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A gate that won’t open, grinds when it moves, or sags against its hinges isn’t just an inconvenience. It’s a security problem and a daily frustration. Arroyo Gate Repair fixes residential and commercial gates across Orlando, FL, and we do it with a depth that most generalist handymen can’t match. This is all we do. Our technicians work on nine major gate operator brands, from entry-level Mighty Mule openers to professional FAAC and BFT commercial systems. We diagnose by system logic, not trial-and-error, so you don’t pay for parts you don’t need. If your gate is stuck, noisy, or dead, call (877) 851-6955 and describe what’s happening. We’ll tell you what it likely is, what it takes to fix it, and what it should cost before we ever roll a truck.
Driveway Gate Repair
Driveway Gate Repair is the work of restoring a residential gate to smooth, reliable operation, whether the problem is mechanical, electrical, or both. The most common calls we get in Orlando involve gates that stop mid-travel, won’t respond to a remote, or sag so badly they drag on the concrete. Orlando’s summer storms and sandy soil put real stress on driveway gate hardware. Moisture gets into control boards, rust accelerates on steel frames, and shifting ground throws gate posts out of alignment. We repair the operator, the gate frame, the hinges, the wheels, and the safety sensors, treating the whole system rather than one isolated symptom. A basic operator replacement on a single swing gate typically runs $450 to $900 including labor; for a broader look at what to expect, see our Gate Repair pricing overview. Control board replacement usually lands between $350 and $650. If the gate structure itself needs welding or realignment, expect $250 to $800 depending on how far it has moved and whether we’re fabricating new steel sections. Every job gets a written quote before we start, so there are no surprises on the invoice.
Swing Gate Hinge and Post Repair
When a swing gate drags or won’t latch, the problem is almost always in the hinges or the post. Central Florida’s soil expands and contracts with seasonal rain, slowly pulling posts out of plumb. We cut out worn hinge barrels, re-set posts in fresh concrete where needed, and weld or bolt new hinge assemblies so the gate travels clean. If the gate has twisted, we straighten the frame before re-hanging it.
Operator and Remote Diagnostics
An opener that clicks but won’t move is rarely a dead motor. It’s usually a limit switch, a capacitor, or a control board input. We test the operator under load, check voltage at the board, and confirm the remote receiver is actually sending signal. Most driveway gate repairs are completed the same day, and we carry common LiftMaster and Linear boards on the truck.
Styles & brands we work with
Gate Welding
Gate Welding is the structural repair of cracked, rusted, or broken gate frames and pickets, and it’s a skill most gate companies in Orlando simply sub out. We don’t. Our welders work on-site, repairing steel and iron gates where they hang. Common needs include snapped hinge plates, rusted-through bottom rails, cracks at weld joints from years of wind load, and damaged sections after a vehicle strike. MIG welding on a residential steel gate typically runs $250 to $600 depending on the extent of the fracture and how much material needs replacement. If we’re doing structural reinforcement, like adding a diagonal brace or rebuilding a stile, expect $400 to $900. Commercial gates with heavier gauge steel run higher because of the material thickness and the prep work involved. We grind, weld, prime, and paint every repair, so the fix doesn’t rust out six months later.
Frame Straightening and Reinforcement
A gate that has been hit by a car or blown open by hurricane winds often bends at the frame. We assess whether the steel can be pulled back to true or whether a section needs cutting out and replacing. Where a gate has failed once, we add gussets or heavier tubing so it doesn’t fail the same way again.
On-Site Wrought Iron Repair
Wrought iron gates develop cracks at ornamental joints because those connections carry more stress than the rest of the frame. We weld broken scrollwork, re-secure loose pickets, and rebuild rusted bottom rails. Because we work on-site, there’s no need to uninstall the gate and haul it across town.
Commercial Gate Repair
Commercial Gate Repair is the servicing of automatic gates at apartment complexes, office parks, warehouses, and HOA entrances in Orlando, where downtime means residents can’t get in and security goes soft. These are not residential openers. They’re high-cycle systems using operators from FAAC, BFT, DoorKing, and Elite that run hundreds of cycles a day. When a commercial gate fails, we prioritize the call. A commercial slide gate with a jammed chain or bad limit switch typically runs $350 to $800. A full operator replacement on a commercial system starts around $1,200 and runs to $2,500 or more depending on horsepower and access control integration. We work with your property manager or board up front to give a written diagnostic and a firm price before parts are ordered or work begins.
High-Cycle Operator Service
Commercial operators wear out differently than residential units. Gearboxes strip, chains stretch, and limit switches burn contacts. We replace worn components rather than swapping the whole operator when the motor is still good. That discipline saves HOAs and property owners thousands over the life of the gate.
