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AfterGate Repair in Lynn, MA
Gate motor and opener failures in Lynn happen faster than almost anywhere else in Massachusetts. Salt off Lynn Harbor works into every bearing, bracket, and limit switch, while decades of freeze-thaw cycles pull posts out of plumb on the city’s old triple-deckers and Victorians. A gate that won’t open on a rear-yard entry serving three apartments is a landlord emergency, not a weekend project. Call (928) 260-0864 and a live person answers, any hour.
Why Lynn Homes Are Different
Lynn’s housing stock is mostly late-1800s to 1930s brick tenements, triple-deckers, and modest Victorians on tight lots. The rear gates on these properties are usually the sole secure entry point for multiple households, and they’re almost always wrought iron, ornamental steel, or chain-link frames set in concrete footings that have shifted through a century of New England winters. The original hardware is frequently non-standard in size, badly corroded, and seized in place.
What makes Lynn distinct is the combination. Coastal salt air off Lynn Harbor and Nahant Bay accelerates oxidation on every ferrous part year-round, while 30-plus annual freeze-thaw cycles keep knocking posts out of alignment. The result is a cycle: salt eats the hardware, ground heave moves the structure, and a gate that was adjusted in October is binding again by February. Inland cities like Saugus or Malden don’t see this at nearly the same rate.
Our Main Lynn Services
Most Lynn homeowners call us for one of two problems: a gate that needs repair after salt and rust take their toll, or a full installation where the old frame is past saving. Here’s what each service covers.
Gate Repair in Lynn
Repair is the right call when the gate itself is sound but the hardware isn’t. In Lynn that usually means seized hinges, broken latches, drop-rod failures, or a sagging leaf where the corner hardware has pulled loose from aged masonry. We document what we found, price the repair in writing, and leave a photo record when we’re done. Gate Repair in Lynn covers the full scope.
Gate Installation in Lynn
Installation makes sense when the existing frame is structurally gone or when a multi-tenant property needs a new gate with modern hardware that can survive the harbor air. Site prep on Lynn’s tight rear yards requires care around old brick and uneven concrete, and new posts usually need deeper footings to resist freeze-thaw drift. Gate Installation in Lynn walks through what a full install includes.
What happens when you call
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
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Gate motors in Lynn work against two enemies: salt and cold. Salt mist off the harbor corrodes circuit boards, terminal blocks, and limit switches, while winter ground movement pulls gates out of travel alignment and forces the motor to work harder. On a triple-decker rear gate serving three tenants, a dead board means three households locked out of their parking at the same time. That’s the common call, and we carry motors and boards for Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule so we can usually match whatever’s already bolted to the post. Our Gate Motor & Opener service covers the full job, from diagnosis to a written record of every limit setting.
Motor Installation
Signs you need it
The motor hums but the gate doesn’t move, or the unit is dead after a storm and the board shows no power.
What it costs in Lynn
A new gate motor and operator typically runs $1,350-$2,800 installed, depending on brand, gate weight, and whether the existing bracket is reusable.
How we do it
We pull the old operator, check the post for plumb, install the new motor on new hardware, set travel limits, and photograph every wiring connection before closing the box.
Motor Repair
Signs you need it
The motor opens but won’t close, stops mid-travel, or trips its breaker in wet weather.
What it costs in Lynn
Repairs to an existing motor run $280-$650, with the higher end reflecting board or limit-switch replacement on coastal units.
How we do it
We diagnose the fault, replace only what failed, reset travel and force limits against the current post position, and leave a written record of the part numbers installed.
Linear Motor
Signs you need it
A linear arm motor is sluggish in cold weather or has thrown its mount out of line because the gate drifted.
What it costs in Lynn
Linear motor service runs $450-$1,500 depending on whether the arm itself needs replacing or just the mounts and limit settings.
How we do it
We check arm geometry against the gate’s actual arc, reset mounts, and recalibrate so the arm doesn’t fight the gate on every cycle.
Slide Motor
Signs you need it
A slide gate shudders, stops with a fault, or has ground track damage from salt-degraded wheels.
What it costs in Lynn
Slide motor replacement and track realignment run $1,500-$2,900, with the higher range including new rollers and rail repairs.
How we do it
We measure track wear, replace the motor and any failed rollers, reset limits, and photograph the chain tension before and after.
Intercom Integration
Signs you need it
The motor works but the intercom won’t trigger it, or a new intercom was fitted and the relay wiring doesn’t match the motor board.
What it costs in Lynn
Wiring an intercom to an existing motor runs $350-$800, depending on whether new relay hardware is needed at the motor.
