Free on-site gate assessment - hinges, posts, and your LiftMaster or Nice gate operator checked before anything is quoted
The assessment is free and the quote is the invoice.
Fast, Reliable Gate Opener Repair Across Hurst
When your gate opener stops working in Hurst, you want a straight answer on what’s wrong, what it costs, and when someone can fix it. Most gate opener repairs in Hurst run $185 to $430 before parts, and our techs reach most Hurst neighborhoods the same day you call. Calder Gate Repair is the dedicated Gate Opener Repair team inside the Relay Home Co. family, and we know the failure patterns specific to Hurst: clay soil shifting posts, safety sensors knocked out of alignment, and keypad wiring corroded by sprinkler overspray. Call (903) 417-0793 and you’ll talk to a live person who can book a dispatch with a trackable arrival time, not a four-hour window.

Why Calder Gate Repair Is Hurst’s Preferred Gate Opener Repair Company
Hurst homeowners call us because we show up when we say we will and put the price in writing before a single bolt gets turned. Every repair carries three guarantees that are never optional: a written price before work starts, a written 365-Day Done Right Promise, and a free second visit if the repair fails within that year. If the fix doesn’t hold, we come back at no charge. Full stop.
Our technicians arrive background-checked and in uniform, and you get a live arrival time you can track from your phone. No vague “sometime between noon and five.” Nico Alvarez runs the Calder Gate Repair team, and he drills one standard into every dispatch: the invoice you pay matches the number quoted at the door, always. We coordinate scheduling from our Dallas-Fort Worth office and serve Hurst locally, so response times to neighborhoods like Shady Oaks, Hurst Park Estates, and Bellaire Park are measured in hours, not days.
Gate Intercom in Hurst
Gate Intercom problems in Hurst usually trace back to the street-side post where the call box and wiring live. We replace dead intercom units, repair corroded wiring, install video intercoms that call your phone, and integrate the intercom with your existing gate operator so the open button actually opens the gate. Expect to pay $165 to $380 for intercom wiring repairs and $420 to $850 for a full intercom replacement with a video panel, depending on wire condition.
Intercom Wiring and Corrosion
North Texas rain events and sprinkler overspray are hard on low-voltage wiring at the street post. Over time, connections corrode and the intercom loses communication with the gate operator. We cut back the bad wire, re-terminate connections in sealed junction boxes, and test the full path from call button to operator board.
Video Intercom Upgrades
Some Hurst homeowners replace an aging audio-only intercom with a video unit that rings an app on their phone. The upgrade works with your existing gate operator in most cases, and we handle the wiring, mounting, and programming in one visit.
Gate Opener With Keypad in Hurst
A Gate Opener With Keypad gives you entry without a remote, but keypads at the street post take a beating in Hurst. Sun, rain, and irrigation spray corrode the contacts and short the wiring. Most keypad repairs run $145 to $295 when we can repair the existing unit and wiring. A full keypad replacement, installed and programmed to your opener, typically costs $250 to $480.
Keypad Failure from Sprinkler Overspray
We see it constantly in Hurst: the sprinkler head nearest the street post is aimed a little high, and the keypad gets hit with hard water every morning. That minerals the keypad contacts and rots the wiring jacket. We repair the keypad and usually recommend a small drip shield or repositioned sprinkler head to stop the repeat failure.
Keypad Pairing to Existing Operators
If the keypad itself is fine but won’t trigger the gate, the issue is usually the wiring run between the street post and the operator box, or the receiver board inside the opener. We test each segment so you’re not paying for a new keypad when the fault is a $2 wire splice.

