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FAAC Gate Parts & Welding in Roswell: What to Know First
We provide independent FAAC gate parts & welding service in Roswell, with most hinge replacements, rail repairs, and post welds completed in a single visit. A written price is handed to you before any work starts, and every job leaves behind a photographed record of what was found and what was fixed. If your FAAC 400, 422, or S800 series operator is working fine but the gate itself is sagging, binding, or catching, this page is for you. Call (706) 928-9815 for a free estimate.
How FAAC Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- FAAC 422 swing-gate arms stress the hinge pin. The 422’s articulated arm pushes outward with significant lateral force, and in Roswell’s clay-heavy soil, gate posts settle unevenly. That combination wallows out the top hinge pin until the gate drops and the operator strains. We pull the pin, bore the bracket true, weld in a hardened bushing, and reset the post if it’s leaning.
- FAAC 400 underground operators crack weld-on pivot brackets. The 400 series hides the motor below grade, which means all torque transfers through a single welded pivot. After ten to fifteen years in Roswell’s wet winters and dry summers, the bracket fatigues at the weld. We cut the old bracket, grind to clean metal, and weld a new FAAC-spec or equivalent-grade replacement, then reseal the foundation box.
- FAAC S800 sliding-gate rollers flat-spot on Canton Street’s long driveways. The S800 is built for high-cycle commercial use, but on residential properties with a hundred-foot run, the V-groove rollers develop flat spots from deceleration at the same point every cycle. We replace with sealed-bearing steel rollers, not the original nylon, and weld new roller brackets if the mounting points have elongated.
- FAAC 746 articulated-arm gates sag at the receiver post. The 746’s compact arm geometry pulls the free end of the gate downward as it closes, which loosens the receiver-side hinge and eventually cracks the catch plate. We weld a reinforced catch with a gusseted bracket, then shim the hinge to restore plumb.
- FAAC photocell mounts rust through at the weld. The standard FAAC XP 20 D photocell comes on a stamped-steel bracket that traps moisture. In Roswell’s humid summers, the bracket rots before the optic fails. We fabricate a replacement from aluminum or stainless, weld it solid, and aim the beam to factory spec.
Our FAAC Gate Parts & Welding Process

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Phone triage. We ask for your FAAC model number, symptoms, and photos if you can send them. Adrian Vance keeps a logbook on every system we’ve touched in Roswell, so if you’re a returning customer, we already know what was replaced and what’s original.
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On-site diagnosis. The technician names what was found, names what it costs, names what you get. No guessing. We check the operator settings, the gate geometry, and the structural points before quoting.
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Parts decision. For FAAC-specific components like the 400-series pivot bracket or 422 hinge assembly, we use OEM when it’s available and cost-justified. For structural welding and universal hardware, we use quality aftermarket that meets or exceeds the original spec.
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Repair and weld. We grind to clean metal before welding, never paint over rust. Post replacement includes concrete footing inspection. Hinge replacement includes operator re-alignment.
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Test and document. We cycle the gate twenty times, check limit-switch readings, and photograph every weld, every part number, every adjustment. You get the photo log before we leave. Under Haven Standard Clause 4, this evidence is filed at no additional charge.
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Written guarantee. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers all work. If the weld cracks or the hinge loosens, we make it right with no argument and no fee.
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| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
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| Single hinge replacement (FAAC swing gate) | $280 - $450 | Post condition, operator re-alignment needed |
| Weld-on pivot bracket (FAAC 400 series) | $340 - $580 | Foundation box condition, rust severity |
| Roller replacement with bracket weld (FAAC S800) | $320 - $520 | Track length, number of rollers, bearing grade |
| Gate post replacement with reset | $680 - $1,200 | Post size, concrete footing depth, access |
| Custom catch plate / latch weld | $180 - $340 | Material thickness, reinforcement needed |
The price we write is the price you pay. No surprise invoice, no “while we were here” add-ons. Call (706) 928-9815 for a free estimate.
Why Roswell Homeowners Call Vance Gate Repair Roswell for FAAC Work

We’ve repaired and documented over 22,000 gates since 2014, and a significant share of those in Roswell have been FAAC systems on estate properties near the Canton Street corridor, where original operators outlive their gates by a decade or more. We’re an independent FAAC service provider, not a factory-authorized dealer, which means we repair what’s actually broken rather than steering you toward a full replacement. Our technicians carry parts for nine major brands - including LiftMaster, Mighty Mule, Ghost Controls, and DoorKing - so if your FAAC operator is sound but your gate needs work, we don’t need to sell you a new motor to stay busy. A live person answers (706) 928-9815 at any hour. The price is written before work starts. The record is photographed before we leave. That’s Haven Standard Clause 1 and Clause 4, every time.
FAQs
No. Structural welding on the gate itself does not affect the FAAC operator warranty, provided the welding is done on the gate frame and not on the operator arm or control box. We isolate the operator electrically before any welding begins to protect the control board. If you’re unsure whether your operator warranty is still active, call (706) 928-9815 and we’ll check the install date against FAAC’s typical coverage period.
Most common FAAC hinge kits, pivot brackets, and roller assemblies are in our van stock, so same-day completion is typical for standard repairs. Specialty items like the 400-series foundation box seal kit ship from FAAC’s U.S. distributor in two to three business days. We don’t charge a return trip fee when a part order delays completion. Call (706) 928-9815 to confirm availability for your specific model.
Repair the gate if the operator cycles reliably and the structural failure is isolated to hinges, rollers, or a single weld point. Replace the system if the operator is failing simultaneously, the gate frame is rotted or cracked in multiple locations, or repair costs exceed 60% of a new installed gate. We provide both numbers in writing so you can decide. Free second opinions on written estimates from other companies.
We use genuine FAAC parts for components that interface directly with the operator, such as the 422 hinge assembly or 400 pivot bracket, because the tolerances matter. For structural welding, roller bearings, and universal hardware, we use quality aftermarket that meets or exceeds FAAC’s material specs. We tell you which is which before you approve the work.
Under our 365-Day Done Right Promise, if any weld cracks, any hinge loosens, or any part we installed fails within one year, we return and make it right at no charge. No expiration within that window, no argument, no fee. That’s Haven Standard Clause 3. Call (706) 928-9815 and the same technician who did the work will be dispatched with the job record already pulled.
Written by Adrian Vance, Owner, Vance Gate Repair Roswell at Vance Gate Repair Roswell, serving Roswell and nearby areas.





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