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AfterGate Repair in Dunwoody, GA
Most gate service calls in Dunwoody come down to one thing: an operator that has stopped responding or a swing gate that no longer closes square against its post. We work on the Gate Motor & Opener problems first because that’s what the city’s housing stock produces most often, but the red clay under Dunwoody is the silent variable in nearly every job we open here. If your gate is grinding, drifting, or dead at the keypad, call us at (928) 260-0864 and we’ll name the problem, write the price down, and hand it to you before any tool comes off the truck.
Why Dunwoody Homes Are Different
Dunwoody’s build-out from the late 1970s through the 1990s produced something you don’t see in most Atlanta suburbs: a dense run of HOA-governed communities with formal ornamental iron and aluminum driveway gates that are now 25 to 45 years old. Georgetown, Dunwoody North, St. Andrews, all the way down to the smaller enclaves off Roberts Drive and Womack Road, share the same aging operator-and-hinge profile. When those gates fail, they fail together: the hinge shifts, the post leans, and the added drag burns out a limit switch or a gearbox that was already near the end of its service life.
The red clay makes it worse. Wet winters swell the soil and push posts out of plumb; dry summers pull them back. A gate that swung cleanly in June can bind by February, and the force it takes to close is transferred straight into the motor and arm bracket. Add the ice events the metro has seen in January 2014 and again in 2024, which seize gearboxes and crack cast aluminum arms across entire neighborhoods at once, and you have a repair profile that is more alignment work than motor work. And because most Dunwoody HOAs enforce architectural review for anything visible from the street, a repair is often a two-step job: we diagnose and document first, then schedule the fix after the committee signs off. A technician who doesn’t know to bring the paperwork on day one is a technician who adds a week to your timeline.
Our Main Dunwoody Services
Dunwoody homeowners call us most often for two things: repair work on existing gates that have stopped behaving, and full installations when a gate is too far gone or was never automated in the first place. Both jobs run through the same HOA and terrain reality here.
Gate Repair in Dunwoody
Repair work in Dunwoody means hinge pins worn oval on ornamental iron gates, operators with limit switches that no longer match the gate’s actual travel, and photo-eyes knocked out of alignment by post movement after a wet winter. We quote the repair in writing before work starts, then leave you a photographic record of what was found and what was changed. If the job is visible from the street and your HOA requires review, we document the proposed repair so the committee can see exactly what gets replaced. Read the full breakdown at Gate Repair in Dunwoody.
Gate Installation in Dunwoody
A new gate in Dunwoody almost always starts with the same conversation: what does the architectural review board need to see, and will the new design match the original? We build the spec to the HOA’s standards, handle the documentation, and install against the soil conditions on your specific lot, not a generic template. Aluminum swing gates and slide gates both go in here; the choice usually depends on driveway slope and setback. See the full installation process at Gate Installation in Dunwoody.
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 motors in Dunwoody fail in patterns that track directly to the age of the subdivisions around them. A 1980s Georgetown swing gate with its original operator has usually outlived two or three limit switches and a gearbox by now; a 1990s Dunwoody North aluminum gate more often fails at the arm bracket or the control board after a cold snap. Dunwoody’s red clay shifts the posts underneath those operators, and the motor pays for it. Where a flat lot elsewhere might give a LiftMaster or an Elite another five years, the same unit on Dunwoody clay runs under constant alignment drag. We service motors from DoorKing, Ghost Controls, Elite, and Mighty Mule, among the nine automation brands we carry parts for. The full scope of what we do with opener work is at Gate Motor & Opener.
Motor Installation
Signs you need it
Your gate runs fine manually but the motor hums without moving, or an old chain-drive unit has failed completely and the operator is now past economical repair.
What it costs in Dunwoody
A swing-gate motor installation in Dunwoody typically runs $580 to $1,680, and a slide-gate motor installation typically runs $630 to $1,890, with the brand and whether the existing arm bracket is reused driving most of the difference.
How we do it
We remove the old operator, check the post alignment that broke it, mount the new motor, set the limit switches to measured travel, and photograph every reading before we leave.
