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AfterGate Company in Keene, TX
Keene, TX sits just off Highway 67 in Johnson County, a small city where most homes have enough lot space for a driveway gate, a rear entry, or both. Gate work here follows the local rhythm: hot summers, clay-heavy soil that shifts with rain and drought, and a housing mix that runs from 1970s ranch homes to newer builds east of town. We’re the gate company Keene homeowners call when a gate stops closing square, a motor quits mid-cycle, or a post leans after a hard rain. You can reach us at (469) 530-2485, any day, any hour.
Why Keene Homes Are Different
Keene’s soil is the first thing any gate technician notices. The black clay under this part of Johnson County expands when wet and contracts when dry, which means gate posts set in concrete can still drift over a few seasons. A gate that closed perfectly in March may drag by August simply because the ground moved. We account for that in every repair and installation in Keene: deeper post footings, adjusted hinge placement, and operators mounted so the arm doesn’t fight the post’s new angle.
The heat is the second factor. Keene routinely sees summer days above 100 degrees, and that cooks gate motor circuit boards, weakens capacitor starts, and bakes plastic limit-switch housings until they crack. Homes here are mostly single-family with long driveways, and many properties keep a second gate at the back for RV or trailer access. Those rear gates see less use but more weather exposure, which is exactly the combination that produces seized hinges and corroded limit switches. Keene’s smaller lots near the center of town tend toward swing gates, while the acreage properties on the edges more often use slide gates with heavier steel frames.
Our Main Keene Services
Most calls we take from Keene fall into three categories, and each one has its own page with the full details, pricing, and what to expect on the day of the job.
Gate Repair in Keene
A Keene gate repair usually starts with a physical inspection: hinge wear, post lean, frame alignment, and the condition of the operator if one is installed. The clay soil here means we check post plumb on every visit, even when the complaint is a dead motor. A gate that sags from a shifted post will burn out a new operator in months, not years. We write the price down before any work starts, and the repair is covered by a written guarantee good for a full year. If it fails inside that year, the second visit is free. Full details are on the Gate Repair in Keene page.
Gate Installation in Keene
New gate installation in Keene means building for the soil and the sun from day one. We set posts below the active clay line where possible, size operators for the gate’s actual weight and wind load, and run the power to code. Most Keene installs are swing gates on residential driveways, but slide gates are common on the larger lots south and east of town. Every installation starts with a free measure and a written quote that does not move. You’ll find the process and what’s included on the Gate Installation in Keene page.
Gate Motor Repair in Keene
When a gate operator stops responding in Keene, the cause is usually one of four things: a failed capacitor from heat stress, a limit switch that’s drifted out of adjustment, a control board damaged by a power surge, or a gear stripped from years of the gate being forced by hand. We diagnose the exact fault before quoting a repair. Our technicians are trained on the major motor brands installed across Johnson County, and we carry the common parts on the truck so most motor repairs are done in one visit. See the Gate Motor Repair in Keene page for specifics.
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.
Brands We Service in Keene
We service the operators already installed on Keene properties, not just the brands we’d choose to install new. That means working on Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, and Elite systems, among others. Common parts ship from our metro parts stock, and most residential motor repairs in Keene are completed same-week, often in one visit. See our brands for the full list.
Pricing for Gate Company in Keene, TX
| Service | Typical range in Keene |
|---|---|
| Service call and on-site diagnosis | $75 – $125 |
| Gate hinge replacement (standard residential) | $150 – $350 |
| Gate post reset or straightening (single post) | $250 – $650 |
| Gate frame welding repair (cracked or broken member) | $180 – $500 |
| Gate wheel or roller replacement (slide gate) | $120 – $300 |
| Limit switch replacement | $150 – $300 |
| Control board replacement | $250 – $600 |
| Capacitor replacement | $80 – $180 |
| Gate motor replacement (residential, parts and labor) | $600 – $1,800 |
| Full gate installation (standard single swing, including operator) | $3,500 – $8,000 |
Prices in Keene push toward the upper end of those ranges when a post has shifted in the clay and needs to be reset before the gate can hang square, or when the operator is an older model that needs a retrofit mounting plate. The number you see on the written quote is the number you pay. No estimate grows once the job is open.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Keene
We cover the entire Keene city limits, plus the acreage roads just outside town that still carry Keene addresses. In-town lots and larger county parcels present different gate problems, and we schedule for both.
- Keene city center and the established streets around Keene Elementary
- Properties along County Road 910 and the eastern acreage toward Joshua
- Homes off Highway 67 and the commercial rear-gate properties on the west side
- Rural gates on the south and southeast edges running toward Cleburne
For most Keene calls, we can have a technician on-site within one business day, and many repairs are completed the same day the call comes in.
Service Area – Cities Near Keene
Keene sits in the middle of Johnson County’s gate service corridor, so we routinely dispatch to neighboring communities. Crews cover Cleburne, TX to the southwest, Joshua, TX to the east, Alvarado, TX to the northeast, and Burleson, TX further up 35W. Scheduling and dispatch run from our Dallas-Fort Worth office, with crews stationed locally for Keene and the surrounding area.
Serving Keene, TX – Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Keene 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 About Gate Company in Keene
Most Keene calls are answered the same day, and a technician can usually be on-site within one business day. Repairs that are straightforward, like a hinge swap or a limit switch adjustment, are often completed on the first visit. Call (469) 530-2485 and we’ll give you a straight answer on timing.
Most residential gate repairs in Keene don’t require a permit. New installations that involve running new electrical can trigger a city review depending on scope and setback, and we handle that paperwork as part of the job. We’ll tell you during the estimate whether your project needs anything from the city.
We cover all of Keene plus nearby Johnson County communities including Cleburne, Joshua, Alvarado, and Burleson. If you’re on an acreage road with a Keene address, we cover that too. Call (469) 530-2485 and confirm your cross-street with the person who answers.
If your gate is sagging, grinding, or refusing to open, call Carver Gate Repair at (469) 530-2485. A live person answers around the clock, every day of the year, and your written estimate is free.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local gate repair pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Keene Customers Say
"Showed up a little after the window, but he called ahead. On time otherwise, polite, and efficient. Cleaned up all the tools."
- Joan K."Swing gate arm snapped. They replaced the actuator and tested the safety reverse. Fair price."
- Angela P."Keypad and remotes set up fresh for the whole neighborhood. Done cleanly and quickly."
- Chris W.