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Get your free estimateTrusted Gate Repair for Union City Homeowners
A gate that won’t open, sags on its hinges, or stops responding to the remote isn’t just a hassle – it locks you out of your own property or leaves it exposed overnight. We fix that. Our Gate Repair in Union City handles both manual and electric gate systems, from the motor to the hinge, and we only do gates. Led by Gerardo Kendrick, our team works on nine major brands including LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Mighty Mule, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, and Elite. Call (833) 593-6430 for a free estimate and we’ll get your gate working again.
Driveway Gate Repair
Driveway gate repair covers everything from a misaligned track to a dead opener on the gate that secures your home’s main entrance. In Union City, where many homes in the Decoto and Alvarado neighborhoods have automated driveway gates, the most common failures we see are worn rollers on cantilever systems and burned-out operator motors from years of daily cycling. We diagnose the full system – gate, track, motor, control board, and safety sensors – and replace only what’s actually failed. Simple mechanical fixes like hinge replacement or roller swaps typically run $150 to $400, while electric driveway gate repairs involving motors or control boards run $350 to $900. See our Gate Repair pricing for more detail.
Track and Roller Service
A driveway gate that shudders or drags usually has worn rollers or debris packed into the track. We clean, re-align, and replace sliding gate hardware in Union City every week – and often that’s all a sluggish gate needs.
Operator and Remote Diagnostics
When your gate doesn’t respond to the remote or keypad, the problem could be the receiver, the control board, or a safety sensor knocked out of alignment. We carry diagnostic tools for LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, and Mighty Mule systems so we can pinpoint the failure on the first visit.
Styles & brands we work with
- Wrought iron
- Wood & steel frame
- Farm & ranch
- Sliding driveway gates
- LiftMaster operators
Gate Welding
Gate welding is the process of fusing metal components to repair cracks, broken pickets, failed hinge mounts, or structural damage on steel and iron gates. Bay Area moisture and decades of use take a toll – we regularly see rust-weakened weld points on older gates in Union City’s residential streets off Alvarado-Niles Road. We weld on-site with mobile equipment, grinding out the damaged area, re-welding with proper penetration, and finishing to match the surrounding metal. Small crack repairs run $150 to $350, while structural repairs like a snapped hinge post or a torn top rail on a heavy gate run $300 to $800 depending on the extent of the damage and the metal thickness.
On-Site Mobile Welding
Most gate welding doesn’t require removing the gate. We bring the welder, grinder, and clamps to your driveway, fix the crack or break in place, and you keep your gate’s existing alignment – which saves you money and downtime compared to pulling the gate and re-hanging it.
Structural Reinforcement
Some gates crack because they were under-built for their size. After welding the break, we can add gusset plates or bracing at stress points so the same failure doesn’t return next season. We’ll tell you honestly whether a repair makes sense or if the gate has reached the end of its serviceable life.
Commercial Gate Repair
Commercial gate repair handles the heavier-duty sliding gates, swing gates, and barrier arms used at apartment complexes, industrial yards, and business parks in Union City. These systems cycle far more often than residential gates – sometimes hundreds of times per day – which means wear accelerates and downtime costs real money. We service commercial operators from DoorKing, FAAC, BFT, and LiftMaster, including loop detectors, photoelectric sensors, and card access integration. Commercial repairs in Union City typically start around $250 for sensor and loop issues and run $500 to $1,500 for operator or control board replacement, depending on the system’s size and complexity.
High-Cycle Operator Service
A commercial gate that runs constantly needs different maintenance than a residential unit. We check drive belts, gear lash, limit switches, and loop sensitivity on every commercial call – catching the wear items before they strand your tenants or employees outside the property.
Access Control Integration
Your gate operator is only half the system. We troubleshoot the full chain – keypads, card readers, telephone entry systems, and vehicle loop detectors – so the gate opens when it should and stays closed when it shouldn’t. If your gate opens intermittently for tenants but fine for the management remote, that’s usually a loop or receiver issue, not the motor.
