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Gate repair in Fort Worth typically costs between $180 and $650 for most common fixes, with a full gate replacement running $1,400 to $4,800 depending on size and material. A standard latch replacement or hinge adjustment falls on the lower end, while electric gate opener repairs, welded frame fixes, or post replacements push toward the higher range. You’ll get an exact written price from Latch and Post Gate Repair before any work starts, so the number you’re quoted is the number you pay.
If your gate is sagging, stuck, or refusing to open, our Fort Worth gate repair team put together this guide breaking down what you should expect to pay in the Fort Worth market in 2026, why prices move, and where people overspend without needing to. We’ve been fixing gates in Fort Worth since 2009, and we know exactly what things cost here, in the neighborhoods we drive through every day, from Wedgwood to Saginaw to the hills west of Lake Worth.
For a faster answer, call (682) 841-5749 and a live person will walk you through what you’re seeing and what it’ll cost. No voicemail, no callback queue, and no obligation.
Key Takeaways
- Most Fort Worth gate repairs land between $180 and $650.
- Electric gate opener problems cost more than hinge or latch fixes: expect $350 to $1,100.
- Gate replacement in Fort Worth usually runs $2,200 to $4,800 for a standard driveway gate.
- The 365-Day Done Right Promise means if the repair isn’t right, Latch and Post makes it right.
- You get a written price before any work begins, every visit, no exceptions.
Gate Repair Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s what we see across Fort Worth and what gate repair costs in Arlington, TX, from the older wrought-iron gates in Arlington Heights to the automatic driveway gates in newer developments near Alliance and the northern 76177 corridor. Prices reflect what we actually quote on service calls, not national averages pulled from a survey.
| Repair Type | Typical Cost in Fort Worth | What’s Included |
|---|---|---|
| Gate latch or lock replacement | $150 – $320 | New latch hardware, alignment, and adjustment |
| Hinge repair or replacement | $180 – $400 | New hinges, re-leveling, and lubrication |
| Sagging gate realignment | $200 – $450 | Frame adjustment, hinge tightening, post stabilization |
| Gate post replacement | $350 – $900 | Digging out old post, setting new post in concrete, re-hanging gate |
| Welded frame repair | $250 – $600 | On-site welding of cracked or broken steel frame sections |
| Electric opener repair (sensor, keypad, arm) | $350 – $1,100 | Diagnostics, part replacement, and opener programming |
| Full gate replacement (single driveway gate) | $1,400 – $3,200 | New gate, hardware, removal of old gate |
| Full gate replacement (double driveway gate) | $2,800 – $4,800 | Two gates, hardware, posts if needed, removal of old gate |
| Gate opener installation (new) | $1,100 – $2,900 | Opener unit, arm, sensor, keypad, and programming |
These ranges cover most of what we see in Fort Worth. The single biggest variable is whether the gate is manual or electric. An electric gate has a control board, an opener arm, safety sensors, a keypad or remote receiver, and sometimes a battery backup. Each of those pieces costs money to diagnose and replace, which is why electric gate repair consistently runs higher than mechanical fixes.
The second biggest variable is material. Wrought iron and steel gates are common in Fort Worth, especially in older neighborhoods like Berkeley Place and Ryan Place. They’re heavy, which puts stress on hinges and posts, but they weld cleanly and hold up well when repaired correctly. Wood gates are cheaper to replace but rot in the humid North Texas summers and need more frequent hinge work. Aluminum gates are lighter and resist rust, but they’re harder to weld and often require full panel replacement instead of a patch.
We service equipment from LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule. Those are the brands families actually own in Fort Worth, and our technicians are factory-trained on each of them. That matters because a Mighty Mule opener arm doesn’t mount the same way a FAAC arm does, and a Linear control board has different diagnostic codes than a LiftMaster board. Getting the right fix on the first visit saves you a second service call.
What Affects Gate Repair Pricing in Fort Worth
- Gate weight and material. A 400-pound steel gate puts more strain on hinges than a 150-pound aluminum gate. Fort Worth’s older neighborhoods have a lot of heavy wrought iron, which means more hinge replacements and post failures than lighter gates in newer developments.
- Post condition. If the post is set in concrete and the concrete has cracked from shifting clay soil, the post has to be dug out and reset. North Texas clay expands and contracts with the seasons, and over a decade or two that movement loosens posts. A gate that sags because of a rotted wood post costs less to fix than one sagging because its steel post is rusted through below ground.
