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FAAC Gate Repair in Roswell: What to Know First

We provide independent FAAC gate repair in Roswell, with most calls scheduled same-day or next-day and a written price delivered before any work begins. Most FAAC swing-gate actuator repairs run $280-$520; sliding-gate operator repairs typically fall between $340-$680, depending on whether the issue is electrical, mechanical, or both. This page is for Roswell homeowners who already know they have a FAAC operator on their gate and want a technician who arrives with the right parts rather than billing for a second trip. Call (706) 928-9815 - a live person answers, and we’ll do phone triage so Adrian or one of our techs shows up prepared.

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How FAAC Products Fail - and How We Fix Them

• FAAC 415 Low-Voltage Swing Arm - stripped worm gear. The 415’s compact gearbox is reliable until the bronze worm gear strips after roughly 8-12 years of daily cycles, especially on heavier Roswood or wrought-iron gates common off Woodstock Road. The symptom is a motor that hums but the arm doesn’t move. We open the gearbox, confirm the gear damage, and replace with either a FAAC OEM worm set or a machined aftermarket equivalent that meets the same torque spec - your choice, priced both ways in writing.
• FAAC 844 Sliding Operator - limit switch drift. The magnetic limit switches on the 844 series lose calibration when Roswell’s clay-heavy soil shifts the rack rail seasonally, throwing the gate’s travel endpoints off by inches. The operator thinks it’s fully closed when it’s still a foot open. We reset the limits with a digital level, photograph the final position under Clause 4, and check the rack mounting bolts - because resetting limits on a moving rail is a repair you’ll pay for twice.
• FAAC 402 Hydraulic Swing Unit - thermal bypass valve failure. The 402’s hydraulic system depends on a thermal bypass valve that weakens after sustained summer heat in north Fulton County. Gate slows to a crawl by 2 PM, normal again by morning. We test operating pressure hot and cold, replace the valve if it’s bleeding pressure, and log the pre- and post-repair cycle times in your job record.
• FAAC Photocell (Photo-Eye) Intermittent Fault - moisture intrusion. FAAC’s XP D and XP B photocells use a sealed housing, but the grommet where the cable enters degrades faster in Roswell’s humidity than in drier climates. Gate reverses randomly or won’t close in damp weather. We replace the grommet assembly where possible, or swap the photocell pair if corrosion has reached the board - and we note the part serial numbers so the next tech knows what’s in the ground.
• FAAC 770N Underground Swing Motor - oil seal weep. The 770N’s submersible housing is brilliant until the oil seal hardens and hydraulic fluid contaminates the motor windings. Early sign is a faint oil sheen in the foundation box after rain. We pull the motor, test winding resistance, and rebuild with new seals and fluid if the motor tests clean - replacement only if the windings are compromised. This is a repair most companies don’t attempt; we document the resistance readings either way.

Our FAAC Gate Repair Process

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   Phone triage. When you call (706) 928-9815, we ask for the FAAC model number (on a label inside the cover or on the foundation box), the symptom, and the gate material and approximate weight. Adrian keeps a running spreadsheet of which FAAC parts move fastest in Roswell, so we often know what’s in the van before we schedule.
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   On-site diagnosis with documentation. The technician arrives with name and photo already texted to you. We test the operator under load, check voltage at the board terminals, and photograph every condition found - frayed cable, cracked gearbox housing, misaligned photo-eye - before touching anything.
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   Written scope and price. Under Haven Standard Clause 1, you get a flat price in writing before work starts. If OEM FAAC parts are back-ordered from Italy, we quote the lead time and a quality aftermarket alternative with equivalent specs, and you choose.
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   Repair and live testing. We make the repair, then cycle the gate 20+ times under observation - open, close, obstruction test, manual release test. We adjust force limits to FAAC spec, not guesswork.
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   Photo record and sign-off. Before we leave, you get a photo log of every adjustment and a written record of the part number installed. We file the same set in your job record. If the same gate calls back within 365 days, we pull the file and know exactly what’s original and what’s ours.

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What FAAC Gate Repair Costs in Roswell

What moves the price: gate weight and wind load (heavier gates stress components harder), whether the foundation box or post mounting needs rework, and whether you choose OEM FAAC parts or quality aftermarket equivalents. We quote both when both are available. The price we write is the price you pay - no trip charges added after the fact, no “while we were here” upsells. Call (706) 928-9815 for a free estimate; we can often narrow the range during the initial call.

Why Roswell Homeowners Call Vance Gate Repair Roswell for FAAC Work

We’re an independent FAAC service provider - not affiliated with or authorized by FAAC - which means we repair what can be repaired rather than steering you toward a full operator replacement because a brand manual says so. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every repair: if it isn’t right, we make it right, no argument, no fee, no expiration within that year. We also service LiftMaster, Mighty Mule, Ghost Controls, and DoorKing, so if your FAAC operator has reached end-of-life and you want to discuss options, we can quote across brands without a bias toward any single manufacturer. Live person answers the phone 24/7. Background-checked, uniformed technicians. Written price before work starts. Photo record when we leave. Name what you found. Name what it costs. Name what you left behind.

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