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An electric gate that grinds, reverses mid-cycle, or sits dead against its post isn’t just an inconvenience. It’s a family’s first line of protection for the kids playing in the driveway and the dog who bolts at the sound of a doorbell. Latch & Post Gate Repair has fixed electric gates across the United States since 2009, and we do it with a written price in your hand before any work begins. For a deeper look at common issues and maintenance tips, see The Complete Electric Gate Repair Guide for Los Angeles Homeowners. Our technicians arrive background-checked and uniformed, trained on the brands families actually own. When your gate won’t open at 6 a.m. on a Monday, call (626) 649-4572 and a live person answers. Same-day repair is available, and every job is backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Gate Opener Repair
Gate Opener Repair means fixing the motorized arm, chain drive, or screw drive that pulls your gate open and closed. You need it when the opener hums but the gate doesn’t move, when the gate opens halfway and stops, or when the remote works only from six feet away. Latch & Post Gate Repair diagnoses opener problems on the first visit, using factory training on LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule, and most standard opener repairs run between $180 and $340 depending on the part that failed. You’ll see the exact dollar figure in writing before we touch a single bolt.
Chain and Belt Drive Replacement
When a chain stretches or a belt frays, the gate loses its stopping points and starts slamming or reversing. We stock OEM replacement drives for the most common residential openers, so the fix usually happens same day.
We check the sprocket and tensioner while we’re in there. Replacing only the belt without checking the sprocket is how people end up paying for the same repair twice.
Remote and Receiver Troubleshooting
Sometimes the opener is fine and the problem is the signal. We test remotes, keypads, and the receiver board with a signal meter rather than guessing, then tell you exactly which part needs replacing and what it costs.
Automatic Gate Repair
Automatic Gate Repair covers the full system: the opener, the safety edges, the photo eyes, the hinge hardware, and the control board that ties them together. You need it when the gate reverses without warning, when the safety sensors stop working, or when the gate moves slower than it did last summer. Latch & Post Gate Repair has repaired automatic gate systems since 2009, and most automatic gate repairs run between $150 and $600 depending on whether we’re replacing a sensor, a capacitor, a hinge, or a control board. The written price comes before the work, every time.
Safety Sensor Replacement
Photo eyes get bumped out of alignment by kids, mowers, and weather. When they’re off, the gate can’t see a child or a pet in its path. We realign or replace them, then test the reversal pressure so the gate stops and backs off the way it should.
Hinge and Wheel Repair
A heavy gate on worn hinges strains the opener and shortens its life. We replace hinges and roller wheels before they force the motor to work overtime, which keeps a $150 hinge job from becoming an $800 opener replacement.
Electric Gate Motor
An Electric Gate Motor is the sealed unit that translates electrical current into the torque that moves hundreds of pounds of steel. When you need one, it’s almost always because the motor has burned out from years of daily cycles, or because the gate itself has fallen out of square and forced the motor to fight resistance it was never designed for. Latch & Post Gate Repair replaces electric gate motors on all the major residential and light commercial brands, and most motor replacements run between $500 and $1,200 depending on the model and horsepower. We quote the full number in writing before ordering the part.
Motor Replacement and Alignment
A new motor won’t last if the gate hangs crooked on its hinges. We level the gate, set the travel limits, and calibrate the force before we call the job done. Otherwise the new motor burns out in two years instead of twelve.
Capacitor and Board Diagnostics
Not every motor issue means a new motor. A failing capacitor makes a motor hum without turning, and a worn relay on the control board can behave the same way. We test those $30 parts before recommending a $900 motor, and we’ll show you the test results.
Gate Access Control
Gate Access Control is the system that decides who gets in: keypads, card readers, intercoms, telephone entry units, and the magnetic locks they trigger. You need it serviced when the keypad ignores a fresh code, when a card stops working for one household member, or when the intercom buzzes but doesn’t release the gate. Latch & Post Gate Repair services access control systems as part of our electric gate work, and most access control repairs run between $100 and $450 depending on whether we’re replacing a keypad, a wiring run, or a control board relay. The written price comes first.
