Free on-site gate assessment - hinges, posts, and your LiftMaster or Nice gate operator checked before anything is quoted
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A gate that won’t open, sags on its hinges, or groans through every cycle isn’t just a nuisance - it’s a job waiting to get worse. We’re Ironworks Gate Co., and we’ve been providing our Gate Repair in Cleburne since 1984. Our technicians arrive in uniform, background-checked, and ready to diagnose the problem on the spot. Whether it’s a dead circuit board on a LiftMaster opener or a weld that finally gave way on a 30-year-old iron gate, we fix it right, and we back the work with our written 90-Day Done Right Promise. Call (817) 961-9404 and a live person answers - any hour, any day.
What Our Gate Repair Service Includes
Electric Gate Repair
Electric gates fail in predictable ways: control boards short, wiring corrodes, and motors burn out from years of Texas heat. We carry diagnostic equipment that reads fault codes on the spot, so we don’t guess and we don’t swap parts hoping for the best. If your gate opens halfway, reverses for no reason, or won’t respond to the remote, Victor Salinas and our team trace the problem to the exact component and repair or replace it, usually in one visit.
Automatic Gate Repair
Automatic gate systems combine heavy steel with sensitive electronics, and when either side fails, the whole gate stops working. We service the full system - motor, gearbox, limit switches, safety sensors, and receiver - not just the part that looks broken. A gate that slams at the end of its travel, stops partway, or keeps losing its open/close limits usually has a fixable automation issue, and we handle it with the same care whether your opener is a BFT, a Viking, or something older.
Hinge & Post Repair
Hinges and posts carry the entire weight of the gate, and in Cleburne’s clay-heavy soil, posts shift over time. A gate that drags on the driveway, sags at the latch, or shows gaps around the hinge pins needs attention before the weight ruins the operator too. We weld, sleeve, or reset posts as the situation demands - and we tell you straight which fix will actually last, not which one is quickest.
Gate Realignment
A gate that scrapes the ground or hangs crooked puts strain on every other component, from hinges to the motor. Realignment isn’t just lifting the gate; it’s re-squaring the frame, adjusting the hinge geometry, and ensuring the gate travels true through its full range. We check the post plumb, the gate level, and the operator alignment as one job, because fixing one without the others means you’ll call us again in six months.
Lock Repair
Gate locks range from simple slide bolts to integrated electronic locks that tie into your keypad or intercom. When a lock sticks, won’t catch, or loses its electronic signal, the gate may not close securely - which matters for every Cleburne homeowner who relies on the gate to keep dogs in and strangers out. We repair and replace mechanical and electronic locks, match them to your existing hardware where possible, and make sure the gate actually latches when it closes.
Weld & Rust Repair
North Texas heat and humidity work on iron gates year after year, and the first sign is usually rust blooming at the welds. We grind, repair, and re-weld affected joints, then treat the area to slow future corrosion. A cracked weld on a heavy gate is not a cosmetic issue - it’s a failure point - and we treat it accordingly, with the same blacksmith’s respect for the metal that’s been our standard for over four decades.
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.
Brands We Service for Gate Repair
We’ve repaired and serviced more BFT openers than we can count, from older units still running on original boards to modern models with encrypted remotes. Our team knows BFT’s fault codes, the common failure points in their hydraulic operators, and the correct replacement parts to keep a BFT gate running smooth rather than patching it with a generic workaround.
Linear and Viking openers are common across Johnson County, and we keep OEM parts for both on hand in our service vehicles for our Gate Repair in Keene and surrounding areas. Whether it’s a Viking gearbox that’s sheared its teeth or a Linear control board that’s fried from a power surge, we can usually complete the repair that same visit. Ghost Controls openers, popular on residential driveways, respond well to proper limit-setting and sensor alignment - two fixes we perform as a matter of course. Whatever make sits on your property, we’ll give it an honest diagnosis and a fixed price before a single bolt is turned.
Signs You Need Gate Repair Right Now
- The gate moves slower than it used to. A slowing gate usually means a worn motor, a failing capacitor, or increased friction from misaligned hinges. Each cycle puts more strain on everything else, and the problem compounds quickly.
- You hear grinding, squealing, or banging during operation. Metal-on-metal sounds mean a wheel, hinge, or gear has lost lubrication or alignment. Left alone, the damage migrates to the operator, and the repair bill grows with it.
- The gate stops partway or reverses without reason. This often points to a failing limit switch, an obstruction sensor issue, or a binding point in the gate’s travel. It’s also a safety concern - a gate that reverses unpredictably can catch a car or a person.
- You can see sagging, gaps at the hinges, or rust through the welds. Weight shift and corrosion are structural problems, not cosmetic ones. A sagging gate drags, and a dragging gate kills motors and strips gears.
- The keypad, remote, or intercom has stopped working reliably. Sometimes it’s a simple battery or antenna issue. Sometimes it’s a failing receiver board. Either way, a gate you can’t open from outside is a gate that’s not doing its job.
Our Gate Repair Process - Step by Step
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Call (817) 961-9404 and speak to a live person. No phone trees, no answering service. We listen to what the gate is doing - or not doing - and schedule a visit that fits your day, not ours. We’ll be there when we say.
