Free on-site gate assessment - hinges, posts, and your LiftMaster or Nice gate operator checked before anything is quoted
The assessment is free and the quote is the invoice.
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Gate repair in Roswell typically costs $150-$850 depending on the problem, and most non-emergency repairs are scheduled within 24-48 hours with a written price delivered before any work begins. Vance Gate Repair has completed over 22,000 gate repairs and installations since 2014, every one with a documented photo record left with the homeowner. If your gate is stuck, grinding, or won’t respond to the remote, call us at (706) 928-9815 - a live person answers 24 hours a day.
We’ve worked on gates throughout Roswell’s neighborhoods, from the mature hardwood lots off Azalea Drive to the newer developments near Roswell Area Park. The clay-heavy soil in this part of Fulton County shifts seasonally, and we’ve documented enough hinge and post failures in Crabapple and Historic Roswell to know what the ground movement does to swing-gate alignment over time. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and named with photo before dispatch - no surprises at your driveway.
Every repair follows The Haven Standard: a written scope and price before tools touch the gate, photographic evidence of what was found and what was fixed, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise covering all completed work at no additional charge.
What Our Gate Repair Service Includes
Electric Gate Repair
An electric gate relies on a low-voltage circuit running from your home’s power to a transformer, then through control boards, safety devices, and the motor itself. When an electric gate fails in Roswell, we start at the power source and trace forward - testing voltage at the transformer, checking ground-fault interruptions common after heavy Georgia rains, and inspecting the control board for burnt traces or failed relays. We carry replacement transformers, fuses, and control modules for nine major brands, and we photograph the wiring configuration before we change anything so the next technician (even if it’s us) knows exactly what was done.
Automatic Gate Repair
Automatic gate repair covers the full automation system: the motor/opener, remote receivers, keypad or intercom entry, safety loops, and photo-eyes. In Roswell, we see a lot of automatic gate failures after thunderstorms - power surges fry receivers, and lightning strikes near the keypad can travel the low-voltage cable back to the control board. We test each component in sequence, starting with the manual release to confirm the gate itself moves freely, then isolating the motor, then the safety devices. If your automatic gate opens but won’t close, or closes partway and reverses, we find the specific component causing it rather than replacing the whole system.
Hinge & Post Repair
Gate hinges and posts bear the full weight of the gate every time it moves, and in Roswell’s clay soils, posts lean, hinges bind, and eventually the gate drags or won’t latch. We excavate to inspect the post footing - often a concrete pad that has cracked from soil expansion and contraction - and we document the lean with a level before we start. For hinge repair, we check pin wear, bushing condition, and whether the hinge was originally welded or bolted. A proper hinge & post repair in Roswell usually means resetting or replacing the post, rehanging the gate plumb, and greasing with a high-temperature lithium grease that won’t wash out in Georgia’s wet seasons.
Gate Realignment
A gate that was once straight and now scrapes the ground or misses the latch by an inch has shifted - either the posts have moved, the hinges have worn, or the gate frame itself has twisted under load. We measure diagonals, check level in both planes, and identify whether the problem is structural (frame or post) or adjustable (hinge position or limit-switch settings). In Roswell’s older neighborhoods like Mimosa Boulevard and the historic district, we’ve performed gate realignment on wrought-iron gates where the original masonry pillars have settled unevenly. The fix might be shimming hinges, resetting posts, or in some cases welding a brace to the frame - but we show you the measurement and explain which approach before we quote.
Lock Repair
Gate locks include mechanical deadbolts, magnetic locks (maglocks), electric strikes, and keypad-controlled releases. Mechanical locks corrode in Georgia’s humidity; maglocks lose holding strength when the mounting surface flexes; electric strikes burn out from repeated cycling. We disassemble the lock, photograph the internal wear, and test the holding force or throw distance against manufacturer spec. For keypad locks, we check the solenoid and the power supply - a weak transformer sends low voltage, and the lock seems to work until someone leans on it. We stock replacement locks for most brands and can rekey mechanical locks to match your house key.
Weld & Rust Repair
Wrought iron and steel gates in Roswell develop rust at weld points, at the base of pickets where water collects, and anywhere the original powder coat has chipped. We grind to bare metal, weld cracked joints with 7018 rod for structural strength, and apply a zinc-rich primer before top-coating. For rust repair, we don’t just paint over it - we document the depth of pitting with photos, weld in patch plates where metal is too thin, and show you the repair at each stage. Our welders are certified for structural steel, and every weld repair carries the same 365-Day Done Right Promise as our electronic work.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service for Gate Repair
We repair and maintain nine major gate automation brands, which means we can work on whatever motor is already on your property rather than pushing you toward a replacement that doesn’t match your setup. For LiftMaster operators - common in Roswell’s residential installations - we stock replacement control boards, gear kits, and safety sensors, and we’ve documented enough failed capacitor starts in this humid climate to recognize the symptom immediately: the motor hums but doesn’t turn. Mighty Mule units, popular for DIY installations, often come to us with stripped nylon gears and misaligned actuator arms; we carry the steel gear upgrade kits and know the torque settings that prevent repeat failure.
