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Gate Repair in Hurst, TX

Gate motor and opener problems in Hurst rarely start with the motor itself. They start with the ground under the gate. The Blackland Prairie clay that runs through Hurst shrinks hard during summer droughts and swells back after fall rains, which twists posts out of plumb and drags gates off their travel path. When the gate binds, the motor works harder, the limit switches drift, and the gears strip. A homeowner calls us thinking the opener failed, and half the time the motor is fine but the post has moved an inch since spring. That changes the repair. We fix both the mechanical fault and the soil movement that caused it, and we hand you a written price before any tool comes out of the truck. Call (928) 260-0864 for same-day scheduling in Hurst.

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Why Hurst Homes Are Different

Hurst is a fully built-out post-war suburb of roughly eight square miles, and the housing stock reflects it. Most homes went up between the late 1950s and early 1980s, which means the wooden fence gates and driveway gates we see today are often 40 to 60 years old. The original gate posts on many Hurst properties were set in shallow concrete footings, sometimes only 18 to 24 inches deep. Blackland clay expands and contracts more aggressively than almost any soil in the country, and over four or five decades that cycle works posts loose at the base even when the visible concrete collar looks solid. Off Precinct Line Road and Harwood Road, where streets were laid out in the 1960s, our technicians regularly find footings that have floated an inch or more above grade. The gate looks fine at the latch in February, then binds or gaps several inches off the strike plate by late August. No hardware failed. The ground moved.

Summer heat adds a second layer. DFW summers routinely push past 100°F, and the UV exposure breaks down paint and powder coat on wrought iron, which lets rust seize hinge pins and latch bolts. Hurst gets ice storms too, and those strain hinges and latches in a different direction. A gate in Hurst takes abuse from both extremes, and repairs here are as much about resetting what the soil moved as replacing what wore out.

Our Main Hurst Services

Two services account for most of the calls we take from Hurst homeowners: full gate repair for gates that have stopped latching, binding, or swinging correctly, and gate installation for homeowners replacing aged wood gates or adding a new driveway gate. Both jobs in Hurst have to account for the clay soil and the age of the original concrete work.

Gate Repair in Hurst

Most repair calls in Hurst begin with a gate that dragged, sagged, or stopped closing. We inspect the hinges, the post plumb, the latch alignment, and the concrete footing before we touch the gate itself, because on Blackland clay the failure often starts underground. If a post has heaved, shimming the hinge is a temporary fix that will fail again. We reset the post deeper, rehang the gate, and photograph every adjustment. Gate Repair in Hurst covers hinge replacement, post resetting, latch repair, and full gate rehanging across every Hurst neighborhood.

Gate Installation in Hurst

New gate installations in Hurst should start with a footing decision, not a gate catalog. For older lots with original posts, we dig out and pour deeper footings matched to Blackland clay movement, then build or install the gate on posts that will stay put. Wood privacy gates, steel driveway gates, and automated perimeter gates all get the same written scope and photo record. Gate Installation in Hurst walks through options, materials, and the footing work this soil actually requires.

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Gate Motor & Opener in Hurst

Gate motor and opener service in Hurst is a repair we see weekly. The combination of 40-to-60-year-old gate posts, expansive clay, and summer heat means opener failures here are often secondary to post movement. A motor that worked fine for years starts tripping its limit switch or grinding its gears not because the motor aged, but because the gate now travels a different arc than the opener was set for. We diagnose that distinction before quoting anything, because replacing a motor on a misaligned gate just burns out the next motor too. Our Gate Motor & Opener service covers LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule, so whatever is already on the property, we work on it.

Motor Repair

Signs you need it

The gate hums but doesn’t move, or it moves a few inches and reverses, or the motor runs but sounds strained and the gate stops mid-travel.

What it costs in Hurst

Motor repair in Hurst typically runs $180 to $340 depending on whether the fault is in the limit switch, the capacitor, or the gear assembly.

How we do it

We test the limit switches, read the capacitor, inspect the gear teeth, and photograph the readings before we replace a single part, then reset the travel limits and cycle the gate through opening and closing.

Motor Installation

Signs you need it

The motor has seized, the gears are stripped beyond repair, or the opener is old enough that replacement parts are no longer manufactured.

What it costs in Hurst

Motor installation in Hurst typically runs $640 to $1,200 depending on the motor brand and whether the existing arm bracket and mounting plate can be reused.

How we do it

We remove the old motor, check the post and gate alignment first, install the new motor level and square, wire it to the existing control board if compatible, and document the install with photos and part numbers.

What Gate Motor & Opener Costs in Hurst

Can you fix a gate opener the same day in Hurst?

Yes. We carry common motor parts, capacitors, limit switches, and control boards on the truck, so most opener repairs in Hurst are completed the same day. Call for a live answer any time, day or night.

Does Hurst’s clay soil actually damage gate motors?