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On-site diagnosis with the right tools. Our technician walks the gate, checks the mechanicals, reads fault codes from the opener, and tests the safety sensors. We find the root cause, not just the obvious symptom, and we explain it in plain English.
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Upfront, fixed price before any work. You’ll know exactly what the repair costs and what it includes before we turn a single wrench. No hourly mystery billing, no surprise line items. A square deal, settled up front.
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The repair, done right, usually in one visit. Because we carry OEM parts for major brands and our trucks are stocked for common failure points, most Cleburne gate repairs are completed on the first call. We test the full travel cycle, re-check safety edges and sensors, and make sure the gate runs like it should.
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Written 90-Day Done Right Promise. Every job ends with our written guarantee: if it’s not right, we come back and make it right. No paperwork, no arguing, no exceptions. The 400th job gets the same care as the first.
How Much Does Gate Repair Cost in Cleburne?
Gate repair pricing in Cleburne depends on the failure, but here’s what homeowners typically see. A hinge replacement or simple weld repair runs $150-$350. A gate realignment, including post adjustment where feasible, lands between $250 and $600. Control board replacements on automatic openers usually fall in the $350-$800 range, depending on the brand and whether it’s a factory board or a rebuilt unit. Full motor or gearbox replacements on heavy operators can reach $900-$1,800, especially for hydraulic or high-cycle systems.
What changes the price? The gate’s size and weight, the brand of the opener, the age of the system (older units sometimes need retrofit brackets rather than drop-in parts), and how far the gate has drifted out of square. The low bid often ignores the root cause. The honest price fixes it once. We also honor a standing offer: $50 Off Any Repair Over $250, and a permanent 5% discount for seniors and veterans. Every estimate is free, and the price we quote is the price you pay.
Gate Repair Near Cleburne - Our Service Area
We work throughout Johnson County and the surrounding communities: Gate Repair in Itasca, Gate Repair in Keene, plus Joshua, Alvarado, Crowley, Rendon, Everman, Benbrook, Mansfield, Forest Hill, and Kennedale. Most calls within Cleburne city limits get same-day or next-day dispatch. If you’re checking whether we cover your address, call us - chances are we do, and we’ll give you a straight answer on when we can be there.
Serving Cleburne, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Cleburne area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Gate Repair in Cleburne
Gate repair is any work that restores a driveway or estate gate to safe, reliable operation - from hinges and welds to motors, control boards, sensors, keypads, and locks. At Ironworks Gate Co., we handle the full scope, mechanical and electronic, on gates of every age and size. A repair might be a 30-minute hinge swap or a full operator replacement, but it always starts with a proper diagnosis. We don’t guess, and we don’t sell parts you don’t need.
Most repairs we handle in Cleburne are completed in a single visit, usually within one to three hours on site. Hinge jobs and sensor alignments are often done in under an hour. A motor or control board replacement may take two to three hours including testing and final adjustment. We tell you the realistic timeline when we quote the job, and we don’t leave until the gate runs through a full cycle cleanly.
Most residential gate repairs in Cleburne range from $150 for minor hinge or weld work to $1,800 for a full operator replacement on a heavy gate. Typical jobs - control boards, limit switch replacements, realignment - fall between $250 and $800. The price is set before we start, it’s written down, and it doesn’t change unless we find something you approve separately. Call (817) 961-9404 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Yes. We service Viking and Linear openers regularly across Johnson County, and we keep OEM parts for both brands on our trucks. That means a Viking gearbox or a Linear control board can often be replaced same-day without waiting on a parts shipment. We also work on BFT, LiftMaster, FAAC, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule. Whatever opener is on your gate, we can diagnose and repair it.
In most cases, yes. We keep same-day availability for Cleburne calls, and a live person answers the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If your gate is stuck open and your property is unsecured, tell us when you call and we’ll treat it as Emergency Gate Repair in Cleburne, TX. We’ll get a technician dispatched as soon as possible, and you’ll know the price of the repair before any work begins. Call (817) 961-9404 day or night.
Every repair we complete is covered by our written 90-Day Done Right Promise. If the same problem comes back within 90 days, we return and make it right at no charge. No paperwork, no fine print, no arguing. It’s the Keystone Standard applied to every job, and it’s been the rule here since Victor Salinas founded the company in 1984.
Clear the gate’s travel path of vehicles, trash bins, and anything else that could block a full open-close test. If you have remotes or keypads, have them available so we can test the entire system. You don’t need to be a mechanic or an electrician - that’s our job. Just make sure we can reach the gate and the opener box, and we’ll handle everything else.
Schedule Your Gate Repair Service in Cleburne Today
A gate that’s been struggling won’t fix itself, and the next failure could be the one that leaves you stuck outside - or worse, with a gate that won’t close at all. Don’t wait to call the team for Best Gate Repair in Cleburne, TX. Call (817) 961-9404 now for a free, no-obligation estimate. We’ll answer in person, send a background-checked technician, and give you a written price before any work starts. Done right, backed in writing, and guaranteed for 90 days.
Written by Victor Salinas, Owner at Ironworks Gate Co., serving Cleburne since 1984.