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Most residential gate repairs in Dallas run $185 to $650, with the average job landing around $320. Electric gate and opener problems sit higher, usually $250 to $900, because the fix involves both the mechanical gate and the control system. Simple swaps, like a bent hinge or a worn roller, often come in under $200.
That’s the honest range before anyone looks at your gate. The exact number depends on what’s broken, which opener brand you’re running, and whether we can finish it in one visit. Calder Gate Repair gives you a written price before any work starts, so the figure you agree to at the door is the figure on the invoice.
Gate Repair Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s what the common jobs cost across Arlington this year. Ranges cover parts and labor for a standard residential gate unless noted.
| Repair | Typical Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hinge, roller, or wheel replacement | $185 – $320 | Per set; sliding and swing gates both common |
| Gate sagging or out of alignment | $200 – $450 | Includes post adjustment on lighter gates |
| Gate opener motor repair | $275 – $700 | Brand dependent; LiftMaster and FAAC parts run higher |
| Control board replacement | $320 – $780 | Common on DoorKing and Elite systems |
| Limit switch replacement | $180 – $340 | The sensor that tells the gate when to stop |
| Safety sensor / photo-eye repair | $160 – $300 | Required for code compliance on auto gates |
| Keypad, remote, or receiver fix | $150 – $350 | Programming included on most brands |
| Gate track or rail repair | $220 – $600 | Sliding gates; depends on track length |
| Full opener replacement | $850 – $2,400 | Hardware only; gate and post work quoted separately |
What pushes a job toward the top of these ranges? Rusted or seized hardware that takes longer to free, gates that need the post reset rather than a simple hinge swap, and control boards that have to be ordered for less common brands like BFT or Viking. What keeps a job cheap: catching the problem early, having clear access to the gate, and owning one of the brands our techs work on every week.
What Affects Gate Repair Pricing in Arlington
- Opener brand and parts availability. LiftMaster, Linear, and Mighty Mule parts are usually on the truck. FAAC, BFT, DoorKing, and Elite systems sometimes need a same-week order, which adds a return trip and a bit of labor.
- Gate type and weight. A light aluminum driveway gate is a quick fix. A heavy steel or wrought-iron swing gate needs more hands, more lift, and sometimes a helper on site, which raises labor.
- What’s actually broken. One failed limit switch is a small job. A burned-out motor that stripped the gearbox is two problems stacked on top of each other.
- Arlington’s clay soil and summer heat. North Texas clay expands and contracts hard with our wet springs and dry summers, and that movement is rough on gate posts. We see more sagging and alignment calls in Arlington after a wet May than any other month. Heat also cooks control boards and batteries in an unshaded opener housing.
- Access and gate position. A gate that’s stuck half-open in the driveway is easier to reach than one wedged shut against a fence line in the back corner of a lot.
- Whether it’s a repair or a replace. Once a motor, board, and hardware are all failing at once, replacing the opener is often the better spend. We’ll tell you straight when that line is crossed.
How to Save on Gate Repair
You don’t need to spend top dollar to get a gate that works. A few things help:
- Catch it early. A grinding noise or a gate that drags is a cheap fix. Wait until it stops moving entirely and you’re paying for a motor, not a hinge.
- Get a written price upfront. Any gate repair estimate that stays verbal is a number that can move. Ours doesn’t – every job gets a written price before a bolt is turned.
- Fix the cause, not the symptom. If a post is sagging, replacing the hinge without addressing the post means you’ll be back in six months. We quote the real fix so it holds.
- Ask about the 365-Day Done Right Promise. Every Calder repair is backed in writing. If the same repair fails within 365 days, we come back at no charge. That’s a free return visit, not a discount on a second job.
- Bundle related work. If your keypad is on the fritz and the safety sensors are dirty, handling both in one visit saves a second trip charge.
Free estimates are standard here, not a promotion. Call (903) 417-0793 and a live person answers, day or night, ready to book a time or talk through what’s going on.
Can You Fix My Gate the Same Day?
