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Swing Gate Repair & Installation
Swing gates are the classic automated entrance: panels that open like doors, framing your driveway or facility entrance with a look no sliding gate can match. But everything a swing gate does depends on two things being right: the hinges and the posts. When either fails, the gate sags, drags, and grinds its opener to an early death. Garage Tec provides expert swing gate repair and installation for homes, communities, and commercial properties, built and serviced by technicians who understand what makes swing gates last.
Swing Gate Repair
Most swing gate problems trace back to a handful of causes: worn hinges, shifted posts, a failed operator, or a safety device doing its job too well. Our technicians diagnose the full system (gate, hinges, posts, operator, sensors, and access control) and repair the actual cause, not just the loudest symptom.
Swing Gate Repairs We Handle
Sagging swing gate repair
The most common swing gate problem. A sagging panel drags the ground, binds mid-travel, and overloads the operator. We rehang the gate, replace worn hinges, and add bracing or wheels where the design needs help.
Hinge repair and replacement
Seized, worn, and broken hinges replaced with heavy-duty hardware rated for the gate's weight, including adjustable and bearing hinges that keep the gate true for years.
Post repair and replacement
Leaning or shifted posts are the root cause behind many "gate problems." We plumb, re-set, and reinforce posts so the gate hangs the way it was designed to.
Swing gate operator repair
Linear actuator and articulated arm operators from LiftMaster, DoorKing, Viking, Nice/Apollo, Mighty Mule, Ghost Controls, US Automatic, FAAC, BFT, and other major brands. Motors, gearboxes, control boards, limits, and arms.
Bent or broken operator arms
Arms damaged by wind gusts, vehicle strikes, and forcing a bound gate.
Gate won't open or close
Power failures, blown fuses, failed sensors, and operator faults diagnosed and corrected.
Dual gate synchronization
Double swing gates that close out of order, leave a gap, or collide at the center. We repair and retune master/slave timing and center stops.
Lock and latch repair
Magnetic locks, electric strikes, drop rods, and center catches.
Safety device repair
Photo-eyes and safety edges that hold the gate open or trigger phantom reversals.
Remote, keypad, and intercom repair
Programming, range issues, and receiver replacement.
Welding and structural repair
Cracked welds, bent pickets and frames, and impact damage.
Wind damage repair
Swing gates catch wind like sails. We repair storm damage and can add wind bracing or recommend design changes for exposed sites.
Common Swing Gate Problems
- The gate drags on the ground at the far end of its swing
- The gate opens but won't close (almost always a safety sensor)
- The operator hums or clicks but the arm doesn't move
- One panel of a double gate works and the other doesn't
- The panels don't meet in the middle, or close in the wrong order
- The gate slams in the wind or won't hold position
- The gate binds at the same spot every cycle
- Everything is dead after a storm or power surge
Each of these points to a specific cause a trained technician can find in one visit. Call (888) 217-2664.
Swing Gate Installation
A swing gate that lasts starts long before the gate goes on the hinges: it starts with posts set deep and plumb, hinges rated for the load, and an operator sized for the panel's weight, length, wind exposure, and gate size, commonly for openings from 3 to 12 meters, with a variety of hinge and operator requirements. That's how we build them, including driveway swing gates in traditional or solid courtyard styles.
Swing Gates We Install
Single swing gates
One panel spanning the opening. Simple, economical, and right for standard residential driveways where you want a clean look at the home’s entrance.
Double swing gates
Two panels meeting at the center. They halve the swing radius of each panel, handle wide openings gracefully, and give an entrance the classic estate look.
Ornamental iron and steel swing gates
From clean pickets to arches, scrollwork, and fully custom designs matched to your fencing and made to suit the property’s style.
Aluminum swing gates
The iron look without the rust and with less weight, which means less strain on hinges and operators. Ideal for coastal and humid climates.
Wood and wood-clad swing gates
Privacy and warmth on a steel frame that keeps the panel from sagging as it ages.
Commercial swing gates
Heavy-duty panels and continuous-duty operators for facility entrances where a swing design fits the site.
Pedestrian swing gates
Matching walk gates with self-closing hinges and controlled access.
Is a Swing Gate Right for Your Property?
