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Kennedale gates work harder than most. The combination of expansive clay soil, long gravel or caliche driveways, and full sun exposure means hinges bind, posts lean, and openers fail in ways you won’t see in a tightly packed subdivision. Latch & Post Gate Repair focuses on gates and gate hardware only, and we send background-checked, uniformed technicians who arrive with a written price before any work begins. Call (682) 841-5749 and a live person answers, any hour.
Why Kennedale Homes Are Different
Kennedale sits on Houston Black clay and similar expansive soils. When that soil gets wet, it swells. When it dries in a Texas August, it cracks and pulls away from concrete. Gate posts set in shallow footings heave with the seasons, which is why we see so many gates that latch fine in January and bind by June. Homes off Mansfield Cardinal Road and the surrounding acreage often have original slide gates with tracks that a big rainstorm will shift by half an inch, enough to throw the gate out of square and strain the operator until something gives.
Plenty of Kennedale homes date from the 1970s through the 1990s, and the original gate hardware on those properties was rarely sized for the wind and soil movement we get now. Newer custom builds often have ornamental iron or welded steel gates, which look great but carry real weight. Some of those posts were poured without deep concrete piers, and rebar wasn’t always placed. We mention this because the fix that lasts in Kennedale isn’t always the cheapest part, and we’d rather tell you that before you spend money on a latch that will fail again in a year. The heat and humidity also push gate motors hard. Capacitors cook, batteries in solar units degrade faster, and limit switches drift. Then winter gives us a freeze or two and any crack in the post fill or track weld opens further. This city just happens to combine nearly every challenge a gate can face, which is why we plan repairs around the soil, the sun, and the storm season rather than around the part alone.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Kennedale Services
Most calls from Kennedale homeowners start with one of three situations: a gate that won’t stay latched, a gate that needs to be replaced or built new, or an electric opener that has stopped responding. Each service has its own Kennedale page below.
Gate Repair in Kennedale
Repair work here usually means one of two things. Either the gate has sagged and the latch no longer aligns, or a post has moved and the whole frame is out of square. Both are common after rain or freeze cycles. We inspect the hinges, the post seat, the latch throw, and the ground clearance before quoting anything, because a repair that ignores the post movement won’t last. Gate Repair in Kennedale covers common latch, hinge, sag, and track work in detail.
Gate Installation in Kennedale
New gates on Kennedale acreage need planning that a quick swap doesn’t. The driveway is often long, the gate is wide, and the soil will move. We talk through post depth, concrete fill, gate weight, and whether solar or a long electric run makes more sense for your lot. The written quote includes the full scope before any digging or welding starts. Gate Installation in Kennedale walks through material choices, hardening for wind, and what a proper post footing looks like here.
Electric Gate Repair in Kennedale
Electric gate failures in Kennedale often trace back to three culprits: a motor that overheated during a heat wave, a sensor or photo eye that picked up dust and dead grass, or a track that shifted after heavy rain. We diagnose the full circuit, not just the obvious part, because a burned transformer can also take out a control board. Solar systems show up often on large lots where running line power is impractical. Electric Gate Repair in Kennedale covers openers, loops, keypads, and solar charging systems in more detail.
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 in Kennedale
We work on the equipment Kennedale homes actually have. That includes Viking and Ghost Controls slide operators common on acreage gates, plus DoorKing and Elite systems seen on newer custom builds. Our technicians carry common boards, remotes, and safety-edge parts for these brands, so many repairs finish on the first visit. See our brands for the full factory-trained list.
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| Service | Typical range in Kennedale |
|---|---|
| Gate latch replacement | $145 – $285 |
| Hinge replacement (pair) | $180 – $360 |
| Sagging gate realignment | $160 – $320 |
| Post reset or reinforcement | $300 – $700 |
| Track straightening or replacement | $220 – $480 |
| Gate opener motor replacement | $450 – $900 |
| Control board replacement | $280 – $550 |
| Photo eye or sensor replacement | $150 – $300 |
| Keypad or intercom install | $250 – $600 |
| Solar panel and battery kit | $400 – $900 |
| Full manual gate installation (single swing) | $1,200 – $2,800 |
| Full electric gate installation (single swing) | $2,800 – $5,500 |
What pushes price up in Kennedale is almost always post work. If the clay has heaved a post out of position, the repair includes digging, concrete, and reset time, which is real labor. You’ll always see the exact number in writing before we touch anything. No surprises, no pressure.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Kennedale
We cover all of Kennedale, from the larger lots along Mansfield Cardinal Road and Kennedale New Hope Road to the newer residential streets closer to 287 and the neighborhoods tucked behind Kennedale Junior High. If you have a gate, we’ll look at it.
- Areas off Mansfield Cardinal Road
- Neighborhoods near Kennedale New Hope Road
- Home streets around Kennedale Junior High
- Acreage east of Bowman Springs Park
- Newer builds along the 287 corridor
Response across Kennedale is typically same day for emergencies when we’re already in the area, and next day for most standard appointments.
Service Area – Cities Near Kennedale
Kennedale sits where a lot of gate work crosses over. We also serve Arlington, TX to the north, Fort Worth, TX to the west, Haltom City, TX just northwest, and Hurst, TX further up 121. If you’re just outside Kennedale, call and we’ll sort out scheduling from our Dallas-Fort Worth office.
Serving Kennedale, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Kennedale 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 Company in Kennedale
Yes. If your gate is stuck open or blocked, call (682) 841-5749 any time. A live person answers around the clock, nights, weekends, and holidays included. We’ll get a technician to you as soon as one is available in the area, and every visit begins with a written price.
Most repairs and hardware swaps don’t require a permit. New installations with new posts, concrete, or electrical runs can trigger permitting depending on scope and location. We don’t handle the paperwork for you, but we’ll tell you honestly if your project looks like it needs city sign-off before we start.
We do. Many Kennedale acreage lots can’t justify a long electrical trench, so solar is the practical answer. Diagnosing a solar system means checking panel positioning, battery health, and the charging circuit, not just swapping the battery. We service what we install and we don’t leave a solar site without testing the full cycle.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local gate repair pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Kennedale Customers Say
"Electric gate was acting up. He was calm and methodical, found the bad sensor, and tidied the whole area by the gate post when he finished. No grease left on the driveway."
- Ravi Menon"Electric gate was sticking. He oiled and adjusted the track, wiped everything down after, and left no grease anywhere. Quiet, kind, and quick."
- Carlene Fuchs"Good repair on a sagging gate. Part for the older motor took a few days, so two trips, but they explained it and were tidy and polite each time. Gate works smoothly now."
- Carmen Ulloa