Motor Repair
Signs you need it
The gate opens partway and reverses, or the motor makes a grinding noise that gets worse over two or three days.
What it costs in Dunwoody
Most gate motor repairs in Dunwoody run $145 to $370 when the failure is a limit switch, a capacitor, a gearbox adjustment, or a wiring fault inside the operator housing.
How we do it
We test the power feed and the limit circuit first, replace or reset the failed component, run the gate through full cycles, and log the readings so the next technician doesn’t start from zero.
Linear Motor
Signs you need it
A linear arm motor has stopped moving the gate but still hums, or the arm has begun to extend and retract in jerky increments.
What it costs in Dunwoody
Linear motor replacements in Dunwoody run $580 to $1,380 depending on stroke length and whether the actuator is paired with a new control board.
How we do it
We measure the exact stroke and mount spacing of the old linear actuator, order or pull the match, install it, calibrate the stop points, and hand you a photograph of the final settings.
Slide Motor
Signs you need it
Your slide gate starts and then stops after a few feet, or the drive gear slips against the rack with a chattering sound.
What it costs in Dunwoody
Slide motor replacements in Dunwoody run $630 to $1,890, with the horsepower class and whether the existing rack and chain are reused setting the low and high ends of that range.
How we do it
We check the rack alignment and the wheel-track wear before touching the motor, because on Dunwoody clay a slide gate that chews up motors is usually sitting on a shifting track bed.
Intercom Integration
Signs you need it
You have a working motor but no way for visitors to call the house from the gate, or an old intercom that no longer rings inside.
What it costs in Dunwoody
Integrating an intercom with an existing gate operator in Dunwoody typically runs $180 to $440, plus the cost of the intercom hardware if a new unit is required.
How we do it
We wire the call station to the operator’s open-command circuit, set the relay timing, test the audio from the driveway to the house, and document the connection points in the job record.
What Gate Motor & Opener Costs in Dunwoody
| Item | Typical range in Dunwoody |
|---|---|
| Swing-gate motor installation | $580 – $1,680 |
| Slide-gate motor installation | $630 – $1,890 |
| Motor repair | $145 – $370 |
How quickly can you get a gate motor running again in Dunwoody?
Repairs are often same-day when the part is on the truck; motor replacements usually run one to three days once the unit is matched to your gate. Call us at (928) 260-0864 and a live person will give you a straight answer and a written quote.
Will my Dunwoody HOA need to approve a motor replacement?
If the operator housing is visible from the street, most Dunwoody HOAs want written approval before the work happens. We photograph the existing unit and the proposed replacement so your architectural review packet is complete before the committee meets.
Gate Access Control in Dunwoody
Access control in Dunwoody splits into two jobs: bringing a 1980s keypad at a Georgetown driveway up to something residents can actually use from a phone, and keeping the Perimeter Center’s mid-rise condos and office parks running their vehicular entry systems without downtime. The residential side is where most of our work lands, and the pattern is consistent: an aluminum swing gate with a weather-worn keypad, a dead card reader, or a phone-entry intercom that no longer rings anywhere. We cover the full scope at Gate Access Control.
Keypad Entry
Signs you need it
The keypad has dead buttons, accepts the code intermittently, or the faceplate is cracked and water has gotten inside.
What it costs in Dunwoody
Keypad installation or replacement in Dunwoody runs $130 to $430, including wiring and programming the codes into the existing operator.
How we do it
We replace the pad with a weather-rated unit, wire it to the operator’s trigger circuit, program the codes in front of you, and photograph the wiring before the housing is closed.
Remote Control
Signs you need it
Your remotes stopped opening the gate after a storm or a power surge, or a new vehicle needs to be added to the system.
What it costs in Dunwoody
Remote control setup and programming in Dunwoody runs $110 to $395, depending on whether a new receiver is required or the existing one just needs re-pairing.
How we do it
We test the receiver’s range, re-pair or replace it, program each remote, and record the receiver frequency and code count in the job file.
