Free on-site gate assessment - hinges, posts, and your LiftMaster or Nice gate operator checked before anything is quoted
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A new driveway or security gate in Hurst typically costs between $2,800 and $9,500 installed, depending on the gate type, operator, and site work involved. Most installations take 1 to 3 days once materials are on site, and we quote the full job in writing before any work begins. Serving Hurst from the Dallas-Fort Worth metro office, our crews know the older neighborhoods, the clay soil, and the slope issues that make retrofit gate work here different from new construction. Call (469) 530-2485 for a free on-site measure and a written price.
We’re not a general contractor who fits gates in between remodels. Carver Gate Repair works exclusively on gates and gate motors. That focus matters in Hurst, where many driveways were poured decades before anyone thought about automation. The result is a gate that actually fits the property, not one that fights it.
Why Carver Gate Repair Is Hurst’s Preferred Gate Installation Company
Hurst homeowners call us because the quote we give is the price on the invoice. Before we lift a tool, you get a written price that covers the gate, the operator, the footings, the power run, and the safety devices. If the scope changes, we talk first. Nothing moves at the door. That process is called The Garrison Standard, and it’s been in place since 2008 across every Garrison Partners location.
Every technician we dispatch to Hurst is background-checked and uniformed. You know who’s at your gate before you open it. And when you call, a live person answers. Not a voicemail tree, not a call-back queue. At 2 p.m. or 2 a.m., the phone rings and someone picks up.
We also back every installation with the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If something isn’t right within a full year of the install date, we return and make it right at no charge. That promise is in writing on every job we complete in Hurst. Lonnie Burke, owner of Carver Gate Repair, holds the crews to the same Garrison Code on every truck roll: show up on time, work clean, test everything, and leave the site better than you found it.
Gate Opener Installation in Hurst
Gate Opener Installation in Hurst usually runs between $900 and $3,400 for the operator and installation labor, depending on whether we’re automating an existing gate or installing a new operator on a new gate. The work includes mounting the operator, setting limit switches, installing safety photocells or edge sensors, running or connecting low-voltage power, and programming remotes and keypads. On existing gates, the first thing we check is whether the gate itself rolls or swings level. No operator can fix a gate that drags on the drive.
Retrofit Opener Work on Existing Gates
In Hurst’s older neighborhoods, most openers go onto gates that weren’t originally built for automation. That means we often have to correct the gate’s travel path before the operator goes on. A sagging hinge post, a worn roller, or a warped panel will burn out a new motor in months. We fix the gate first, then install the operator.
UL 325 Entrapment Protection
Every automatic gate opener installed in Hurst must meet UL 325 safety requirements, which means entrapment protection is mandatory, not optional. We install photocells and contact edges on every job and test reversal force under load. A DIY opener without these devices is a liability, not a savings.
Gate Fabrication in Hurst
Gate Fabrication in Hurst is for the driveway or pedestrian gate that has to be built to fit the opening, not bought off a rack. Most fabricated steel or aluminum driveway gates in Hurst run between $2,200 and $6,800, depending on the material, height, and decorative work. A custom pedestrian gate typically starts around $1,100 and goes up with steel infill, arches, or designer hardware. Fabrication means the gate is cut, welded, and finished to the exact width, height, and swing or slide path of your existing opening.
Made to Fit the Actual Opening
Many Hurst homes built in the 1970s and 1980s have drive openings that are slightly out of square or narrower than modern standard gate panels. We measure everything: post-to-post width, post plumb, grade fall, and set-back from the property line. Then the gate is fabricated to those numbers. No shimming, no filler panels, no gaps at the latch end.
Materials and Finish for North Texas Weather
Hurst gets full sun, hail, and long stretches of humidity and rain. We fabricate most gates in powder-coated steel or aluminum, with zinc-rich primer at every weld before coating. That matters on a black gate facing south all afternoon. The finish lasts because the surface prep is done correctly, not just sprayed over rust.
