Free on-site gate assessment - hinges, posts, and your LiftMaster or Nice gate operator checked before anything is quoted
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When a driveway gate stops opening, sags on its hinges, or groans loud enough for the neighbors to hear, you need a fix that holds. Our Gate Repair in McKinney typically runs $180 to $600 for most mechanical and electrical failures, and we complete the large majority of repairs in a single visit. Ironworks Gate Co. has served McKinney homeowners for over 42 years, with background-checked, uniformed technicians who arrive prepared for nine major automation brands. Call (430) 226-4507 for a free estimate, and we will quote the price before a single bolt is turned.
What Our Gate Repair Service Includes
Our repair work covers the full gate system: the steel, the hinges, the motor, the lock, and everything that connects them. Victor Salinas leads a team that treats a 40-year-old gate with the same care as one installed last month. Here is what we fix, and how we fix it.
Electric Gate Repair
Electric gates fail in predictable ways: a motor that hums but does not move, a keypad that stopped talking to the board, a sensor that refuses to read the remote. We diagnose the electrical system end to end, from the control board to the motor leads, and replace only what needs replacing. Our technicians carry OEM parts for LiftMaster, FAAC, and BFT on the truck, so most Best Gate Repair in McKinney, TX jobs are done the same day.
Automatic Gate Repair
An automatic gate that opens halfway and reverses, or one that cycles on its own at 3 a.m., usually points to a limit switch or a board sending bad signals. We recalibrate travel limits, test the safety edges and photocells, and verify the force settings so the gate stops exactly where it should. If the motor is beyond saving, we will tell you straight and give you an honest replacement price.
Hinge & Post Repair
McKinney’s clay soil shifts with the seasons, and that movement pulls gate posts out of plumb and twists hinges until the gate drags or binds. We grind off the old welds, true up the posts, and weld new heavy-barrel hinges that carry the weight evenly. If a post has rotted at the base, we cut it out, set a new post in concrete, and hang the gate so it swings like it did the day it was installed.
Gate Realignment
A gate that scrapes the driveway or leaves a two-inch gap at the latch has fallen out of alignment, and forcing it only makes the problem worse. We measure the frame, check the post spacing, and adjust the hinges and pickets until the gate hangs square. For cantilever and slide gates, we level the track and set the rollers so the gate travels straight and quiet.
Lock Repair
A gate lock that sticks, a key that turns without catching, or a deadbolt that will not throw leaves your driveway physically closed but not actually secured. We repair and replace mechanical locks, magnetic locks, and solenoid locks, and we match the lock to your existing key or keypad system. Every lock we install is adjusted to latch cleanly on the first try, every time.
Weld & Rust Repair
North Texas humidity and decades of rain take a toll on gate steel, especially at the bottom rail and the hinge welds. We cut out rusted sections, weld in fresh steel, and grind the repair smooth so it matches the surrounding metal. For ornamental gates with scrollwork or pickets, we fabricate replacement pieces in-house so the repair disappears into the original design.
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.
Brands We Service for Gate Repair
We are trained and equipped on nine gate-automation brands, and that matters when your opener is ten years old and no longer made. On Mighty Mule systems, we stock the control boards, photo eyes, and arm assemblies that fail most often, and we will not tell you to replace the whole operator when a $90 board fixes it. LiftMaster and FAAC units are common on McKinney estate gates, and we know their wiring diagrams well enough to diagnose most faults in under an hour.
BFT hydraulic operators show up on older iron gates across Collin County, and we have the tools and the patience to rebuild them right through our Gate Repair in Melissa service. Whether you have a Viking, a Ghost Controls, a DoorKing, an Elite, a Linear, or a Mighty Mule on the driveway, we can help. If you are unsure what brand you have, take a photo of the motor and call us; we will identify it over the phone and bring the right parts on the first trip.
Signs You Need Gate Repair Right Now
- The gate slows down or stops halfway. A motor fighting a bent hinge or a failing capacitor will overheat and burn out. Catching it now costs a fraction of replacing the operator later.
- The gate scrapes the ground or wobbles when it moves. That scraping sound is metal wearing through metal. Loose hinge bolts and sagging pickets get worse every cycle, and the stress eventually cracks the welds.
- The remote works only from ten feet away. A failing receiver or antenna usually causes the range to shrink over a few weeks. We can replace the receiver or add a stronger antenna without rewiring the whole system.
- The keypad beeps but the gate does not open. This often means the keypad is fine and the control board is not receiving the signal. We trace the problem component by component rather than selling you a whole new system.
- The gate bangs when it closes or does not latch. A gate that slams is hard on the motor, the hinges, and the lock. Setting the close force and limit switches correctly prevents a sudden failure at the worst possible time.