- Electric vs. manual operation. Electric gates add a control board, opener arm, safety sensors, and remote receiver. Every one of those components has a replacement cost. A manual gate with a broken latch is a simple fix; an electric gate that refuses to close usually needs component-level diagnosis first.
- Parts brand and availability. Parts for a DoorKing opener are typically available same-week in Fort Worth because there’s a strong supplier network in DFW. Some European brands, like BFT, can take a few extra days if a specific board isn’t in stock locally. Our factory training helps us diagnose faster so we order the right part the first time.
- Access and site conditions. A gate that opens onto a flat driveway in Benbrook is easier to work on than a gate at the top of a steep slope, where we have to shore up the gate before removing hinges so it doesn’t fall. If the gate is at the back of a long easement, we have to carry tools and parts in by hand, which adds labor time.
- Age of the gate and prior repairs. Gates that have been re-welded multiple times or had hinge plates added over hinge plates become harder to repair cleanly. In Fort Worth, we see a lot of 20 and 30-year-old iron gates that have been patched by several different hands. When the metal is fatigued, welding becomes less reliable and replacement becomes the smarter money.
How to Save on Gate Repair
The cheapest gate repair is the one that fixes the actual problem, not the symptom. A sagging gate can be a hinge issue or a post issue. Replace the hinge and you’ve bought a year. Replace the post and you’ve bought ten. We tell you which one you’re looking at and what each costs, so you can make a clear decision instead of guessing.
A few practical ways to keep costs down:
- Don’t wait until the gate fails completely. A hinge that’s loose and noisy is a $200 fix. A hinge that tears off the post because it was ignored is a $700 post and hinge job.
- Lubricate hinges and opener arms twice a year. Fort Worth’s heat and dust dry out grease quickly. A silicone-based spray on hinges extends their life and keeps the gate swinging smooth. For electric gates, keep the opener arm and chain lubed according to the manufacturer’s schedule. Friction is the enemy of motors.
- Address rust before it becomes holes. Surface rust on a steel gate can be sanded and sealed. Rust that eats through the frame means welding or replacement. March and April are good months in Fort Worth to walk your gate and look for new rust spots before summer heat sets in.
- Choose the right repair shop for the brand you own. If you have a FAAC opener, a technician who has only installed LiftMaster will spend time learning on your gate. That time is billable. Factory-trained technicians get it right faster, and faster diagnosis means a lower bill.
- Ask for the written price before work starts. This is the single biggest money saver. When the price is on paper in front of you, there’s no ambiguity. At Latch and Post, that written price is a non-negotiable part of every visit. No pressure, no surprise. If you don’t like the number, we leave it with you and you decide on your own timeline.
If you want to know exactly what your gate repair will cost, call (682) 841-5749. We’ll talk through what’s happening, give you a realistic range over the phone, and schedule a visit where you’ll get a written price before anything gets touched. Estimates are free.
Electric Gate Repair Costs in Fort Worth
Electric gate repair in Fort Worth usually runs $350 to $1,100, depending on which component failed. A standard safety sensor replacement is $250 to $450. A keypad replacement runs $180 to $350. A control board failure is the most expensive single part: $400 to $900 with labor. A complete opener replacement starts around $1,100 and can reach $2,900 for a heavy-duty unit on a long driveway gate.
Fort Worth’s heat is rough on electric gate components. Control boards sit inside metal enclosures mounted on the gate or the wall, and in August that enclosure can hit 130 degrees or more. Capacitors degrade, solder joints crack, and boards fail. We see a spike in electric gate calls every July and August, when the heat exposes weak components that worked fine in the cooler months.
Lightning is another factor specific to North Texas. Fort Worth gets intense spring thunderstorms, and a nearby lightning strike can fry a control board even if the gate itself is untouched. If your gate stops working after a storm, check whether the opener is getting power: a tripped GFCI outlet or a surge-protector that did its job may be the only problem, and that’s a $150 service call instead of a $700 board replacement.
The brands we work on are LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule. Every one of them has specific programming steps, wiring configurations, and troubleshooting codes. A technician who hasn’t been trained on a Ghost Controls opener will fumble through the diagnostics, and you’ll pay for that time. Our technicians are factory-trained on each of these brands, which is why we can usually diagnose a problem in under an hour and give you a firm price right then.
Wood vs. Iron vs. Aluminum: What Fort Worth Homeowners Pay
Gate material changes both repair cost and replacement cost, and Fort Worth has a mix of all three. Here’s how they compare in our real-world pricing.
