board. If the unit is beyond saving, we’ll show you the failed part and quote a replacement honestly.
Common Gate Repair Problems We See in Horn Lake Homes
- Post heave from clay soil. DeSoto County clay swells and contracts with every wet-dry cycle, and shallow 1990s footings rotate. The gate sags at the latch side even though the hinges look fine. The real fix is a deeper post, not a shim.
- Builder-grade operator failure. Operators installed during the subdivision boom were entry-level units. Two decades of humidity and clay dust later, the board corrodes or the gear strips. We repair what’s repairable and replace only what’s actually dead.
- Missing conduit on retrofit automation. If the gate was installed manual and you’re adding an opener now, Horn Lake homes rarely have conduit already run. We handle the power run properly, in conduit, so it survives our ice storms and humid summers.
- Weld cracks from ice storms. Memphis-area ice events load ornamental iron with weight it wasn’t designed for. Hairline cracks at the hinge welds spread, and eventually the panel tears. We weld on site and reinforce the stress points.
Pricing for Gate Repair in Horn Lake, MS
Here’s what you can expect to pay in Horn Lake for the most common repairs. Gate realignment: $120 to $250. Electric gate repair: $180 to $420. Automatic gate repair: $150 to $500. Hinge and post repair: $350 to $800. Full operator replacement, including a new arm and receiver: $900 to $1,800 depending on brand and gate weight. Every price is quoted and agreed before any work starts. We don’t change the number at the door. We also offer $40 off any repair over $200, no trip charge inside the county, a free second opinion on any written estimate, and a permanent 10% discount for seniors and veterans.
Call (877) 610-2993 for an exact quote on your gate. Estimates are free.
We Also Serve Cities Near Horn Lake
Our Gate Repair in Horn Lake service area also reaches Southaven, Hernando, and Olive Branch. If you live in one of those communities, the same crew, the same 90-Day Done Right Promise, and the same quoted-in-advance pricing apply. We regularly run calls along Goodman Road and throughout 38637, so adding a stop in a neighboring city is routine.
Serving Horn Lake, MS - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Horn Lake 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 Horn Lake
Your gate sagging after a rainy spell means the hinge post is moving in DeSoto County clay. The soil swells when it gets wet, which lifts and rotates a shallow footing. When it dries, the post settles crooked. That’s why the gate clears fine in August and drags in March. The fix is excavating the old footing and pouring a deeper one with gravel drainage. Call (877) 610-2993 and we’ll inspect it, no charge for the trip inside the county.
Yes. Most Horn Lake gates from that era were manual, and we add openers regularly. The challenge is power: those lots rarely have a conduit stubbed to the gate. We trench and run the power in conduit so the wiring survives humidity and ice. Then we add the operator, usually a linear arm or articulated arm depending on your gate style and driveway slope. We’ll quote the full project before anything starts.
For Horn Lake’s climate, we typically recommend Linear or DoorKing for most residential properties. Both seal their boards and gear cases better against humidity and dust than most builder-grade units. Ghost Controls is a good fit for lighter ornamental gates where aesthetics matter. The right answer depends on your gate’s weight, width, and sun exposure. Call (877) 610-2993 and we’ll recommend a specific model, not a brand list.
In Horn Lake, a gate post should be set below the frost line and below the active clay movement zone. For most residential swing gates, that means a minimum of 30 to 36 inches. Many original 1990s posts are set at 18 to 24 inches, which is why they lean. We pour a 36-inch deep footing with gravel at the base for drainage, so the post stays put through freeze-thaw and dry-swell cycles. Anything shallower fails again, usually within a season.
Yes, frequently. Builder-installed operators in Horn Lake subdivisions are usually LiftMaster or Linear entry-level units from the 1990s or early 2000s, and many are repairable. We replace boards, limit switches, and gears on site, and only recommend full replacement when the motor itself is shot or parts are discontinued and unsafe to source. If a repair won’t last, we’ll say so and show you why. Call (877) 610-2993 to have yours looked at.
Contact Gatewood Fence & Gate in Horn Lake, MS
When your gate won’t open or it’s leaning hard toward the street, call (877) 610-2993. A live person answers, day or night. We’ll schedule a time that works, show up when we said we would, and quote the repair before any work begins. The 90-Day Done Right Promise means if it’s not right, we come back and make it right. That’s the way Hal has done it since 2001, and his name is on every invoice.
Written by Hal Gatewood, Owner at Gatewood Fence & Gate.