Phone Entry
Signs you need it
Visitors press the call button and nothing rings, or the gate opens but the audio is so noisy nobody can have a conversation.
What it costs in Dunwoody
Phone entry system installation in Dunwoody runs $230 to $900, depending on whether it’s a simple cellular dialer or a full intercom with a camera.
How we do it
We install or replace the call station, wire it to the operator’s open command, program the resident phone numbers, and test the audio path from the keypad to the house before we leave.
Card Reader
Signs you need it
Residents report cards that work for some people but not others, or the reader beeps but never actually triggers the gate.
What it costs in Dunwoody
Card reader installation and programming in Dunwoody runs $180 to $520, including reader mounting and credential programming.
How we do it
We mount the reader, wire it into the access-control board, program the credential set, and test each card type against the opener before closing the job.
Video Intercom
Signs you need it
You can hear a visitor at the gate but can’t see who they are, or you want a recorded image of every entry without a full camera system.
What it costs in Dunwoody
Video intercom installation in Dunwoody runs $260 to $950, with the high end reserved for units with app-based video and two-way audio.
How we do it
We install the camera station at the gate, wire it to the operator and the indoor monitor, configure the app if one is used, and photograph the final setup.
What Gate Access Control Costs in Dunwoody
| Item | Typical range in Dunwoody |
|---|---|
| Keypad installation | $130 – $430 |
| Remote control setup | $110 – $395 |
| Phone entry system installation | $230 – $900 |
Can you add phone access to an older Dunwoody gate without replacing the motor?
Yes, in most cases. A cellular phone-entry unit ties into the existing operator’s open-command input, so you keep the old motor and gain phone-based entry. Call us at (928) 260-0864 with your motor brand and we’ll confirm compatibility.
Do Dunwoody HOAs require approval for keypad or intercom changes?
Generally yes if the hardware is mounted on a pedestal or visible from the street. We provide photographs of the existing and proposed units so the architectural review has what it needs without a second visit.
Gate Parts & Welding in Dunwoody
Parts and welding work in Dunwoody is where the city’s architectural iron finally shows its age. Hinges on 1980s Georgetown gates wear into an oval shape, cast-aluminum posts crack at the base after an ice storm, and the red clay keeps moving posts just enough that a rack on a slide gate at a Spalding Drive property falls out of mesh. The fix is usually mechanical, not electronic: replace the worn part, realign the post, weld the crack. More on that scope at Gate Parts & Welding.
Hinge Replacement
Signs you need it
The gate sags visibly toward the latch side, or the hinge pin has worn so thin the gate lifts when you push it.
What it costs in Dunwoody
Hinge replacement in Dunwoody runs $110 to $330 depending on whether it’s a standard barrel hinge or a heavy ornamental strap hinge that needs welding.
How we do it
We cut or unbolt the old hinge, fit the replacement, shim the gate back to level, and photograph the final gap and alignment.
Post Replacement
Signs you need it
The post is visibly out of plumb and the gate no longer lines up with the latch, or the post is cracked at the base from water and freezing cycles.
What it costs in Dunwoody
Post replacement in Dunwoody runs $250 to $930 depending on whether it’s a simple steel post reset in concrete or a full ornamental iron post that must match the existing design.
How we do it
We dig out the old footing, set the new post in concrete against the HOA design standard, brace it while it cures, and re-hang the gate with fresh alignment measurements.
Rail Repair
Signs you need it
The gate frame has a cracked weld at the rail or the horizontal rail has bowed from years of force against a misaligned post.
What it costs in Dunwoody
Rail repair and re-welding in Dunwoody runs $170 to $430 depending on the length of the crack and whether the area needs re-painting after the weld.
How we do it
We grind the crack to clean metal, weld it, grind smooth, and touch up the finish so the repair matches the surrounding iron.
Custom Welding
Signs you need it
You need a gate modified to accept new hardware, a broken picket replaced, or a section fabricated to match original ornamental work.
What it costs in Dunwoody
Custom welding in Dunwoody runs $140 to $700 depending on the size of the fabrication and whether it’s a repair or a new section built from scratch.