Access Control Integration Support
If your commercial gate is tied to a telephone entry system, keypad, or card reader, we test the full signal path from the reader to the operator. The problem is rarely the motor. It’s usually a relay, a power supply, or a severed wire at the gate frame. We fix what’s actually broken and leave the rest alone.
Iron Gate Repair
Iron Gate Repair is the repair of ornamental and structural iron gates, including cracked welds, rust damage, sagging frames, and hardware failure. In Orlando’s humid climate, untreated iron gates corrode from the inside out, and the first sign is usually a brown stain running down from a weld joint. We cut rusted sections out and weld in new steel and iron stock, then prime and paint to match the existing finish. A typical iron gate repair runs $275 to $650. If we’re rebuilding a rusted frame section entirely, the price can reach $900 or more depending on how much original material remains. Iron gates are worth repairing because the material is strong and repairable, unlike extruded aluminum that has to be replaced in sections. We’ll give you an honest read: repair or replace, and why.
Rust Removal and Frame Patching
Surface rust is cosmetic. Structural rust is a failure waiting to happen. We check the bottom rail and hinge posts first, because that’s where standing water collects on iron gates in Central Florida. We cut out the thinned metal, weld in a patch, and treat the surrounding area so the repair blends into the original work.
Iron Gate Hardware Upgrades
Old iron gates often have hinges and latches that were under-spec’d when the gate was built. We install heavier barrel hinges, rebuild latch posts, and add adjustable gate stops. The result is a gate that closes square and stays closed in wind, which matters during Orlando’s summer storm season.
Sliding Gate Repair
Sliding Gate Repair is the servicing of gates that roll horizontally on a track, common on both residential driveways in Orlando lakefront neighborhoods and commercial properties around Conway and Pine Castle. These gates fail in predictable ways: worn roller bearings, debris packed in the track, bent guide posts, and motors that work against a gate that can’t roll freely. We clear the track, replace rollers and bearings, straighten or replace guide wheels, and adjust the operator so it’s not fighting the gate. A roller and bearing replacement on a residential slide gate runs $200 to $450. A track repair with concrete work runs $350 to $700. If the operator is the culprit, add $300 to $800 for a new board, gearbox, or full unit. Slide gates are hard on their own components, and regular service prevents cascading failures.
Track and Roller Service
The track is the first thing we inspect on every sliding gate call. Dirt, sand, and grass clippings get ground into the track by the gate wheels, then harden like cement. We remove the debris, check the wheels for flat spots, and replace the bearings if there’s any play. A clean, rolling gate puts almost no strain on the operator.
V-Track and Cantilever System Repair
Cantilever gates don’t touch the ground, which means they avoid track debris but put all their weight on the carrier posts. When a cantilever gate sags or binds, the carrier truck bearings are usually shot. We replace them, reset the gate’s balance, and verify the drive chain tension so the operator runs smooth.
Wrought Iron Gate Repair
Wrought Iron Gate Repair covers the specialized work of restoring ornamental iron gates that are as much about appearance as function. Many homes in Winter Park and the older Orlando neighborhoods have wrought iron driveway gates that have been in place for decades. The steel was often hand-forged, and the ornamental details are no longer available off the shelf. We repair them in place: re-welding cracked scrolls, rebuilding rusted stiles, and refinishing to match the original patina as closely as possible. A wrought iron repair with welding and repainting typically runs $300 to $700. If a bottom rail is completely rusted through and needs a new section fabricated, expect $600 to $1,000. Wrought iron gates are replaceable, but the replacement never matches the character of the original. We’d rather restore what you have.
Ornamental Detail Restoration
The scrolls, twists, and finials on a wrought iron gate are where rust takes hold first. We fabricate replacement pieces by hand when a section is too far gone, matching the radius and gauge of the original work. It’s slower than cutting the section out and welding in straight bar, but it’s the only way to keep the gate looking like it belongs.
Wrought Iron Refinishing
After any weld repair, we prime the bare steel the same day to stop flash rust. Then we paint with a rust-inhibiting enamel matched to the existing finish. In Orlando’s humidity, this step is the difference between a repair that lasts five years and one that lasts twenty.
Metal Gate Repair
Metal Gate Repair is the broad work of fixing gates built from steel, iron, or aluminum, regardless of the specific alloy or fabrication method. In Orlando, metal gates are the norm because they stand up to heat, humidity, and termites better than wood. The tradeoff is that metal gates fail at their stress points: welds crack, hinges wear, and aluminum frames oxidize. We repair all three, and we match the repair method to the metal. Aluminum gates get welded with spool gun MIG and are often repaired with replacement corner brackets. Steel gates get stick or MIG welded and reinforced. A standard metal gate repair runs $200 to $550. A structural rebuild runs $500 to $900. We’ll tell you what metal you have, how it fails, and what we’d do about it before you commit to anything.