Keypad and Intercom Service
Keypads die from water ingress through cracked housings. Intercoms fail when a wire corrodes inside the conduit. We test the wiring path first, because replacing hardware on a bad wire run means the new unit fails the same way.
Card Reader and Telephone Entry
When a card reader rejects one credential but accepts others, the reader is usually fine and the card has gone bad. When every card fails, it’s a power or board issue. We diagnose that distinction before quoting anything, so you’re not paying for parts you don’t need.
Commercial Gate Operator
A Commercial Gate Operator is a heavier-duty version of what’s on a home driveway, built for more cycles per day and longer gates. You need it repaired when the gate won’t complete a full open or close cycle, when the operator’s thermal overload trips repeatedly, or when the gate drifts off its travel limits and stops in the middle of the opening. Latch & Post Gate Repair services commercial gate operators from DoorKing, Elite, and LiftMaster, and most commercial operator repairs run between $300 and $1,500 depending on the component and cycle load. We quote the written price upfront, before any parts are ordered.
Limit Switch and Loop Detector Repair
Commercial gates rely on inductive loop detectors cut into the pavement to know when a vehicle has cleared the path. When a loop fails, the gate misbehaves in ways that look like motor problems. We test the loop frequency and the limit switches before touching the operator itself.
Hydraulic and Belt-Driven Operators
Older commercial installations use hydraulic operators. Newer sites use electromechanical belt drives. Each has its own wear pattern: hydraulic seals leak and belts stretch. We keep common DoorKing and Elite parts on the truck, which means fewer return trips and less time with your gate down.
Brands We Service
We’re factory-trained on LiftMaster, the brand found on more residential driveways than any other. Our technicians know the Travel Module and Force Adjustment routines on the current models, and we stock the OEM logic boards, remotes, and safety sensors that keep a LiftMaster opener running like it did when it was installed.
We also service DoorKing and Elite commercial operators regularly, along with Mighty Mule on the residential side. A Mighty Mule that won’t respond often needs a control board flash or a fresh limit-switch setting rather than a full replacement, and we’ll tell you which before you spend anything. Whether you have one of these brands or any other make, we can help. If you’re looking for broader home service coverage, our gate team is the right place to start.
Signs You Need a Pro Right Now
- The gate reverses every time it closes. This usually means the safety sensor is misaligned or the force setting has drifted. A gate that reverses constantly leaves your driveway open, and the fix is usually a $150 service call, not a new motor.
- The opener hums but the gate doesn’t move. That hum is the motor trying to turn against a failed capacitor or a seized drive mechanism. Let it sit in that state too long and the motor windings overheat.
- The gate slams at the end of its travel. This means the travel limits or the clutch have failed. The gate is now moving with uncontrolled force, and that’s how kids and pets get hurt.
- Your remote only works from close range. A range drop from 50 feet to 6 feet points to a failing receiver board or antenna. It’s an early warning that the control board is dying, and it’s cheaper to fix now than after it fails completely.
- The gate squeals during operation. That high-pitched noise is usually a dry or seized bearing in the hinge or the motor’s drive pulley. Lubricant buys time; a bearing replacement fixes it. We choose pet-safe lubricants where there’s a choice.
Our Process, Step by Step
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You call and a live person answers. No voicemail, no callback queue, no automated tree. You describe the symptom, and we schedule the visit at a time that works for your household, including nap-time windows if quiet matters.
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We diagnose on-site with a multimeter and load test. Our technician checks voltage at the board, tests the capacitor, measures motor amperage draw under load, and verifies the safety sensors. This takes about 45 minutes on a residential gate.
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You get a written price before any work starts. The quote lists the part, the labor, and the total. There’s no pressure to accept. If you’d rather sleep on it, the price you see is the price you’d pay next week.
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We lay drop cloths and put on shoe covers before stepping inside. If the gate control panel is in the garage, your floors stay clean. We ask before moving anything, and we choose quiet tools when kids are asleep. That’s our Cedarwell C.A.R.E. routine.
