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Before
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We install FAAC swing-gate operators, slide-gate operators, and barrier-arm systems in Roswell as an independent FAAC service provider, not an authorized dealer. Most residential FAAC installations in Roswell take one to two days from measure to final test, with the written price agreed before we pick up a tool. We do not quote over the phone without seeing the gate, the power source, and the concrete footing, because every FAAC 415 or 770 series install we’ve done near the Canton Street corridor has taught us that the existing post rarely matches the bracket pattern on the new operator.
This page is for Roswell homeowners who already own a FAAC operator or have researched the brand and want a technician who knows the difference between a 740 and a 770 without reading the nameplate twice. Call (706) 928-9815 to schedule a free measure and written estimate.
How FAAC Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- FAAC 415 Low-Voltage Swing Operator - control board capacitor swelling. The 415 runs on 24V DC and relies on a bank of capacitors to buffer the battery during solar or intermittent power feeds. In Roswell’s humidity, we’ve found these capacitors swell after four to six years, throwing false “obstacle detected” errors when the gate stalls mid-travel. We replace with OEM-grade capacitors rated for 105°C, not the 85°C aftermarket units that cost less and fail faster in Georgia summers.
- FAAC 770 High-Traffic Slide Gate - limit-switch magnet drift. The 770 uses magnetic limit switches instead of mechanical cams, which is quieter but less forgiving of gate-frame flex. On the heavier wrought-iron slide gates common in Roswell’s older subdivisions, frame sag shifts the magnet position by a quarter-inch and the gate loses its closed-position reference. We realign the magnet, lock the bracket with thread-locking compound, and photograph the final gap measurement for the job record.
- FAAC 620 Barrier Arm - gearmotor brake wear. The 620’s internal brake holds the arm at horizontal; when it wears, the arm drifts down in a light breeze or settles after a close command. We’ve replaced enough of these in Roswell commercial entries to keep the brake assembly in stock. The OEM brake kit includes a pre-lubricated hub; aftermarket kits often omit the grease spec, and the brake chatters within a year.
- FAAC 844 Electro-Hydraulic Swing - oil seal weep at the piston. The 844’s hydraulic ram develops a slow seal leak that drips into the housing and contaminates the limit-switch wiring. We catch this during pre-install inspection on replacement jobs, because installing a new 844 onto a gate with a bent or overloaded leaf accelerates the seal failure. If the gate leaf is out of plumb by more than two inches at the latch post, we quote the welding or hinge repair separately, in writing, before the operator goes on.
- FAAC XPS solar charging board - undercharge in winter canopy. Roswell’s oak canopy is thick in neighborhoods near Big Creek, and the XPS solar regulator doesn’t always recover from a deep winter discharge when the panel is partially shaded. We test actual panel output with a load meter, not just voltage, and if the math doesn’t support the duty cycle the homeowner wants, we say so before installation rather than after the third dead-battery service call.
Our FAAC Gate Installation Process
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Phone triage. We ask for the FAAC model number, the gate material and approximate weight, and whether 110V power is available at the post. Adrian Vance does most of this himself, and if the customer is near Canton Street or the historic district, he already knows the typical post spacing and footing depth from prior jobs.
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On-site measure and written scope. We photograph the existing gate, check post embedment depth with a probe, test the power source under load, and note any welding or hinge work needed. The written price is handed to the customer before we leave; under Haven Standard Clause 1, no work starts without a signed scope.
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Parts decision: OEM or qualified aftermarket. For FAAC operators still in production, we quote OEM arms, brackets, and control boards. For discontinued lines like the early 400 series, we source rebuilt or cross-referenced components and document the substitution in the job record.
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Installation and limit calibration. We mount the operator, set the limit switches with a digital angle gauge on swing gates or a tape measure on slides, and program the control board to the gate’s actual travel, not the factory default. Every limit position is photographed.
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Load testing and safety verification. We cycle the gate twenty times under load, test the photo-eye alignment and response time, and verify the entrapment sensitivity with a calibrated test block. The customer watches the final five cycles.