FAAC and BFT are Italian brands with hydraulic operators built for high-cycle commercial use, but we see them increasingly in Roswell’s larger residential estates. FAAC’s 400-series swing-gate operators require specific hydraulic fluid and precise pressure settings - we’ve serviced units where previous technicians used the wrong fluid and destroyed the pump seal. BFT’s submersible motors for slide gates need specialized pullers for disassembly; we have the tools and the factory software to read fault codes. Whether you have these brands or any other make, we can help. Our diagnostic approach is brand-agnostic: we find what’s actually failed, quote the repair, and fix it with the right parts.
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- The gate motor runs but the gate doesn’t move. This usually means a stripped gear in the operator or a disconnected actuator arm. Continuing to cycle the motor will burn out the windings, turning a $200 gear replacement into an $800 motor replacement. We check the mechanical linkage first, before any electrical testing.
- You hear grinding, squealing, or metal-on-metal noise. These sounds mean something is wearing that shouldn’t be - hinge pins without grease, a drive chain with frozen links, or a sliding gate wheel with a seized bearing. Noise is the gate telling you it’s damaging itself; the repair gets more expensive the longer it continues.
- The gate reverses immediately after starting to close. This is a safety-device fault: misaligned photo-eyes, a failed edge sensor, or a ground loop that’s sensing phantom resistance. It’s also a liability issue - if the safety system is malfunctioning, the gate could close on a vehicle or person without stopping.
- The remote works intermittently or only from close range. Weak signal usually means a failing receiver antenna, low remote battery, or interference from new construction or landscaping. In Roswell’s denser neighborhoods, we’ve traced interference to new WiFi extenders on the same frequency band as the gate receiver.
- The gate is visibly sagging, dragging, or hitting the ground. Structural failure in progress. The post is leaning, the hinge is failing, or the frame is twisting. A gate that drags will eventually bend its own frame or damage the operator’s mounting bracket, multiplying the repair cost.
Our Gate Repair Process - Step by Step
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Call and schedule. When you call (706) 928-9815, a live person answers - no voicemail, no callback queue, no automated attendant. We ask what the gate is doing (or not doing), the brand if you know it, and whether it’s a safety or security issue. We schedule at your convenience, not ours.
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Arrival and inspection. Your technician arrives in a marked vehicle, uniformed, with name and photo already sent to your phone. We inspect the full system - mechanical, electrical, and structural - and photograph the current condition before touching anything. This becomes the baseline record.
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Written diagnosis and price. Under Haven Standard Clause 1, we deliver a written scope and flat price before any work begins. The document lists what’s wrong, what we’ll do, the parts we’ll use with part numbers, and the total cost. You approve in writing or we leave - no charge for the diagnosis.
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Repair with documentation. We perform the approved repair, photographing each stage: the failed component removed, the new component installed, the settings adjusted, the final test. For electronic repairs, we record limit-switch positions, force settings, and safety-device test results.
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Final test and handoff. We cycle the gate through full open and close at least ten times, test every safety device with the actual obstruction (not just the self-diagnostic), and show you the photo log and written record. The 365-Day Done Right Promise begins at this moment - if anything isn’t right, we make it right at no charge.
How Much Does Gate Repair Cost in Roswell?
Most gate repairs in Roswell fall between $150 and $850, with the majority of common repairs landing in the $200-$400 range. A typical photo-eye realignment or limit-switch adjustment runs $150-$250. Hinge pin and bushing replacement on a standard residential swing gate is usually $250-$400, depending on whether the post itself needs resetting. Control board replacement for a LiftMaster or FAAC operator ranges from $350-$650 including parts and programming. Full motor replacement, when repair isn’t economical, typically runs $600-$1,200 depending on brand and whether the mounting hardware is reusable.
