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Automatic gate repair in Fort Worth typically runs between $150 and $450 for common issues like sensor realignment, circuit board replacement, or limit switch adjustment, and most jobs are completed the same day. Latch and Post Gate Repair services in Fort Worth handles the full range of automatic gate problems, from a gate that won’t open to one that reverses mid-cycle, on brands like Ghost Controls, DoorKing, and Mighty Mule. If your gate is acting up, call (682) 841-5749 and a live person will answer, any hour, any day.
An automatic gate isn’t a single machine. It’s a system: the motor and gearbox that move the gate, the control board that tells the motor what to do, the safety sensors that watch for obstructions, the receiver that listens for your remote, and the physical gate itself riding on its hinges and wheels. When any one of those parts fails, the whole gate goes down. Our Gate Repair in Fort Worth team works on the entire system, not just the symptom, which means we find the actual cause instead of patching the same problem twice.
We’re part of the Cedarwell family of independently owned gate specialists, and we’ve been fixing gates since 2009. Automatic gates are a big part of what we do every week in Fort Worth, from the older neighborhoods near TCU to newer subdivisions north of Loop 820.
When You Need Automatic Gate Repair
Some gate failures announce themselves loudly. Others creep in slowly until one morning nothing moves at all. Here are the symptoms we hear about most often on service calls in Fort Worth:
- The gate opens but won’t close, or closes but won’t open. This usually points to a limit switch that’s drifted out of adjustment, a failing control board, or photo eye sensors that have shifted out of alignment. On a DoorKing or Elite swing gate, it’s often the limit switch; on a Ghost Controls slide gate, the safety sensors are the first thing to check.
- The gate reverses direction mid-cycle. This is almost always a safety sensor issue: an obstruction the eye can see, a sensor knocked askew by a bump, or sensitivity settings that were never dialed in for the gate’s actual weight and travel distance.
- You hear the motor running but the gate doesn’t move. That sound is a gearbox or drive chain that’s lost its connection to the gate itself. Running the motor in this condition grinds the gears further, so it’s worth calling before you press the remote again.
- The gate moves slowly or jerks. Fort Worth’s summer heat accelerates wear on rollers, hinges, and chains. A gate that used to glide now shudders because the hardware is binding. Continuing to run it under load shortens the motor’s life considerably.
- The remote works only sometimes. Intermittent operation is a diagnostic puzzle: it could be a weak battery, a failing receiver, radio interference, or a control board that’s overheating. We test each link in the chain rather than guessing.
- The gate stops halfway and beeps. That’s the obstruction detection system doing its job, but when no obstruction exists, you have a sensor problem. Kids’ bikes, branches, and even a shadow hitting a sensor at the wrong angle can trigger it.
If the gate is stuck closed and you can’t get a vehicle in or out, call (682) 841-5749. We answer live around the clock, and on emergency calls we talk you through safely disengaging the opener so you’re not trapped in your own driveway.
Our Automatic Gate Repair Process
When we come out for Gate Realignment or to diagnose any automatic gate issue in Fort Worth, here’s how the visit goes. The routine is the same whether it’s a Mighty Mule on a chain-link driveway gate in Como or a DoorKing swing gate in a Riverside estate.
- Safety disengagement first. Before we test anything, we disconnect the opener from the gate so the motor can’t move the gate while our technician has hands near the mechanism. Automatic gates carry hundreds of pounds of force. We treat that force carefully, and we recommend homeowners never attempt to disengage a gate under load themselves.
- Full-system diagnosis. We test the board, the motor draw, the limit switches, the safety sensors, the remote transmitter, and the physical condition of the gate itself: hinges, wheels, chain, track, and the posts everything connects to. The root cause is usually not the part that’s making noise.
- Written price before work. Once we know what’s wrong, you get the cost on paper before anything gets touched. No pressure, no “while we’re here” add-ons. If you decide not to proceed, that’s the end of it, no charge for the assessment beyond the standard diagnostic visit.
- Repair with the right parts. We carry common components for Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule gates on the truck. For board replacements or less-common gearboxes, we source the part and return to install it, usually within two business days.