Trusted Brands We Service in Hurst
Our techs are factory-familiar with nine major opener brands, and the three we touch most often in Hurst are Viking, Ghost Controls, and DoorKing. That matters because each brand has its own limit switch logic, travel programming, and accessory compatibility. We stock common Viking and Ghost Controls control boards, remote transmitters, and safety edge parts locally for faster turnaround on Hurst jobs. When a DoorKing slide gate operator fails at a Hurst driveway, we’re not guessing at the wiring diagram; we know which relay terminal feeds the safety loop and which dip switch controls the auto-close timer. The right part and the right diagnosis the first day beats a second trip any week.
Common Gate Opener Repair Problems We See in Hurst Homes
- Post shift in clay soil: Hurst sits in the DFW black gumbo clay belt, and the soil swells after heavy rain and shrinks in summer drought. Hinge posts shift slightly, the gate binds mid-arc, and the opener overloads or reverses. The fix usually requires resetting or re-pouring the post footing and re-aligning the operator.
- Safety sensor misalignment: When a swing gate post moves even half an inch, the safety photocells no longer point at each other. The gate refuses to close, or reverses mid-cycle. We re-align the sensors and often shim the post to keep them aligned through the next wet-dry cycle.
- Keypad and intercom wiring corrosion: North Texas rain plus sprinkler overspray destroys low-voltage wire at the street post. Keypads go dead, intercoms buzz or fail to call the house. This is one of the most common Hurst gate repairs we’re called for.
- Slide gate rack and pinion binding: On sliding gates, a settled concrete track or a slightly heaved corner pulls the rack out of alignment with the drive gear. The gate stalls or chatters. We re-seat the track, adjust the rack, and reset the opener’s force limits.
Pricing for Gate Opener Repair in Hurst, TX
Most gate opener repairs in Hurst run $185 to $430 before parts. A limit switch replacement (the small sensor that tells the gate when to stop) typically costs $150 to $275. Safety photocell repair or replacement runs $120 to $260. Control board replacement for a Viking or DoorKing opener lands between $300 and $650 installed. Keypad replacement is $250 to $480. A full operator replacement, including disconnect, remount, reprogramming, and safety edge testing, starts around $850 and can reach $1,600 depending on the opener model and post condition. You’ll get a written price before any work begins, and you approve that number before we turn a wrench. Call (903) 417-0793 for a free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Hurst
Calder Gate Repair serves Hurst and the surrounding Tarrant County communities, including North Richland Hills, Bedford, Colleyville, and Haltom City. If your gate opener is acting up anywhere in the mid-cities area, we’ll get a tech to you fast with the same upfront pricing and 365-Day Done Right Promise.
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 Opener Repair in Hurst
Usually the gate, not the operator. Hurst’s clay soil swells after heavy rain, and the hinge post shifts slightly out of position. The gate then binds partway through its arc, and the opener’s obstruction detection kicks in and reverses or refuses to close. The fix is re-aligning the post and resetting the opener’s travel limits, not replacing the operator. Call (903) 417-0793 and we’ll diagnose it on site.
Yes. UL 325 requires a monitored entrapment protection device on automatic gate operators, including residential swing and slide gates in Hurst. That means safety photocells or a contact edge sensor that the opener checks every cycle. If your opener lacks working photo-eyes or an edge sensor, it is not compliant and it is dangerous, especially for kids and pets. We test every safety device as part of every repair.
Yes. The keypad is rarely the reason to replace the whole operator. About 70% of the keypad failures we see in Hurst are corroded wiring or a failed receiver input on the operator board, not a dead keypad. We replace or repair the keypad and the wiring run separately, and only touch the operator if its receiver board has genuinely failed. Call us before you buy a new opener.
We service Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Elite, and Mighty Mule. That covers virtually every opener a Hurst homeowner is likely to own. We also carry commonly needed parts locally for Viking, Ghost Controls, and DoorKing so repairs don’t stall waiting on a shipment.
A typical single swing gate opener installation takes one full day, including the opemount, control box wiring, safety photo-eye installation, and travel limit programming. Slide gate installations with track work or post replacement can run two days. We never promise same-day installation; we promise a free measure, a written price, and a scheduled date that we hit. Call (903) 417-0793 to book a measure.
Call Calder Gate Repair at (903) 417-0793 for gate opener repair in Hurst. A live person answers 24/7, estimates are free, and every job comes with a written price before work starts and a 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Written by Nico Alvarez, Owner at Calder Gate Repair, serving Hurst and the greater DFW area.





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