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A gate motor that grinds, stalls, or refuses to move at all turns a driveway into a daily frustration. In Keller, where summer heat builds past 100 degrees and spring storms soak every exposed connection, openers fail more often than most homeowners expect. Ironworks Gate Co. has repaired and replaced gate motors across Keller since 1984, and we answer the phone live, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call (254) 330-8718 and you will speak to a person who knows gate automation, not a call center. Victor Salinas leads our team of background-checked, uniformed technicians, all of whom carry full training on nine major opener brands and arrive in Keller service vehicles stocked for same-day repairs.
What Our Gate Motor & Opener Service Includes
Motor Installation
Motor installation means mounting a new opener unit onto an existing gate, running or reusing power, setting travel limits, and tuning the force settings so the gate opens fully and closes firmly without slamming. You need this when your current motor has burned out, is more than twelve to fifteen years old, or when repair parts are no longer available for the make on your property. We quote the full installation up front, install to manufacturer specifications, and leave only after the gate has completed twenty open-close cycles without a miss.
Motor Repair
Motor repair covers failed control boards, worn capacitor starts, stripped gears, bad limit switches, and receiver problems that keep a remote from working. Most motor repairs on Keller properties are completed in a single visit because our trucks carry OEM and high-grade replacement parts for the brands we service. We diagnose the specific failure before quoting anything, and the price you approve is the price on the invoice, settled before a single bolt is turned.
Linear Motor
Linear motors, also called ram or piston openers, push and pull the gate along a straight shaft and are common on heavier iron and steel driveway gates in Keller. They fail gradually: the gate slows, starts binding halfway, or the motor runs but the gate does not move at all. We rebuild linear arms, replace drive pistons, and re-align the mounting so the motor works with the gate instead of fighting it.
Slide Motor
Slide motors ride on a gear track and move the gate horizontally, which suits Keller homes with sloped driveways or limited swing clearance. Common slide-motor problems include worn drive gears, chain tension loss, and track debris that overloads the motor until it trips its thermal protection. Our technicians set chain tension to spec, replace worn sprockets, and adjust the clutch so the gate stops safely if anything blocks its path.
Intercom Integration
Intercom integration ties your gate motor into a phone, video, or audio entry system so you can open the gate from inside the house or from a cell phone when a delivery arrives. Many Keller homeowners have older intercom panels that still work but no longer talk to newer opener boards. We wire new system bridges, program the relay outputs, and test the full call-to-open sequence before we leave the driveway.
Battery Backup
Battery backup keeps your gate operating during the power outages that Keller sees with spring thunderstorms and summer grid strain. The system sits inside the opener housing, charges continuously, and automatically takes over when line power drops. We size the battery to your opener’s amp draw, install it in a weather-tight enclosure, and test the full backup cycle so you are not locked out during the next storm.
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 for Gate Motor & Opener
We service FAAC openers on a weekly basis across Keller, and we stock FAAC hydraulic and electromechanical boards, capacitors, and limit components on our trucks. FAAC units are durable, but their hydraulic models in particular need periodic fluid checks and pressure adjustments that most general repair companies skip. We test those values on every FAAC service call.
BFT and Linear openers both show up regularly on Keller driveways, and each has its own failure pattern. BFT control boards dislike power surges, which Keller sees often enough that we routinely install surge protection alongside the repair. Linear motors tend to wear limit switches and drive gears first, and we carry both in OEM specification. If your gate runs on Viking or any other make, we work on that too. Home is where we have built our reputation over the last 42 years, one gate at a time.
Signs You Need Gate Motor & Opener Right Now
- Your gate opens partway and reverses. This is almost always a force-setting or obstruction-sensor issue. If the motor thinks the gate is hitting something, it backs off for safety. Left unaddressed, the gate will eventually stop opening at all, usually at the worst possible moment.
- You hear grinding, clicking, or a loud hum with no movement. A hum means the motor is getting power but cannot turn the drive. That is a capacitor, gear, or seized drive assembly. Running it in that state burns out the motor completely and turns a $200 repair into a $1,200 replacement.
- The remote works only from three feet away. That range collapse points to a failing receiver board or antenna, not a weak battery. Real range on a healthy opener is 30 to 100 feet. When it shrinks, the board is on its way out.
- The gate slams shut or drifts open on its own. Limits are not being read correctly, or the motor brake is failing. A gate that slams is dangerous to kids, pets, and vehicles. A gate that drifts open leaves your property exposed. Both need immediate attention.
- Water or rust is visible around the motor housing. Keller gets enough rain and humidity that exposed opener housings eventually take on moisture. That water kills boards and bearings from the inside. If you see rust streaks or condensation inside the cover, the clock is running on that motor.
Our Gate Motor & Opener Process - Step by Step
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Call and speak to a live person. No phone trees, no answering service, no waiting for a callback. Tell us what the gate is doing, and we will schedule a Keller service window that fits your day. We confirm the appointment by text and the technician arrives in uniform, background-checked, and in a marked Ironworks Gate Co. vehicle.
