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When your automatic gate stops opening or starts grinding against its track, you need someone who fixes gates for a living, not a general contractor guessing at the problem. Carter Gate Repair handles gate repair in Hollywood every day, from dead control boards on a Viking operator to a sagging wrought iron driveway gate that’s been scraping the pavers for months. Led by Mitch Delvecchio, our team has hands-on experience across nine operator brands including FAAC, BFT, and Linear, which means we diagnose by pattern recognition, not trial and error. Call (866) 665-5592 and tell us what your gate is doing. We’ll tell you what it likely is before we even arrive.
Driveway Gate Repair
Driveway Gate Repair covers the automated sliding or swinging gate at your home’s entrance, and in Hollywood the salt air off the Atlantic makes limit switches and control boards corrode faster than they do inland. We replace worn drive chains, realign photo eyes, repair broken hinges, and reprogram openers that have lost their travel limits after a power surge or storm. Most driveway gate repairs in Hollywood run between $180 and $450 for component-level fixes; see our Gate Repair pricing for typical ranges. A full operator replacement, when the motor itself is beyond saving, starts around $900 depending on the brand and swing or slide configuration. You get the exact price before any work begins.
Common Driveway Gate Failures
Limit switches fail from corrosion after years of rain exposure, causing the gate to stop halfway or slam at the end of its travel. Capacitors wear out from the constant start-stop cycling, leaving you with a motor that hums but won’t move.
Physical damage is equally common: a vehicle clips the gate, bending the track or the frame, and suddenly the gate binds every few feet. We straighten or replace the affected section and re-hang the gate so it rolls true again.
What We Check on Every Call
We inspect the full travel path, the chain or belt tension, the safety edges, and the motor’s amp draw under load. A motor pulling too many amps tells us it’s fighting a mechanical problem, not an electrical one, and that changes the repair approach entirely.
Styles & brands we work with
Gate Welding
Gate Welding repairs structural damage to metal gates where bolts and brackets alone won’t restore integrity, like a cracked hinge weld, a broken picket, or a frame that’s separating at a corner joint. In Hollywood, coastal humidity accelerates rust at weld points, and once a weld cracks, every open-and-close cycle works the crack wider. Carter Gate Repair performs on-site welding for iron, steel, and aluminum gates, including mobile MIG and stick welding for repairs that can’t wait for shop turnaround. Typical gate welding repairs in Hollywood range from $150 for a single broken picket to $500 or more for structural frame reinforcement. You approve the quote before we strike an arc.
Typical Welding Repairs
We routinely reweld hinge plates that have torn loose from the gate frame, a common failure on heavy driveway gates that have been carrying too much weight on worn hinges. We also rebuild bottom rails that have rusted through where water pools against the drive.
For ornamental work, we match the weld profile to the original so the repair doesn’t look like a scar. On gates with decorative scrollwork, we section in matching material where possible rather than leaving a chunky weld bead.
When Welding Beats Replacement
A cracked frame on a custom iron gate doesn’t mean you need a new gate. If the surrounding metal is sound and the crack is localized, a proper weld repair with a gusset plate restores strength at a fraction of replacement cost. We’ll tell you honestly when welding is the right fix and when the corrosion is too widespread to be worth it.
Commercial Gate Repair
Commercial Gate Repair serves HOAs, apartment complexes, warehouses, and business properties in Hollywood where a failed access gate means angry residents, security gaps, or blocked deliveries. These are high-cycle systems, often running a hundred times a day, and they wear out differently than residential gates. Carter Gate Repair works on commercial operators from LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, and Linear, and we stock common commercial control boards and loop detector parts locally. Commercial repairs in Hollywood typically range from $250 for a sensor or safety-edge replacement to $1,200 or more for a full operator rebuild on a heavy slide gate. Every commercial job starts with a written quote.
High-Cycle Wear Items
Loop detectors fail without warning, especially in Hollywood’s summer heat, leaving a gate that won’t sense a waiting car. We replace detectors and retune loops on-site, testing with actual vehicles before we leave.
Wheels and track rollers on sliding commercial gates grind down over years of daily cycling. We replace worn roller assemblies and realign track sections so the gate stops dragging and the motor stops straining.
Minimizing Downtime
We understand a commercial gate can’t stay down while you wait a week for parts. For the brands we service most often, we keep boards, sensors, and common mechanical parts on the truck so many commercial gate repairs are completed in a single visit. When a specialized part is needed, we tell you the realistic lead time before we quote the job.