- Wrought iron and steel. Common in Fort Worth’s established neighborhoods and older estates. Repair is often a weld, and welding costs $120 to $250 per weld point. Steel is repairable for decades if it’s maintained, but once rust compromises the frame, the whole gate usually needs to go. Replacement runs $1,800 to $4,200 for a standard single driveway gate.
- Wood. Common in newer communities and acreage properties north of Loop 820. Hinges pull out of wood over time, especially cedar and pine. Repair is usually hinge replacement and re-mounting: $200 to $450. Wood gates rot at the bottom where they sit close to the ground, especially with Fort Worth’s wet springs followed by hot dry summers. Full replacement runs $900 to $2,400 depending on the design.
- Aluminum. Common in modern HOA communities and custom builds. Aluminum doesn’t rust, but it bends and can’t be welded easily in the field. Repair usually means replacing a section or the whole gate. Panel replacement can run $400 to $900. Full gate replacement runs $1,600 to $3,800.
In Fort Worth specifically, we see the most severe post problems in homes built on expansive clay soil. The soil under a gate post expands when wet and contracts when dry, and over ten or fifteen years that cycling loosens the concrete around the post. The gate starts to sag, the latch misses the strike plate, and eventually the whole assembly has to be dug out and reset. This is a known issue across DFW, and it’s part of why post replacement appears so often on our invoices.
Why Gates Fail in Fort Worth: Climate, Soil, and Use
Fort Worth has a particular combination of conditions that stress gates harder than other parts of Texas. Summers are long and hot: heat accelerates rust on steel, dries out wood, and pushes electric components to thermal limits. Spring brings heavy rain and occasional hail: moisture seeps into wood posts and rusts iron hardware. The clay soil moves: posts shift, hinges misalign, and latches stop lining up.
We also see a pattern in neighborhoods with alley-loaded garages, like parts of Fairmount and Mistletoe Heights, where gates see frequent use and get left open in the wind. Wind loads on a wide gate create huge leverage on the hinges. A 12-foot gate catching a 30 mph north wind exerts hundreds of pounds of force at the hinge point. That’s how hinges bend and posts crack. Fort Worth gets real wind, especially in the spring, and gates pay for it.
If you live in a newer development in the Alliance or Chisholm Trail corridor, your gate is probably an aluminum model from a builder package. Those gates are decent, but hinge hardware is often undersized for the gate width. We replace those builder-grade hinges regularly after the five-to-seven year mark. Upgrading to heavier hardware when the first hinge fails usually prevents a repeat problem.
How the Latch and Post Approach Changes the Cost
Every gate comes down to two parts: the latch that holds it and the post that carries it. That’s the job we focus on. We’re a Cedarwell-family gate specialist, not a general handyman who fits gates between drywall patches. That matters for cost, because the more specifically a company knows your kind of problem, the faster they solve it.
Our technicians follow the Cedarwell C.A.R.E. values on every visit: clean up like it’s our own home, ask before we move or touch anything, respect the family’s time and quiet hours, and explain the price before the work. Practically, that means we lay drop cloths on the floor and put on shoe covers before we step inside. Your floors stay clean. We choose pet-safe lubricants where there’s a choice, and we can schedule around nap time if quiet matters. We take a photo of the clean-up before we leave, so you can see what we left behind, not just hear about it.
And every job is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the repair or installation isn’t right, we make it right. No argument, no fine print. That promise is part of the price, not an add-on. You don’t pay extra for it, and you never have to ask for it.
Cody Beckman, who leads our Fort Worth team, built the operation around this idea: a written price before the work starts, a clean entry and exit, and a repair that holds. It sounds simple, but it’s rare in gate repair, and it’s why homeowners around Fort Worth call us instead of rolling the dice on whoever answers the phone.
You can read more about what we cover on our Gate Repair in Fort Worth page, or start at the home page to see everything Latch and Post handles in the area.
Step-by-Step: What Happens When You Call for Gate Repair in Fort Worth
If you’ve never hired a gate repair company before, here’s what the process looks like with us, start to finish.
- You call (682) 841-5749. A live person answers. No voicemail, no automated menu, no callback queue. You describe what’s happening with your gate.
- We ask a few targeted questions. Is the gate manual or electric? What brand is the opener, if there is one? What’s the gate made of? When did the problem start? This helps us bring the right parts and tools on the first visit.
- We schedule a visit that works for your family. We can work around nap schedules, feeding routines, and work hours. If quiet matters, we bring quiet tools.
