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An electric gate that won’t open, won’t close, or reverses mid-travel isn’t something you can ignore for long in Schertz. It blocks your driveway, leaves your property exposed, and turns every errand into a hassle. Calder Gate Repair fixes electric gates across Schertz, TX, usually the same day you call. Our technicians know the neighborhoods off FM 78, FM 3009, and around Schertz Parkway, and we arrive with a live, trackable arrival time, not a vague four-hour window. Call (903) 417-0793 and a real person answers, 24/7.
Most gate opener repairs in Schertz run $180 to $340 before parts. We give you a written price before any work starts, so the invoice matches the number we agreed to at the door. If the repair fails within 365 days, we come back free. That’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise, in writing, on every job.
Why Calder Gate Repair Is Schertz’s Preferred Electric Gate Repair Company
Schertz homeowners keep our number saved for one reason: we show up when we say we will and fix the gate the first time. Part of the Relay Home Co. family, established in 2009, Calder Gate Repair is the dedicated gate division, independently owned and operated under the Relay Visibility Guarantee. That means every Schertz customer gets a live arrival time, before-and-after photos, and a digital invoice you pay from a link. No phone tag. No guesswork.
Our techs are background-checked, uniformed, and factory-familiar with the openers most common in Schertz: LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule. When a FAAC 402 board dies on a gate off Borgfeld Road or a Ghost Controls arm seizes up in a Cibolo Valley Ranch estate, we diagnose it quickly because we see these units every week.
Response time to Schertz from our San Antonio dispatch office is typically under 90 minutes for emergency calls. For a stuck-open gate on a Sunday night, that matters.
Gate Access Control in Schertz
Gate access control in Schertz means the full system that decides who gets in and who waits at the curb: the keypad, the intercom, the receiver in the opener, the loop detector under the driveway (if you have one), and the remote that lives on your visor. When any one of those fails, the whole gate acts dead, even if the motor is fine.
Most Schertz access control repairs fall between $145 and $295, depending on whether we are replacing a keypad, reprogramming a receiver, or rewiring a photo eye. A full keypad-plus-receiver swap with new remotes usually lands around $350 to $550.
Keypad and Intercom Repairs
A keypad that works for two people and not the third is usually a wiring or programming issue, not a broken keypad. We test the circuit, check the wireless receiver, and reprogram entry codes while you watch. Schertz rental properties around Wiederstein Elementary often need this after a tenant turnover.
Photocell and Safety Edge Testing
Texas imposes strict entrapment protection standards on automatic gates. If your gate reverses when nothing is in the way, a misaligned photocell or a worn safety edge is the likely culprit. We test both on every access control call, because the alternative is a dangerous gate and a liability problem for the property owner.
Commercial Gate Operator in Schertz
Commercial gate operators in Schertz handle more cycles per day, heavier panels, and harsher duty than residential units. They run on slide, swing, or barrier-arm configurations, and they fail differently: contactors burn, limit switches drift, and control boards overheat inside metal enclosures on 100-degree afternoons off IH-35.
Commercial repairs cost more because the components are heavier duty and the stakes are higher. Expect $350 to $900 for a typical commercial operator repair in Schertz, and more if a board or gearbox needs full replacement. Every job gets a written quote upfront, including parts and labor.
Slide Gate Operator Service
Schertz commercial properties with slide gates, particularly on the industrial streets near FM 78, deal with rack and pinion wear that residential gates never see. We level the operator to the rail, clean the rack, and reset travel limits so the gate stops where it should, every time.
Barrier Arm and Swing Gate Systems
Apartment complexes off Roy Richard Drive and business parks near the Schertz Civic Center rely on barrier arms that have to cycle hundreds of times daily. We keep replacement boards and remotes in our trucks for the common brands, which means fewer return trips and less downtime for your tenants and customers.
