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AfterGate Repair in Tigard, OR
Gate motor and opener repair in Tigard usually costs between $280 and $740, and most jobs are finished the same day we arrive. The work here looks different from what we see in nearby cities because of one thing: thousands of 1990s-era cedar swing gates on Bull Mountain and across Washington County are now 20 to 35 years old, and their original motors, hinges, and posts are failing at the same time. Call (928) 260-0864 and a live person answers, day or night.
Why Tigard Homes Are Different
Tigard’s residential build-out happened fast in the 1990s and 2000s, and the standard fence of that era was cedar privacy with a swing gate. Those gates are heavy, and the original motors installed with them were often sized for a lighter steel gate, so the openers wear out faster than they should. Add roughly 38 inches of annual rainfall concentrated from October through April, and the cedar boards swell, shrink, warp, and pull lag screws loose in cycles that never stop.
Underneath the gate hardware, Tigard sits on Washington County expansive clay. Each wet season the clay absorbs water and heaves posts out of plumb. A gate that dragged half an inch in April is binding hard by December, and the motor is fighting a load it was never rated for. This is why post realignment is a recurring call in Tigard, more than in cities built on better-draining ground. We see the same pattern in Bull Mountain HOA communities: the gate looks like a hardware problem, but the real cause is three inches of post movement down at the footing.
Our Main Tigard Services
Most Tigard homeowners call us for one of two things: a broken gate that won’t open, or a new gate that has to match an HOA’s architectural guidelines. Here is what each involves.
Gate Repair in Tigard
A bent hinge, a sagging cedar leaf, a motor that grinds and stops, a post that has moved out of plumb over the winter: most repairs in Tigard are a combination of wood, hardware, and alignment work. We start by identifying what actually failed, not just what is noisy. On Bull Mountain, we also check for the HOA’s architectural requirements before recommending any material, because several of the larger associations require a specific cedar grade and stain match. Get the details on our Gate Repair in Tigard page.
Gate Installation in Tigard
New gate installation in Tigard means matching the existing fence line, the HOA requirements if the property has them, and the wet-clay soil that dictates how deep a post has to go. We measure the opening, check the grade, size the motor for the actual gate weight, and hand over a written price before any work starts. See what a Tigard installation involves on our Gate Installation in Tigard page.
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.
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Gate motor and opener work in Tigard is dominated by aging swing-gate motors on heavy cedar gates that were installed in the 1990s and 2000s. The original motors were often undersized for the gate’s actual weight, and twenty-plus years of wet-season swelling and dry-season shrinking has pulled brackets loose and put stress on every moving part. Our work on Gate Motor & Opener systems starts with the question of whether the motor can be repaired in place or should be replaced, and the answer depends on what we find when we open the control box.
Motor Repair
Signs you need it
Your gate starts, stops, or reverses mid-travel, or the motor hums but the gate does not move.
What it costs in Tigard
Most motor repairs in Tigard run between $280 and $640 depending on whether we are replacing a capacitor, a limit switch, or the control board itself.
How we do it
We open the control box, test the power supply and the limit-switch positions, identify the failed part, and photograph every reading before and after resetting or replacing it.
Motor Installation
Signs you need it
The existing motor is burnt out, undersized for your gate’s weight, or the brand has been discontinued and parts are no longer available.
What it costs in Tigard
A new motor and operator installation in Tigard typically runs $740 to $1,280, depending on the motor class and whether the existing arm bracket is still solid.
How we do it
We size the new motor to the actual weight of the gate, mount and level the operator, set the travel limits, and leave you a written record of the part number and the final limit-switch readings.
What Gate Motor & Opener Costs in Tigard
| Item | Typical range in Tigard |
|---|---|
| Motor repair (capacitor, limit switch, or control board) | $280 - $640 |
| Motor and operator replacement | $740 - $1,280 |
| Slide or linear motor conversion | $890 - $1,600 |
Can you fix a gate motor the same day in Tigard?
Most motor repairs are completed same-day, but if the motor has burnt out and a replacement has to be ordered, we can usually schedule the install within a week. Call (928) 260-0864 and we will tell you exactly what your situation requires.
Do you work on the motor that is already on my gate, or do you push replacement?
We repair the motor you have if parts exist and the motor is correctly sized for the gate. Replacement only comes up when the motor is beyond repair or undersized for the gate it is driving, and we show you the evidence before recommending it.
Gate Access Control in Tigard
Access control work in Tigard means updating the way a gate decides who gets in: keypads, remotes, phone entry, card readers, or video intercoms. The housing stock here is mostly single-family, so most calls are for one gate and one driveway, not a multi-tenant entry, but the same documentation habits carry over from our commercial Gate Access Control work: every setting is written down and photographed before we leave.
Keypad Entry
Signs you need it
Your keypad is cracked, the buttons are sticking, or some codes work while others stopped working after a power outage.
What it costs in Tigard
A new residential keypad installed in Tigard typically runs $260 to $480, depending on whether it is wired to an existing control board or a wireless model.
How we do it
We replace the keypad, reprogram the access codes, verify the fail-safe settings, and leave a written record of every code slot and its function.
Video Intercom
Signs you need it
You cannot see who is at the gate before opening it, or the camera is clouded, dead, or no longer rings the indoor panel or phone app.
What it costs in Tigard
A video intercom system installed at a Tigard driveway gate generally costs between $900 and $1,600, depending on whether you want a single indoor monitor or smartphone integration.
How we do it
We mount the camera and call station, run or configure the communication path, set the unlock relay, and test the call from the gate to your phone or monitor before we leave.
