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Get your free estimateFast, Reliable Electric Gate Repair Across Aurora
If your automatic gate has stopped opening, reverses halfway, or won’t answer the keypad, we repair electric gates across Aurora and diagnose the problem on the first visit. We work on the systems Aurora properties actually run: LiftMaster, Linear, FAAC, BFT, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule, from residential swing gates to commercial slide gates. Our technicians have up to 10 years of experience, and every job on the schedule is a gate job. We answer 24/7, and fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm runs Sunday through Friday. Call (877) 330-0618 and describe what the gate is doing.
Why Aurora Homeowners Call Aurora Gate Repair for Electric Gate Repair
Most Aurora gates sit on fences and posts installed decades ago, and that shapes the diagnosis. A control board that looks dead is often fine; the gate is out of plumb, the operator is binding, and the sensor never trips because the post moved. We test the whole system in that order, because replacing a board on a leaning gate only buys you another failure.
Our reputation around Aurora comes from brand-level familiarity rather than generic handyman work. We know how a LiftMaster board reports a fault differently from a Linear, and what a DoorKing unit needs before it will close cleanly. We also work on manual gates, so if your gate never had power, that’s still our call to make.
Response across Aurora is straightforward: we answer 24/7, and technicians are dispatched 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. A call outside that window gets booked into the next opening. Every estimate is free, and the price is quoted and agreed before any work starts.
Styles & brands we work with
- Wrought iron
- Wood & steel frame
- Farm & ranch
- Sliding driveway gates
- LiftMaster operators
Automatic Gate Repair in Aurora
Automatic Gate Repair in Aurora often means untangling a legacy system from a newer one that doesn’t fit. Most of the calls we take involve a swing gate or slide gate that drags, reverses mid-travel, or won’t respond to the keypad at all. The usual root cause is the hinge post heaved out of expansive clay by Aurora’s freeze-thaw cycles, throwing the gate out of plumb so the operator strains against it. A qualified technician checks the post footing and safety photocell first, then sorts sag correction, rack and pinion alignment, and motor work around what the gate can actually accept. Repairs typically run $180-$450 depending on whether we’re resetting hardware or addressing the footing.
Diagnosing a Binding Swing Gate
A swing gate that drags usually has two problems tangled together: a panel out of level and an operator compensating for it. We measure the gate in open and closed positions before touching the motor, because a board swap won’t fix a gate that’s fighting gravity. Once the geometry is corrected, the operator often behaves.
Slide Gate Track and Roller Service
Slide gates fail at the track before they fail at the motor. Gravel, frost heave, and worn rollers force the operator to push harder each season until the overload trips. We clear the track, check the rollers, and confirm the gate runs freely by hand before wiring anything.
Electric Gate Motor in Aurora
Electric Gate Motor work in Aurora is where older equipment gets tricky. Many gates here were hung with LiftMaster or Linear operators that have since gone obsolete, meaning the control board fails with no drop-in replacement available. When that happens, the honest answer is often a full operator swap rather than hunting a discontinued part. Motor replacement typically runs $650-$1,800 installed, depending on gate weight, arm versus slide type, and whether the existing wiring and safety edges can be reused.
When a Board Swap Won’t Work
If the operator is a legacy unit with a discontinued control board, replacement is usually the cheaper path over time. We check whether a retrofit board is made for that arm or slide unit before recommending a new motor. Retrofit is worth it when the housing and mechanicals are sound and the wiring is clean.
Safety Photocells and Edge Sensors
Gates hung before modern entrapment-protection rules often have no photocell or edge sensor, or one that stopped working years ago. That’s why a gate won’t close, or closes without checking for anything in the way. We test the safety circuit first on every automatic gate call.
Trusted Brands We Service in Aurora
We service the full spectrum, from budget residential openers to commercial access systems. That includes LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule. We don’t claim to stock parts for every brand, so turnaround depends on what the specific unit needs and what’s available for it. What we do offer is a technician who already knows how your brand reports faults and what it takes to get it running again. When a part is discontinued, we say so up front rather than after three visits.
Common Electric Gate Repair Problems We See in Aurora Homes
- Obsolete control boards in legacy operators. Older LiftMaster, Linear, and DoorKing units fail with no drop-in board available, which forces a full operator swap rather than a board fix. We check retrofit options before recommending replacement.
- Hinge posts heaved by expansive clay. Aurora’s freeze-thaw cycles push posts out of plumb, so the swing gate sags and the operator binds. Fixing the panel without resetting the footing to 24-36 inches fails twice.
- Missing or dead safety sensors. Gates hung before modern entrapment-protection rules often lack a working photocell or edge sensor, so the unit won’t close or closes unsafely. We test the safety circuit on every call.
- Keypad and remote failures traced to wiring, not the device. A keypad that stops responding is often a control board input or a buried cable problem, not the keypad itself. We test the whole chain before replacing parts.
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Typical electric gate repair in Aurora runs $180-$450 for diagnosing and correcting a binding gate, sensor fault, or keypad issue. Motor and operator replacement runs $650-$1,800 installed. When the footing has to be reset to 24-36 inches because expansive clay heaved the hinge post, that adds cost and scope beyond a standard repair, which is why the estimate matters before work begins. What affects the price: gate type (swing versus slide), operator brand and whether parts are still made for it, condition of the wiring and safety edges, and whether the post footing needs correction. The free estimate gives you a written number first. The written estimate sets the final price, and the price is quoted and agreed before any work starts.
We Also Serve Cities Near Aurora
We also handle gate work in Cherry Creek, Greenwood Village, Lone Tree, and Parker, where newer builds tend to have different footing and safety setup than the older Aurora subdivisions. If your property is just outside Aurora, call and describe the gate; our electric gate repair team covers the surrounding metro. Learn more about our Aurora service and the neighborhoods we reach.
Serving Aurora, CO – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Aurora and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Electric Gate Repair in Aurora
It can sometimes be retrofitted, but only if a compatible replacement board is made for that specific arm or slide unit and the mechanicals are sound. If the board was discontinued with no retrofit path, a new operator is usually the cheaper answer over time. We check that before recommending anything. Call (877) 330-0618 for a free estimate.
Because the operator is detecting resistance, not a logic fault, so resetting the board won’t help. In Aurora the usual cause is the hinge post heaved out of expansive clay by freeze-thaw, throwing the gate out of plumb so it binds mid-travel. A dead safety photocell can also trigger a reversal. We test both before touching the motor. Call (877) 330-0618.
Usually repair is worth it if the gate panel and operator are otherwise sound: resetting the footing to 24-36 inches corrects the sag and stops the operator from straining. Replacement makes more sense when the panel is rotted through or the operator is obsolete with no part path. We’ll tell you which one your gate actually needs. Call (877) 330-0618 for a free estimate.
Often yes: adding or restoring a photocell and edge sensor on an existing operator is a standard retrofit when the unit has the inputs for it. If the operator predates those inputs, a new motor may be the only way to add entrapment protection. The free estimate tells you which situation you’re in. Call (877) 330-0618.
It’s usually the wiring or the control board input, not the keypad itself, but testing tells you. We check the keypad, the buried cable, and the operator’s input terminal before replacing anything. If the board is obsolete, that changes the answer. Call (877) 330-0618 for a free estimate.
Call Aurora Gate Repair for Your Electric Gate
If your automatic gate is dragging, reversing, or refusing to respond, we’ll diagnose it correctly the first time and quote the price before any work starts. Call (877) 330-0618. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. Estimates are free.
Written by the team at Aurora Gate Repair.