Often, yes. Most residential gate repairs in Arlington are finished in a single visit, usually within a two-hour window. You’ll get a live, trackable arrival time rather than a vague four-hour block, plus before-and-after photos and a digital invoice you can pay from a link.
The exceptions are jobs needing a part we don’t stock for your brand. If you’re running a BFT, FAAC, or DoorKing system and the board or motor has failed, we may need to order the replacement and schedule a short return trip. We’ll tell you the day of the first visit so you’re not waiting on a mystery call.
Step-by-Step: What Happens When You Book a Gate Repair
- You call. A live person picks up at (903) 417-0793, any hour. Tell us what the gate is doing (or not doing).
- You get an arrival time you can track. No guessing window. You’ll see exactly when the tech is coming.
- The tech diagnoses on site. Background-checked, in uniform, and familiar with your brand – LiftMaster, Linear, Mighty Mule, Ghost Controls, and the rest.
- You get a written price before any work starts. You approve it or you don’t. No pressure, no surprise add-ons.
- We do the repair. Before-and-after photos document the work, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise covers it in writing.
- You pay from a link. Digital invoice, clean paper trail, done.
FAQs – Gate Repair Cost
How much does a gate repair cost in Arlington?
Most gate repairs in Austin cost between $185 and $650, averaging around $320 for standard residential work. Electric gate and opener repairs run higher, typically $250 to $900, depending on the brand and part. Call (903) 417-0793 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Is it cheaper to repair my gate opener or replace it?
Repair is usually cheaper when only one or two parts have failed – a limit switch at $180 – $340 or a control board at $320 – $780 beats a full opener replacement. Once the motor, board, and hardware are all failing at once, replacement in the $850 – $2,400 range is often the smarter spend. We’ll tell you which side you’re on before any work begins.
Why is my gate repair more expensive than a quote I got over the phone?
Phone quotes are guesses until someone sees the gate. A $150 estimate can turn into a $500 job once a tech finds a seized hinge, a sagging post, or a motor that’s been struggling for months. Calder Gate Repair doesn’t quote blind – you get a written price after the diagnosis, before the work, and that’s the number you pay.
Do you charge a trip fee for gate repair in Arlington?
No separate trip fee gets added as a surprise. Your written price covers the visit, the labor, and the parts for the agreed repair. If the job needs a return trip for an ordered part, we tell you upfront so there’s no mystery charge. Call (903) 417-0793 to talk through your gate.
What brands can you repair, and does the brand change the price?
We’re factory-familiar with nine major brands: LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule. Brand does affect price – common brands like LiftMaster and Linear have parts on hand, while BFT, FAAC, and DoorKing sometimes need an order, which adds a return trip. Call (903) 417-0793 for a quote on your specific opener.
What is the 365-Day Done Right Promise?
Every Calder repair is backed in writing for 365 days. If the same repair fails within that window, we return and make it right at no charge – a free second visit, not a discount on a new job. It’s included with every repair, never an add-on. Call (903) 417-0793 to book a free estimate.
Whether your gate is dead in the open position, grinding on every cycle, or just slow to respond to the remote, Calder Gate Repair works on it the same way: diagnose it, quote it in writing, fix it right, and stand behind the work for a full year. We’re part of the Relay Home Co. family, independently owned, and serving Arlington since our founding in 2009. Nico Alvarez and the team keep a live person on the line around the clock, because a stuck gate doesn’t wait for business hours. Call (903) 417-0793 for a free estimate and get a trackable arrival time you can actually plan around.
Written by Nico Alvarez, Owner at Calder Gate Repair, serving Arlington since 2009.
Pricing reflects the Arlington market as of 2026. Calder Gate Repair offers free estimates – call (903) 417-0793.
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What Our Customers Say
"Booked online. The tech texted his ETA and arrived on time. Gate opener was dead; he replaced the control board and tested the sensors."
- Terry W."Booking was easy and the job was done quickly."
- Seth R."Swing gate arm replaced and aligned. Got photos of the old part by text."
- Nadia F.