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An electric gate that won’t open or close in Clovis usually comes down to one of two things: the operator motor, or the gate itself leaning out of square. Most calls we take from Harlan Ranch, Loma Vista, and the acreage properties east of Locan Avenue are fixed the same day, and you’ll know the exact price before we touch a thing. Clovis has a specific gate problem we see more than any other city in the Central Valley, and it starts with the size of the gates and the soil under the posts. Call (626) 649-4572 and a live person answers, day or night.
Why Latch & Post Gate Repair Is Clovis’s Preferred Electric Gate Repair Company
We’ve worked on electric gates in Clovis long enough to recognize failure patterns before we even pull into the driveway. When a homeowner near Sierra Vista calls about a gate that runs but won’t close, we arrive knowing to check the hinge post before the control board. That local pattern recognition saves you money. Our Electric Gate Repair team is background-checked and uniformed, and we work under the Cedarwell C.A.R.E. values: Clean up like it is our own home, Ask before we move or touch anything, Respect the family’s time and quiet hours, Explain the price before the work. Every visit includes shoe covers, drop cloths, and a photo of the cleanup before we leave. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers everything we do. If the repair isn’t right, we make it right, no argument. Founded in 2009 as part of the Cedarwell family of independently owned gate specialists, Latch & Post focuses on one trade: gates. Every gate comes down to two parts, the latch that holds it and the post that carries it. That’s the job we focus on.
Gate Opener Repair in Clovis
Gate Opener Repair in Clovis is the call we answer most often, and here’s the thing local homeowners don’t expect: the opener usually isn’t the root cause. The heavy 10 to 12 ft single-panel RV gates common across northeast Clovis subdivisions put enormous stress on unsupported side-yard spans. When the hinge-side post leans outward just an inch, the gate binds, the operator strains against resistance, and the motor burns out. A typical operator swap in Clovis runs $275 to $650 depending on the model and drive type. Resetting a post and footing adds $400 to $900. We check the gate alignment before we ever replace an opener, because putting a new motor on a leaning gate means you’ll be calling us again in two years.
Linear and Ghost Controls operator rebuilds
When a branded operator fails, we don’t automatically replace it. Many Linear and Ghost Controls units in Clovis have a failed capacitor, worn gear, or degraded limit switch that can be replaced for $75 to $200. If the motor itself is burned from overload, we quote the replacement before touching anything.
The heat and fog pattern
San Joaquin Valley summers push 110°F, and Clovis gate operator boards sit inside metal enclosures that absorb that heat all afternoon. Winter Tule fog delivers moisture to hardware that has been heat-dried and micro-cracked all summer. We see the combination fail most often in operators mounted without a sun shield or on west-facing posts off Shepherd Avenue and Fowler Avenue.
Automatic Gate Repair in Clovis
Automatic Gate Repair in Clovis starts with a plain truth: the operator is only half the machine. The gate panel, hinges, posts, and sensors all work as one system, and when one part drifts, the rest fail early. A basic automatic gate repair in Clovis, replacing a control board or a receiver, runs $180 to $420. Full operator replacement on a heavy double-swing or RV gate runs $650 to $1,200 installed. Every quote is written and agreed before work starts, so the price you approve is the price on the invoice.
Sensor and safety edge work
Automatic gates in Clovis must stop and reverse when a child or pet crosses the sensing path. We test photo eyes and safety edges on every automatic gate repair call. A new set of photo sensors runs $90 to $180 installed, and we choose pet-safe lubricants where there’s a choice.
Rural driveway systems
On acreage east of Clovis, automatic gate repair often means a solar-powered operator on a long driveway. Undersized panels and tired batteries cause most failures there. We size the panel and battery to the actual gate weight and daily cycle count, and we can schedule around nap time if quiet matters.
Trusted Brands We Service in Clovis
We’re factory-trained on the brands Clovis homeowners actually own: Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, and the rest of the major makes. Because we rebuild and repair these operators daily, we keep common boards, remotes, receivers, and safety sensors on the truck for Clovis calls. That means fewer second visits and a faster fix for your gate. If you have a Viking operator on a farm gate or a Ghost Controls on an RV gate, we stock the parts that fail most.