It doesn’t damage them directly, but it shifts the gate out of alignment, and the motor then works against resistance it was never set for. That extra load strips gears and burns capacitors. We always check post plumb before condemning a motor.

Gate Access Control in Hurst

Access control in Hurst means keypads, remotes, phone entry, card readers, and video intercoms on driveway gates, and the Hurst-specific wrinkle is often the wiring. Clay movement under the gate path can tug underground conduit and break low-voltage cable insulation, so an intercom or keypad that works intermittently is frequently a damaged wire run, not a failed unit. We trace the wire before we replace the keypad. Our Gate Access Control service covers every component from the keypad face to the control board.

Keypad Entry

Signs you need it

The keypad doesn’t respond, or only some buttons work, or the gate opens randomly without an entry code being entered.

What it costs in Hurst

New keypad installation in Hurst typically runs $120 to $280 per unit depending on whether we’re adding one to an existing system or replacing an old wired keypad.

How we do it

We test the keypad’s output at the control board, trace the wiring for breaks, install and program the new keypad, and record the programming in the job file you receive.

Remote Control

Signs you need it

A remote that worked stops opening the gate, or it only works from very close range, or a second remote won’t pair to the existing opener.

What it costs in Hurst

Remote control programming and replacement in Hurst typically runs $60 to $130 per remote, depending on the receiver type and whether new remotes need to be paired on site.

How we do it

We identify the receiver frequency and protocol, pair the remote at the control board, test it from the curb, and add it to the written record with the code and position noted.

What Gate Access Control Costs in Hurst

Do you fix underground gate wiring in Hurst?

Yes. We trace low-voltage wiring from the keypad or intercom back to the control board, locate the break, splice it with waterproof connectors, and bury the repair with a photo record of the splice point.

Can you add a video intercom to an existing Hurst gate?

Yes. We’ll check whether your existing wire run can carry video, or run new cable if it can’t, then mount and program the intercom and pair it with your phone if the system supports it. Written price first.

Gate Parts & Welding in Hurst

Parts and welding work in Hurst is usually about hinge failure, post rot or movement, and rail or roller wear on slide gates. On older Hurst properties, the original wood posts set in shallow concrete are often the weak point, while on steel gates the summer heat and rain cycle rusts hinge pins and latch bolts until they seize. We carry replacement hinges, posts, and rollers for most gate types, and we weld on site for steel repairs. Our Gate Parts & Welding service covers everything from a single hinge to a full post reset.

Hinge Replacement

Signs you need it

The gate sags, scrapes the ground, or the hinge pin has visible rust and won’t move, even with the gate lifted.

What it costs in Hurst

Hinge replacement in Hurst typically runs $85 to $220 per hinge depending on the gate weight and whether the post needs to be re-drilled.

How we do it

We support the gate weight, remove the old hinge, check the post for square, install new heavy-duty hinges with the proper fasteners, and photograph the finished mount.

Post Replacement

Signs you need it

The post wobbles at the base, the gate has dropped several inches on one side, or the post has cracked or rotted at ground level.

What it costs in Hurst

Post replacement in Hurst typically runs $210 to $480 per post depending on whether we’re setting a wood post or steel post and how deep the new footing needs to go.

How we do it

We cut or pull the old post, dig down past the clay’s active zone, set the new post in concrete, brace it square, and rehang the gate once the footing has set.

What Gate Parts & Welding Costs in Hurst

Can you weld a broken gate frame in Hurst?

Yes. We weld steel gate frames and rails on site, grind the weld smooth, and coat the repair to match. The weld area gets photographed and added to your job record.

How deep should a Hurst gate post go?

We set posts at least 30 to 36 inches deep in Hurst, below the zone where Blackland clay moves most. Original footings on 1960s-era homes are often much shallower, which is why they heave. We dig past the active clay layer.

Brands We Service in Hurst

We service Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule, along with the rest of the nine major automation brands we support. Most common parts are stocked on the truck or available same-day through our DFW suppliers, so a Hurst repair rarely waits on a part. See our brands for the full list and what we stock.

Pricing for Gate Repair in Hurst, TX

Neighborhoods We Serve in Hurst

We run gate repair calls across all of Hurst, from the 1960s streets off Precinct Line Road to the newer areas near the Tarrant County College campus. Our technicians are local to the DFW area and typically reach a Hurst home within a couple of hours on emergency calls.

• Hurst Park
• Hurstview
• Shady Oaks
• Harwood Terrace
• North Hurst

Service Area - Cities Near Hurst

We also serve the surrounding cities that share the same Blackland Prairie clay and post-war housing stock. North Richland Hills, TX, Bedford, TX, Colleyville, TX, and Haltom City, TX are all regular routes for our crews, and the soil and gate conditions are similar to what we see in Hurst.

FAQs About Gate Repair in Hurst