Iron Gate Repair
Iron gate repair addresses rust damage, sagging, broken hinges, and cracked welds on wrought-style iron gates common throughout Union City’s older neighborhoods. Iron gates are durable but not indestructible – coastal air from the Bay accelerates corrosion, and we frequently see gates where the bottom hinge has seized and the top hinge is carrying all the weight. We free or replace seized hinges, grind out and re-weld cracks, treat rust, and repaint affected areas to prevent recurrence. Typical iron gate repairs in Union City run $180 to $500 for hinge and rust work, while more involved repairs requiring welding or full re-hanging run $350 to $800.
Rust Treatment and Prevention
An iron gate with flaking paint and orange staining is losing metal. We grind affected areas back to bare steel, treat with rust converter, prime, and paint – then tell you what to watch for so the gate doesn’t rust out at the hinge pockets where it’s hardest to see.
Hinge and Sag Correction
An iron gate that scrapes the ground or won’t latch has a structural problem, usually a worn or seized hinge. We replace hinge pins, rebuild hinge pockets, and re-hang the gate so it swings freely and latches square. Ignoring a sagging gate bends the frame and turns a $200 hinge job into a $900 rebuild.
Sliding Gate Repair
Sliding gate repair covers cantilever and V-track sliding gates – the type that roll sideways on wheels or rollers instead of swinging. These are common in Union City on wider driveways and commercial properties where a swing gate would take too much room. We repair bent or worn tracks, replace wheels and roller assemblies, adjust chain drives, and service the operators that move the gate. The sliding mechanism is simple, but the tolerances matter – a quarter-inch of misalignment turns into a gate that binds, trips the safety sensor, or burns out the motor. Sliding gate repairs in Union City typically run $200 to $600 for mechanical issues and $350 to $900 when the electric operator is involved.
Track and Roller Replacement
When a sliding gate starts grinding or jumping, the rollers are usually shot. We replace rollers matched to the gate’s weight rating – undersized rollers are the most common installation mistake we correct – and re-align the track so the gate rolls with one hand.
Chain and Drive Adjustments
A sliding gate that jerks or stalls mid-travel often has a loose chain, a worn sprocket, or a stretched drive belt. We tension and align the drive, replace worn components, and adjust limit switches so the gate opens fully and closes tight against the stop every time.
Wrought Iron Gate Repair
Wrought iron gate repair focuses on the ornamental iron gates that many Union City homeowners value for their look as much as their security. These gates often have decorative scrollwork, finials, and custom details that a generic repair can damage – which is why we match our approach to the gate’s design. We straighten bent pickets, re-weld broken scrolls, replace missing finials, and repaint to match. Ornamental repair work on wrought iron gates in Union City typically runs $200 to $600, with full restoration of a heavily damaged gate running $500 to $1,200 depending on the amount of detail work.
Ornamental Detail Restoration
Bent scrollwork and missing decorative elements are part of what gives wrought iron its character – but damage looks bad and weakens the structure. We straighten, weld, and replace decorative components carefully, so the repair disappears into the original design.
Full Gate Restoration
If a wrought iron gate is worth keeping but has seen better decades, we can strip it, repair all structural and cosmetic damage, and repaint with a finish that holds up in Bay Area weather. This is a bigger job, but it costs far less than a custom replacement gate of comparable quality.
Metal Gate Repair
Metal gate repair is the broad category covering steel, aluminum, and tubular metal gates – essentially any gate that isn’t wood and isn’t ornate iron. These are the workhorse gates on Union City driveways: powder-coated steel, welded aluminum frames, chain-link panels on commercial lots. We repair bent frames, broken welds, failed hinges, damaged mesh or panels, and the latching hardware these gates use. Repairs on standard metal gates in Union City typically run $150 to $450 for hinge, latch, and panel work, and $300 to $800 when frame straightening or welding is required.
Frame and Panel Repair
A metal gate that’s been backed into, or one whose bottom rail has rusted through, needs structural work – not just a new coat of paint. We straighten bent frames where it’s practical, weld cracked joints, and replace rotted or crushed sections with matching material.
