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AfterFast, Reliable Gate Parts & Welding Across Colleyville
When a gate hinge tears loose or a post leans out of plumb in Colleyville, you need a welder who understands why it happened before touching the repair. Gatewood Fence & Gate has been doing on-site Gate Parts & Welding work across Tarrant County since 2001, and we see the same pattern over and over on Colleyville’s estate lots: the black clay soil shifts the post footing, the gate starts dragging, and the operator gets blamed for it. Call (817) 241-4067 and you won’t reach a dispatch queue. You’ll get Hal or one of his crew, and we’ll set a time to look at the gate where it stands.
Why Gatewood Fence & Gate Is Colleyville’s Preferred Gate Parts & Welding Company
Hal Gatewood runs this company the way he has since 2001: name on the shop, address published, license number out in the open for anyone who wants to check. That matters in Colleyville because the gates here are rarely off-the-shelf. They’re custom wrought-iron swing gates, heavy tubular-steel slide gates, and operators that were paired with the ironwork when the house was built. Colleyville homeowners call us after other companies quote a full gate replacement for a problem that needed two new hinges and twenty minutes of welding. We’d rather fix it in your driveway and stand behind it with our 90-Day Done Right Promise, in writing, on every invoice.
We answer the phone around the clock with a live person. No voicemail tree, no call center three states away. When you call about a gate dragging off Hall-Johnson or a post leaning near Montclair Drive, the person who picks up knows enough to ask the right questions before we even schedule the visit.
Our Gate Parts & Welding Services in Colleyville
Hinge Replacement
Hinges on Colleyville gates fail in predictable ways. Custom ornamental hinges rust at the weld points, especially near the bottom leaf where irrigation overspray and clay soil moisture sit against the steel year-round. We cut the old hinge free, clean the mounting surface, weld a new hinge or rebuild the existing one, and check the post plumb before hanging the gate. If the post has moved, new hinges alone won’t fix the drag. In Colleyville, hinge replacement often starts with re-plumbing the post, not the hinge itself. Typical hinge replacement on a standard estate gate here runs $280 to $650 per hinge assembly, including welding and alignment.
Post Replacement
The black clay under Colleyville expands and contracts enough to heave even a well-set post. We dig out the old footing, check what’s down there, and set a new post deeper with rebar and a concrete collar sized right for the gate’s weight. Then we weld the hinge brackets or receiver plate back on and rehang the gate so it sits true. A straight post replacement without the proper footing depth will lean again in two seasons. Post replacement in Colleyville typically falls between $750 and $1,900 depending on gate size, access, and whether we’re also rebuilding the hinge assembly. That price is quoted and agreed before any work starts.
Rail Repair
Slide gates on Colleyville’s longer driveways take a beating. The cantilever rail or bottom track catches debris, the rollers wear unevenly, and eventually the gate jumps the rail or grinds. We straighten bent rails, weld cracks, realign the roller trucks, and replace worn rollers. If the post anchoring the rail has shifted in the clay, we address that too. Rail repair alone often runs $350 to $900 in Colleyville, but if the post moved, the full job including the post work may run higher. We’ll give you a written number before any torch or welder comes off the truck.
Custom Welding
Colleyville has more custom ironwork per mile than nearly any city in the Metroplex. When a scroll breaks, a hinge mount tears, or a section of picket rusts through, you don’t want a gray aftermarket part that doesn’t match. Hal welds on site, matching the original profile and finish as close as the existing steel allows. Custom fabrication and welding here runs $180 to $1,400, depending on whether it’s a small crack repair, a fabricated replacement picket, or a full hinge post rebuild. We’ll show you the crack, show you the fix, and weld it in your driveway.
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.
Trusted Brands We Service in Colleyville
We’re certified to service nine major gate brands, including LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule. Around Colleyville we see a lot of older Viking and Linear operators still running on estate gates from the 1990s and early 2000s, and a fair number of DoorKing slide operators on the longer equestrian-style driveways. We keep common boards, limit switches, and receiver parts on the truck or can have them same-day, so a control board replacement doesn’t mean your gate sits open for a week.
