Gate Repair in Hurst, TX
Gate repair in Hurst typically runs $180-$650 whether you’re chasing a hinge replacement or a full post reset in clay-compromised soil. The work here skews structural: most original 1970s ranch gates have post footings cracked from decades of Blackland Prairie movement. Ironworks Gate Co. completes most Hurst repair jobs in a single visit, and a live person answers at (833) 754-7503 any hour, any day.
Why Hurst Homes Are Different
Hurst grew fast during the 1960s and 70s aerospace boom tied to Bell Helicopter in nearby Fort Worth. The ranch homes built across ZIP 76053 and 76054 came with cedar and pine privacy gates now hitting 40 to 50 years old at the same time. Underneath those gates sits Tarrant County’s notorious Blackland Prairie clay. It swells with spring rain, shrinks in summer drought, and heaves posts out of plumb season after season. We reset posts deeper with soil-stabilized concrete because a shallow repour fails again within a year.
Gate Repair in Hurst
Most Hurst repair calls are not hardware failures. They are post footings that cracked and tilted from decades of clay-soil movement, leaving gates racked out of square no matter how many times the hinges get adjusted. A technician who swaps hinges without checking the footing has not fixed the gate. We check the post first, then repair the hardware so it holds. See our full Gate Repair scope for what we cover.
Post Reset and Footing Repair
This is the repair we perform most often in Hurst, and the one other companies miss. The original 1970s poured concrete anchors were set shallow, before builders understood how much this soil moves. We dig to stable depth, set the post in concrete formulated for expansive clay, and only then rehang the gate true. A post reset in Hurst runs $280-$450, which includes excavation, concrete, and rehanging the gate.
Gate Realignment
A gate shifted even an inch won’t latch, drags on the driveway, or strains the opener motor until it burns out. In Hurst’s older neighborhoods, realignment is almost always a structural correction, not a turn of a screw. We measure the frame against the post, check for twist in the gate itself, and reset the geometry before the hardware takes another season of strain. Standard residential realignment runs $180-$320.
Weld Repair
Wrought-iron gates on Hurst’s 1960s and 70s ranch homes were built to last, but welds corrode at stress points and brackets fatigue after forty years of vibration. Our mobile welding rig handles field repairs on steel, aluminum, and iron without removing the gate. A typical weld repair on a residential gate in Hurst costs $200-$380, and we grind, prep, and finish to match the existing profile.
Why do Hurst gates shift so soon after repair?
Because the post wasn’t reset. In Hurst’s 76053 neighborhoods, the original 1970s concrete footings have cracked from decades of Blackland Prairie clay movement. We check the post first. If it’s tilted or loose, we reset it with deeper, soil-stabilized concrete before touching the hardware. That repair holds. Call (833) 754-7503 for an inspection – estimates are free.
Gate Installation in Hurst
Gate installation in Hurst typically runs $2,800-$7,500 depending on gate size, material, and whether the footing needs helical anchors or a deep repour. We work the ranch neighborhoods across ZIP 76053 and 76054, where clay soil conditions and 40-year-old wood gates create challenges out-of-town crews underestimate. See our full Gate Installation scope for what we build.
Swing Gate Installation
Swing gates remain the most common request in Hurst’s older neighborhoods because they match the setback and driveway grades of 1960s to 1980s ranch homes. We check footing depth and soil stability before hanging anything. A single swing steel driveway gate in Hurst runs $3,200-$5,500.
Driveway Gate Installation
Hurst driveway gates take abuse. The clay beneath them swells with spring rain, shrinks in August drought, and slowly tilts whatever was poured straight in 1975. We pour deeper, use wider base pads, or specify helical anchors depending on the site. Footing work adds $650-$1,400 per post where clay has compromised the original anchor.
How much does it cost to install a steel driveway gate on a Hurst ranch home?
A typical steel driveway gate installation in Hurst runs $3,200-$5,500 for a single swing, or $4,800-$7,500 for a double swing, before automation. We provide an exact quote after measuring your opening and assessing the ground conditions. Call (833) 754-7503 to schedule a free estimate.
Gate Motor & Opener in Hurst
Gate motor and opener repair in Hurst typically runs $180-$650, from a limit-switch adjustment to a full motor replacement after post-foundation failure. Most calls from 76053 and 76054 get same-day or next-day service, and we complete the majority of motor and opener jobs in one visit. See our full Gate Motor & Opener scope for what we service.
Motor Replacement
Motors burn out in Hurst when they fight a heaved post for months until the gears strip or the thermal overload fails. We replace the motor only after verifying the post will hold, otherwise the new unit strains against the same misalignment. Swing motor replacement runs $420-$720, slide motor replacement $480-$820.
Limit Switch and Sensor Work
Hurst’s clay soil moves most in spring and late summer, so limit-switch calls cluster in April and September. The switch isn’t defective; the gate path changes with the ground. We adjust sensors and switches back to the gate’s actual travel, not the factory setting. Limit switch or sensor adjustment runs $125-$195.
Why do Hurst gates with new openers still fail after a few months?
The opener is working against a post that was never reset. Hurst’s clay soil heaves posts out of plumb, and a motor pulling against misalignment overheats its gears and trips the overload. We check post plumb and footing before installing any opener. Call (833) 754-7503 for a diagnostic.