Hardware and Latch Service
The hinges, latches, and drop rods on a metal gate take abuse every time it opens and closes. We replace worn hardware with components sized for the gate’s weight, and we adjust the strike so the latch engages solidly instead of barely catching.
Wood Gate Repair
Wood gate repair handles sagging, rot, broken boards, and failing hardware on the wooden gates common in Union City backyards and side yards. Wood gates are more forgiving than metal in some ways, but they’re also more vulnerable to Bay Area moisture – the bottom of a wood gate sitting close to damp ground can rot in just a few seasons. We replace rotten boards and rails, rebuild gate frames with rot-resistant materials, tighten or replace hinges, and adjust the gate so it latches properly. Wood gate repairs in Union City typically run $150 to $400 for hinge and board replacement, and $300 to $700 for a full frame rebuild.
Rot Repair and Board Replacement
Rot usually starts at the bottom rail and hinge mortises where water sits. We cut out damaged wood, replace with pressure-treated or cedar stock that resists moisture, and seal the end grain so the gate doesn’t rot in the same place again.
Sag Correction and Frame Rebuild
A wood gate that drags or won’t close is almost always a frame problem – the diagonal brace has failed or the rails have pulled loose from the hinges. We rebuild the frame square, install a proper cross-brace, and re-hang the gate so it swings true.
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We work on LiftMaster systems specifically. LiftMaster dominates residential gate operator installations across Union City, and we routinely diagnose their control boards, remotes, and safety sensor systems. A LiftMaster gate that won’t respond to the remote is usually a receiver programming issue or a failed capacitor – both are quicker to identify when you’ve worked on hundreds of those units.
FAAC and BFT are the brands we see most often on commercial properties and higher-end residential installs. These Italian-made operators are built for heavy cycles, but they require precise limit switch adjustment and proper hydraulic oil service that a generalist won’t touch. Mighty Mule is the common budget-friendly option for DIY-installed gates, and we repair those too – especially the control boards and actuator arms that tend to fail after a few years of exposure. Whether your gate runs on LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Mighty Mule, or another brand entirely, we can diagnose it and fix it right. Need help deciding? Check out our guide on Choosing the Right Gate Repair Brand: A Buyer’s Guide for Union City.
Signs You Need a Pro Right Now
- Your gate won’t open or close fully. This is usually a limit switch, safety sensor, or obstruction issue – but forcing the gate past its stop can bend the frame or burn out the motor. Stop cycling it and call us at (833) 593-6430.
- You hear grinding, squealing, or clicking from the operator. Noise means metal is wearing against metal somewhere – a failing bearing, a stripped gear, or a worn belt. The longer it runs, the more parts get damaged.
- The gate reverses unexpectedly or stops mid-travel. Safety sensors that are misaligned or dirty will cause false reversals. Sometimes it’s a sensor adjustment, but it can also be a failing control board – and we can tell which in about 20 minutes.
- Your remote or keypad works intermittently. Intermittent operation often points to a failing receiver, a weak antenna connection, or interference from new nearby electronics. These problems rarely fix themselves and tend to get worse.
- The gate sags, scrapes, or won’t latch. Structural problems put strain on the operator and the hinges. A gate that’s fighting its own weight will destroy its motor over time – and the repair gets more expensive the longer you wait.
Our Process, Step by Step
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You call and describe the problem. We ask a few questions about your gate type, brand, and what it’s doing (or not doing). That conversation helps us show up with the right parts and tools for your specific system.
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We arrive and inspect the full system. One of our technicians checks the gate structure, hinges, rollers, track, motor, control board, remotes, and safety sensors. A gate failure is rarely just one component – we trace the root cause, not just the symptom.
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You get an exact quote before any work starts. We tell you what’s wrong, what it costs to fix, and what the options are. You agree to the price before we touch a wrench. No surprises on the invoice – ever.