Iron Gate Repair
Iron Gate Repair addresses damage and wear on heavy iron driveway and pedestrian gates, the kind found on many Hollywood homes built in the 1960s and earlier. Iron is strong but rusts aggressively near the coast, and we see rust-jacked hinges, seized latch mechanisms, and frames that have fatigued at the welds from decades of use. Carter Gate Repair handles everything from freeing a rusted iron hinge to sectioning in new iron where the original metal has thinned beyond repair. Iron gate repair in Hollywood generally runs from $175 for a latch rebuild to $600 and up for structural repairs involving welding and reinforcement. The price is set before work starts.
Rust and Hinge Work
Salt air means iron hinges seize faster here than almost anywhere else in South Florida. We free or replace seized hinges, install grease fittings where the design allows, and treat surface rust before it becomes a structural problem.
When an iron picket has rusted through at the base, we cut out the bad section and weld in replacement material, then paint to match so the repair blends with the surrounding gate.
Straightening and Alignment
A sagging iron gate pulls its hinges out of square and wears the latch to failure. We rehang the gate, replacing worn hinge pins and adjusting the latch so the gate closes with a solid, even contact.
Sliding Gate Repair
Sliding Gate Repair focuses on the cantilever and track-type slide gates common on Hollywood driveways and commercial properties where a swing gate would block the approach. These systems fail most often at the rollers, the drive chain or rack, and the operator’s internal gears. Carter Gate Repair adjusts chain tension, replaces worn or cracked rollers, repairs bent tracks, and diagnoses operators that have stopped driving the gate smoothly. Sliding gate repairs in Hollywood typically cost between $200 and $500 for mechanical work like rollers and track sections; for more detail, see The Complete Gate Repair Guide for Hollywood Homeowners. Operator replacements for sliding gates start around $850, and the exact figure depends on the gate’s weight and brand. Pricing is always quoted in writing before we begin.
Track and Roller Failures
Track sections shift over time as the ground settles, especially on Hollywood properties built on sandy soil near the Intracoastal. That creates a gap where wheels catch, causing the gate to jolt or stall. We realign the track and shim supports to restore smooth travel.
Bearing rollers wear flat on one side from carrying the gate’s full weight. We replace worn roller assemblies and check the counterweight or cantilever design to prevent premature wear on the new parts.
Chain, Rack, and Drive Systems
A loose chain slaps the inside of the track and wears sprocket teeth. We tension or replace the chain and inspect the sprockets and rack gear for uneven wear that would shorten the life of a new chain.
Wrought Iron Gate Repair
Wrought Iron Gate Repair covers the ornamental and decorative ironwork gates found on many Hollywood homes, where appearance matters as much as function. These gates often feature original mid-century scrollwork that’s no longer manufactured, which means a good repair beats a replacement every time. We repair broken finials, reattach loose scrollwork with proper welding, and rebuild latch and hinge hardware while preserving the gate’s original character. Wrought iron repair work in Hollywood starts around $180 for a simple scroll reattachment and ranges up to $700 for multiple weld repairs plus hinge rebuilds. You’ll see the total before we begin, not after.
Ornamental Detail Work
When a finial snaps off, a sloppy weld ruins the look of the whole gate. We weld from the inside where possible and finish the repair so it matches the original hand-forged profile. If matching material can’t be found, we’ll fabricate a close match rather than leave a stub.
Loose scrollwork rattles and eventually breaks at the welds from vibration each time the gate moves. We reattach loose elements and add small reinforcement beads at stress points without changing the visual line of the piece.
Preserving the Original Gate
We’d rather repair a mid-century wrought iron gate than replace it with something fabricated overseas that won’t match the house. We strip loose rust, treat the metal, and prime repaired areas so the gate continues to hold up in Hollywood’s coastal air.
Metal Gate Repair
Metal Gate Repair is the broad category covering steel, iron, and aluminum gates, and it’s where most Hollywood gate problems land. Whether the gate is a simple steel tube frame or a complex ornamental design, the common failures are the same: hinge wear, weld fatigue, rust at the base, and latch or opener alignment issues. Carter Gate Repair works on all common metal gate materials, and we match our repair method to the metal, because welding steel is a different discipline from welding aluminum. Metal gate repairs in Hollywood typically run $160 to $480 depending on whether the fix is mechanical, structural, or both. You’ll always get a firm price before we start working.