| Repair Type | Typical Range in Roswell | What Affects Price |
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| Photo-eye / safety sensor adjustment | $150 - $250 | Number of devices, wiring condition |
| Limit switch or control adjustment | $150 - $250 | Brand-specific software required |
| Hinge pin / bushing replacement | $250 - $400 | Post condition, gate weight |
| Control board replacement | $350 - $650 | Brand, age, programming complexity |
| Actuator arm / gear replacement | $400 - $700 | Brand, single or dual gate |
| Full motor / operator replacement | $600 - $1,200 | Brand, horsepower, slide vs. swing |
| Post reset / hinge rebuild | $500 - $850 | Concrete work required, soil condition |
| Weld repair / rust remediation | $300 - $700 | Extent of damage, finish required |
Several factors move the price within these ranges. Brand matters - OEM parts for FAAC and BFT cost more than Mighty Mule or Linear equivalents, and some brands require proprietary software for programming. Gate weight and cycle count determine whether a standard residential part will hold up or if you need a heavy-duty upgrade. Soil condition affects post work: Roswell’s clay expands when wet and shrinks in drought, so a post that needs resetting may need a deeper footing or better drainage than the original installation provided.
The most reliable way to avoid overpaying is to get the diagnosis in writing with part numbers specified, then compare. We offer a free second opinion on any written estimate from another company - bring the paperwork and we’ll review it at no cost, telling you whether the scope is reasonable and the parts are appropriate.
Every estimate we provide is free, detailed, and fixed. The price we write is the price you pay - no discovery charges, no “while we were in there” additions. Under Haven Standard Clause 1, we don’t start work until you’ve approved the scope and price in writing.
Gate Repair Near Roswell - Our Service Area
We dispatch to Roswell from our north-metro base, with typical response times of 30-60 minutes for scheduled appointments in the city proper. Our regular service area includes Gate Repair in Alpharetta, Gate Repair in Sandy Springs, Milton, Johns Creek, Norcross, Holly Springs, Duluth, North Atlanta, Marietta, Smyrna, and Kennesaw. We’ve repaired gates in the country-club communities off Houze Road, the historic district near Canton Street, and the newer subdivisions along Highway 9. If you’re unsure whether we cover your address, call (706) 928-9815 - a live person will confirm.
Serving Roswell, GA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Roswell 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 - Gate Repair in Roswell
Gate repair is the diagnosis and correction of mechanical, electrical, or structural failures in a residential or light commercial gate system. This includes fixing motors, control boards, hinges, posts, locks, safety devices, and welded or rusted metal components. At Vance Gate Repair, every repair includes a written price before work starts and a documented photo record when we finish.
Most gate repairs are completed in 1-3 hours on site. Simple adjustments - photo-eye alignment, limit-switch setting, remote programming - often take under an hour. Hinge and post work, control board replacement, or weld repair may extend to a half-day. We give you a time estimate with the written price, and we don’t leave until the gate has been tested through full cycles. Call (706) 928-9815 to schedule - estimates are free.
Gate repair in Roswell typically ranges from $150 to $850, with most common repairs between $200 and $400. The exact price depends on the failed component, the brand of your operator, and whether structural work is needed. We provide a written, itemized quote before any work begins - no estimate fees, no surprise invoices. Call (706) 928-9815 for your specific quote.
Yes. We repair and maintain LiftMaster residential and light commercial gate operators, including the CSW, CSL, and LA series. We stock common LiftMaster control boards, gear kits, safety sensors, and remote receivers, and we have the factory software to program new boards and read fault codes from existing ones. If your LiftMaster gate isn’t responding, we can diagnose it same-day in most cases.
Yes. A live person answers our phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week - no voicemail, no callback queue. For gates that are stuck open (security risk) or stuck closed (vehicle trapped), we prioritize same-day dispatch when possible. Emergency repairs follow the same Haven Standard as scheduled work: written price before we start, documented record when we leave. Call (706) 928-9815 any time.
Every repair is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the repair is not right for any reason, we make it right at no additional charge within one full year. This covers parts and labor with no expiration date within that window and no argument about whether the failure is “related.” We also honor manufacturer warranties on parts we install. The Promise is Haven Standard Clause 3 - it’s in writing on every job record.
Clear a path to the gate operator and control box, and have any remotes or keypads accessible. If the gate is stuck closed, tell us whether vehicles are trapped inside so we bring the right manual release tools. If you have paperwork from a previous repair or the original installation manual, that helps but isn’t required. We photograph everything ourselves, so you don’t need to document the problem beforehand. Call (706) 928-9815 when you’re ready to schedule - we’ll handle the rest.
Schedule Your Gate Repair Service in Roswell Today
Call (706) 928-9815 now - a live person answers 24/7, no voicemail, no callback queue. We’ll schedule your free estimate, deliver a written price before any work begins, and leave you with a documented photo record of everything we found and fixed. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every repair. No obligation until you approve the scope in writing.
Written by Adrian Vance, Owner at Vance Gate Repair, serving Roswell since 2014.