How we do it
We trace the existing relay circuit, match voltage and contact configuration, and leave a wiring diagram in the job record.
What Gate Motor & Opener Costs in Lynn
| Item | Typical range in Lynn |
|---|---|
| New gate motor and operator | $1,350-$2,800 |
| Existing motor repair | $280-$650 |
| Slide motor replacement with track work | $1,500-$2,900 |
How much does a gate motor cost in Lynn?
A new motor and operator runs $1,350-$2,800 installed. Salt corrosion means the bracket and mounting bolts are often replaced at the same time. Call (928) 260-0864 for a written quote before any work starts.
Can you fix a gate motor the same day?
Most motor repairs can be diagnosed and completed in one visit, since we carry common boards and limit switches for the major brands. Coastal units needing parts we don’t stock usually wait on two to three days for delivery.
Gate Access Control in Lynn
Access control on Lynn’s multi-family rear gates usually starts with a keypad or phone entry going dead in wet weather. The wiring is old, the junction boxes are corroded, and the tenant list changes often enough that someone always needs a new code. We fix the control component rather than replacing a working motor, and we leave a wiring diagram so the next tech doesn’t have to trace it blind. Our Gate Access Control service covers keypads, remotes, phone entry, card readers, and video intercoms.
Keypad Entry
Signs you need it
The keypad works intermittently in rain, some keys won’t register, or tenants report the gate opening without a code being entered.
What it costs in Lynn
Keypad replacement or repair runs $380-$1,200, with the higher end covering weather-sealed units and relay rewiring.
How we do it
We pull the old keypad, check the feeder cable for salt intrusion, install the new unit on a sealed box, and test every tenant code before we leave.
Remote Control
Signs you need it
One remote works, another doesn’t, or the receiver stops accepting new transmitters after a power blink.
What it costs in Lynn
Remote programming and receiver service runs $350-$700, including a new receiver when the original is salt-corroded.
How we do it
We test the receiver, reprogram all remotes on the gate, and photograph the receiver board so the programming data stays on file.
Phone Entry
Signs you need it
Calls from the gate go to the wrong number, the relay won’t fire, or the tenant directory needs an update and the unit won’t accept programming.
What it costs in Lynn
Phone entry repair or replacement runs $500-$1,500, depending on whether it’s a simple cellular unit or a wired multi-tenant panel.
How we do it
We replace corroded boards, reprogram directory entries, and test the relay against the motor input before wrapping the job.
Card Reader
Signs you need it
Cards fail to read in damp weather, or a tenant’s card works everywhere except the rear gate.
What it costs in Lynn
Card reader service runs $550-$1,300, including the reader, a new power supply if needed, and reprogramming.
How we do it
We check the reader’s power supply and connection block, replace what failed, and re-test all credentials against the gate motor.
Video Intercom
Signs you need it
The video feed is black, the audio is dead, or the unlock button on the indoor monitor no longer triggers the gate.
What it costs in Lynn
Video intercom repair runs $480-$1,600, with the higher end covering full replacement of a corroded outdoor station.
How we do it
We test the outdoor station and indoor monitor separately, replace the failed half, and document the wiring path for the file.
What Gate Access Control Costs in Lynn
| Item | Typical range in Lynn |
|---|---|
| Keypad replacement or repair | $380-$1,200 |
| Phone entry repair or replacement | $500-$1,500 |
| Video intercom repair | $480-$1,600 |
How much does a gate keypad cost in Lynn?
A weather-sealed gate keypad runs $380-$1,200 installed. Coastal units need better sealing than inland ones, which is why the range skews higher here. Call (928) 260-0864 for a written quote.
Can you add a phone entry system to my Lynn gate?
Yes, and on Lynn multi-family properties it’s usually the right call. We run the new wiring, match the relay to your existing motor, and program the tenant directory before we leave.
Gate Parts & Welding in Lynn
Salt and rust make parts and welding work the backbone of gate service in Lynn. Original hinge pins on a 1920s triple-decker gate are often so corroded the gate has to be cut free, and replacement hardware has to be welded or adapted because the old sizes don’t exist anymore. We weld on site when the frame is sound, and we keep common rollers and hinge hardware in the truck so a repair doesn’t wait on a parts order. Our Gate Parts & Welding service covers everything from seized hinges to full post replacement.
Hinge Replacement
Signs you need it
The gate drags, the hinge pins are visibly worn or rusted through, or the gate drops when you lift it.
What it costs in Lynn
Hinge replacement on a standard wrought-iron or steel gate runs $350-$850, including new pins and weld work on the frame tabs.
