Driveway gate repair covers the mechanical gate itself and its operator: hinges and wheels, tracks, latches, posts, welds and the opener that drives it. A tech diagnoses whether the problem is the gate binding or the operator failing, fixes the cause, and tests safety devices before the gate goes back into service.
What the visit covers
- Gate checked for binding with the operator disconnected
- Hinges, wheels, rollers and tracks repaired or replaced
- Sagging gates re-hung and posts checked
- Broken welds and bent frames repaired
- Operators, controls and safety sensors tested
- Manual release demonstrated
Gate stuck open or closed
A gate that will not move is usually an operator fault, a power problem, a tripped safety sensor or a mechanical bind. We isolate the cause, get the gate moving or secured, and fix the fault rather than leaving the gate on manual.
Hinge and track wear
Swing gates wear their hinges and sag; slide gates wear their wheels and tracks. Either way the operator strains harder each cycle. Replacing worn hinges, wheels and track sections restores easy movement and protects the motor.
Welding and post work
Heavy gates crack welds and loosen posts over time, and a bumped gate can bend its frame. We repair welds, straighten or reinforce frames, and reset posts so the gate hangs true.
On the job
Steel gates in salt and sun
About half of San Diego County's roughly 1.25 million housing units are detached homes, and many larger lots, from coastal neighborhoods to the inland valleys, are fenced with driveway gates. Near the water, salt air corrodes hinges, wheels and welds faster; inland, heat works on operators and moving parts. Across the county, the gates we repair are usually several years past their last service.
How gate repairs are priced
Gate repairs are priced on site after diagnosis and before work begins. The factors:
Questions callers ask about this job
Not necessarily. Power issues, tripped sensors and mechanical binding are common causes. We check the gate with the operator disconnected to find out.
Yes. If a repair needs parts, we leave the gate secured or operable manually and schedule the return.
Yes, including their hinges, wheels, tracks and operators.
Yes, for common repairs to welds, hinges and frames.
Yes. Photo eyes and safety edges are tested before the gate goes back into automatic operation.