Aluminum Gate Frame Repair
Aluminum gates are light and corrosion-resistant, but they crack at the corners because the material is brittle compared to steel. We weld the crack, add an internal sleeve or gusset, and refinish the repair. We also check the hinge bolts, since aluminum frames often wallow out the bolt holes and need a plate welded behind the hinge.
Steel Gate Post and Frame Rebuilds
Steel gates in Orlando fail most often at the hinge post connection. The gate is heavy, the post is grouted in soil that shifts, and the steel fatigues at the weld. We rebuild the hinge assembly, re-set the post if it has moved, and re-hang the gate square. This is heavier work than a weld repair, and it’s priced accordingly.
Wood Gate Repair
Wood Gate Repair addresses the unique failure modes of timber gates, which sag, rot, and split rather than crack and rust. Board-on-board cedar gates are common on Orlando ranch homes, and they fail when the frame absorbs moisture and pulls apart at the joints. We repair the frame or rebuild it entirely, replace rotted pickets, re-hang the gate on structural hinges, and apply a penetrating sealer so the repair doesn’t rot out in two seasons. A typical wood gate frame repair runs $200 to $450. Rebuilding a rotted section with new cedar or pressure-treated lumber runs $300 to $600. Wood gates paired with automatic openers need a stiffer frame than manual gates; if the opener is pulling the gate apart, we strengthen the frame as part of the repair.
Frame Straightening and Rot Repair
Wood gates sag because the diagonal brace was cut wrong or the corner joints have pulled loose. We disassemble the failing joint, replace any rotted timber, and rebuild the frame with proper diagonal bracing so the gate carries its weight on structure instead of on the pickets.
Opener-Ready Wood Gate Reinforcement
Adding an automatic opener to a wood gate changes the forces on the frame. We add a steel sub-frame or additional bracing so the opener pushes and pulls evenly across the gate. Without it, the gate twists and the opener strains, and both fail early. This upgrade is part of our standard wood gate repair when an opener is present.
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Our gate technician team works on LiftMaster residential and commercial operators, and we stock their common boards, remotes, and limit switches on the service truck. LiftMaster dominates the Orlando residential market, which means we see their failure patterns every week and know the fix without guesswork. We also service FAAC and BFT systems, the Italian-made commercial operators that run many of the gate systems in Orlando apartment complexes and business parks. These units are designed differently than American residential openers, and troubleshooting them requires understanding their hydraulic and articulating-arm logic, not just swapping parts.
Most gate companies in Orlando pick one brand and stick with it. We deliberately work across nine: LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, and others. That matters when a property has a mixed system, like a DoorKing at the main entrance and a Linear at the service gate. We diagnose by how the system should behave, not by what brand is on the cover. Whether you have a Mighty Mule from the hardware store or a commercial Viking operator, we can help.
Signs You Need a Pro Right Now
- Gate stops halfway and reverses. This usually means a safety sensor is misfiring or the obstruction detection is set too sensitive. Ignoring it forces the opener to work harder every cycle, which shortens its life and will eventually leave the gate dead in the middle of its travel.
- The opener hums but nothing moves. A humming motor with no movement points to a bad capacitor, a stripped gear, or a seized drive shaft. Running the opener in this condition burns out the motor. Call before you press the remote again.
- Gate sags visibly when closed. A sagging gate is a hinge and frame problem that gets worse by the week. Once it drags, the opener strains against the ground, and the gate frame twists. The repair gets more expensive the longer it goes.
- You hear grinding or scraping during travel. Grinding is metal on metal. It means a roller bearing is shot, a chain is dragging, or the gate is rubbing against its post. The sound is the warning. The failure it predicts is the gate seizing up entirely.
- Remote works sometimes, and not others. Intermittent remote response is rarely the remote. It’s usually a receiver board on its way out, a loose antenna connection, or a power supply dropping voltage. It will fail completely, and it usually does it at night or in the rain.
Our Process, Step by Step
When you call Arroyo Gate Repair, you get a gate specialist, not a dispatcher reading a script. Here’s how a typical Orlando gate repair job goes from first call to finished work.
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We listen to the symptom. Describe what the gate does. We’ll ask about the brand, the opener type, and what changed. Most gate problems have a short list of likely causes, and your answers help us bring the right parts. If it sounds urgent, we tell you straight what to check safely while we’re on the way.
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We diagnose on site. We test voltage to the board, check the operator under load, inspect the hinges and track, and run the gate through a full cycle. We isolate whether the problem is mechanical, electrical, or both. You see our findings before any work is approved.