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Documentation and handoff. Under Clause 4 (Evidence on every job), the customer receives a photo log of the installation, the limit-switch readings, the part numbers installed, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. We file the same record in our logbook so the next call picks up where this one left off.
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These ranges reflect what we’ve quoted on actual Roswell jobs in the past eighteen months. Every price is written and agreed before work starts.
| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
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| FAAC 415 swing operator, single residential gate | $2,800 - $3,900 | Post replacement, solar vs. grid power, remote count |
| FAAC 770 slide operator, standard residential | $3,400 - $4,800 | Gate weight over 800 lbs, chain vs. rack drive, extra remotes |
| FAAC 620 barrier arm, commercial entry | $4,200 - $6,100 | Arm length over 16 ft, loop detector add-on, ticket dispenser integration |
| FAAC 844 electro-hydraulic, heavy swing gate | $5,500 - $7,800 | Gate leaf welding, hinge rebuild, custom bracket fabrication |
| Replace existing FAAC operator, reusing brackets | $1,800 - $2,600 | Control board compatibility, limit-switch type match |
The biggest variable we see in Roswell is the condition of the existing gate itself. A FAAC operator will outlast a sagging frame, and we won’t install new equipment onto a gate that needs welding without quoting that repair separately. Call (706) 928-9815 for a free measure and written estimate - estimates are free, and the price we write is the price you pay.
Why Roswell Homeowners Call Vance Gate Repair Roswell for FAAC Work
We’ve repaired and installed over 22,000 gates since 2014, and a significant share of those have been FAAC systems in Roswell’s established neighborhoods. The 365-Day Done Right Promise means if anything we installed isn’t right, we make it right with no argument and no fee within that window. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and dispatched with the customer’s name and photo provided before arrival.
We’re not a single-brand shop. We service nine automation brands - FAAC, LiftMaster, Mighty Mule, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, plus BFT, Linear, Viking, and Elite - so if your property has a mixed fleet or you’re weighing a brand change, we can compare honestly rather than steer you toward what we stock. The live person who answers (706) 928-9815 at 2:00 PM or 2:00 AM can schedule a FAAC specialist, not just take a message.
And we document everything. Name what you found. Name what it costs. Name what you left behind. That’s the habit Adrian Vance developed on commercial access-control sites starting in 2014, and it’s how every residential job in Roswell is run today.
FAQs
No, installing a new FAAC operator does not void the manufacturer’s warranty on the operator itself, but the warranty only covers defects in the unit, not installation errors or gate-structure problems. As an independent FAAC service provider, we do not represent FAAC’s warranty department, and we document our installation separately under our own 365-Day Done Right Promise. Call (706) 928-9815 if you need clarity on what’s covered by which party.
Most residential FAAC installations are completed in one to two days, with the operator mounted and tested on day one and any welding or concrete work either finished same-day or scheduled separately. We do not promise same-day completion for installation work because the gate structure, power run, and safety-device placement must be measured and confirmed before the operator is ordered. Call (706) 928-9815 to schedule a free measure and written timeline.
Repair makes sense when the control board or gear assembly is available and the gate structure is sound; replacement makes sense when the operator is discontinued, parts are back-ordered beyond six weeks, or the gate itself needs structural work that requires removing the operator anyway. We give both options in writing with a price for each, and we do not steer toward replacement when repair is the honest call. Bring us another company’s written estimate for a free second opinion.
We use OEM FAAC parts for current-production models because the bracket geometry, control-board firmware, and warranty terms are predictable. For discontinued FAAC lines, we source qualified aftermarket or rebuilt components and disclose the substitution in writing with the part number and source. We do not install generic “fits FAAC” parts that require bracket modification or void the operator’s remaining warranty coverage.
Yes, we remove operators from LiftMaster, Mighty Mule, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, and other brands and install FAAC regularly, but the mounting pattern, arm geometry, and control voltage rarely match exactly. We quote any bracket fabrication, post modification, or wiring changes as separate line items in the written scope, so the price reflects the actual work, not a bait-and-switch. Call (706) 928-9815 for a free measure and exact quote.
Written by Adrian Vance, Owner, Vance Gate Repair Roswell at Vance Gate Repair Roswell, serving Roswell and nearby areas.