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We complete the repair on the spot when possible. Most gate repairs don’t require a second visit. We carry common parts for LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, and Mighty Mule systems on the truck, along with welding equipment, hardware, and diagnostic tools.
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We test everything with you standing there. Gate opens, gate closes, remote works, safety sensors reverse properly, hinges don’t bind. You watch it work before we leave, and we tell you what to watch for going forward.
How Much Does Gate Repair Cost in Union City?
A typical gate repair in Union City runs $150 to $900 depending on what failed. Mechanical work – hinges, rollers, latch hardware – sits at the lower end of that range, usually $150 to $400. Electric gate repairs involving operators, control boards, or receiver systems run $350 to $900. Commercial systems start higher because the equipment is heavier-duty and more complex.
What drives the price: the type of gate (manual vs. electric), the brand of operator (specialty brands like FAAC and BFT cost more for parts than Mighty Mule), the extent of structural damage, and whether welding is needed. The best way to keep costs down is to address problems early – a worn roller replaced for $180 prevents a burned-out motor that costs $700. We quote every job before work starts, and our estimates are free. Call (833) 593-6430 for a price on your specific gate.
Our Service Area Near Union City
We serve Union City and the surrounding Bay Area communities. If you’re in Fremont, Newark, or Hayward, we’re close by – typically reaching you within an hour. We also handle jobs in Pleasanton, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, and down the Peninsula through Menlo Park, Palo Alto, and East Palo Alto. If you’re north of Union City in Alviso, Fairview, or North Fair Oaks, we’ll make the drive. For gate repair anywhere in our service area, start at our home page or call us directly.
Serving Union City, CA – Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Union City 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 About Gate Repair in Union City
Gate repair is the diagnosis and correction of any problem preventing a gate from opening, closing, or operating reliably. It covers mechanical components like hinges, rollers, and tracks, as well as electrical components like motors, control boards, remotes, and safety sensors. We repair both manual and automated gates for residential and commercial properties throughout Union City. For a full overview, read The Complete Gate Repair Guide for Union City Homeowners.
Most gate repairs are completed in one visit, typically within one to three hours depending on the problem. Simple hinge, roller, or sensor replacements are quick. Repairs requiring welding, operator replacement, or significant structural work may take longer, and we’ll tell you the expected time when we quote the job.
Gate repair in Union City typically costs $150 to $900 depending on what’s failed. Mechanical repairs like hinges and rollers run $150 to $400. Electric repairs involving motors, control boards, or receivers run $350 to $900. Commercial systems can run higher. We quote every job before work starts, so you’ll know your price up front. Call (833) 593-6430 for a free estimate.
Yes, we service LiftMaster and Mighty Mule systems specifically, along with FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, and Elite. We carry common parts for these brands on our trucks and our technicians are trained on each platform. If your gate runs on a brand we haven’t named here, call us anyway – we can likely diagnose and repair it.
We understand that a gate stuck open is a security problem, not just an inconvenience. Call (833) 593-6430 and we’ll give you the soonest available appointment. While we can’t guarantee same-day service in every case, gate emergencies are our priority, and we’ll tell you honestly when we can be there.
We stand behind the parts and workmanship on every repair we complete. The specific warranty terms depend on what was replaced – manufacturer warranties apply to components like motors and control boards, and we cover our labor on the repair itself. Ask your technician for the warranty details on your specific job before we start.
Clear the area around the gate on both sides so we have room to work, and have your remote or keypad codes available for testing. If your gate is electric, locate the power disconnect if you know where it is. Pets should be kept inside during the visit. That’s all you need – we bring everything else.
Schedule Your Gate Repair Service in Union City Today
Your gate is the first line of security for your property. Whether it’s a manual hinge repair or a full electric system diagnosis, our gate-only specialists can fix it right the first time. Call (833) 593-6430 for a free estimate on any gate repair in Union City – no obligation, no pressure, just a straight answer about what your gate needs.
Written by Gerardo Kendrick, Owner at Gate Repair Union City, serving Union City and the surrounding Bay Area.