Common Electric Gate Repair Problems We See in Clovis Homes
- Hinge post lean on wide RV gates. The northeast Clovis subdivisions built after 1990 feature heavy single-panel RV gates on unsupported side-yard spans. In clay soil, the hinge post starts leaning outward within 5 to 8 years, binding the gate before any hardware fails. Most “gate won’t close” calls here are post resets, not operator swaps.
- Powder-coat failure from heat and fog. Summers above 108°F crack the powder coating on gate panels and hardware. Winter Tule fog then delivers moisture into those cracks, and hinges, rollers, and latch hardware rust within one season. This is a Clovis-specific pattern, not cosmetic.
- Solar operator burnout on rural drives. Long driveway gates east of Clovis often run on solar power where mains electricity is impractical. When the panel or battery is undersized for the gate’s weight, the cycles drain the system and the motor overheats. We fix the power sizing, not just the burned motor.
- HOA material and finish rules. Communities like Harlan Ranch and Loma Vista require specific gate materials and finishes, and any repair or replacement may need HOA architectural approval before we start. We’re used to working with Clovis HOAs and can help you navigate that paperwork.
Pricing for Electric Gate Repair in Clovis, CA
We Also Serve Cities Near Clovis
Latch & Post Gate Repair handles electric gate repair throughout the Clovis area, including Electric Gate Repair in Clovis and the surrounding communities of Fresno, Sanger, Fowler, and Madera. Dispatch and scheduling for all of these cities runs from our Central Valley office, and crews serve Clovis locally. Call (626) 649-4572 and a live person answers.
Serving Clovis, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Clovis area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Electric Gate Repair in Clovis
In Clovis, if the operator runs but the gate won’t close, the gate itself is usually the problem - and our Gate Installation - Clovis team sees this often. The heavy 10 to 12 ft single-panel RV gates common in northeast Clovis subdivisions lean on their hinge posts within 5 to 8 years as clay soil shifts. The leaning gate binds, the operator senses the resistance, and it stops or reverses for safety. We check the gate alignment before we ever replace an operator. Call (626) 649-4572 and we’ll come look.
The operator is almost certainly working against a gate that doesn’t move freely. Clovis heat exceeds 108°F every summer, which warps wooden posts and micro-cracks powder coating. When winter Tule fog hits that damaged finish, rust builds on hinges and rollers, adding resistance. Each cycle pushes the motor harder until it overheats. We fix the root cause, not just the symptom, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the work.
Yes. Many Clovis communities like Harlan Ranch and Loma Vista have architectural guidelines that specify gate materials, colors, and finishes. If your repair or replacement changes the appearance, you may need HOA approval first. We can help you understand what’s required and we’ll do the work to whatever finish your HOA mandates.
Yes, solar gate openers work well on rural Clovis properties where running mains power to the gate is impractical. The failure we see most often is an undersized panel or battery for the gate’s weight. We size the system to the actual load and daily cycle count, not a one-size-fits-all kit, and we use pet-safe lubricants where there’s a choice. Call (626) 649-4572 for a free on-site estimate.
Your automatic gate should stop and reverse if an object, child, or pet breaks the sensor beam or touches the safety edge. You can test this by waving a broom handle through the sensor path while the gate closes. If the gate doesn’t stop and reverse, call us. A trained technician should adjust or replace safety sensors, and a new set of photo eyes runs $90 to $180 installed in Clovis.
Call Latch & Post Gate Repair in Clovis
When your electric gate stops working, you want a straight answer and a clean house. We lay drop cloths on the floor and put on shoe covers before we step inside, and we send you a photo of the cleanup before we leave. Written price before any work starts, every time. Live person answers the phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call (626) 649-4572 for a free estimate from Clovis‘s local electric gate repair team.
Written by Cody Beckman, Owner at Latch & Post Gate Repair, serving Clovis and the Central Valley since 2009.