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We quote a firm price. Once we know what’s broken, we write a price for the repair, including labor and parts. Nothing starts until you approve it. If the repair doesn’t make sense versus replacement, we’ll tell you that too and show you the numbers.
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We do the work. Repairs happen the same visit in most cases. We carry common LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, and Linear parts, plus welding gear for structural repairs. Your gate is tested through at least five full cycles before we leave.
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We walk you through it. Before we go, we show you what was done, what the gate should do now, and what to watch for. You get a clear answer on warranty and a straight recommendation on any preventive service the gate needs next.
How Much Does Gate Repair Cost in Orlando?
A typical gate repair in Orlando runs $200 to $900 depending on what failed. A hinge and frame repair on a residential swing gate is on the low end. A commercial operator replacement or structural weld job is on the high end. Here’s what drives the price in this market. The brand matters: LiftMaster and Linear parts are widely stocked and reasonably priced, while FAAC and BFT components are often special order from the manufacturer. The gate’s construction matters more: a wrought iron gate that needs ornamental welding costs more than a pressure-treated wood gate that needs new pickets. Access matters too. Gates in Conway with good truck access are faster to work on than gates in older Winter Park neighborhoods where the driveway is tight and the gate is walled in.
The best way to avoid overpaying is to get a diagnosis before agreeing to parts. A control board replacement should never be sold on a guess. We test the board, confirm the failure, and show you the quote before the new part goes in. Our estimates are free, in writing, and include everything: parts, labor, cleanup, and any welding or refinishing work. You’ll never see a second invoice after the job. Call (877) 851-6955 for a price on your specific gate.
Our Service Area Near Orlando
Arroyo Gate Repair serves the entire Orlando metro, from Gate Repair in Holden Heights through Gate Repair in Edgewood and out to Fairview Shores, Conway, Pine Castle, Pine Hills, Azalea Park, Winter Park, Orlovista, Eatonville, and Oak Ridge. Most residential calls in the central Orlando area get same-day or next-day service. Commercial and HOA work is scheduled around your access needs, with emergency response available for security-critical gates. If you’re anywhere in Orange County, call us before you assume you’re out of the service area.
Serving Orlando, FL — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Orlando 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 About Gate Repair in Orlando
Gate repair is the work of diagnosing and fixing a gate that no longer opens, closes, latches, or travels correctly. It covers the mechanical side (hinges, wheels, track, frame) and the electrical side (operator, control board, sensors, remotes). At Arroyo Gate Repair, we do both under one roof, which means you don’t have to call a welder for the gate and an electrician for the opener.
Most residential gate repairs in Orlando are completed the same day, often in two to four hours on site. Parts that aren’t already on our truck can take one to three days to arrive, especially for FAAC and BFT commercial components. We’ll tell you before we leave whether the repair is same-day or needs an ordered part, and we’ll schedule the return visit before we go.
Gate repair in Orlando typically costs between $200 and $900. Simple hinge and track work is on the lower end. Control boards, operator replacements, and structural welding run higher. Commercial systems start around $350 and can exceed $2,500 for a full operator replacement. Every job gets a written quote before work begins, so you’ll know your price before we pick up a tool. Call (877) 851-6955 for a free estimate.
Yes. We service LiftMaster residential and commercial operators, and we stock their common boards, remotes, receivers, and limit switches on the service truck. LiftMaster is the most common brand we see in Orlando, which means our technicians know their failure patterns and fixes thoroughly. We also service FAAC, BFT, Linear, and several other major brands.
We offer emergency availability for security-critical failures, including gates stuck open or blocking access. If your gate leaves your property unsecured, call us and describe the situation. We’ll tell you what we can do and how quickly we can get there. Routine repairs can be scheduled during regular business hours, and we’ll always give you a straight answer on timing before you commit.
Yes. Labor and installed parts are covered under our workmanship warranty, and parts carry their manufacturer’s warranty. The specific terms depend on whether we’re doing a mechanical repair, an electrical repair, or a full replacement. We’ll state the warranty clearly on your invoice before you pay, so there’s no fine print after the fact.
Clear the area around the gate so our technician has working space on both sides, and make sure we have access to the opener’s power source and control box. If the gate is part of an HOA or commercial property, let your property manager know we’re coming so there’s no access issue. Beyond that, you don’t need to do anything. We handle the diagnosis, the repair, and the cleanup.
Schedule Your Gate Repair Service in Orlando Today
A gate that doesn’t work is a risk you don’t have to live with. Call Gate Repair in Orlando at (877) 851-6955 and tell us what your gate is doing. We’ll give you a straight read on the problem, a free no-obligation estimate, and a time we can be there. Roland Thibodaux and the team at Arroyo Gate Repair are ready when you are.
Written by Roland Thibodaux, Owner at Arroyo Gate Repair, serving Orlando, FL.