Trusted Brands We Service in Schertz
We train on nine major opener brands, and in Schertz that matters because we see a lot of Ghost Controls on newer builds, Viking on larger estates, and DoorKing on commercial properties. If you own an Elite opener, we service those too. Calder Gate Repair stocks common replacement parts locally for these brands, so turnaround is fast. You do not need to wait a week for a board to ship from a distributor. Our Electric Gate Repair team diagnoses the brand, the model, and the failure before we touch a bolt.
Common Electric Gate Repair Problems We See in Schertz Homes
- Hinge post footing settling. Schertz sits on expansive black clay, and when it dries and shrinks, the footing moves. A swing gate sags, binds, and the opener strains until it trips its overload.
- Slide gate rack and pinion binding. The concrete pad shifts the same way the clay does. The operator was never re-leveled to the rail, so the rack and pinion jump and grind.
- Dead backup batteries after storms. Schertz gets serious thunderstorms in spring. A power surge fries the board, the backup battery is dead, and the gate sits open with no keypad override.
- Safety sensor misalignment. Photocells drift out of alignment from gate vibration. The operator’s entrapment protection kicks in and the gate reverses mid-travel, every time.
Pricing for Electric Gate Repair in Schertz, TX
Here is what Schertz homeowners can expect to pay, in real numbers:
- Gate motor replacement: $400 to $1,200 installed, depending on brand and gate weight.
- Opener repair: $180 to $340 before parts.
- Keypad replacement: $145 to $295.
- Safety sensor repair: $120 to $250 per sensor.
- Control board replacement: $250 to $650, depending on brand.
- Full commercial operator service: $350 to $900.
The price is quoted and agreed before any work starts. No open-ended hourly billing. No surprise line items. Call (903) 417-0793 and we will give you a written estimate, free.
We Also Serve Cities Near Schertz
Our Schertz service area extends to Universal City, Cibolo, Converse, and New Braunfels. If you live near the Schertz-Cibolo line or off 3009 toward New Braunfels, we can get a tech to you fast. Call (903) 417-0793 and we will confirm your address and arrival window.
Serving Schertz, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Schertz 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 Electric Gate Repair in Schertz
Most of the time in Schertz, it’s the hinge post footing that settled in the clay soil, not a failed gate panel. We can reset the post, re-align the hinges, and restore the gate for a fraction of what a new gate costs. Call (903) 417-0793 and we will tell you straight.
Yes. Texas follows UL 325 standards, which require entrapment protection like photocells or safety edges on any automatic gate. If your sensors are missing or bypassed, that’s a code violation and a real injury risk to kids and pets. We test and replace them on every repair.
Because the concrete pad moved with the clay underneath it, and the operator is no longer level with the rail. The rack and pinion bind, which overloads the motor and trips the breaker. We correct the alignment, reset the travel limits, and retest the photo eye before we clear the job. Call (903) 417-0793 for an exact diagnosis and quote.
Plan for two to four days from excavation to final testing. That includes setting the posts in concrete, running the power and low-voltage conduit, mounting the operator, and testing the safety edges and reversal settings. We do not rush installations, and we never promise same-day completion on a new gate. A free measure and written price come first.
Yes. We work on LiftMaster, FAAC, and seven other major brands. You do not have to replace what you own. Most units are repairable, and we will tell you honestly when they are not worth saving. Call (903) 417-0793 for a free estimate over the phone.
Call Calder Gate Repair for Electric Gate Repair in Schertz
A gate stuck open at midnight, a keypad ignoring your code, a breaker that keeps tripping, you deserve a straight answer and a fixed gate. Calder Gate Repair serves all of Schertz, from Fairhaven to the neighborhoods along Schertz Parkway and up toward the Cibolo line. We answer the phone 24/7, send a background-checked tech in uniform, and hand you a written price before we start. Call (903) 417-0793 now for your free estimate.
Written by Nico Alvarez, Owner at Calder Gate Repair, serving Schertz since opening this location under Relay Home Co.