Free on-site gate assessment - hinges, posts, and your LiftMaster or Nice gate operator checked before anything is quoted
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Gate repair in Arcadia usually costs between $180 and $650 depending on what’s actually wrong with the gate, and most repairs can be handled the same day we come out. That price covers the common failures: a sagging hinge post, a motor that quit after years of morning cycles, a lock that no longer catches, or rust that’s eaten through the bottom rail. We give you the price before any work starts, and the person who quotes it is the person who fixes it.
Hal Gatewood has been fixing gates in Arcadia since 2001, and the shop still carries his name and his phone number. You call, a live person answers, and we show up when we said we would. Every repair is backed by our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing, so if something isn’t right after we leave, one call brings us back. If you’re standing in your driveway looking at a gate that won’t open, call (626) 628-9548 right now and we’ll get you on the schedule.
What Our Gate Repair Service Includes
Electric Gate Repair
Electric Gate Repair covers the powered side of your gate: the motor, the control board, the wiring, and everything that makes the gate open when you press the button or drive up to the sensor. When an electric gate won’t open, the problem is almost always one of three things: a dead capacitor in the motor, a control board that got cooked by a power surge, or a wire that vibrated loose or corroded over time. Hal tests each component in order so you’re not paying for parts you don’t need, and he carries common boards and capacitors for FAAC, BFT, and Linear units on the truck.
Automatic Gate Repair
Automatic Gate Repair means fixing the whole automated system, not just the motor: remote controls, keypads, photocells, safety loops, and the operator arm that swings or slides the gate. A gate that opens but won’t close, or closes but won’t stop on the safety sensor, is a job we see every week in Arcadia. Hal troubleshoots the full loop from remote to receiver to motor so the gate ends up working like it should, not just working “for now.” We stock replacement transmitters and receivers and can usually get your remote working again in one visit.
Hinge & Post Repair
A gate sags in the hinge & post, not in the middle, and that’s where we start. When the post has shifted, rusted through at the base, or the welds on the hinges have cracked, the gate hangs low, scrapes the ground, and eventually won’t latch at all. Hal realigns or replaces the post, reweld the hinges, and sets the gate so it swings true. If the post is set in concrete that’s cracked, we dig it out and set a new post properly so the repair lasts for years instead of months.
Gate Realignment
Gate Realignment is what happens when the gate still opens and closes but it’s dragging, sticking, or sitting crooked in the opening. It usually means the hinge post moved, the gate frame has twisted over time, or the hinges have worn enough to throw off the geometry. We bring the gate back to level, adjust the gap at the latch side, and make sure the opener isn’t fighting a gate that’s out of balance. A gate that opens smoothly is quieter, easier on the motor, and far less likely to break down in the middle of your morning commute.
Lock Repair
Lock repair covers mechanical gate locks, maglocks on electric gates, and keypad or card reader failures that keep you from getting in. On an Arcadia driveway gate, the common story is a maglock that releases but the gate still won’t push open, or a mechanical lock that’s been forced one too many times and the cylinder spins. Hal matches the replacement lock to your existing setup, whether it’s a Viking operator, a FAAC swing arm, or a plain manual gate that needs a solid deadbolt that actually catches.
Weld & Rust Repair
Weld and rust repair is what we do on the truck, in your driveway, with welding equipment we bring to the job. Fix the panel without the post and you’ll fix it twice, so we cut out the rusted section, weld in new steel, and treat the area so it doesn’t start rusting again next season. On ornamental iron gates around older Arcadia homes, this is the difference between keeping the original gate and paying for a whole new one. Hal would rather weld than replace, and the work looks like it belongs to the original gate.
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.
Brands We Service for Gate Repair
We’ve been working on FAAC gate operators since the early days, and we still see FAAC swing arms running on Arcadia driveways from twenty years ago. Hal keeps FAAC-specific boards, capacitors, and limit switches stocked, and he knows the failure patterns that show up on their older 844 and newer C720 models. When he opens a FAAC operator, he’s looking for what’s worn, not guessing.
BFT and Linear are common names on older automatic gates in this area, and we service both regularly. BFT boards are reliable but the electrolytic capacitors eventually dry out, and we replace them before they take the board with them. Linear operators show up on a lot of sliding gates, and the usual culprit is a limit switch that’s drifted or a gear that’s finally worn out its teeth. Whatever brand is on your gate, whether it’s Viking, FAAC, BFT, Linear, or something we’ve never seen before, Hal will diagnose it, quote it, and fix it the right way.
Signs You Need Gate Repair Right Now
- Your gate is sagging on the latch side. A gate that leans means the hinge post is moving, and rubbing against the ground is wearing away the bottom rail every time the gate swings. The longer it sags, the more expensive the fix, because the post, the hinges, and eventually the latch all need attention.
- Your automatic gate moves slowly or stalls halfway through its cycle. A slow gate is usually a motor working too hard against a gate that’s out of balance, or an operator unit that’s losing power. Continuing to run it this way burns out the motor or the control board, which turns a $200 fix into an $800 replacement.
- Your remote works sometimes but not others. Intermittent remotes aren’t a sign that you need to stand closer. They’re usually a receiver that’s failing or an antenna that’s corroded. We can test the transmitter signal and the receiver range on-site and tell you which one actually needs replacing.
- Your gate is rusted through at the bottom rail or hinge. Rust at the bottom is structural, and once it crosses a certain point, the gate starts flexing and cracking at the welds. We can cut out the rusted section and weld in new material, but the sooner we catch it, the less material it takes.
- Your gate slams or drifts when you release it. A gate that drifts on its own has either a worn closer, a bent hinge, or a ground that isn’t level. Show me the gate closing on its own and I’ll show you where it’s failing, and a drifting gate is dangerous, especially with kids or pets in the yard.