Swing gates are the right choice when:
- ✓ The driveway is relatively level where the gate travels
- ✓ There's room for the panel(s) to swing fully open
- ✓ You want the traditional, formal look only a swing entrance provides
- ✓ The opening is a size one or two panels can span comfortably, depending on gate size
A sliding or cantilever gate is usually the better fit for steep driveways, short setbacks, very wide openings, and heavy snow. We'll tell you honestly which design suits your site at the free estimate (some properties require sliding gates instead) and we install both.
Automation, Safety, and Access Control
- Swing gate operators – Linear actuator and articulated arm operators sized to panel weight, length, and wind load, in residential and continuous-duty commercial ratings; automation may use 12v or 240v systems depending on the gate and site conditions.
- Dual gate kits – Synchronized operation for double gates with proper close order and center alignment.
- Solar power and battery backup – For rural entrances and uninterrupted operation through outages.
- Access control – Keypads, video intercoms, card readers, smartphone control, free-exit sensors, and auto-close timers.
- UL 325 safety – Photo-eyes, safety edges, and correct force settings on every installation; we also adjust force or sensor settings as needed and test everything before we leave.
Automating an Existing Swing Gate
If your manual swing gate and posts are sound, a professional can verify that your existing gate, posts, and operator setup are suitable before we add an operator, safety devices, and access control to what you have. If the hinges or posts aren't up to automation, we'll fix that first so the prep work helps extend operator life: putting an operator on a sagging gate just breaks the operator.
Why Swing Gates Sag, and How We Prevent It
Every swing gate fights gravity from the day it's hung: the panel's weight levers against the hinges and post constantly, even at rest. Sag comes from undersized hinges, shallow-set posts, unbraced panels, and wood infill that soaks up water and gains weight. Our installations counter all four (properly set posts, load-rated adjustable hinges, diagonal bracing on wide panels, and framed construction) and our repairs correct them on gates that were built lighter than they should have been.
Why Choose Garage Tec for Swing Gates
- We fix causes, not symptoms – Sag, binding, and operator strain get traced to the hinge, post, or balance problem behind them, including intermittent faults that can be frustrating to track without experienced diagnosis.
- All major operator brands – Including the DIY brands many companies won't service, along with related motor repairs and diagnostics.
- Built to last – Posts, hinges, and bracing done right the first time.
- Dual gate expertise – Double swing systems synchronized and aligned properly.
- Safety on every job – UL 325 compliant entrapment protection, tested and verified.
- Upfront pricing – A written quote you approve before work begins, and accurate information about the gate's behavior helps us speed quoting and repair planning. For larger work, we scope the job clearly as a project before any work starts.
Swing Gate FAQs
How much does swing gate repair cost?
It depends on the cause. Hinge, sensor, and remote repairs are on the affordable end; operator replacement and post work cost more. We diagnose on site and quote in writing before any work.
How much does swing gate installation cost?
Pricing depends on single vs. double panels, material, style, operator class, access control, and automation options. A single aluminum gate with a basic operator costs far less than custom double iron gates with video intercom. A free on-site estimate provides exact numbers.
Why is my swing gate sagging?
Worn or undersized hinges, a leaning post, or an unbraced panel, often all three. We identify which and correct it, because a sagging gate destroys operators.
Why does my swing gate open but not close?
Almost always a safety device: a blocked or misaligned photo-eye, a faulty safety edge, or a vehicle sensor holding it open. If the operator settings have glitched, a power cycle or reset can also restore normal closing. The fix is usually fast.
One side of my double gate stopped working. Can you fix just that side?
Yes. Dual systems run each panel on its own operator arm, and a single-side failure is a common, repairable fault, often an arm, limit, or board on that operator.
Are swing gates okay in windy areas?
Solid-panel swing gates catch a lot of wind. For exposed sites we recommend open picket designs, wind bracing, operators rated for the load, or a sliding design instead. We'll assess your site honestly.
Can I automate my existing swing gate?
Usually, yes, if the gate and posts are structurally sound. Garage Tec can provide the safety devices and access control needed for a reliable automation setup. If they're not, we'll quote the corrections needed first so your new operator isn't fighting a bad gate.
How long do swing gates last?
A properly built and maintained steel or aluminum swing gate lasts decades. Hinges and operators are the wear items; annual maintenance helps extend service life and keeps both alive far longer.
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Whether your gate is sagging, stuck, or you're ready for a new automated entrance, Garage Tec handles swing gates start to finish. Call (888) 217-2664 for swing gate repair or a free installation estimate.