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Gate Repair in Hurst, TX

Gate repair in Hurst typically runs $150-$450 and most residential calls get same-day service. We fix what other companies want to replace, welding on site and resetting posts in Blackland Prairie clay rather than hauling your gate away. Call (877) 610-2993 and a live person answers, 24 hours a day.

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We’re Gatewood Fence & Gate, and we know Hurst gates. The homes here were built during the 1960s through 1980s suburban boom, which means most privacy gates in the 76053 and 76054 ZIP codes are 40 to 50 years old. Original cedar and pine from those builds, softened by decades of Tarrant County hard water and rocked by expansive clay that never stops moving. We’ve been at this since 2001, and Hal Gatewood still answers the phone himself when he’s not on a ladder.

Why Hurst Homes Are Different

Hurst sits on North Texas Blackland Prairie clay, a soil that swells when wet and shrinks when dry. That motion never stops, and over decades it pushes gate posts 2 to 4 inches off vertical. On older cul-de-sacs off Precinct Line Road and the mid-century blocks near Hurst Hills, this failure is so predictable that we carry post-reset equipment on nearly every residential call.

The housing stock tells the same story. Ranch-style homes and early patio-home subdivisions across both ZIP codes left original cedar or pine privacy gates in place, many never replaced. Bottom rails rot from ground contact. Hinge lag screws strip out of softened wood. Hardware corrodes in hard water. Summer heat past 100°F accelerates dry-rot and makes steel frames expand against their own hinges. Then winter hits. Winter Storm Uri in February 2021 collapsed fences and gates across the HEB Mid-Cities area, and gates here must survive both extremes within the same year.

We see the same neighborhoods repeatedly: Hurst Hills with its mid-century ranch homes and 50-year-old wooden gates, Shady Oaks with chronic post migration off Precinct Line Road, Bellaire Park’s 1970s patio-home mix of steel and wood, and Mayfair’s first-generation gates still standing from the 1960s. Northeast Hurst in 76054 has newer gates but the same clay underneath.

Gate Repair in Hurst

Gate repair in Hurst is almost always about the same three things: posts that have shifted in Blackland Prairie clay, wood that has rotted where it meets the ground, and steel that binds in summer heat. We fix the actual problem, not the symptom. A gate sags in the hinge post, not in the middle, and that’s where we start. Most Gate Repair calls in Hurst get same-day service, and we quote every price in writing before touching a bolt.

Hinge & Post Repair

This is the repair we do most often in Hurst. Posts set straight into clay back in the 1960s through 1980s heave and shrink with every wet-and-dry swing, leaning until lag screws strip out of softened wood. We reset the post with a deeper concrete footing, re-secure the gate with through-bolts where needed, and rehang it true. A hinge and post reset runs $180-$340 depending on how deep we need to set the concrete and whether the post is recoverable. On a shared driveway off Precinct Line Road last spring, we reset a post that had leaned 3 inches and stripped three successive sets of hinges.

Gate Realignment

Sliding gates are common on tight Hurst lots where a swing gate would eat half the driveway. When summer temperatures push past 100°F, steel frames expand and bind against the track or rack. After ice storms, freeze-thaw debris builds up and knocks everything out of line. We realign the gate, clean the rack and pinion, and adjust travel limits so it stops binding. A gate realignment on a sliding gate is $150-$275. On small lots off Hurst Hills and Precinct Line Road, we do this without removing the fence.

Electric Gate Repair

Automatic openers fail when boards give out, safety photocells drift, or motors that have been running since the first Bush administration finally quit. We service openers from DoorKing, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, and the other major brands, keeping common parts on the truck. Electric opener repairs run $120-$400 depending on the failed part. If your opener is beyond saving, we’ll tell you straight and quote a replacement. We won’t sell you a new motor because a capacitor is $40.

How much does gate repair cost in Hurst?

Most residential gate repairs in Hurst fall between $150 and $450. A simple hinge or latch replacement lands at the lower end; a post reset with concrete collar or full steel frame welding runs higher. We quote the exact price before work starts, and any repair over $200 takes $40 off automatically. Call (877) 610-2993 for a free estimate.

Can you come today for a gate repair in Hurst?

Yes, most residential repair calls in Hurst get same-day service. A live person answers our phone 24/7 at (877) 610-2993, and we dispatch from our Dallas-Fort Worth office. If your gate is stuck open and you need it secured before evening, tell us when you call and we’ll prioritize it.

Gate Installation in Hurst

A new driveway gate in Hurst typically runs $2,800 to $6,500 installed, with pedestrian gates between $900 and $2,200. The range is honest: steel gauge, gate width, whether we’re replacing posts or setting new ones in Blackland Prairie clay, and the opener you choose all move the needle. We measure every opening, check the slope, and assess what’s under the ground before we quote. Gate Installation in Hurst means planning for clay movement from day one.

