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AfterGate Repair in Burbank, CA
Gate motor and opener repair in Burbank most often comes down to two things: heat fatigue on aging steel and alley-facing hardware that takes daily abuse. The 1940s-1960s ranch homes and bungalows that fill most of Burbank’s flat grid were built before automated gates existed, so the operators bolted onto those driveways in the 1980s and 1990s are now reaching the end of their service life. We work on those systems every week. If your gate won’t open, hums without moving, or reverses mid-travel, call (928) 260-0864 and we’ll give you a written price before any work starts.
Why Burbank Homes Are Different
Burbank’s residential core is laced with rear-access alleys. A disproportionate share of our gate repair calls here involve back-alley driveway gates rather than street-front gates, a pattern you don’t see as much in neighboring Glendale or North Hollywood. Those alley-facing sliding gates take constant hits from trash trucks, utility vehicles, and delivery vans squeezing through narrow lanes, which is why bottom-track damage and V-groove roller replacement is the highest-volume repair we do on Burbank’s flat streets. Up toward the Verdugo Mountain foothills, the calls change: hillside driveways on steep grades require gate operators calibrated for slope installations, and the failure mode shifts to hinges, posts, and stopping hardware.
Heat is the other Burbank constant. Sitting on the San Fernando Valley floor, Burbank regularly records 100°F-plus summer highs, among the hottest readings in greater LA. That accelerates thermal fatigue on steel welds and causes aluminum frames to rack out of square faster than in coastal cities. Then the Santa Ana winds arrive in fall and winter, bending lightweight gates, stripping post anchors out of sandy decomposed-granite soil, and straining swing-gate stopping hardware. A gate that worked fine in June can be binding and groaning by late October. We account for that in how we set limits, how we anchor posts, and which rollers we specify.
Our Main Burbank Services
Two services generate most of our Burbank calls: repairing gates that are already on the property, and installing new ones when the old gate is past saving. Both start with the same step: a written price before any work begins.
Gate Repair in Burbank
Most Burbank gate repairs involve hardware that has outlived its design life rather than catastrophic failure. Hinges seize, posts loosen in decomposed-granite soil, rollers wear flat, and limit switches drift out of calibration. We photograph what we find, write the scope, and hand you a flat price. The full breakdown of what we repair is on our Gate Repair in Burbank page.
Gate Installation in Burbank
When a gate is rusted through, racked beyond square, or simply the wrong gate for a steep foothill driveway, replacement is the honest call. Installation work in Burbank is measured and scheduled, never rushed, and you get a written line-item price before any material is ordered. Details on sizing, materials, and the install process are on our Gate Installation in Burbank 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 Burbank splits along a clear line: flat-grid alley gates with worn-out slide motors, and hillside Verdugo-adjacent driveways where slope-rated operators and limit calibration are the recurring issues. The 1970s and 1980s wrought-iron and tubular-steel gates bolted onto Burbank’s post-WWII ranch homes now sit behind motors that are decades old, and Burbank’s summer heat plus Santa Ana wind cycles push those motors past their design limits. Our Gate Motor & Opener service covers the full range: new motor installation, repair of existing operators, intercom integration, and the steady stream of linear-motor replacements on alley sliding gates.
Motor Installation
Signs you need it
The existing motor is dead, the gate is at least two decades old, and you’re tired of manual operation.
What it costs in Burbank
Most slide motor installations run $700 to $1,150 including the operator, reconnect, and new limit settings, while swing arm operators typically land between $600 and $950.
How we do it
We remove the old operator, mount and wire the new one, set travel limits, photograph the final wiring, and leave you a written record of the part number installed.
Motor Repair
Signs you need it
The motor hums but won’t turn, trips its breaker, or the gate reverses halfway through travel.
What it costs in Burbank
Control board replacements in Burbank typically run $250 to $600, and limit switch replacement $120 to $280.
How we do it
We identify the failed component, give you a written price for the part and labor, replace only what’s needed, and photograph the new settings before we leave.
Linear Motor
Signs you need it
The gate moves in a straight line along a back-alley track and the motor strains, stalls, or grinds against the drive gear.
What it costs in Burbank
Linear motor repair and replacement on Burbank alley gates generally lands between $400 and $900, depending on whether the drive gear and track brackets are still intact.
How we do it
We check the drive gear, chain or belt tension, and track alignment, replace the motor if needed, and reset travel limits to match your exact gate length.
Slide Motor
Signs you need it
A sliding gate stops randomly, shudders when it moves, or the motor clicks but won’t engage.
What it costs in Burbank
Slide motor replacement for alley-facing gates in Burbank runs $700 to $1,150 in most cases, which includes the operator and a full limit recalibration.
How we do it
We confirm the motor failure, install a compatible slide operator, and photograph the new limit positions so the next technician doesn’t have to guess.
Intercom Integration
Signs you need it
You want to trigger the gate motor from a keypad, phone, or phone entry system rather than a handheld remote.
What it costs in Burbank
Intercom integration with an existing gate motor starts around $300 and runs up to about $650 for more involved setups with additional wire runs.
