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AfterFAAC Gate Installation in Cleburne: What to Know First
We install, repair, and replace FAAC gate operators and full gate systems throughout Cleburne, Texas, as an independent FAAC service provider. Most FAAC installations are completed within three to five business days from the time we quote the job, and the price we give you is the price you pay, settled in writing before we turn a single bolt. If you’re reading this because your FAAC unit stopped responding, or you’ve bought a new operator and need it mounted right, call (817) 961-9404 and we’ll talk it through.
This page is written for Cleburne homeowners who own or are considering a FAAC gate, and who want straight answers about installation, failure points, real costs, and what goes into a job that lasts. No manufacturer affiliation, no sales pitch. Just what we’ve learned in over 42 years of working on gates across Johnson County.
Key Takeaways
- We install all FAAC residential and light-commercial swing and slide gate operators, including the 400, 770, and 844 series.
- Every FAAC installation comes with our written 90-Day Done Right Promise, whether it’s a new motor, a board replacement, or full gate rebuild.
- We are not a FAAC authorized dealer, which means we recommend the part that makes sense for your gate and your budget, OEM or quality aftermarket, no one pushing a sales quota.
- Cleburne’s soil and weather create specific stresses on FAAC operators; we account for them before we mount anything.
How FAAC Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
FAAC makes a solid operator. The 400 series, in particular, has earned a reputation for reliability on residential swing gates. But they are not perfect, and Cleburne’s heat, clay soil, and occasional ice storms have a way of exposing weak points faster than a mild climate would. Here are the failure modes we see most often on FAAC installs in our area:
- Capacitor failure on the 770 series during summer heat. The 770 swing-arm operator uses a start capacitor that degrades faster in sustained 100°F-plus afternoons. When it fails, the gate will hum but not move, or it’ll open halfway and stop. We replace the capacitor and, just as important, check the gate’s weight and wind load, because an iffy capacitor often masks an operator that was undersized for the job from the start.
- Limit switch drift on the 844 series after power blinks. Cleburne gets its share of electrical flickers from summer storms. FAAC 844 slide operators, especially older boards, can lose their limit memory after a brownout, which makes the gate slam against the end stops or stop two feet short. We re-set the limits and, if the board has failed, we’ll recommend either a genuine FAAC replacement board or a quality aftermarket board with better surge tolerance.
- Hydraulic pump leaks on FAAC 400 operators left unserviced. The 400 series is hydraulic, not electromechanical. Over time, seals dry out and the pump can weep fluid, especially on gates that run on uneven posts or carry rust from years of Cleburne rain. A leaking pump means slow operation and eventual motor burn. We catch this during installation by checking the pump’s fluid level and seal condition, and we’ll rebuild it before hanging a new operator on an old problem.
- Gate weight changes over time, and FAAC operators feel it first. Homeowners add decorative metalwork, a security panel, or a heavier gate leaf without telling the motor. The FAAC unit that was correctly sized ten years ago is now overworked. Before any FAAC install, we verify the actual gate weight and swing or slide force with a pull gauge, then confirm the operator’s rating still matches. In Cleburne, we also factor in wind load on wide double gates, which is especially relevant for the flatter 770 arm geometry.
- Rodent damage to wiring in the junction box base. This is a quiet problem until the gate stops. Cleburne has its share of field mice and pack rats that chew through the low-voltage wiring where FAAC operators meet the photo eyes and keypads. We mount and seal all low-voltage connections in rodent-resistant conduit and, on new installs, we route wire paths away from known nesting spots, a step FAAC’s own instructions do not cover.
Our FAAC Gate Installation Process
Every FAAC installation in Cleburne follows the same sequence, whether it’s a single swing gate on a residential driveway or a double gate on a small acreage property:
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Site call and measurement. Victor Salinas or one of our senior techs comes out, measures the gate and posts, checks the grade, the power source, and the swing or slide direction. We also talk through how you actually use the gate, because a gate that opens forty times a day needs a different spec than one that opens twice a week.
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Written quote. You get the full price for the operator, mounting hardware, any necessary welding, control wiring, and safety edges, all itemized. Some jobs need a concrete pad for a slide operator; others need post reinforcement. It’s all in the quote, before work begins.
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Prep and mounting. We weld or bolt the mounting plate, set the operator, and anchor it to the existing structure. If the posts are compromised, we’ll say so and fix them rather than hang a new motor on a tired post.