Driveway Gate Installation

A driveway gate in Hurst starts with measuring the opening and checking what’s under the ground. Many older driveways were poured without reinforced concrete where gate posts need to sit, so we often recommend new footings with concrete collars. A typical Hurst driveway gate runs $2,800 to $6,500 depending on steel gauge, width, and whether it’s single swing or double. We quote the full number before work begins.

Pedestrian Gate Installation

Pedestrian gates in Hurst tend to be wooden, and the originals are often 40 to 50 years old. We see rotted bottom rails, hinges tearing out of softened cedar, and latch posts leaning toward the house. A new pedestrian gate here runs $900 to $2,200, including weather-rated hardware and proper post anchoring. If the existing post is still solid, we’ll tell you that too. We don’t swap parts that don’t need swapping.

Sliding Gate Installation

Sliding gates work well on Hurst lots where the driveway slopes up toward the house and a swing gate would drag. We install steel sliding gates that ride on a track or cantilever off the frame, depending on the site. Expect $3,200 to $7,000 for a standard residential sliding gate with required track and stops. Sliding gates need more level ground than swing gates, and we’ll measure the grade before recommending anything.

Why do gates in Hurst fail faster than in newer suburbs?

Hurst was built out during the 1960s through 1980s, and the ground underneath is Blackland Prairie clay. That clay expands and contracts with rain and drought, slowly rocking gate posts out of plumb year after year. Original wooden gates are now 40 to 50 years old. This combination makes old Hurst gates uniquely prone to sag, latch failure, and rotted post bases.

How much does a gate in Hurst cost compared to nearby cities?

Hurst pricing is comparable to Bedford, Richland Hills, and North Richland Hills. The main local difference is soil-related: we’re more likely to recommend new concrete footings and deeper post settings because of clay movement. A typical driveway gate runs $2,800 to $6,500, and a pedestrian gate runs $900 to $2,200. Call (877) 610-2993 for an exact written quote.

Gate Motor & Opener in Hurst

Gate motor and opener work in Hurst usually runs $280-$650 for a repair and $1,100-$2,400 for a full motor replacement and installation. Most gates we see here were hung when the houses went up, meaning motors are often trying to move gates that have sagged, shifted, or rotted around them. We diagnose the whole system, not just the motor. Gate Motor & Opener service in Hurst means checking whether the gate itself is sound before we bolt on new automation.

Motor Installation

A new gate opener in Hurst has to handle two very different seasons: 100°F heat that softens wire insulation and expands steel frames, and the occasional ice storm that loads everything with frozen rain. We size motors honestly. A lightweight 8-foot driveway gate in a 76053 patio-home subdivision doesn’t need the same torque as a 14-foot steel slide gate on a corner lot. Installation runs $1,100-$2,400 depending on gate length and weight. We won’t oversell you a motor you’ll never use.

Motor Repair

Most Hurst repair calls fall into a few buckets: dead control boards after lightning or power surge, stripped resin gears, failing capacitors, and receivers that won’t hold a signal. We diagnose on site rather than swapping parts on a guess. Motor repair runs $280-$650 depending on whether it’s a gear, board, capacitor, or receiver replacement. On wood privacy gates set in Blackland Prairie clay, the motor often gets blamed for what’s actually a post problem.

Linear Motor Service

Linear-gear openers are the workhorse on a lot of Hurst driveway gates, and the brand Linear itself is one we service weekly. The piston arm or rack-and-pinion drive usually fails gradually: slower operation, a clicking sound at the start of travel, then a full stop. Linear motor replacement runs $450-$1,400 depending on arm length and whether the rack needs replacing too. We keep Linear replacement gears, arms, and logic boards on the truck.

What does a gate motor replacement cost in Hurst?

A standard opener replacement in Hurst runs $1,100-$2,400. What raises the price in some Hurst homes is the age of the gate: a 50-year-old wood privacy gate may need the frame repaired or posts reset before a new motor will last, and that labor gets included in the quote. You’ll see the full number before work starts. Call (877) 610-2993 for a free estimate.

Can you add a battery backup to my existing gate opener in Hurst?

Yes, battery backup runs $350-$900 if your opener supports it. We also handle intercom or keypad integration as a separate line item based on your existing wiring and distance from the house. For anything beyond a simple motor swap, we handle Gate Access Control in Hurst as part of the same call.

Gate Access Control in Hurst

Gate access control in Hurst typically runs $450 to $1,900 for a complete keypad, intercom, or card reader system on an existing gate, with most single-family installs landing between $600 and $1,100. We arrive in Hurst from our Dallas-Fort Worth office, usually within 60 to 90 minutes for urgent calls. Gate Access Control in Hurst means dealing with clay-heaved posts that misalign magnetic locks and heat-stressed control boards in metal enclosures.

Keypad Entry

A new gate keypad in Hurst runs $180 to $420 installed when existing wiring is sound. We stock Viking and DoorKing keypads locally, and swap out failed Ghost Controls and Linear units. The biggest issue on older Hurst homes is keypads surface-mounted onto fence pickets with drywall screws. Over a few years of North Texas heat, that lumber checks and splits, pulling wires with it. We back new keypads with a proper mounting plate and weather-sealed connectors.

