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AfterGate Repair Before & After in Cleburne, TX
A gate says a lot about a home before anyone ever knocks. The before and after photos below show what 42 years of practice looks like on real gates in Johnson County, from sagging driveway entries to operators that quit working months ago. These aren’t staged showroom pictures. They’re the kinds of repairs our technicians handle every week, done right and backed in writing.
Recent Transformations
Sagging Driveway Gate, West Cleburne
The problem: this 16-foot steel gate had dropped roughly three inches at the latch post, so it dragged across the driveway and the bolt no longer lined up. What we did: our technician removed the gate, replaced the worn hinge bushings, reinforced the hinge-side post, and rehung the gate with fresh hardware. The result: the gate swings level with one hand and the latch closes like the day it was first hung.
Dead Gate Operator, East Henderson Street Area
The problem: a swing gate operator that had simply stopped responding, with a control board that showed clear signs of moisture damage from the spring rains. What we did: rather than patch a board that would fail again, we replaced the operator with a LiftMaster unit matched to the gate’s weight and cycle count, and sealed the housing properly this time. The result: the gate opens and closes reliably, every single time, and the homeowner no longer gets out of the truck to push it by hand.
Broken Hinge Weld, North Cleburne Farm Gate
The problem: a heavy pipe gate off a caliche drive in north Cleburne had torn loose from its hinge, leaving the gate hanging on one corner. What we did: we ground out the cracked weld, reshaped the hinge barrel, and laid a full-penetration weld instead of a surface patch, then gusseted the weak point so the same stress wouldn’t crack it again. The result: a farm gate that doesn’t flinch under daily use from trucks and tractors, and a hinge that will outlast the original.
Keypad and Access Control Failure, South Cleburne Subdivision
The problem: the keypad outside this subdivision gate had become unreadable, and the access control board was no longer firing the open relay half the time. What we did: we installed a new FAAC keypad with a weatherproof face and traced the low-voltage run back to a corroded splice buried near the fence line. Once that connection was remade and sealed, everything came back online. The result: visitors buzz in without a phone call, and the homeowners stopped having to walk out to the road. Call (817) 961-9404 if your keypad is doing the same.
Warped Gate Frame, Rural Johnson County Driveway
The problem: a long steel gate on a rural Johnson County driveway had developed a visible bow in the middle, probably from wind load and years with no mid-rail support. It looked tired, and worse, it was starting to bind against the catch post. What we did: our techs pulled the gate, straightened the top rail with controlled heat, welded in a mid-rail brace, and repainted the affected areas to match. The result: a gate that stands straight again, and a frame sturdy enough for another forty years of north Texas wind.
Hinges Seized From Rust, Older Home Near Cleburne Square
The problem: a pedestrian gate near the courthouse square that hadn’t been opened in months because the hinges had rusted solid. The homeowner figured it needed a whole new gate. It didn’t. What we did: we cut the old hinges free, dressed up the post, and welded on sealed bearing hinges that won’t seize again. The result: a gate that opens with two fingers, and a repair bill far below replacement cost. We quoted the price before any work started, and that’s what she paid.
Want Results Like These?
If your gate sags, drags, doesn’t open, or hasn’t worked right in months, we’ll come take a look. Every job gets an upfront price before a single bolt is turned, and every repair is covered by our 90-Day Done Right Promise. No paperwork, no arguing. Call (817) 961-9404 and speak to a live person, any hour, any day.
Written by Victor Salinas, Owner at Ironworks Gate Co., serving Cleburne and Johnson County since 1984.