How we do it
We measure, cut, and weld to match the existing gate, then photograph the finished work from the same angles the HOA committee will view it from.
Gate Rollers
Signs you need it
A slide gate has begun to scrape along the track or the gate shudders as it moves because one roller has flattened.
What it costs in Dunwoody
Gate roller replacement in Dunwoody runs $120 to $360 depending on how many rollers are seized and whether the track brackets need straightening at the same time.
How we do it
We lift the gate, replace the worn roller assemblies, set the ride height, and photograph the roller contact before running the gate through full travel.
What Gate Parts & Welding Costs in Dunwoody
| Item | Typical range in Dunwoody |
|---|---|
| Hinge replacement | $110 – $330 |
| Post replacement | $250 – $930 |
| Rail repair and re-welding | $170 – $430 |
Can you match the original ornamental iron on an older Dunwoody gate?
In most cases, yes. We fabricate replacement pickets, finials, and rails to match the original profile and finish, and we photograph the match next to the existing iron before final installation. Call us at (928) 260-0864 to talk through what’s broken.
Will welding on a gate damage the motor or the access control wiring?
We always disconnect operator power and isolate control boards before welding on any gate, because the current from a welder can travel through the frame and fry a board. The disconnect and reconnect are part of the job record.
Brands We Service in Dunwoody
We stock parts and service motors from Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule, among the nine automation brands we carry on the truck. Most common replacement parts for these brands are available same-week in Dunwoody, not special-order. See our brands.
Pricing for Gate Repair in Dunwoody, GA
| Service | Typical range in Dunwoody |
|---|---|
| Swing-gate motor installation | $580 – $1,680 |
| Slide-gate motor installation | $630 – $1,890 |
| Motor repair | $145 – $370 |
| Keypad installation | $130 – $430 |
| Remote control setup | $110 – $395 |
| Phone entry system installation | $230 – $900 |
| Card reader installation | $180 – $520 |
| Video intercom installation | $260 – $950 |
| Hinge replacement | $110 – $330 |
| Post replacement | $250 – $930 |
| Rail repair and re-welding | $170 – $430 |
| Gate roller replacement | $120 – $360 |
In Dunwoody, prices move up when a post has shifted far enough that realignment must happen before any repair, and when HOA architectural review adds a week of timeline. Our price is written and handed to you before any work starts, and the number on that page is the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Dunwoody
We work across Dunwoody’s older planned communities and the Perimeter Center corridor, including:
- Georgetown
- Dunwoody North
- St. Andrews
- Perimeter Center
- Vanderlyn
Most Dunwoody addresses are reachable inside 60 to 90 minutes for urgent repair calls, and same-week scheduling is standard for planned work.
Service Area - Cities Near Dunwoody
Our crews also cover the surrounding metro. We work regularly in Atlanta, GA, Sandy Springs, GA, Roswell, GA, and Johns Creek, GA. If you’re a few minutes outside Dunwoody, call us at (928) 260-0864 and we’ll confirm coverage before anything else.
Serving Dunwoody, GA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody
Most Dunwoody repair calls are reached within 60 to 90 minutes, and a live person answers the phone at (928) 260-0864 at any hour. If the gate is stuck open or wedged against a car, we treat that as urgent and dispatch accordingly.
If the gate or its operator is visible from the street, most Dunwoody HOAs require written architectural review approval before the work starts. We provide photographed documentation of the existing condition and the proposed repair so the committee package is complete on the first submission.
Yes. Most of our Dunwoody work is on gates installed by other companies years or decades ago. We service what’s on the property, document what we find, and quote the repair without steering you toward a replacement unless the existing unit is beyond economical repair.
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 Dunwoody Customers Say
"Good work on a long driveway gate. Arrived when they said, finished when they said."
- Sofia E."Honest about what did not need doing. Told me the operator had years left and only the control board needed replacing."
- Douglas N."Quoted in writing, installed on the day promised, and the price did not move. The crew was licensed and the number was on the paperwork."
- Wes A.