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Diagnosis on site, before any work begins. The technician opens the control box, tests line voltage, checks the board for fault codes, and runs the motor through its cycle with a multimeter on the drive circuit. We also inspect the gate hardware, because half the opener failures we see in Keller turn out to be a binding hinge or a dragging wheel that overloads an otherwise healthy motor.
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Written quote, agreed before work starts. You get the exact price, the parts list, and the labor, in writing, and nothing changes unless you approve it first. No surprise charges, no “we found something else” phone call after the fact. The price you approve is the price on the invoice.
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Repair or installation completed same visit. Most motor repairs and replacements finish in a single trip. The technician installs the part, sets travel limits, tunes force and speed, and tests obstruction reversal on both open and close. On installations, we run the full twenty-cycle test before we call it done.
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Walkthrough and the 90-Day Done Right Promise. Before we leave, we show you exactly what was done and how to test it yourself. Every job is backed by our written 90-Day Done Right Promise: if it is not right, we come back and make it right, no paperwork, no arguing, no exceptions. That is the Keystone Standard on every Keller gate we touch.
How Much Does Gate Motor & Opener Cost in Keller?
A gate motor repair in Keller typically runs $180 to $480 depending on the failed part. Capacitors, limit switches, and receiver boards land on the lower end. Full control board replacements and hydraulic pump rebuilds push toward the high end. A complete motor and opener replacement, including the arm or slide assembly, runs $950 to $2,800 depending on the gate’s weight, length, and the opener brand. Linear and slide motors for heavier iron gates sit at the top of that range. Battery backup installation adds $350 to $700. Intercom integration with a new video or phone system runs $400 to $1,100 depending on the existing wiring.
What moves the price: gate weight and length, opener brand, whether the existing mounting can be reused, and the condition of the gate hardware itself. A gate with worn hinges will kill a new motor in two years, so we quote hardware repair alongside motor work when needed. How to avoid overpaying: get a diagnosis first, ask whether the failed part is available as a component rather than a full board swap, and require the price before work begins. Our estimates are free, written, and good for 30 days. Call (254) 330-8718 for an exact quote on your gate.
Gate Motor & Opener Near Keller - Our Service Area
We run Keller service routes every weekday and maintain same-day availability for motor failures that leave a gate stuck open or shut. Our technicians also cover Aurora, Haslet, Newark, New Fairview, Pecan Acres, Rhome, Watauga, North Richland Hills, Trophy Club, Colleyville, and Hurst. If you are in Keller proper or anywhere within a thirty-minute radius, we will be there when we say. Gate Motor & Opener in Aurora residents get the same live-answer phone line and the same written guarantee.
Serving Keller, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Keller area and know this community well, and we also provide gate motor service in nearby Haslet. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Gate Motor & Opener in Keller
A gate motor and opener is the powered unit that automates a driveway gate, opening and closing it by remote, keypad, intercom, or app. It includes the motor itself, the drive arm or gear track, the control board, and the safety sensors that stop the gate if something blocks its path. In Keller, most residential openers are swing-arm, slide, or linear ram models matched to the gate’s weight and design.
Most motor repairs are completed in one to two hours on site, and we complete the large majority of Keller repair calls in a single visit. If the failed part is a capacitor, limit switch, or receiver board, the repair usually finishes in under an hour. Full motor replacements take three to five hours depending on mounting and wiring conditions.
Gate motor repair in Keller typically runs $180 to $480 for the common failures: capacitors, limit switches, receiver boards, and drive gears. Complete opener replacements run $950 to $2,800 depending on the gate. Every quote is written, agreed before work starts, and the final invoice matches the quote. Call (254) 330-8718 for a free exact estimate on your gate.
We service FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, and every other major gate opener brand, with factory training on nine of the largest names in the industry. If you do not know the brand, the technician identifies it on arrival and has the parts knowledge to diagnose it correctly. We also stock OEM-spec components for the brands we see most often in Keller.
Yes. We keep same-day Keller emergency service slots open for gates that are stuck open, stuck shut, or cycling on their own. Call (254) 330-8718 at any hour and a live person answers. We will get a technician to your Keller property the same day in almost every case.
Every gate motor and opener job we complete in Keller is covered by our written 90-Day Done Right Promise. If anything we repaired or installed is not right within 90 days, we come back and make it right. No paperwork, no arguing, no exceptions. The manufacturers we source from also carry their own component warranties, which we register on your behalf.
Clear the area around the motor and control box so the technician has room to work, and test the gate once before we arrive so you can describe the failure accurately. Note whether the problem happens on remote, keypad, or both, and whether the gate opened and closed normally after a power outage. If you have a second remote or a keypad code, have those ready for testing after the repair. Also, have the breaker location identified in case we need to kill power to the opener.
Schedule Your Gate Motor & Opener Service in Keller Today
Call (254) 330-8718 and a live person answers, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We will schedule your Keller service visit, quote the exact price before any work begins, and stand behind the finished job with our written 90-Day Done Right Promise. The estimate is free, the phone call is free, and the work is done right or we make it right. We will be there when we say.
Written by Victor Salinas, Owner at Ironworks Gate Co., serving Keller since 1984.