Houston Gate Repair | Emergency Gate Repair & Installation Company
Sagging Gates, Swing Gate Openers, Hinges & Dual Gates Fixed Right
Swing gate sagging, dragging, not closing all the way, or the opener arm grinding and stalling? We repair single and dual swing gates across Houston, including automatic swing gate openers, linear and articulated arms, underground operators, hinges and posts. We’re licensed, we offer same-day and 24-hour service, and the estimate is free. We fix the gate and the opener together so the repair lasts.
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Tell us what your swing gate is doing and
we’ll lay out repair and
replacement options.
Same-Day Repair.
Licensed swing gate repair for single
and dual gates, openers and hinges
across Houston.
Fix the Gate First, Then the Opener
A swing gate hangs all of its weight on two or three hinges and a post, then asks an opener arm to push it open and pull it closed hundreds of times a year. When a hinge wears, a post leans in Houston’s clay soil or the leaf starts to sag, the opener has to fight the gate, and that’s when arms bend, motors burn out and gates stop short. We check the hinges, posts, leaves and opener together and fix the cause, not just the symptom.
We’re licensed and offer same-day and 24-hour swing gate repair for homes, HOAs and businesses across Houston. The estimate is free and covers your options, including when a new opener or a rebuilt gate makes more sense. If only the opener has failed, see our gate opener repair service.
GET YOUR FREE ESTIMATESix Swing Gate Problems and Where We Look First
Swing gates fail in a few predictable ways. Here’s what Houston property owners call us about most, and what we check first.
Worn or undersized hinges, loose hinge bolts, a leaning post or a frame that has racked. We re-hang the gate, add anti-sag support, upgrade hinges or reset the post so the gate swings level again.
A sagging leaf hitting the ground or the stop, an opener limit that has drifted, or leaves that no longer meet. We realign the gate and reset the opener limits.
On dual swing gates, one leaf opens late, closes first or the two hit each other. We adjust the leaf delay, limits and arms so both open and close together and meet cleanly.
Linear and articulated arms bend when a gate is hit or forced, and actuators wear from fighting a heavy gate. We straighten or replace arms, brackets and actuators.
A gate that binds, a force setting that’s off, or a blocked or misaligned photo eye. We fix the binding, adjust force and limits and test the safety sensors.
Dry, rusted or cracked hinges and worn bushings. We lubricate, rebuild or replace hinges with heavy-duty ones rated for the gate’s weight.
Dual Gates, Arm Openers, Underground Operators and Hinges
Every swing gate setup fails in its own way. Pick yours below to see what we check and how we fix it.
Dual swing gates look great across a wide driveway, but two leaves mean twice the hinges, two arms and a timing setting that has to stay right. We repair leaves that sag or drift, gates that collide or don’t meet, worn latches and center stops, and dual swing gate openers that run out of sync.
We set leaf delay and limits so the leaves open and close in order every time. For full driveway gates, see driveway gate repair.
FIX MY DUAL GATE
Linear actuators and articulated arm openers from LiftMaster, Mighty Mule, Apollo, Ghost Controls, Viking and others fail at the motor, gears, actuator rod, brackets or control board. We repair or replace the failed parts, re-mount bent brackets and reset limits and force.
Solar and battery swing gate openers often fail on the power side, so we test those too. See gate opener battery tips.
FIX MY SWING OPENER
Underground swing gate operators keep the gate clean-looking, but they sit in a foundation box where Houston rain collects. We repair flooded or seized operators, failed motors, worn gearboxes and linkages, and clear drainage so the box doesn’t fill again.
If the operator is beyond repair, we can quote a replacement or an above-ground opener. See gate motor repair.
FIX MY UNDERGROUND OPERATOR
Most swing gate problems start at the hinges and posts. We replace worn, rusted and undersized hinges with heavy-duty ball-bearing hinges, reset or replace leaning posts, add anti-sag kits and braces, and weld or reinforce gate frames that have racked.
Wood and iron swing gates both covered. See residential gate repair or wrought iron gate repair.
FIX MY SAGGING GATE
Gate Stuck Open, Off Its Hinges or Hit by a Vehicle? Call Now.
A swing gate that’s stuck open leaves your property exposed, and one that’s dragging, off its hinges or stuck closed can block your driveway entirely. Vehicle strikes, storms, broken hinges and failed openers don’t keep business hours, so we offer same-day and 24-hour swing gate repair across Houston and get the gate secured and working again.
Call as soon as it’s safe. The estimate is free. If you need to open an automatic swing gate by hand, ask us how to use the opener’s manual release safely, and keep clear of a gate that’s hanging loose.
CALL FOR EMERGENCY REPAIR
Most swing gate problems can be repaired, but not all of them should be. It comes down to the condition of the gate frame, the hinges and posts, the age of the opener, and how often it has failed.
If the frame is solid, repair almost always wins. Hinges, posts, latches, arms, actuators and control boards can all be replaced on their own, and a gate that started sagging or stalling recently usually needs adjusting and new hardware, not a new gate.
