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Gate repair in Converse usually falls into two buckets: the gate itself has failed, or the operator driving it has failed. Either way, you want a technician who knows the difference and doesn’t pad the invoice while figuring it out. Carver Gate Repair has crews serving Converse with written pricing before any work starts, background-checked technicians on every call, and a full-year guarantee on every repair. If your gate is sagging, grinding, or refusing to open off North Seguin Road or through the neighborhoods north of Kitty Hawk, call (469) 530-2485 and a live person picks up.
We’re not a general contractor who “also does gates.” Gates and gate motors are what we work on, every day, across nine major brands including FAAC, BFT, and Viking. That focus means we know Converse’s specific failure points before we even roll the truck.
Why Carver Gate Repair Is Converse’s Preferred Gate Repair Company
Homeowners in Converse have dealt with enough no-shows and moving prices to know the difference between a real process and a promise. Gate Repair is not a side job for us. It’s the entire operation, run to The Garrison Standard since 2008: a written price delivered before any work starts, a written guarantee on every repair, and a free second visit if the repair fails inside the guarantee window. There’s no argument clause. It’s just done.
Converse residents tend to be direct, and so are we. When you call, Lonnie Burke’s team answers. Not a voicemail box, not a call-back queue. A person who can schedule your repair, walk through what the technician will check, and give you an arrival window that holds. Reviews from Converse customers consistently mention the same things: technicians who showed up on time, in uniform, and explained the repair without pushing an upsell. That’s the whole model.
Crews are dispatched from our San Antonio office, which puts us inside a short drive of every Converse zip code, from the older properties off FM 78 to the newer subdivisions near Lower Seguin Road. That proximity means we can often get a technician out the same day for a failed operator or a gate stuck shut. The truck leaves with the right parts because we know what Converse gates actually fail from: rusted hinge posts, water-logged junction boxes, and operators that were undersized from day one.
Wrought Iron Gate Repair in Converse
Wrought Iron Gate Repair in Converse typically runs $240 – $680 depending on how far the damage has gone. Where a hinge post has rusted through at the footing, you’re looking at a post replacement job, and that’s the upper end. Where the panels are solid but the hinges have worn and the gate drags on the concrete, the work is faster and sits at the lower end. Older ranch properties in Converse, especially those with narrow side-yard entries, are where we see the most wrought iron failures.
Hinge and Post Work
Wrought iron gates are heavy. Over years of Converse heat and rain, the hinge post takes the load and the footing starts to fail. We cut out the old post, pour a new footing, reset the post, and rehang the gate so it swings true. This is not a hour-long patch job, and anyone quoting it as one is not doing the work you need.
Weld and Rust Repair
Rust through the lower rail is common here because so many Converse driveways have a slight grade that sheds water toward the street, keeping the downhill side of the gate frame damp. We grind out the rotted section, weld in new material, and repaint to match. The repair holds because we address why the water pooled there in the first place.
Metal Gate Repair in Converse
Metal Gate Repair in Converse typically ranges $300 – $900 when you’re dealing with slide gate track issues, rack and pinion wear, or a drive chain that’s jumped the sprocket. The price difference comes down to whether we’re repairing what’s there or replacing a component that was never sized right for the gate panel. Metal gates in Converse are almost always custom, built to fit the lot, and the operator should match.
Slide Gate Track and Rack Repair
Slide gates in Converse often run on tracks that accumulate grit from dry weather, and the rack gets worn unevenly. You’ll hear grinding, or the gate hesitates mid-travel. We align the rack, replace the worn section, and test the motor under load. Quick fixes without alignment testing waste your money.
Frame and Support Reinforcement
Metal gate frames can twist over time, especially where the panel is wide and the lot has a slope. We reinforce the frame with gussets or replace the cross-brace so the gate doesn’t wobble when the operator engages. This is slower work and priced accordingly, but it stops the motor from burning out trying to move a crooked gate.
Trusted Brands We Service in Converse
Most Converse homeowners didn’t choose their gate motor. It came with the house. That’s why we keep technicians trained on FAAC, BFT, and Viking systems, among others, so the repair matches the equipment already in the ground. We carry common parts for these brands in local stock, which cuts down the back-and-forth when a limit switch fails or a control board shorts. A Viking swing operator off a Converse yard shouldn’t wait a week for a part that’s available locally.
Common Gate Repair Problems We See in Converse Homes
- Hinge post rust-through on older ranch properties. The post footing sits in soil that holds moisture after Hill Country rain, and the gate starts to sag. The operator then over-torques to compensate, which wears the motor and the hinges together.
- Water intrusion in loop detector junction boxes. Sloped driveways that drain toward the street send water into the junction box, killing the loop detector. The gate won’t respond to the keypad or the vehicle sensor.
- Undersized operators on metal slide gates. A panel that’s heavier than the operator was rated for grinds the rack and pinion down. The gate stutters, slips, or refuses to move past a certain point.
- Misaligned safety photocells. Especially after a post shifts or the gate sags, the photo eye falls out of alignment and the gate reverses for no visible reason. This is fixed in a service call, not a full operator replacement.
Pricing for Gate Repair in Converse, TX
| Repair Type | Typical Range in Converse |
|---|---|
| Hinge and post repair | $180 – $480 |
| Weld and rust repair | $200 – $550 |
| Gate realignment | $140 – $320 |
| Slide gate rack and track repair | $300 – $700 |
| Operator or control board replacement | $420 – $1,100 |
| Loop detector or photocell replacement | $180 – $380 |
The number on your invoice is the number on your written quote, agreed before any work starts. Where a job reveals hidden damage, like a rusted post that only becomes clear once the gate is lifted, we stop work and get your approval on the revised price before proceeding. Estimates are free. Call (469) 530-2485 for a specific number.
We Also Serve Cities Near Converse
Our crews cover Gate Repair in Converse and the surrounding communities, including Universal City, Schertz, Cibolo, and San Antonio proper. If your property sits in one of those areas, the same Garrison Standard applies: written pricing, uniformed technicians, and a live person on the phone day or night.
Serving Converse, TX – Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Converse 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 Repair in Converse
Most sagging gates in Converse are hinge and post problems, not operator problems. The hinge post rusts out at the footing, the gate sags, and the operator strains to move a load it was never designed for. We fix the post and hinges first, then test the operator. In many cases the motor is fine once the gate swings level again. Call (469) 530-2485 and we’ll diagnose it honestly.
Every automatic gate in Converse should have entrapment protection compliant with UL 325, which includes safety photocells and reversal testing on the operator. A technician verifies the photo eye spacing, the reverse sensitivity, and that the gate stops and reverses if a person or vehicle blocks the path. If any of that is missing, it’s a safety issue, not a convenience issue. We run full reversal testing on every repair before we leave.
The slipping usually comes from one of two things: a worn rack section, or an operator that was sized too small for the panel weight. We replace the worn rack, check the operator torque, and if the motor is undersized we quote a correct replacement. Patching the rack without checking the operator just means you’ll call us again in six months.
Yes. Solar operators from brands like Viking and BFT are common in Converse, especially on lots where running line voltage to the gate is impractical. We check the panel output, the battery condition, and the operator’s draw. A solar gate that fails to open is frequently a weak battery or a shaded panel, not a dead motor.
A proper repair in Converse includes diagnosing the root cause, replacing or repairing the failed component, then testing the full cycle under load and running the safety reversal check. A quick fix swaps a part and drives off. Our written guarantee covers a full year on every repair, and if it fails inside that window we come back at no charge. Call (469) 530-2485 for a free estimate.
Written by Lonnie Burke, Owner at Carver Gate Repair, serving Converse under The Garrison Standard.