How we do it
We wire the intercom into the operator’s control board, test the trigger output, and photograph the new circuit so any future service call starts from a documented baseline.
What Gate Motor & Opener Costs in Burbank
| Item | Typical range in Burbank |
|---|---|
| Slide motor installation | $700 - $1,150 |
| Swing arm operator | $600 - $950 |
| Control board replacement | $250 - $600 |
| Limit switch replacement | $120 - $280 |
How quickly can you get a motor technician to Burbank?
Motor failures are safety issues, especially when a gate is stuck open or half-open. We dispatch Burbank calls the same day whenever possible, and a live person answers the phone 24/7 at (928) 260-0864.
Do you repair motors you didn’t install?
Yes. We service Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, and Elite operators, among others, and we repair what’s already on the property rather than steering you toward a replacement. Call (928) 260-0864 for a written quote.
Gate Access Control in Burbank
Gate access control in Burbank spans two very different worlds. Alleys and residential driveways need keypad entry and vehicle remotes, while the studio campuses and light-commercial properties within city limits, including Warner Bros. and Disney lots, run phone entry, card readers, and video intercoms on their security gates. Our Gate Access Control work covers the hardware and wiring behind both, always with a written price before anything gets touched.
Keypad Entry
Signs you need it
You’re still handing out physical remotes or gate keys, and you want a code you can change without a service call.
What it costs in Burbank
Keypad entry installation in Burbank typically runs $250 to $600, depending on whether we’re tying into an existing operator or running new low-voltage wire.
How we do it
We mount the keypad, wire it into the operator’s trigger circuit, program codes with you on site, and document the wiring run with photographs before we leave.
Remote Control
Signs you need it
Your vehicle remote has stopped opening the gate, or you need additional remotes programmed for a multi-car household.
What it costs in Burbank
Remote programming and replacement in Burbank is one of the smallest access-control jobs, usually $80 to $200 per remote.
How we do it
We program new remotes to the existing receiver frequency, test the range from the actual driveway approach, and write the remote count and model number into the job record.
Phone Entry
Signs you need it
Visitors or delivery drivers call your home phone or cell to request gate access, and the gate never opens when they expect it to.
What it costs in Burbank
Phone entry systems in Burbank typically run $450 to $900 with wire runs and operator integration included in the written quote.
How we do it
We install the phone entry unit, wire it to a dedicated relay on the gate operator, and verify the open command works from a live call before we hand over the record.
Card Reader
Signs you need it
Multiple people need gate access and you want an auditable record of who came through rather than shared codes that never get changed.
What it costs in Burbank
Card reader access control in Burbank generally lands between $400 and $800 per gate, including the reader, enclosure, and operator integration.
How we do it
We mount the reader at the gate approach, wire it to the operator’s trigger input, issue test cards, and hand you a written record of the wiring and programming.
Video Intercom
Signs you need it
You want to see who is at the gate before you open it, whether from the house or from your phone when you’re away.
What it costs in Burbank
Video intercom installation in Burbank runs $800 to $1,500 for a system that includes the camera unit, indoor monitor or app bridge, and gate trigger wiring.
How we do it
We mount the camera at the gate, pull the low-voltage wiring to the house or network point, and verify the video feed and gate trigger before we document the install.
What Gate Access Control Costs in Burbank
| Item | Typical range in Burbank |
|---|---|
| Keypad entry installation | $250 - $600 |
| Phone entry system | $450 - $900 |
| Card reader per gate | $400 - $800 |
| Video intercom system | $800 - $1,500 |
Can you integrate access control with an older gate motor?
In most cases, yes. We wire the access device into the existing operator’s trigger circuit, which older motors typically support. We’ll confirm compatibility on site and give you a written price before any work begins. Call (928) 260-0864.
Do you work on commercial access control in Burbank?
Yes. Burbank’s studio and light-commercial properties are a regular part of our schedule, and every job gets the same documented photo record and written scope. Contact (928) 260-0864 for an estimate.
Gate Parts & Welding in Burbank
Gate parts and welding in Burbank are shaped by the city’s heat cycles and alley conditions. Steel welds on post-WWII ranch gates fail from thermal fatigue after decades of 100-degree summers, while alley sliding gates wear through rollers and bottom track at a rate we rarely see in street-front installations. Our Gate Parts & Welding service replaces the hardware that fails and welds the steel that can be saved, always with a written price handed over before any work starts.
Hinge Replacement
Signs you need it
The gate sags, scrapes the ground on the latch side, or the hinge pin has worn the barrel oval.
What it costs in Burbank
Hinge replacement in Burbank typically runs $150 to $400 per hinge, depending on weight and whether we need to align and re-set the gate leaf.
How we do it
We support the gate, cut or unbolt the old hinge, weld or bolt the new one, and check the swing clearance before photographing the finished work.
Post Replacement
Signs you need it
The post leans, the gate won’t latch, or Santa Ana winds have stripped the anchors out of the decomposed granite.