Common Gate Parts & Welding Problems We See in Colleyville Homes
- Hinge posts heave out of plumb. The expansive black clay shrinks in summer and swells in winter, moving concrete footings enough to throw a swing gate’s geometry off. The gate drags, binds, and eventually overloads the operator. We relevel and re-plumb the post before rebuilding the hinge, not after.
- Obsolete control boards die during ice storms. The February 2021 freeze killed boards in dozens of legacy operators we saw around Colleyville. Power surges and moisture intrusion into the enclosure take out boards that are no longer manufactured, which means either a retrofit or a full operator replacement. We’ll tell you honestly which one makes sense for your gate’s age and condition.
- Custom ornamental hinges and rack components rust unevenly. Irrigation overspray and the humid spring months in Tarrant County eat at weld points on older ironwork. The bottom hinge and the rack attachment on slide gates are the first to go. We repair or fabricate matching components in place.
- Slide gates jump the rail after the guide post shifts. When the bottom rail post leans even an inch, the gate climbs off the track under load. We align the rail, rebuild the guide post if needed, and replace the rollers before the gate bends its own frame.
Pricing for Gate Parts & Welding in Colleyville, TX
Colleyville pricing runs slightly above the county average because the work here leans heavily toward custom iron and structural post repair, not bolt-on part swaps. Here’s what we typically see on Colleyville jobs: hinge replacement $280 to $650 per hinge assembly; post replacement $750 to $1,900; rail repair $350 to $900; custom welding and fabrication $180 to $1,400; control board retrofit or operator replacement $400 to $2,800 depending on the brand and model. Every estimate is free, and the price is set before we start. We don’t adjust the number at the door. We also honor $40 off any repair over $200, a free second opinion on any written estimate, and a permanent 10% discount for seniors and veterans. Call (817) 241-4067 and we’ll put the number in writing.
We Also Serve Cities Near Colleyville
Our crews work throughout the mid-cities and northern Tarrant County, including Colleyville, Bedford, Euless, Southlake, and Hurst. If you’re in one of those cities and your gate is dragging or the operator’s dead, call the same number and we’ll get you scheduled.
Serving Colleyville, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Colleyville 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 - Gate Parts & Welding in Colleyville
No. Most Colleyville drag problems are post movement, not motor failure. The black clay swells after rain, heaving the hinge post just enough that the gate leaf drops and drags on the driveway. Your operator is working harder than it should, but fixing the post plumb and hinge alignment usually resolves the drag before the motor burns out. We always diagnose the structure first. Call (817) 241-4067 and we’ll tell you what’s actually wrong.
Yes. We weld on site, cut only what needs cutting, and match the original profile and finish as closely as the existing steel allows. Hal has been welding custom ornamental gates since 2001, and he’d rather rebuild a scroll than grind it off and replace it with a generic piece. The repair stays subtle and the gate keeps its original character.
If the board is still available and the motor, gearbox, and frame are in good shape, a retrofit usually costs $400 to $900 and keeps a solid operator running. If the board is obsolete and the motor is worn, replacement starts around $1,200 to $2,800 installed for the common brands we carry. We’ll show you the worn parts and give you both numbers before you decide. Call (817) 241-4067 for a free assessment.
We check the guide post first. In Colleyville, the post anchoring the rail or track often leans an inch in the clay, and the gate climbs off under load. We straighten and secure the rail, replace worn rollers, and realign the gate. If the post footing has shifted, we reset it deeper. The fix usually runs $350 to $900, depending on how much structure needs resetting.
Ice storms freeze water inside hinge barrels and lock bodies, and the expansion can crack fittings that were already rust-weakened. After a hard freeze, we find seized hinges, snapped lock bolts, and fried control boards from power surges. If your gate got stiff or froze during the last ice event, we can inspect the hinges and locks before the next one. Call (817) 241-4067 and we’ll take a look.
Written by Hal Gatewood, Owner at Gatewood Fence & Gate, serving Colleyville since 2001.