What Gate Access Control Costs in Tigard
| Item | Typical range in Tigard |
|---|---|
| Keypad replacement and programming | $260 - $480 |
| Remote control programming (per remote) | $95 - $180 |
| Video intercom system | $900 - $1,600 |
Will a power outage wipe out my gate codes in Tigard?
Most modern keypads store codes in non-volatile memory, so a power outage should not erase them. If your codes did vanish, the keypad or its memory chip has failed, and replacement is usually the fastest path. Call (928) 260-0864 for a written estimate.
Can I control my Tigard gate from my phone?
Yes. We install video intercoms and controllers that communicate with a smartphone app, allowing you to see the gate, talk to visitors, and open it remotely. The setup depends on whether your existing operator supports the required communication board.
Gate Parts & Welding in Tigard
Parts and welding work in Tigard often starts with a cedar gate that has pulled apart at the corners, a hinge that has rusted through, or a post that has heaved out of plumb. The wet clay soil underneath the gate is the hidden driver behind many of these failures because it moves the post and shifts the load onto hardware that was never meant to carry it. Our Gate Parts & Welding service covers the metal and structural side of the repair, including the fabrication work that keeps a gate square and swinging clean.
Hinge Replacement
Signs you need it
The gate sags, the hinges creak, or the leaf has dropped enough that it drags on the latch side and no longer closes without lifting.
What it costs in Tigard
Replacing a pair of hinges on a cedar swing gate in Tigard typically runs $180 to $360, including the hardware and the labor to reset the gate’s height.
How we do it
We remove the old hinges, check the post for movement, mount new hinges with lags sized for the cedar and the gate’s weight, and set the gate back to level.
Post Replacement
Signs you need it
The gate post wobbles, has visible cracks at the base, or the gate is out of square because the post has moved out of plumb more than an inch from the footing.
What it costs in Tigard
Post replacement in Tigard runs $460 to $900 per post, depending on depth, the footing work required in the clay soil, and whether we have to match an HOA’s material spec.
How we do it
We dig the old footing out, set the new post below the frost and heave line for Washington County clay, concrete it in place, and re-hang the gate after the footing has set.
What Gate Parts & Welding Costs in Tigard
| Item | Typical range in Tigard |
|---|---|
| Hinge pair replacement | $180 - $360 |
| Post replacement (per post, incl. footing) | $460 - $900 |
| Custom welding repair (cracked frame, broken bracket) | $140 - $420 |
Can welding fix a sagging cedar gate in Tigard?
If the sag is from a cracked steel frame or a broken bracket, yes: we weld the frame back to square. If the sag is from a heaving post or rotted cedar, the fix is a new post or board, not a weld. Call (928) 260-0864 and we will tell you which one you are looking at.
Do you match the cedar and stain color for Bull Mountain HOAs?
We ask for the HOA’s architectural guidelines before quoting materials, and we match the cedar grade and stain color to the spec. Several Bull Mountain associations require pre-approval, so getting the right lumber on the first trip avoids a denied review.
Brands We Service in Tigard
We service and repair motors and operators from Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, Mighty Mule, and five other major automation brands, and we stock common control boards, limit switches, and remotes locally for faster turnaround on Tigard jobs. See the full list on our brands page.
Pricing for Gate Repair in Tigard, OR
| Service | Typical range in Tigard |
|---|---|
| Motor repair | $280 - $640 |
| Motor and operator replacement | $740 - $1,280 |
| Slide or linear motor conversion | $890 - $1,600 |
| Keypad replacement | $260 - $480 |
| Remote programming (per remote) | $95 - $180 |
| Video intercom system | $900 - $1,600 |
| Hinge pair replacement | $180 - $360 |
| Post replacement (per post) | $460 - $900 |
| Custom welding repair | $140 - $420 |
What pushes a Tigard price up is usually the condition of the ground and the post: a hinge replacement on a solid post is a few hundred dollars, but the same hinge job on a post that has heaved out of plumb turns into a footing and reset job. Whatever the number is, you get it in writing and agree to it before any work starts.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Tigard
We cover the whole Tigard area, from Bull Mountain and the HOA-governed planned communities along the hill to the older subdivisions closer to downtown and the homes near Fowler Middle School and Tigard High School. Our typical response time in Tigard is same-day for motor and opener emergencies, and next-day for scheduled parts work.
- Bull Mountain
- Summerlake
- Tigard Triangle
- North Tigard
- Metzger
Service Area - Cities Near Tigard
Our Tigard crews also cover the surrounding metro area, so if you are in Portland, OR, Gresham, OR, Hillsboro, OR, or Beaverton, OR, we can schedule the same written-price, documented-service visit. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from the Portland office, and crews serve Tigard locally.
Serving Tigard, OR - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Tigard 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 About Gate Repair in Tigard
For a gate that is stuck closed or will not open, we respond same-day in most Tigard neighborhoods, and a live person answers the phone 24/7 at (928) 260-0864. We do not use a voicemail loop or a callback queue.
On Bull Mountain and in several other planned communities, yes. The architectural guidelines often specify a cedar grade and stain color, and some require pre-approval before any material change. We ask for the guidelines before quoting materials so the job does not get denied after the fact.
Stop using the motor until the post is checked. A leaning post in Washington County clay means the footing has moved, and every automatic cycle is putting load on the operator and hinges that they were not built to carry. Call us and we will assess whether the post can be re-set or needs replacement, and you will get the price in writing before we start.
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 Tigard Customers Say
"They installed the opener and left me a diagram of the wiring and the limit settings. When I needed a second remote programmed I could do it myself."
- Nadine C."The safety loop had never been installed correctly by the previous company. They showed me the reading, fixed it, and did not charge me for the diagnosis."
- Patrick H."Our gate was hit by a delivery truck. They came out, documented the damage properly for the insurer, and the claim went through without an argument."
- Camille R.