- The technician arrives in uniform and introduces themselves. Before touching anything, they’ll ask if there’s anything they should know: pets in the yard, a kids’ play area near the gate, sprinkler lines beneath the work zone.
- You get a written price before any work begins. The price is itemized and fixed. No pressure to accept. If you want to think about it, the written price goes home with you.
- The repair gets done, and the area gets cleaned. Shoe covers and drop cloths are used inside the house. Before leaving, the technician takes a photo of the clean-up and shows it to you.
- You’re covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the repair isn’t right within the year, call us and we’ll come back and make it right.
FAQs – Gate Repair Cost
How much does a gate repair cost in Fort Worth?
Most gate repairs in Fort Worth run between $180 and $650, with the average service call landing around $320. A simple latch replacement starts around $150. A full gate replacement runs $1,400 to $4,800. Your exact price depends on gate type, damage, and whether electric components are involved. Call (682) 841-5749 for a free estimate and a written price before any work begins.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace a gate?
If your gate’s frame is sound, repair is almost always cheaper. A hinge replacement or re-weld costs $200 to $600, while a new gate runs $1,400 and up. The tipping point is structural rust or wood rot: when the frame itself is compromised, repair becomes patchwork and replacement is the better long-term spend. We’ll show you both numbers and help you decide.
How much does an electric gate opener repair cost in Fort Worth?
Electric gate opener repairs in Fort Worth typically run $350 to $1,100. Replacing a sensor or keypad is $250 to $450. Replacing a control board is $400 to $900. A full opener replacement ranges from $1,100 to $2,900. We work on LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule, and our technicians are factory-trained on each. Call (682) 841-5749 for a precise quote.
Can you fix a gate the same day in Fort Worth?
Yes, in many cases. Our Fort Worth team carries common parts for latch, hinge, and sensor replacements, so a lot of repairs are completed the same visit. If your gate needs a part that isn’t on the truck, most parts are available within one to three days in DFW. Call (682) 841-5749 and a live person will tell you what we can do for your specific situation.
How much does it cost to fix a sagging gate?
Fixing a sagging gate in Fort Worth costs between $200 and $900, depending on what’s causing the sag. Hinge replacement or adjustment runs $180 to $400. A cracked or shifting post, which is common with Fort Worth’s clay soil, runs $350 to $900 to dig out and reset. A sagging gate left too long damages the hinges and the latch, which is why we recommend addressing sag early. Estimates are free: call (682) 841-5749.
Does Latch and Post charge for estimates?
No. Estimates are free. We give you a written price before any work begins, every single visit, with no pressure to accept. If you call (682) 841-5749, we’ll talk through your gate issue first, and if a visit makes sense, the estimate comes at no cost.
What Fort Worth Homeowners Should Know Before Hiring a Gate Repair Company
Gate repair is a small trade, and Fort Worth doesn’t have a licensing board that specifically regulates gate installers. That means anyone with a truck and a welder can call themselves a gate repair company. Before you hire someone, ask these questions:
- Do you have a written price before work starts? If the answer is vague, that’s a red flag. A written price protects you from the old “it ended up needing more work” phone call.
- What brands do you actually work on? If you have a FAAC opener and the company only names LiftMaster, you’re paying for on-the-job learning.
- What’s your guarantee? A one-year guarantee on workmanship is reasonable. At Latch and Post, the 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every repair and installation: if it’s not right, we make it right.
- Do you carry insurance and run background checks on technicians? We do. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, which means the person who shows up is the person we sent.
- What’s your policy on cleaning up? We lay drop cloths and wear shoe covers inside your house, and we photograph the clean-up before we leave. If a company has never thought about this, they’ll leave dirt in your entryway and metal shavings in your driveway.
The honest answer is that most companies won’t volunteer these details. Ask anyway. The way a company answers tells you everything about what the job will be like.
Got a Gate That Needs Help? Call Us.
If your gate is sagging, stuck, noisy, or refusing to open, call Latch and Post Gate Repair Fort Worth at (682) 841-5749. A live person answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We’ll talk through what you’re seeing, give you a realistic price range over the phone, and schedule a visit that fits your family’s rhythm. You’ll get a written price before anything gets touched, a clean work area, and a repair backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
For an estimate, call (682) 841-5749 today. Free, straightforward, and no obligation.
Pricing reflects the Fort Worth market as of 2026. Latch and Post Gate Repair Fort Worth offers free estimates – call (682) 841-5749.
Written by Cody Beckman, Owner at Latch and Post Gate Repair Fort Worth, serving Fort Worth since 2009.
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