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Wiring and safety setup. We run power and low-voltage wiring, install or verify photo eyes, safety edges, and the control board. FAAC’s programming logic is not hard for us, but we take the time to set force and speed so the gate moves like it was built for your property, not like it was set at a factory default.
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Testing and cycling. We run the gate through at least twenty full cycles, test the obstacle detection, and check the manual release. If anything feels off, we stop and correct it before we leave.
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Cleanup and paperwork. We remove old parts unless you ask us to leave them, sweep the work area, and hand you the written 90-Day Done Right Promise. No fine print. No surprise charges.
What FAAC Gate Installation Costs in Cleburne
Straight numbers, because you deserve them. These are the ranges we quote for typical FAAC work in Cleburne, including parts and labor:
- FAAC 400-series swing operator, single gate, basic install: $1,450 to $2,100
- FAAC 770-series articulated arm, single swing gate: $1,700 to $2,400
- FAAC 844-series slide operator, single slide gate under 18 feet: $1,900 to $2,700
- Double gate, two operators, synchronized FAAC setup: $3,200 to $4,600
- Full gate build plus FAAC operator, custom steel: $5,500 and up, quoted by the job
- FAAC control board replacement: $380 to $720 depending on series
- Capacitor, limit switch, or photo eye replacement: $120 to $340
What moves the price is the gate’s condition and weight, the distance from your electrical panel, whether we need to pour a pad for a slide unit, and whether the existing posts are square and solid. You will have the exact number in writing before we start. Call (817) 961-9404 for a free estimate on your FAAC installation, and if someone else has already written you a quote, we’ll give you a free second opinion on it.
Why Cleburne Homeowners Call Ironworks Gate Co. for FAAC Work
We’ve been at this for over 42 years, since 1984, and we plan to be answering the phone in Cleburne for another forty. That changes how we work. A gate company that might not be here in five years can afford to cut a corner; we cannot, because we’ll be the ones you call back, and we intend to still be here. Every FAAC installation we do is covered by our written 90-Day Done Right Promise, which is a simple sentence: if it is not right, we come back and make it right. No paperwork, no arguing.
Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, and when they walk onto your property they treat it the way they’d treat their own mother’s driveway. We work on FAAC every week, but we’re also trained on LiftMaster, Mighty Mule, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, and four other major opener brands, so if your gate has a mixed setup, or you replace your FAAC with something else down the road, we’re not going to shrug and tell you it’s not our line. As Victor Salinas puts it: if it swings, rolls, or latches, we can sort it out.
FAQs
No. FAAC’s manufacturer warranty covers the operator itself, and proper installation by a qualified independent service provider does not void it. We follow FAAC’s installation specs to the letter so that if you ever do need a warranty claim on the unit, the manufacturer has no grounds to deny it. We just won’t pretend to be something we’re not: an independent FAAC service provider with deep hands-on experience, not a factory-authorized shop. Call (817) 961-9404 if you want to talk through your specific model and warranty status.
For a straightforward operator swap on an existing gate, most Cleburne jobs are done within three to five business days of the quote being accepted. Full gate builds or installations that require new posts, concrete, or long power runs take longer because the work has to be done in sequence, not all at once. We’ll give you a firm date when we quote, and we’ll be there when we say.
If the motor itself is good and the issue is a capacitor, limit switch, board, or a wiring fault, repair usually makes sense and costs less than half of a new unit. If the operator is over twelve years old, has leaked hydraulic fluid, or has been struck by vehicles or weather repeatedly, replacement is often the cheaper long-term answer. We’ll test the unit and give you an honest recommendation; we make money either way, so we have no incentive to steer you wrong. Our $89 Seasonal Tune-Up is available if you want a general health check on an aging FAAC before committing to anything.
We do, and we do it often. We’ll assess the existing gate’s weight, hinge integrity, post plumb, and travel path, then mount and set the FAAC operator to match. If the gate itself has problems, a twisted frame or sagging hinges, we’ll tell you before we mount the motor, because no operator runs well on a gate that doesn’t move true. If it swings, rolls, or latches, we can sort it out.
Our trucks carry common FAAC capacitors, limit switches, photo eyes, and control board kits for the 400, 770, and 844 series, along with general hardware and wiring supplies. For less common FAAC parts, like a specific hydraulic pump or a full 844 board, we source genuine FAAC or quality aftermarket options within a day or two. If you want certainty before we arrive, call (817) 961-9404 and tell us your model number; we’ll confirm what we can do in one visit.
Written by Victor Salinas, Owner, Ironworks Gate Co. at Ironworks Gate Co., serving Cleburne and nearby areas.