How we do it
We cut the old hinge out, weld in new tabs and pins sized to the frame, and photograph the finished welds before painting them.
Post Replacement
Signs you need it
The post leans visibly, the gate won’t latch because the post has shifted, or rust has eaten through the base of the post.
What it costs in Lynn
Post replacement runs $800-$2,200, with the higher range covering concrete footing work and re-anchoring into existing masonry walls.
How we do it
We pull the old post, break out the failed footing, set a new post in concrete with the gate hung and squared before the pour cures.
Rail Repair
Signs you need it
The gate’s frame rail is cracked at a weld, has a rust-through hole, or flexes visibly when the gate moves.
What it costs in Lynn
Rail repair runs $500-$1,200 depending on whether we’re splicing a section or replacing an entire rail on a large frame.
How we do it
We cut back to clean metal, weld in matching stock, and shoot the repair area so the record shows what was replaced.
Custom Welding
Signs you need it
The gate has damage that doesn’t match a standard part, or an ornamental detail broke off and a replacement can’t be sourced.
What it costs in Lynn
Custom welding runs $450-$1,500 depending on the complexity of the repair and the amount of fabrication involved.
How we do it
We fabricate the replacement piece, weld it in, grind and finish the joint, and include photos of the weld before and after finishing.
Gate Rollers
Signs you need it
A slide gate grinds on its track, jumps the rail, or the wheels are visibly flattened or seized.
What it costs in Lynn
Roller replacement runs $650-$1,400, including rail cleaning and realignment so the new rollers don’t wear unevenly.
How we do it
We replace the roller assemblies, clean the track of salt and debris, and set the height so the gate rides level and quiet.
What Gate Parts & Welding Costs in Lynn
| Item | Typical range in Lynn |
|---|---|
| Hinge replacement | $350-$850 |
| Post replacement | $800-$2,200 |
| Custom welding | $450-$1,500 |
How much does it cost to fix a sagging gate in Lynn?
Most sagging gates need new hinges or a post reset, which runs $350-$2,200 depending on the problem. We’ll write the exact price before any work starts. Call (928) 260-0864 for an estimate.
Can you weld a broken gate in place?
Usually yes. If the frame is sound and the post is still plumb, we weld the break on site without removing the gate. If the post has shifted, we reset it first.
Brands We Service in Lynn
We regularly service Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule motors on Lynn properties. We keep common boards, limits, and remotes for those brands in the truck, so a diagnosis doesn’t turn into a week-long parts wait. See our brands for the full list of what we work on.
Pricing for Gate Repair in Lynn, MA
| Service | Typical range in Lynn |
|---|---|
| New gate motor and operator | $1,350-$2,800 |
| Existing motor repair | $280-$650 |
| Slide motor replacement with track work | $1,500-$2,900 |
| Keypad replacement or repair | $380-$1,200 |
| Phone entry repair or replacement | $500-$1,500 |
| Video intercom repair | $480-$1,600 |
| Hinge replacement | $350-$850 |
| Post replacement | $800-$2,200 |
| Custom welding | $450-$1,500 |
Salt corrosion pushes Lynn prices toward the high end of these ranges when brackets, bolts, or adjacent hardware have to be replaced along with the failed part. Every job gets a written price before work starts, so the number you approve is the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Lynn
We work across Lynn, from the triple-deckers east of Western Avenue to the Victorians near Lynn Common and the newer lots toward the Revere line. Coastal properties always need more attention than inland ones, but we see failed hardware everywhere.
- Diamond District
- Pine Hill
- Lynn Common
- Harbor Park
- Highlands
Service Area - Cities Near Lynn
We also serve Saugus, MA, Salem, MA, Revere, MA, and Peabody, MA. Dispatch is coordinated from the Boston office, and crews serving Lynn respond locally. If your gate is down in any of these nearby cities, the same written-price policy applies.
Serving Lynn, MA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lynn 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 Lynn
Most Lynn calls are answered by a live person 24/7, and emergency repairs are typically scheduled the same day. A broken rear gate on a multi-family property gets priority because it blocks parking and yard access for every tenant at once.
Most gate repairs on existing posts and frames don’t require a permit. New footings or a full replacement with new posts may, depending on location and property type. We can check Lynn’s current requirements before any work is scheduled.
Yes, and a large share of our Lynn work is on triple-decker rear gates serving several units. We handle the repair, write the price before we start, and leave documentation the property owner can keep for maintenance records.
If your gate is down in Lynn, call (928) 260-0864 for a free estimate. A live person answers, and the price is written before any work begins.
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 Lynn 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.