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We test the full cycle and show you the cleanup photo. The gate opens, stops where it should, reverses on obstruction, and closes fully. Then we photograph the cleaned work area before we leave, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every part and labor decision we made.
How Much Does Electric Gate Repair Cost?
A typical electric gate repair runs between $150 and $600 for most residential issues. A remote replacement or sensor realignment lands at the lower end, around $150 to $200. A control board replacement usually costs $250 to $450. A full opener motor replacement runs $500 to $1,200 depending on horsepower and brand. Commercial operator repairs generally fall between $300 and $1,500 because the equipment is heavier and the components cost more.
What moves the price is the part that failed, not the size of the company doing the work. A LiftMaster logic board costs what it costs, and we pass through the OEM part at the same price our technician records on the invoice. You avoid overpaying when the technician tests before replacing. We test the capacitor before the motor, the wiring before the keypad, and the sensor alignment before the board. That sequence is how we keep a $180 diagnosis from becoming an $800 guess.
A free estimate includes the diagnostic visit, the written price, and a clear explanation of what failed and why. You pay nothing if you decide not to proceed. The price we quote is the price you’re invoiced. The 365-Day Done Right Promise means if the repair doesn’t hold, we return and make it right, no argument, no fine print.
Where We Work
Latch & Post Gate Repair serves homeowners and businesses across the United States through local crews that work to the Cedarwell Care Promise on every visit. In Southern California, we also provide dedicated Electric Gate Repair - Huntington Park service. Each crew is an independent local business operating under the same standards: written pricing before work, shoe covers and drop cloths on every job, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise behind every repair. Wherever your gate stands, the same routine applies.
Frequently Asked Questions About Electric Gate Repair
Electric gate repair is the service of fixing a motorized gate system so it opens, closes, and reverses safely. That includes the opener, the motor, the safety sensors, the wiring, the control board, and the physical hardware like hinges and wheels. Latch & Post Gate Repair has performed electric gate repairs since 2009, and every job comes with a written price before any work begins.
Most residential electric gate repairs are completed in one visit lasting one to three hours. A sensor realignment or remote reprogramming takes under an hour. A motor replacement may require a second visit if part availability delays the install, but we tell you the timeline in writing before you commit.
Most Los Angeles Electric Gate Repair jobs cost between $150 and $600 for residential systems, with motor replacements running $500 to $1,200. Commercial operator repairs typically run $300 to $1,500. You’ll see the exact number in writing before any work starts, and our estimate is free. Call (626) 649-4572 for a precise quote on your gate.
Yes. Our technicians are factory-trained on LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule. We stock OEM parts for the most common models, which means the repair happens on the first visit more often than not. If you own a brand outside that list, we’ll still diagnose it honestly and tell you if we can repair it.
Same-day repair is available in most areas, and a live person answers our phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We prioritize gates that won’t close over gates that only lost remote range, because a gate stuck open leaves your family exposed. Call (626) 649-4572 and describe what’s happening.
Every electric gate repair and installation from Latch & Post Gate Repair is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the repair isn’t right within a year, we return and make it right, no argument and no fine print. OEM parts also carry their own manufacturer warranties, which we register on your behalf.
Clear the area around the gate on both sides so our technician has about three feet of working room, and secure any dogs that use the driveway. If the control panel is inside the garage, clear a path to it. We bring shoe covers and drop cloths, and we’ll ask before moving anything of yours. Quiet tools are available if a child is napping during the visit.
Schedule Your Electric Gate Repair Service Today
Call (626) 649-4572 and a live person answers, any hour, any day. We’ll ask what the gate is doing, schedule a diagnostic visit, and hand you a written price before any work starts. No obligation. No pressure. Just a straight answer and a repair that stays fixed. Latch & Post Gate Repair has been doing this since 2009 under the Cedarwell family of gate specialists, and every job carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Written by Cody Beckman, Owner at Latch & Post Gate Repair, serving homeowners and businesses across the United States since 2009.