Our Gate Repair Process - Step by Step
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You call and talk to a real person. During the day, Hal or someone who works with him answers the phone. At night and on weekends, the call rolls to someone awake and local, not a voicemail. You’ll describe the problem, and we’ll tell you whether it sounds like something urgent or something that can wait till morning.
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We come out and diagnose it properly. Hal checks the whole gate, not just the part you pointed at. For an electric gate, that means testing motor voltage, capacitor health, limit switches, and the control board. For a mechanical gate, he checks the hinge post plumb, the weld integrity, and the ground clearance. The diagnosis is always free with the estimate because guessing at a gate costs you money.
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You get a written quote before any work starts. We don’t quote a range and then bump it at the door. The price Hal puts on the written estimate is the price, and that price is agreed before we touch the gate. No trip charge inside the county, and if you already have a written estimate from someone else, we’ll give you a free second opinion.
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We fix the gate on the spot whenever possible. Most hinge repairs, realignments, lock replacements, and motor swaps are done in your driveway the same visit. That’s why we bring welding equipment, common OEM parts, and a truck stocked for the brands we service. If it’s something rare, we order the part and schedule the return before we leave.
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We test it, watch it cycle, and hand you the written promise. Every job ends with a test: the gate opens and closes cleanly, the safety features stop it when they should, and nothing’s left loose. Then we write the 90-Day Done Right Promise on the invoice so there’s no gray area if something isn’t right after we leave.
How Much Does Gate Repair Cost in Arcadia?
Gate repair in Arcadia typically runs $180 to $650, and here’s where that range comes from. A stuck lock or latch repair is usually $180 to $250. A hinge replacement with rewelding is $300 to $450 depending on the gate weight. A motor capacitor or limit switch replacement is $200 to $350. A full control board replacement for a FAAC or BFT operator runs $450 to $650 with labor included. A complete motor or operator replacement starts around $800 and goes up based on the gate size and brand.
What changes the price: gate size and weight (a 16-foot iron gate takes longer to realign than an 8-foot one), the age of the operator (older boards cost more and are harder to source), and whether the damage is structural (post and welding work) or mechanical (a swap of a worn part). We tell you the price before we start, and it doesn’t change at the door. Our standing offers apply to every repair: $40 off any repair over $200, no trip charge inside the county, and a permanent 10% discount for seniors and veterans. Call (626) 628-9548 for an exact quote, and the estimate is free.
Gate Repair Near Arcadia - Our Service Area
Gatewood Fence & Gate is based right near Arcadia and we work everywhere in the San Gabriel Valley. We regularly repair gates in home neighborhoods across El Monte, San Gabriel, San Marino, Rosemead, Alhambra, Altadena, Azusa, Monterey Park, and West Covina. If you’re in Gate Repair in Pasadena, we’re usually at your gate within the same day. For Gate Repair in Sierra Madre, count on the same response. Since we’re local, not a dispatch service, we show up when we say we will.
Serving Arcadia, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Arcadia area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Gate Repair in Arcadia
Gate repair covers every failure that keeps a gate from opening, closing, latching, or holding: motors, hinges, posts, locks, welding, rust, realignment, and the electronics that run automatic and electric gates. We repair gates on site, weld them in your driveway, and avoid replacing a gate when it can be saved. Hal has been doing this work in Arcadia since 2001, so he’s repaired just about every failure a gate can have.
Most gate repairs are completed the same visit, usually between one and three hours. Hinge, latch, and realignment work is the quickest when we can get to the post and the weather cooperates. Electrical and motor repairs take longer because we test each component before and after the fix. If a part needs to be ordered, we tell you upfront and schedule the follow-up before we leave.
Gate repair in Arcadia typically runs $180 to $650, with most common fixes landing between $250 and $450. Factors include gate weight, damage type, and the operator brand. We quote a firm price before any work starts, and our standing offers include $40 off any repair over $200 and a free second opinion on any written estimate. Call (626) 628-9548 and we’ll give you a real number.
Yes, we service FAAC and BFT operators regularly, along with Linear and Viking. Hal stocks common OEM boards, capacitors, and limit switches for these brands on the truck, which means many repairs happen the same visit. If your operator is from a smaller brand, we can still diagnose it and source the part. We work on all makes and models of automatic gate equipment.
Yes, for emergencies like a gate that won’t open at all, we make same-day calls throughout the Arcadia area. The best way to get on the schedule now is to call (626) 628-9548 and a live person will answer, day or night. We’ll tell you honestly whether it’s something urgent or something that can wait for the next open slot, either way, we get it sorted.
Every gate repair comes with our 90-Day Done Right Promise, written on the invoice. If the repair isn’t done right, one call brings Hal back to fix it, no runaround, no fine print. This applies to every service we perform, from a hinge replacement to a full motor swap. It’s the same promise Hal’s given since 2001, and his name is on the paper.
You don’t need to do much. Just make sure the gate area is clear of cars, tools, and anything that blocks access to the hinge post and the operator arm. If the gate is electric, it helps to know where the power switch or breaker is, though Hal can usually find it in a minute or two. We’ll do the rest, and we clean up the work area so it looks like we were never there except for the properly working gate.
Schedule Your Gate Repair Service in Arcadia Today
If your gate is sagging, stuck, or refusing to open, call (626) 628-9548 now. A live person answers around the clock, and we’ll set up a time that works for you, usually same-day for urgent repairs. The estimate is free, the price is firm before we start, and the work is backed by our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. Hal Gatewood has been fixing gates around Arcadia since 2001, and the name is on the shop. That’s the oldest accountability there is.
Written by Hal Gatewood, Owner at Gatewood Fence & Gate, serving Arcadia since 2001.