Trusted Brands We Service in Hurst
Our technicians install and service gate operators from Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, and DoorKing, among others. We keep common control boards, limit switches, remote transmitters, and safety device parts in local stock for the Hurst area, which means fewer multi-day waits for a part that has to ship. When a DoorKing swing operator or a Linear slide operator fails, we match the right replacement to the system already on the property, rather than forcing a brand change that adds cost. Hurst homeowners with older Viking or Ghost Controls units, in particular, benefit from our familiarity with the older boards and wiring that some generalist shops won’t touch.
Common Gate Installation Problems We See in Hurst Homes
- Footings set too shallow in clay. North Texas clay expands and contracts with moisture, and a gate post set at 18 inches will heave and lean within a couple of seasons. We drill deeper footings and bell the base where the soil requires it.
- Slope at the drive apron causes drag. A gate that rolls or swings on a slope that wasn’t graded for a gate will drag or reverse mid-travel, especially after heavy rain softens the ground. We correct grade or adjust the track run before installing.
- DIY openers missing safety devices. We see home-installed operators all over Hurst with no photocells, no contact edges, and no reversal testing. The motor works, but the gate doesn’t meet UL 325 and is unsafe for kids or pets.
- Wrong gate for the property line layout. On Hurst’s narrower lots, a swing gate arc or a slide gate’s travel path often has to be engineered around fences, beds, or the neighbor’s setback. A proper measure catches that before a single post goes in.
Pricing for Gate Installation in Hurst, TX
Here are the ranges we quote for Hurst work, delivered in writing before anything starts:
- Gate opener installation on an existing gate: $900 – $3,400
- Fabricated steel or aluminum driveway gate: $2,200 – $6,800
- Custom pedestrian gate: $1,100 – $3,200
- Full driveway gate + operator + site work: $4,500 – $9,500
What moves the number: gate size, whether it’s a slide or swing, the operator brand and horsepower, power run distance, and whether the existing posts and drive grade need correction before we set the gate. Every Hurst quote includes the footing work, safety devices, programming, and final testing. Call (469) 530-2485 and we’ll schedule a free measure, then hand you a written price. No estimate that grows once the job is open.
We Also Serve Cities Near Hurst
If you’re in Hurst, our crews also cover North Richland Hills, Bedford, Colleyville, and Haltom City. Many jobs in those neighborhoods come through our Gate Installation team, and the same written-price standard applies in every one of them. Call the same number, get the same process.
Serving Hurst, TX – Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hurst 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 Installation in Hurst
A gate post footing in Hurst should be a minimum of 36 inches deep, and in most cases we go to 42 or 48 inches with a belled base. The clay soil here heaves with moisture changes, and anything shallower than 36 inches will move within two to three seasons, causing the post to lean and the gate to sag. Call (469) 530-2485 for an exact footing assessment on your property, free.
Yes. Every automatic gate opener installed in Hurst must have entrapment protection that meets UL 325, which means monitored photocells, contact edges, or both, plus proper reversal force settings. We install and test these devices on every job, and we test reversal under load before we call the job done. A gate without them is not compliant and not safe.
In most cases, yes, if the gate itself tracks or swings level and the posts are sound. We’ll check the gate’s weight, travel path, and post condition during the measure, then recommend the right operator for the load. If the gate drags or the post has begun to lean, we address that first, because a new motor won’t correct a mechanical problem. Call (469) 530-2485 and we’ll assess your existing gate at no charge.
We install and service Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Elite, and Mighty Mule operators. For Hurst homes with older Viking or Ghost Controls systems, we’re familiar with the older boards and wiring, which saves time on repair calls and avoids unnecessary brand swaps. Estimates are free, and the written quote covers the exact operator we’ll install.
A typical gate installation in Hurst takes 1 to 3 days once materials are on site. Fabrication lead time for a custom gate usually runs 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the shop schedule and finish. We give you the timeline in writing with your quote, so you know which days the crew will be on your property. Call (469) 530-2485 for a free measure and a schedule that matches your calendar.
Written by Lonnie Burke, Owner at Carver Gate Repair, serving Hurst since 2008.
Call (469) 530-2485 for a free estimate on gate installation in Hurst. A live person answers, every time. Our technicians are background-checked, our prices are in writing before any work starts, and every installation is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise.