2026 Price Table for Common Gate Jobs
The figures below are tuned to Henderson market conditions, where valley labor runs roughly $85 to $150 an hour and gate-specific repair work, including welding and fabrication, bills near $190 an hour. Use them as a benchmark when comparing quotes from any company.
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic call, manual gate | from $95 |
| Diagnostic call, automated residential gate | from $125 |
| Diagnostic call, commercial gate | from $195 |
| Repair labor, welding and parts work | $190/hr |
| Typical automatic gate repair | $500-$1,000 |
| Motor burnout replacement | $800-$1,200 |
| Control board replacement | $400-$800 |
| Safety sensor repair or replacement | $300-$600 |
| Rollers and hinges | $120-$600 |
| Track misalignment repair | $200-$500 |
| Battery and power issues | $150-$350 |
| Wrought iron repair and fabrication | $300-$2,000 |
| Opener-only installation | $1,500-$3,000 |
| New automatic gate, fully installed | $2,500-$5,000 (avg $3,160) |
Diagnostic Visits and Service Call Fees
The service call is the gatekeeper to every other number on the table. For a manual gate, expect a diagnostic fee from $95; for a residential automated gate, from $125; and for a commercial or HOA gate, from $195. The visit covers travel, a full system inspection, and a written quote, and most reputable companies credit the fee toward the repair when you approve the work on the spot.
After diagnosis, hands-on repair labor runs about $190 an hour, reflecting the electrical, mechanical, and welding skills gate work demands. A sensor realignment takes twenty minutes; a motor swap with new wiring takes half a day. Ask for a flat quote before authorizing the work so the hourly rate does not surprise you.
What Moves Your Quote Up or Down
Two identical-sounding quotes can differ by hundreds of dollars. These are the levers that move pricing in the Henderson market.
- Gate type: swing gates are mechanically simpler, while sliding gates add tracks, rollers, and chain drives that raise both parts and labor.
- Material: ornamental wrought iron ($300-$2,000 to repair) needs welding and re-coating; steel lands in the $250-$1,200 band; aluminum usually runs $180-$1,000.
- Size and weight: small gates up to 8 feet wide typically cost $150-$600 to repair, medium gates from 8 to 12 feet run $250-$1,000, and large gates over 12 feet land between $400 and $2,500.
- Opener brand and duty rating: a commercial-grade LiftMaster, Viking, or HySecurity operator costs more to service than a residential DIY unit, but it also lasts far longer in desert heat.
- Electrical run distance: the farther the gate sits from the house panel, the more trenching, conduit, and wire the job needs.
- Access-control add-ons: keypads, intercoms, telephone entry, cameras, and license-plate readers each add hardware and programming time. See access control systems for the options.
- Emergency and after-hours premium: a stuck-open gate at night is a security risk, so evening and weekend calls carry a premium. Emergency gate repair explains when the extra cost is worth it.
When Replacement Beats Another Repair
There comes a point where fixing one more component is just feeding a dying system. A burned-out motor runs $800 to $1,200 to replace, and a full opener-only installation runs $1,500 to $3,000, so if the frame, posts, and track are sound, repairing the operator almost always wins. The math flips when the gate itself is failing: rusted-through iron, a shattered track, or a bent frame that has been welded twice already.
A full replacement, meaning a new automatic gate installed from scratch, typically runs $2,500 to $5,000 with a national average near $3,160. Heavy ornamental iron, long electrical runs, or access-control add-ons push toward the top of the range. If you are weighing the two layouts for a new build, the slide vs swing comparison lays out the trade-offs for local lots.
Getting an Accurate Quote From a Henderson Tech
To get a quote you can actually compare, have this information ready before you call: swing or slide, approximate width, iron or aluminum, the opener brand if you can read the label, and what the gate is doing wrong. Photos of the opener housing, the track or hinges, and any error lights help a technician arrive with the right parts.
Ask every company the same four questions: what is the diagnostic fee and is it credited, is the quote flat or hourly, are parts and labor warranted, and how soon can they arrive. Gate Repair Henderson offers clear written quotes and fast diagnosis across Henderson. If you are unsure whether your problem is electrical or mechanical, reach out through our contact page with photos and we will point you in the right direction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to repair an automatic gate?
Most homeowners pay $500 to $1,000 for a typical automatic gate repair in the Henderson area. Nationally the full range runs from about $25 for a tiny fix to $4,000 for major structural work, but the middle of the bell curve is a motor, board, or sensor job. Simple fixes like rollers or a battery swap often land under $300, while motor burnouts and iron fabrication push past $1,000.
How much is a service call for a gate technician?
A diagnostic visit starts at $95 for a manual gate, $125 for a residential automated gate, and $195 for a commercial gate. After diagnosis, repair labor including welding and parts work bills at about $190 an hour in this market. Most companies apply the diagnostic fee toward the repair when you approve the work.
Why does wrought iron gate repair cost more than other materials?
Wrought iron repairs run $300 to $2,000 because they usually involve cutting, welding, grinding, and re-coating, not just a part swap. A cracked scroll, a bent picket from a vehicle bump, or a hinge post that has shifted all need fabrication time. Aluminum and steel repairs generally land lower, in the $180 to $1,200 range.
Is it cheaper to repair my gate or replace the opener?
It depends on what failed. A burned-out motor costs $800 to $1,200 to replace, and a full opener-only installation runs $1,500 to $3,000, so repairing a healthy frame with a bad motor usually wins. But if the frame is rusted through, the track is destroyed, or the gate was a cheap DIY unit, replacement saves repeat service calls. For reference, a LiftMaster LA412DC swing arm runs about $649 part-only before labor.
What does a new automatic driveway gate cost installed?
A brand-new automatic driveway gate, fully installed, typically runs $2,500 to $5,000, with a national average around $3,160. That covers the gate itself, the opener, posts, and concrete work. Heavy ornamental iron, long electrical runs, or access-control add-ons like keypads and cameras push toward the top of the range.
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