Remote Control

Remote control access for a residential gate in Hurst generally falls between $225 and $550 for a receiver, two remotes, and setup. That price assumes an opener is already pulling the gate and we are just adding or repairing the access layer. We confirm your opener model before heading out, so we bring a receiver that actually talks to it. We service LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule openers.

Phone Entry Systems

Phone entry systems, also called telephone entry or call-forwarding gate systems, run $900 to $1,900 in Hurst for a residential setup. The range depends on whether you already have a line run to the gate or whether we need to pull new low-voltage cable from the house. These are common for homeowners in gated sections near Hurst Hills and mid-century blocks around Bellaire Drive, where visitors need to reach a house line rather than punch a shared code.

Can you come out for a gate access emergency in Hurst today?

For an urgent gate access failure, like a keypad that won’t open the gate or a phone entry system that’s dead, we can usually get to your Hurst home the same day. Call (877) 610-2993 and describe the problem; Hal or his crew will get you on the schedule with a straight answer about timing.

Is gate access control in Hurst more expensive than in nearby cities?

Pricing in Hurst is comparable to Bedford, North Richland Hills, and Colleyville. What changes the quote more than the city is gate age and wiring condition. Our Hurst labor rates are the same, and estimates are always free with the price locked before work begins.

Gate Parts & Welding in Hurst

Gate repairs in Hurst come down to two things: the part that failed and the heat, clay, or rust that made it fail. Hinge replacement on a 1970s cedar gate typically runs $140-$260. Custom welding to reinforce a sagging steel frame or rotted post base in the 76053 or 76054 ZIP usually lands between $180 and $400. We MIG weld on site with a mobile rig, so your gate never leaves the driveway. Gate Parts & Welding in Hurst means fixing the frame, not talking you into a replacement you don’t need.

Hinge Replacement

We replace stripped hinge lag screws with through-bolts where wood has softened, and re-set the post so the new hinge isn’t fighting the same lean that killed the old one. On Hurst’s older ranch homes, we often find the original gate leaf is still solid but the hinge post has moved 2 to 4 inches off vertical. A hinge replacement on a standard single gate runs $140-$260, including new hardware and a post alignment check. Without a post reset, it’s a repair you’ll make twice.

Post Replacement

A gate sags in the hinge post, and on Hurst’s clay that post is the failure point most of the time. We dig out the original, set a new post in a concrete collar, and re-hang the gate so it swings true. Post replacement with a proper concrete collar runs $300-$600, depending on how deep the original was set and what’s around it. Streets off Precinct Line Road and Harwood Road see this constantly.

Custom Welding

Sometimes the right repair is a custom steel frame welded behind an existing wooden gate, especially on shared driveways where a swing gate won’t fit and the structure has to stay narrow. We weld on site with a mobile rig, so the gate never leaves your property. Welded steel work ranges $180-$500 for a typical residential frame or rack repair. That matters in Hurst, where a gate that’s down means a neighbor’s access is blocked too.

Why does my Hurst gate post lean 3 inches off vertical even though the gate itself looks fine?

The post is set directly in Blackland Prairie clay without a concrete collar, and decades of wet/dry cycles have heaved it off plumb. In Hurst this is the single most common cause of a latch that won’t line up or a gate that drags. The fix is a post reset with a proper collar, not another shim. Call (877) 610-2993 and we’ll tell you the straight answer.

Can you weld a steel frame onto my existing wooden gate to stop it from sagging?

Yes, we can weld a steel frame behind the existing wood to add stiffness without widening the gate beyond the setback. On shared driveways off Precinct Line Road, this is often the best option because it preserves operating clearances and keeps the neighbor’s access intact. We’ll quote the weld and any post work together.

Brands We Service in Hurst

We keep parts stocked locally for nine major brands: LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule. Most repairs don’t wait on shipping. If we don’t have it on the truck, we’ll tell you exactly when it arrives and schedule the fix the same day the part hits our shelf. our brands

Pricing for Gate Repair in Hurst, TX

Neighborhoods We Serve in Hurst

We’re out in Hurst most days of the week, usually within the same day for residential repair calls. Here are a few of the neighborhoods we know well:

• Hurst Hills - mid-century ranch homes, original wooden gates now 50+ years old
• Shady Oaks - older cul-de-sacs off Precinct Line Road with chronic post migration
• Bellaire Park - 1970s patio-home subdivisions, steel and wood gate mix
• Mayfair - 1960s-1970s builds, many with first-generation gates still standing
• Northeast Hurst - 76054 ZIP, newer gates but the same Blackland Prairie clay

Service Area - Cities Near Hurst

We work throughout the Mid-Cities and beyond. If you’re near Hurst, we also cover Bedford, TX, Richland Hills, TX, North Richland Hills, TX, Colleyville, TX, and Watauga, TX. There’s no trip charge inside the county, and we schedule from our Dallas-Fort Worth office. Hurst, TX remains our home base for this part of Tarrant County.

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