Consider replacement when the gate is rotted, rusted or racked beyond repair, the opener is undersized for the gate and keeps failing, or parts are discontinued. We price both options, including new gate installation and new swing gate openers.
It depends on what failed. Hinge work, alignment or a limit adjustment usually costs much less than a new arm, actuator, underground operator or post. We give a free estimate after we inspect the gate. For typical Houston price ranges, see our gate repair cost guide.
A Closer Look at Our Gate Projects
Explore our gallery of gate projects in Houston, Texas. Browse the photos to see the types of residential and commercial gate systems we work with.
Have a gate repair or installation project in mind? Get in touch with our Houston team.
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Honest Diagnosis From Technicians Who Know Swing Gates
A repair that doesn’t last costs you twice. Here’s how we avoid that.
LiftMaster swing opener? See LiftMaster gate repair. Sliding gate instead? See sliding gate repair.
GET YOUR FREE ESTIMATEFrom Your First Call to a Gate That Works Again
Call (512) 957-4708 or send a request and tell us what your swing gate is doing. Sagging, dragging, not closing, out of sync, or the opener grinding? Tell us if it’s a single or dual gate, what it’s made of and the opener brand if you know it, and send a photo if you can.
Our technician checks the hinges, posts and leaves, then tests the opener arms, motor, limits, sensors and remotes to find what actually failed. You get a free estimate with repair and replacement options before any work starts.
Once you approve, we make the repair, then run the gate through full open-and-close cycles. We check that the leaves swing level and meet cleanly, test the safety sensors and reversing, and walk you through everything before we leave.
Swing gate not working right now? Call us and we’ll get you on the schedule.
Swing Gate Repair Near You, From Spring to League City
We repair swing gates for homeowners, HOAs and businesses across Greater Houston, including Spring, Cypress, The Woodlands, Katy and Sugar Land. Tell us your address and we’ll confirm coverage and the earliest visit we can offer.
Houston’s clay soil, humidity, heavy rain and summer heat are especially hard on swing gates. Clay shifts posts out of plumb, humidity rusts hinges and swells wood gates, and rain floods underground operators. Wherever you are in the Houston area, we look for that damage, not just the symptom.
We also serve Magnolia, Conroe, Katy, Kingwood, Tomball, Baytown, Friendswood, Missouri City, Richmond, Atascocita, Houston Heights, Memorial, River Oaks, Bellaire, and West University Place. Don't see your neighborhood? Call us and we'll confirm coverage for your address.
CHECK SERVICE AVAILABILITYWhat to Ask Before You Hire a Gate Repair Company
The cheapest quote often replaces the opener and ignores the gate. A new opener on a sagging gate will fail again, and a gate re-hung on a leaning post will sag again. These questions separate technicians who diagnose from those who guess.
At Houston Gate Repair, we inspect the hinges, posts, leaves and opener, explain what we find, and give you repair and replacement options with a free estimate before you decide.
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Quick Answers Before You Call
It depends on the cause. Worn or undersized hinges get replaced with heavy-duty ones, a leaning post gets reset or replaced, and a racked frame gets an anti-sag kit, a brace or welding. Simply lifting the gate without fixing the post or hinges only works for a few weeks, so we find what’s causing the sag first.
Usually the gate has sagged and is hitting the ground or the stop, the opener’s close limit has drifted, or on a dual gate the leaves are out of sync. A blocked or misaligned photo eye can also stop the gate short. We realign the gate and reset the limits and sensors.
The leaf delay setting may be off, one arm may be bent or worn, or one leaf may be sagging and dragging. We adjust the delay, limits and arms and fix the sagging leaf so both gates open and close in order and meet cleanly.
Yes. We repair linear and articulated arm openers and underground operators from LiftMaster, Mighty Mule, Apollo, Ghost Controls, Viking, BFT, FAAC and others, including motors, actuators, gears, brackets, control boards and batteries. See gate opener repair for more.
Yes. We repair flooded, seized and worn underground operators, replace motors and gearboxes, and fix drainage so the foundation box doesn’t fill with water again. If the operator can’t be saved, we’ll quote a replacement.
Many repairs, like hinge replacement, alignment or limit adjustments, can be done in one visit. Post replacement, welding or a new opener can take longer if parts need to be ordered. You’ll know the timeline and the cost before any work starts.
Repair usually makes sense when the frame is solid and the problem is hinges, posts, arms or the opener. Replacement makes more sense when the gate is rotted, badly rusted or racked, or the opener is undersized and keeps failing.
Yes. We repair wood swing gates that sag, warp or rot, and wrought iron and steel swing gates with rust, broken welds or bent bars, along with their hinges, posts and openers.
Yes. We repair swing gates across Greater Houston, including Spring, Cypress, Katy, The Woodlands, Sugar Land, Pearland and League City. Call us with your address and we’ll confirm the earliest visit.
Still not sure what’s wrong with your gate?
CALL (512) 957-4708Tell Us What Your Swing Gate Is Doing
Swing gate sagging, dragging, out of sync or not responding? Tell us if it’s a single or dual gate, the opener brand if you know it, and your Houston-area location. We’ll review your request and follow up with the next steps for your free estimate.
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