Gate Access Control in Hurst
Gate access control installation and repair in Hurst typically runs $340-$890 for most residential jobs. We carry keypads, remote receivers, and smart access modules on every truck, so most Hurst homeowners get their system working in one visit. See our full Gate Access Control scope for what we install.
Keypad Entry Systems
Keypad entry in Hurst starts around $340 for a basic hardwired unit and runs to $620 for multi-code models with weather sealing rated for North Texas summers. Most keypads we replace aren’t broken. The buttons corrode from years of humidity and UV exposure, or the mounting bracket shifts with a tilting post. We install sealed membrane keypads from DoorKing and Elite.
Phone Entry Systems
Phone entry systems for Hurst homes range from $560 for basic two-wire intercom units to $1,200 for cellular-based systems that call your mobile directly. These work well for the longer driveways common in Hurst’s western neighborhoods, where the house sits back from the street. Every installation carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing.
What type of keypad works best in North Texas heat and humidity?
Sealed membrane keypads from DoorKing and Elite outperform mechanical-button models in Hurst’s climate. Mechanical switches corrode from humidity and UV-degrade the return springs. Sealed units with silicone membranes and UV-stabilized housings last years longer. Call (833) 754-7503 for a recommendation based on your gate and exposure.
Gate Parts & Welding in Hurst
Gate parts and welding repair in Hurst typically runs $180-$650 depending on whether you need a simple hinge swap or full post reset with custom welding. Most jobs finish in one visit, and our trucks carry the hardware and steel stock to handle it on the spot. See our full Gate Parts & Welding scope for what we fabricate.
Hinge Replacement
Hinges on Hurst’s original wood privacy gates don’t just wear – they rot where the pocket meets the cedar or pine frame. The North Texas sun bakes the wood, spring rains swell it, and the cycle repeats until the hinge bolt pulls through. A hinge replacement in Hurst usually runs $180-$320 for a standard residential gate, including hardware and labor.
Post Replacement and Resetting
This is the repair Hurst homeowners actually need more often than they realize. Seasonal clay soil movement tilts the original 1970s concrete footing until the post leans, the gate drags, and no hinge adjustment fixes it. A full post replacement in Hurst runs $450-$850, with the difference coming down to access and how deep we have to dig for stable ground.
What’s the most common gate part failure in Hurst’s older neighborhoods?
Heaved post footings caused by Blackland Prairie clay soil movement, which makes the gate sag and bind no matter how many times the hinges are adjusted. We check the footing first on every Hurst call because fixing the post is the only way hinge work will last. Call (833) 754-7503 for a free estimate.
Brands We Service in Hurst
We service Viking, Linear, Ghost Controls, and DoorKing openers and access systems. Our trucks carry control boards, actuator arms, and safety sensors for these brands, so most Hurst repairs happen same day. See our brands for the full list.
Pricing for Gate Repair in Hurst, TX
| Service | Typical range in Hurst |
|---|---|
| Hinge repair / replacement | $150 - $280 |
| Lock repair / replacement | $140 - $260 |
| Gate realignment | $180 - $320 |
| Weld repair | $200 - $380 |
| Post reset with concrete | $280 - $450 |
| Rust treatment (full gate) | $220 - $400 |
| Opener repair (parts + labor) | $240 - $480 |
| Opener replacement | $680 - $1,400 |
What pushes a Hurst job toward the higher end: gate material and weight, automation complexity, soil condition requiring deeper excavation, and whether the post footing has failed entirely. We diagnose on-site, explain what we found, and settle the price before we start. No surprises on the bill.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Hurst
We cover all of Hurst, with same-day or next-day response across both ZIP codes. The neighborhoods we work most often include:
- Bellaire Drive area
- Hurst Hills / Chisholm Park
- Near North East Mall
- Pipeline Road corridor
Service Area - Cities Near Hurst
Ironworks Gate Co. serves Hurst, TX and the surrounding Tarrant County communities. We also work in Bedford, TX, Richland Hills, TX, North Richland Hills, TX, Colleyville, TX, and Watauga, TX. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Dallas-Fort Worth office, with crews serving Hurst locally.
Serving Hurst, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
Ironworks Gate Co. crews serve Hurst and the communities around it; dispatch is coordinated from our Dallas-Fort Worth office. The map shows the Hurst coverage area; if your address is on it, we can help.
Also serving nearby: Hurst, TX, Bedford, TX, Richland Hills, TX, North Richland Hills, TX, Colleyville, TX, Watauga, TX.
FAQs About Gate Repair in Hurst
We offer same-day or next-day response across Hurst, including both 76053 and 76054. A live person answers the phone around the clock, so you won’t sit through a voicemail tree when your gate is stuck open. Call (833) 754-7503 and we’ll get you on the schedule.
Some Hurst neighborhoods with active HOAs require written approval before a gate replacement or major structural change. Repairs to existing gates usually fall under routine maintenance. We recommend checking your covenants before a full replacement, and we can provide the specifications your HOA will ask for.
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 Hurst Customers Say
"The loop detector under the driveway had failed and residents were stuck holding the button. He traced it, found the break, and had the exit loop reading cars again the same visit."
- Eric Padgett"Used them at two properties now. Both times they diagnosed it on the first visit instead of guessing and coming back."
- Rohan Shah"The gate works properly now and the price was fair. It did take two visits, because the operator we have is old and the part had to be ordered. They did not charge for the second trip."
- Carrie Mercer