- Cycle testing and load check. After the fix, we run the gate through a minimum of five full open-close cycles and observe it under load, checking for binding, timing, and sensor response. We also test the manual release to confirm it engages and disengages cleanly.
- Cleanup photo before we leave. Floors swept, panels wiped, no loose hardware left behind. The drop cloths we lay down inside the house get shaken out, the shoe covers come off at the door, and we take a picture of the finished work area so you can see the state we left it in.
Every repair is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not working correctly within a year of the repair, we come back and make it right. No argument, no fine print.
Automatic Gate Repair Pricing in Fort Worth
How Much Does Gate Repair Cost? (2026 Price Guide) - Fort Worth, TX - what you’ll pay depends on what failed and which brand of opener you own. These are the ranges we quote on most Fort Worth jobs, based on what we’ve seen since 2009. You’ll get your exact number in writing before any work begins.
| Repair Type | Typical Fort Worth Cost | What’s Included |
|---|---|---|
| Photo eye sensor repair or realignment | $75 – $180 | Diagnosis, sensor adjustment or replacement, cycle test |
| Limit switch replacement | $85 – $200 | Switch, calibration, travel distance verification |
| Remote or receiver replacement | $60 – $160 | New remote or receiver, programming, range test |
| Gearbox repair or replacement | $250 – $500 | New gears or gearbox, lubrication, load test |
| Control board replacement | $200 – $450 | New board, programming, full system test |
| Chain or track replacement | $150 – $400 | New chain or track, tensioning, alignment |
A few things shift the final number. Gates that were installed long ago sometimes need retrofit kits when a part is no longer made. Heavier gates, like long steel slide gates at commercial properties or large estate entrances, demand more motor work and higher-capacity parts. And if the gate’s condition has been declining for months, there may be secondary issues, a worn hinge set here, a binding track there, that we’ll flag during diagnosis. You’ll always see the line items before you approve a dollar of work.
For standard repairs, the total is usually less than $350. Our diagnostic visit includes the written estimate, and that fee applies toward the repair if you move forward. We’re glad to give you a free estimate over the phone if you can describe the symptoms well enough, but most automatic gate issues need eyes on the equipment before we can name a number with a straight face.
FAQs – Automatic Gate Repair
How much does automatic gate repair cost in Fort Worth?
Most automatic gate repairs in Fort Worth run between $150 and $450, with simple sensor alignments at the low end and gearbox or control board replacements at the high end. The range is broad because the opener, the gate, and the site all vary, and the only way to know is to diagnose the specific failure. Call (682) 841-5749 for a free phone estimate, and you’ll get a written price before any work starts.
Can you fix an automatic gate the same day?
We can fix most automatic gate problems the same day, because our trucks carry common components for Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule openers. Gearboxes, control boards, and other less-common parts usually take two business days to source. If you need the gate working today, call (682) 841-5749 and we’ll tell you honestly what’s possible.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace an automatic gate opener?
Repair is cheaper than replacement in most cases, at $150 to $450 versus $900 to $2,500 for a new opener installed, so we only recommend replacement when the opener is more than 12 to 15 years old, parts are discontinued, or the motor has already failed once and the repair won’t last. We show you both numbers in writing and let you choose. No pressure either way.
What brands of automatic gate openers do you repair?
We repair LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule automatic gate openers. Our technicians are factory-trained on those specific brands, so the diagnostic and the repair happen right on the first visit, not after a guess-and-check. If you’re not sure what brand you have, call (682) 841-5749 and we can often identify it from the remote or the opener’s housing.
Do you work on gates at night or on weekends?
Yes, we answer calls live 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including nights, weekends, and holidays. A broken automatic gate is a genuine problem, and we don’t route you to a voicemail when you call about it. If the issue can wait, we’ll schedule for the next regular slot; if it can’t, we’ll talk through options on the phone right then.
If your automatic gate won’t open, won’t close, or is making a sound it never made before, call Latch and Post Gate Repair Fort Worth at (682) 841-5749. A live person answers every call, and we’ll set up a diagnostic visit with a written estimate before any work begins. We serve homeowners and businesses throughout Fort Worth, from home base in the Cedarwell family to every neighborhood in the city.
Written by Cody Beckman, Owner at Latch and Post Gate Repair Fort Worth, serving Fort Worth.