Our Gate Repair Process - Step by Step
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Call and speak to a live person. No voicemail trees, no callback queues. You reach a real person at Ironworks Gate Co. any hour of the day or night, and we listen to what the gate is doing before we ever send a truck.
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On-site diagnosis with the right tools. Our technician arrives in a stocked truck and tests the system with a multimeter, checks the mechanical components by hand, and identifies the failed part or the misaligned component. We explain what we found in plain language, and we show you the problem if you want to see it.
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Written price before any work begins. You get a firm quote for parts and labor before we touch a single bolt. There are no surprise fees, no “while we were in there” additions, and no pressure to approve work you did not ask for.
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The repair, done right the first time. We complete most McKinney gate repairs in one visit, using OEM or equivalent parts that match the original specification. Every weld is cleaned and primed, every electrical connection is sealed, and every moving part is lubricated and adjusted.
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We stand behind it in writing. Every repair is covered by our 90-Day Done Right Promise. If something is not right, call us and we come back and make it right. No paperwork, no argument, no exceptions.
How Much Does Gate Repair Cost in McKinney?
Gate repair pricing in McKinney depends on the part that failed and the amount of labor involved. A hinge replacement or simple weld repair typically runs $180 to $350, including materials. Lock and keypad repairs usually fall between $150 and $300. Electric and automatic gate repairs, including control boards, receivers, and limit switches, typically run $250 to $600 depending on the brand and the part. A full operator replacement on a heavier gate can run $800 to $1,800 installed.
What affects the price: the age of the gate, the weight and length of the leaf, access to the site, and whether the repair is mechanical, electrical, or both. To avoid overpaying, get a diagnosis before replacing the motor. Many “dead” operators are just bad limit switches or blown capacitors, and a skilled technician can replace those for a fraction of a new unit. Every Ironworks Gate Co. estimate is free, and the price is quoted and agreed before any work starts. Call (430) 226-4507 and we will give you a real number, not a range that balloons later.
Gate Repair Near McKinney - Our Service Area
Ironworks Gate Co. is based in McKinney and serves homeowners across Collin County and the surrounding communities. We regularly work in Prosper, Anna, Celina, Melissa, Princeton, Fairview, Allen, Murphy, Little Elm, Lucas, and Frisco. Most repairs within McKinney are scheduled within 24 to 48 hours, and McKinney gate repair emergencies are handled as quickly as a truck can get to you. If you are outside McKinney proper, call us anyway; we may already have a technician in your area.
Serving McKinney, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the McKinney area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Gate Repair in McKinney
Gate repair is the process of diagnosing and fixing a driveway or estate gate that has stopped working correctly, whether the problem is mechanical, electrical, or structural. It includes hinge and post repair, weld repair, realignment, lock replacement, and motor or control board service. At Ironworks Gate Co., every repair starts with a full inspection and a written quote before any work begins. Call (430) 226-4507 for a free estimate.
Most gate repairs in McKinney are completed in a single visit, typically within one to three hours on site. Hinge replacements, lock repairs, and control board swaps are usually done in under two hours. Larger structural work, like post replacement or extensive weld repair, may take a second visit to allow concrete to cure properly.
Most mechanical and electrical gate repairs in McKinney run between $180 and $600, with simpler repairs like hinge or lock replacement on the lower end and control board or motor work on the higher end. The exact price depends on the brand, the age of the gate, and the specific part that failed. We quote the full price before any work starts, and you will never be surprised by the final invoice. Call (430) 226-4507 for a free, no-obligation estimate.
Yes, we service LiftMaster gate operators, along with FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule. We keep common LiftMaster control boards, remotes, and safety sensors in stock for faster repairs. If you know your LiftMaster model number when you call, we can confirm parts availability before we arrive.
We answer the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we make every effort to get a technician to McKinney homeowners the same day for Emergency Gate Repair in McKinney, TX, especially when a gate is stuck open or will not close at all. Call (430) 226-4507 and tell us what the gate is doing; we will tell you straight when we can be there.
Yes. Every repair we complete is backed by our 90-Day Done Right Promise, written on every invoice. If something is not right within 90 days, we come back and fix it at no charge. No paperwork to file, no argument to have, no fine print. We stand behind the work, period.
Clear the area around the gate so our technician has room to open the panels and work safely, and make sure the gate is in a position where we can access both sides. Have your remote controls and keypad codes ready so we can test the full system. You do not need to be home for the whole visit, but we will need to review the work and the price with you before we start.
Schedule Your Gate Repair Service in McKinney Today
A gate that works is a gate you never have to think about. That is the standard we build to. Call (430) 226-4507 now for a free estimate, and we will give you an honest price before any work starts. A live person answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Done right, and backed in writing.
Written by Victor Salinas, Owner at Ironworks Gate Co., serving McKinney and Collin County since 1984.