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AfterGate Repair in Hurst, TX
Gate access control in Hurst means retrofitting keypads, phone entry, or card readers onto gates mounted to posts that have spent fifty years riding the Blackland Prairie clay. Our most common call here is a keypad or intercom that stops working because the gate itself drifted out of plumb and pulled the wiring loose or broke the strike alignment. The fix usually starts below the soil, not at the control box. Call (817) 826-9477 and you’ll talk to a live person, any hour.
Why Hurst Homes Are Different
Most of Hurst grew fast between roughly 1955 and 1985, when Bell Helicopter and the DFW corridor were pulling families into ranch-style subdivisions built on expansive clay. That clay shrinks in summer drought and swells in spring rain. Over forty or fifty cycles it walks a wooden gate post a few inches out of vertical, every year a little more. In neighborhoods like Hurst Hills and Bellaire, a gate that drags the ground or won’t latch is rarely a hinge problem. It’s a post-heave problem.
Add the heat. Hurst summers routinely cross 100°F, and metal hinges, latches, and operator arms expand and bind. Then a winter ice storm cycles through and splits the aged cedar or pine that was already baked brittle. We see gates here that have warped, rotted at the base, and pulled their own latch hardware loose. That combination is why we probe soil depth before we quote a hinge adjustment. The real repair here is often a new concrete-footed post set below the active clay layer.
Our Main Hurst Services
Three jobs dominate our Hurst schedule: repairing gates that no longer swing true, installing new ones on fresh footings, and getting motorized operators working again after heat, ice, or years of misalignment.
Gate Repair in Hurst
Most repair calls in Hurst start as a sagging gate or a latch that quit catching. We check the post plumb first, because in the older subdivisions east of Precinct Line Road we regularly find posts heaved three to five inches out of vertical. From there we reset or replace the post, re-hang the gate square, and replace hinges, latches, or strike plates as needed. You get a written price before we start and a photo record when we leave. Full details on our Gate Repair in Hurst page.
Gate Installation in Hurst
New gate work in Hurst means concrete below the active clay layer, not a quick set in topsoil. We build drive and walk gates from steel or aluminum, sized to your opening, with hinges and posts matched to the soil conditions under your yard. Every installation includes a written scope, a fixed price, and photos of the footings before they’re covered. See the full process on our Gate Installation in Hurst page.
Gate Motor & Opener in Hurst
Automatic openers in Hurst fail from the outside in: heat expands the operator arm, ice seizes the motor, and a heaving post bends the whole assembly. We service nine major brands including LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule. Repairs and replacements both start with a written price. Details on our Gate Motor & Opener in Hurst page.
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.
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Gate access control in Hurst means keypads, phone entry, card readers, and video intercoms mounted on gates that sit over shifting soil. The climate and housing era combine to make this work different here: a 40-year-old gate post in Hurst Hills that has heaved even two inches pulls the wiring, cracks the keypad housing, and puts the electric strike out of alignment so the gate buzzes but won’t release. The system didn’t fail. The ground under it moved, and the fix is mechanical before it’s electronic.
We install and service every common access method, from simple keypad entry to full phone-based and card-reader systems. All Gate Access Control work is documented with photos and a written price before any part is ordered or installed.
Keypad Entry
Signs you need it
The keypad beeps but won’t open the gate, or the buttons work inconsistently after rain or a hard freeze.
What it costs in Hurst
Keypad replacement in Hurst typically runs $85-$200 for a direct swap, rising to $275-$500 when new wiring is needed.
How we do it
We check the gate’s plumb and the strike alignment first, then mount the new keypad, run sealed wiring, and photograph the final connections.
Remote Control
Signs you need it
Remotes stop reaching the receiver, or one remote works while every other stopped at the same time.
What it costs in Hurst
Adding or replacing a remote receiver in Hurst averages $150-$350 installed, including programming to the existing operator.
How we do it
We test the receiver’s range at the gate and from the drive, replace or reprogram the unit, and log the frequency and dip-switch positions in the job record.
Phone Entry
Signs you need it
Callers at the gate can’t reach a phone inside, or the gate won’t open from the house phone anymore.
What it costs in Hurst
Phone-entry systems in Hurst run $300-$700 for the control unit, with cell-based units often totaling $700-$1,200 with antenna work.
How we do it
We install the phone controller at the gate, connect it to the existing operator, and walk you through testing from outside the property line.
Card Reader
Signs you need it
Cards work for some users but not others, or the reader flashes but never triggers the gate motor.
What it costs in Hurst
Commercial-style card reader installation in Hurst ranges $400-$850 per entry point, depending on the reader type and wire run.
How we do it
We mount the reader, run wiring to the operator’s control board, enroll test cards, and leave a programming sheet with the homeowner.
What Gate Access Control Costs in Hurst
| Item | Typical range in Hurst |
|---|---|
| Keypad replacement | $85-$200 direct swap; $275-$500 with new wiring |
| Remote receiver replacement | $150-$350 installed |
| Phone entry system | $300-$700 control unit; $700-$1,200 cell-based |
Can you fix a gate access system that another company installed in Hurst?