Steel and Aluminum Differences
Steel gates are strong but heavy, which means their hinges and posts take real punishment. Aluminum gates don’t rust like steel, but they’re more prone to fatigue cracking at welds and dents from impact. We use the right repair approach for each material rather than treating them the same.
On aluminum, we weld with the proper filler and heat control to avoid warping thin sections. On steel, we’re more likely to reinforce the affected area with a gusset since steel tolerates added weld mass better than aluminum.
Frame and Post Repairs
A gate is only as good as its post. When a Hollywood gate post has shifted or rusted at the base, the gate hangs crooked no matter how much hinge adjustment we do. We repair or reinforce the post first, then rehang the gate to run true.
Wood Gate Repair
Wood Gate Repair handles the cedar, cypress, and pressure-treated pine gates found on Hollywood properties from Hollywood Lakes to Emerald Hills. Wood gates fight two enemies here: humidity that swells the boards and termites and rot that eat the bottom rail. We replace rotted rails, straighten sagging frames with proper bracing, re-hang gates that drag, and rebuild latch hardware for a secure close. Wood gate repair in Hollywood runs from $140 for a latch or hinge repair to $600 for a full frame rebuild on a double driveway gate. The exact cost is quoted and approved before any work starts.
Rot and Moisture Damage
Bottom rails rot first because they sit closest to ground moisture and Hollywood’s heavy summer rains. We replace rotted wood with pressure-treated stock and add proper drip clearance so new rails don’t fail the same way in three years.
A swollen wood gate that drags against the drive usually needs better diagonal bracing, not just trimming at the bottom. We rebuild the frame geometry so the gate holds square without relying on a thin board to carry the weight.
Keeping the Gate’s Character
Many Hollywood wood gates were custom-built to match the house. When we repair, we match the wood species and stain where possible so the gate reads as original, not patched. If a full section needs replacing, we’ll say so plainly and give you the number before any cutting begins.
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We’ve worked inside more FAAC operators than any other brand in Hollywood. FAAC builds the hydraulic and electromechanical operators found on many high-end residential and light commercial gates in South Florida, and we know their limit switch logic, their 400 and 770 series boards, and the failure points that develop after years of tropical weather. If your FAAC gate is creeping, slamming, or refusing to close, we can usually tell you why from the symptom description alone.
BFT and Linear are also frequent visitors to our work orders. BFT operators are common on commercial and condo gates in Hollywood, and we replace their capacitors, boards, and safety edges regularly. Linear, especially the residential LS series, shows up on thousands of Hollywood homes, and we stock common Linear parts so repair doesn’t wait on shipping. Whether you have one of these brands or any other make on your gate, we work on the gate you have, not the gate we’d prefer to sell you.
Signs You Need a Pro Right Now
- Your gate stops halfway and reverses. This usually means a failed limit switch or a misaligned photo eye. Ignoring it puts strain on the motor every cycle and can burn out an otherwise healthy operator.
- The motor hums but the gate won’t move. A failed start capacitor is the typical culprit. Continuing to press the button can overheat the motor windings and turn a $40 part into a full operator replacement.
- You hear a grinding or screeching during travel. Metal-on-metal noise means a bearing, roller, or hinge has failed and is now wearing against the frame or track. Every open-and-close makes the repair more expensive.
- The gate slams at the end of its travel. This points to a broken or worn limit switch plus failing mechanical stops. The impact at the end of each cycle shakes every weld, bolt, and hinge loose over time.
- The gate sits crooked or drags on the ground. A sagging gate means hinge or post failure, and the extra weight accelerates wear on the operator. Left alone, a dragging gate eventually damages the track or tears itself off its hinges.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Phone diagnosis. Call (866) 665-5592 and describe what the gate is doing. We ask about the brand, the symptoms, and when the problem started. This helps us bring the right parts on the first trip instead of making a second visit.
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On-site inspection. We test the operator’s amp draw, check limit switch function, inspect the mechanical condition of the gate and hinges, and feel for heat at the motor and capacitor. This tells us whether the failure is electrical, mechanical, or both.
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Written quote. You get a firm price with parts and labor separated, before any repair work begins. We don’t add fees after the fact, and we don’t pressure you into a replacement when a repair is the better choice.
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The repair. We fix the problem at the component level where possible. That means replacing a board, a capacitor, a hinge, a roller, or a welded section, rather than defaulting to a new operator or gate.