What it costs in Burbank
Post replacement in Burbank runs $400 to $900 per post, including new concrete, anchor work, and re-hanging the gate leaf.
How we do it
We cut out the old post, dig a deeper footing than the original, pour fresh concrete, and re-hang the gate to spec before documenting the repair.
Rail Repair
Signs you need it
The bottom track on your alley sliding gate is bent, the V-groove is worn through, or the gate binds mid-travel.
What it costs in Burbank
Rail repair and bottom-track replacement in Burbank typically lands between $300 and $700, depending on track length and the damage.
How we do it
We remove the damaged rail section, weld in a new track, and reset the gate travel so the rollers ride cleanly through the full opening.
Custom Welding
Signs you need it
A steel frame is cracked at a joint, a decorative element has snapped, or the gate needs a structural plate added where the metal has fatigued.
What it costs in Burbank
Custom welding on gates in Burbank runs $250 to $800, depending on the size of the repair, the amount of steel involved, and whether on-site work requires a mobile rig.
How we do it
We clean the weld area, make the repair with the right rod and heat settings for the steel, and photograph the weld before and after paint.
Gate Rollers
Signs you need it
The sliding gate rattles, the wheels are flat-spotted, or the gate has jumped the track on a rear alley.
What it costs in Burbank
Gate roller replacement in Burbank runs $120 to $300 per roller, including the hardware and track re-alignment for alley sliding gates.
How we do it
We lift the gate, pull the old V-groove rollers, install new ones, and reset the gate on the track before testing the full travel path.
What Gate Parts & Welding Costs in Burbank
| Item | Typical range in Burbank |
|---|---|
| Hinge replacement | $150 - $400 per hinge |
| Post replacement | $400 - $900 per post |
| Rail repair / track replacement | $300 - $700 |
| Gate roller replacement | $120 - $300 per roller |
Can you weld my gate without replacing the whole thing?
In many cases, yes. If the steel around the crack has enough thickness left, a proper weld restores the strength without swapping the gate. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement is the better call. Phone (928) 260-0864.
What if my alley gate jumps the track repeatedly?
That’s usually worn V-groove rollers or a bent bottom rail. We replace the rollers and straighten or replace the track, then test the full travel. Call (928) 260-0864 for a written estimate.
Brands We Service in Burbank
We service and repair Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, and Elite gate operators, among others, on Burbank properties. Our trucks stock common boards, limit switches, and remotes for these brands, which shortens turnaround on most repairs. See our brands for the full list of what we work on.
Pricing for Gate Repair in Burbank, CA
| Service | Typical range in Burbank |
|---|---|
| Slide motor installation | $700 - $1,150 |
| Swing arm operator | $600 - $950 |
| Linear motor repair / replacement | $400 - $900 |
| Control board replacement | $250 - $600 |
| Limit switch replacement | $120 - $280 |
| Keypad entry installation | $250 - $600 |
| Phone entry system | $450 - $900 |
| Video intercom system | $800 - $1,500 |
| Hinge replacement | $150 - $400 per hinge |
| Post replacement | $400 - $900 per post |
| Rail repair / track replacement | $300 - $700 |
| Gate roller replacement | $120 - $300 per roller |
In Burbank, the two things that push gate repair prices toward the top of a range are alley access conditions and heat-related secondary damage. A track that’s been hit by a trash truck usually costs more than a motor swap on a clean street-front gate. Every job gets a written price before any work starts, so the number you see is the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Burbank
We work across Burbank’s residential grid and the foothill streets, and our response time for the city is typically under 60 minutes for urgent gate failures. These are the areas we see most often:
- Magnolia Park
- Toluca Lake adjacent streets
- Rancho Equestrian
- Burbank Hills and the Verdugo foothills
- North Burbank residential grid
- Downtown Burbank
Service Area - Cities Near Burbank
We dispatch from our Los Angeles office to Burbank and the surrounding cities. If you’re nearby, we also cover Glendale, CA, North Hollywood, CA, Universal City, CA, and Tujunga, CA. Each area gets the same written price and documented record on every job.
Serving Burbank, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Burbank 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 Burbank
For urgent gate failures, we typically arrive in Burbank within about an hour. A live person answers the phone 24/7 at (928) 260-0864, and we’ll give you a written price before any work begins.
Most gate repairs and motor replacements in Burbank don’t require a permit, since they’re considered maintenance on existing equipment. New gate installations can trigger a permit depending on size and location. We’ll confirm before any work is scheduled, and the written scope will reflect it.
Yes. We move between Burbank’s residential alley gates and the commercial-grade automated entry systems around the studio campuses in the same workday. Every job gets the same documented photo record and written pricing. Call (928) 260-0864 for an estimate.
If your gate isn’t working the way it should, call (928) 260-0864. We’ll send a technician to Burbank, hand you a written price before any work starts, and leave you a photo record of everything that was found, adjusted, or replaced.
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 Burbank Customers Say
"Gate had been dragging for a year. They photographed the bent hinge post, explained why the operator kept faulting, and gave me a fixed price to correct both."
- Terrence B."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.