Yes. We work on access gear from every major brand and will not steer you toward replacement when a repair does the job. Bring the paperwork from the other company and we’ll give you a free second opinion on their proposal.
Does the Hurst clay really pull access-control wiring apart?
It does. As posts heave through wet-dry cycles, conduit flexes, conductors fatigue, and keypad housings crack. We check the post movement first, because a perfectly wired system bolted to a leaning post will fail again. Call (817) 826-9477 for a written quote.
Gate Parts & Welding in Hurst
Gate parts and welding in Hurst usually means dealing with wood-framed gates from the 1960s through 1980s that have warped past the point where a hinge swap helps. The Blackland Prairie clay under Hurst Hills and Bellaire has been working on these gates for decades, tilting posts and twisting frames. Welding a steel brace or replacing a rotted post base is often the only repair that actually holds.
We weld steel and aluminum on site, replace hardware with parts matched to the gate’s weight, and leave a photo record of every fix. Full details under Gate Parts & Welding.
Hinge Replacement
Signs you need it
The gate drags or scrapes at the latch side, or you can see the hinge pin leaning away from the post.
What it costs in Hurst
Hurricane-grade hinge replacement in Hurst runs $75-$250 per side, with commercial strap-hinge sets $250-$600 per side.
How we do it
We measure the gate’s weight, match hinges to the load, and bolt or weld them with the gate re-hung square.
Post Replacement
Signs you need it
The post leans visibly, the gate won’t latch, or the post shifts when you push on it.
What it costs in Hurst
Steel post replacement in Hurst runs $450-$900, with helical-pier post replacement $600-$1,500 depending on depth and access.
How we do it
We dig below the active clay line, set the new post in concrete, and confirm plumb with a level before re-hanging the gate.
What Gate Parts & Welding Costs in Hurst
| Item | Typical range in Hurst |
|---|---|
| Hinge replacement | $75-$250 per side; $250-$600 for commercial strap sets |
| Steel post replacement | $450-$900 |
| Helical-pier post replacement | $600-$1,500 |
Can you weld a gate frame without removing it from the post in Hurst?
Often yes. If the post is still plumb and sound, we can weld steel reinforcement onto the frame in place. If the post has heaved, welding without fixing the post just transfers the stress. We’ll show you which case you have before we quote.
Is it worth welding a rotted wood gate in Hurst?
Sometimes, but not always. If the frame is only twisted, a steel brace will buy years. If the wood is soft at the hinge or latch point, replacement is usually cheaper in the long run. Call (817) 826-9477 for a straight answer with photos.
Brands We Service in Hurst
We service Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, and Elite operators, plus five more major brands. Our trucks carry common boards, arms, and safety-edge components stocked for Hurst’s mix of ranch-era gates. Most brands are on site or one supplier run away. Full list on our brands page.
Pricing for Gate Repair in Hurst, TX
| Service | Typical range in Hurst |
|---|---|
| Basic gate opener service | $95-$165 |
| Hinge replacement | $75-$250 per side |
| Steel post replacement | $450-$900 |
| Helical-pier post replacement | $600-$1,500 |
| Keypad replacement | $85-$200 direct swap |
| Remote receiver replacement | $150-$350 installed |
| Phone entry system | $300-$700 control unit |
| Card reader installation | $400-$850 per entry point |
| Commercial strap-hinge set | $250-$600 per side |
What pushes a Hurst price up is almost always the post. If the clay has heaved the footing, the job moves from a hardware swap to digging below the active soil line and pouring a new footing. Whatever the range, you get the number in writing before we touch a tool, under Clause 1 of our Haven Standard.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Hurst
We work across Hurst, from the older ranch streets of Hurst Hills to Bellaire and the neighborhoods east of Precinct Line Road. Our crews reach most parts of Hurst the same day for urgent gate work, and we schedule installation and access-control projects around your calendar.
- Hurst Hills
- Bellaire
- Precinct Line Road corridor
- North Hurst
- East Hurst
Service Area - Cities Near Hurst
Beyond Hurst, our crews serve the surrounding Tarrant County communities with the same written pricing and photo documentation on every job. We work regularly in North Richland Hills, TX, Bedford, TX, Colleyville, TX, and Euless, TX for gate repair, access control, and full installations.
Serving Hurst, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hurst 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 Hurst
We dispatch same-day for urgent repairs across Hurst, including a gate stuck open or closed. A live person answers the phone at (817) 826-9477 around the clock, and we’ll give you a realistic arrival window, not a marketing promise.
Most repairs and parts replacements need no permit. New installations and access-control systems may need HOA design approval in some Hurst neighborhoods. We’ll tell you what we know about your specific area and document everything we do with photos.
Yes for installation, welding, and access-control projects. We schedule those at your convenience with a free measure and a written price first. For urgent repair calls, we dispatch as soon as possible and keep you updated on the technician’s progress.
Need a gate fixed in Hurst? Call (817) 826-9477 for a free estimate and a written price 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 Hurst Customers Say
"Honest about what did not need doing. Told me the operator had years left and only the control board needed replacing."
- Douglas N."Gate had been dragging for a year. They photographed the bent hinge post, explained why the operator kept faulting, and gave me a fixed price to correct both."
- Terrence B."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.