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Testing and cleanup. We cycle the gate through full open and close at least a dozen times, test the safety edges and photo eyes, and show you exactly what we did. The work area is left clean enough that you’d never know we were there.
How Much Does Gate Repair Cost in Hollywood?
A typical gate repair in Hollywood runs between $180 and $480 for most mechanical and electrical component fixes. A straightforward job like replacing a photo eye or adjusting a limit switch usually lands around $180 to $250. Hinge replacements, roller repairs, or chain tensioning typically run $250 to $400. Full operator replacement starts around $900 for residential units and goes up based on brand, gate weight, and swing versus slide configuration.
What drives the price is the cost of the specific part, the time to access it, and whether any welding or structural work is required. A Viking or FAAC control board costs more than a generic Linear part, but it’s the right part for your opener. We avoid overpaying by repairing at the component level rather than replacing entire assemblies, and we’re honest when a repair no longer makes economic sense. Every estimate is free, includes all parts and labor, and is confirmed in writing before we begin. You’ll never get an invoice that surprises you.
Our Service Area Near Hollywood
Carter Gate Repair serves Hollywood and the surrounding communities including Gate Repair in Hallandale Beach, West Park, Pembroke Park, Dania Beach, and West Hollywood. We also work in Carver Ranches, Lake Forest, Ives Estates, Aventura, Ojus, and Sunny Isles Beach. If your gate has failed and you’re not sure whether you’re in our area, call and ask. Most Hollywood appointments can be scheduled within the same week, and we’ll give you a firm arrival window when you book.
Serving Hollywood, FL — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hollywood area and offer our Gate Repair in Hollywood to the community we know 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 Hollywood
Gate repair is the process of diagnosing and fixing a gate that won’t open, won’t close, runs erratically, or has structural damage. It covers both the mechanical side (hinges, rollers, tracks, chains, frames) and the electrical side (operators, control boards, photo eyes, loop detectors, safety edges). Carter Gate Repair handles both sides so you don’t call one company for the motor and another for the gate itself. Call (866) 665-5592 and describe your symptom, and we’ll tell you what the repair likely involves.
Most residential gate repairs in Hollywood are completed in 60 to 90 minutes on-site. Mechanical repairs like hinge or roller replacement and electrical repairs like capacitor or photo eye swaps are typically single-visit jobs. If we’re waiting on a specialized control board or commercial part, we’ll tell you the lead time before we schedule the work, not after we’ve taken your gate apart.
Gate repair in Hollywood generally runs between $180 and $480 for most repairs, with full operator replacement starting around $900. The final number depends on the part that’s failed, the brand of your operator, and whether any welding or structural work is needed. Call (866) 665-5592 for an exact quote before any work begins. Estimates are always free and always in writing.
Yes. We work on FAAC, BFT, Linear, and Viking operators regularly across Hollywood, along with LiftMaster, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule. Carter Gate Repair is brand-agnostic, which means we fix the gate you already own rather than steering you toward a replacement we’d prefer to sell. If you have a different brand, call us and ask. We’ll tell you honestly whether we can service it.
We prioritize gate failures that leave you unable to secure your property or get your car out of the driveway. Call (866) 665-5592 and describe the situation, and we’ll give you the soonest available appointment. For a gate stuck open that can’t secure your home, we can often schedule a same-week visit and will tell you the soonest time we can get a technician to your Hollywood property.
Yes. We stand behind our repairs with a workmanship warranty, and the parts we install carry their manufacturer’s warranty. If a repair fails within the warranty period, we return and make it right at no additional cost. The exact warranty terms depend on the part and the repair, and we’ll state them in writing on your estimate before any work begins.
Clear the area within a few feet of the gate so we have room to work, and make sure the gate is accessible from both sides if possible. If you have multiple remotes or a keypad, have them available so we can test all access methods after the repair. There’s nothing else you need to do. That’s a free estimate and a fixed price before any work starts.
Schedule Your Gate Repair Service in Hollywood Today
Your gate is the first thing that secures your property. When it’s down, every hour it stays down is an hour your home or business is exposed. Call (866) 665-5592 for a free, no-obligation estimate on gate repair in Hollywood. We’ll diagnose the problem, quote you a firm price in writing, and get your gate moving again. From the control board to the hinge, we handle it all.
Written by Mitch Delvecchio, Owner at Carter Gate Repair, serving Hollywood, FL and surrounding communities.