Fast, Reliable Gate Repair Across Everman
Gate repair in Everman typically runs $180–$650 depending on whether you’re looking at hinge adjustment, post reset, or full weld repair, and most jobs are completed same-day or next-day. We’re based in Irving and roll regularly to southern Tarrant County — Everman’s a straight shot down I-35W or 820 for us, usually under 35 minutes in normal traffic.
We’ve been working Gate Repair in this corridor long enough to know Everman’s not like the newer subdivisions going up north of Fort Worth. Out here, you’re dealing with original 1950s–1970s chain-link and galvanized steel swing gates that have been through decades of Blackland Prairie clay heave, summer drought, and the occasional ice storm. Dennis Price and our crew don’t arrive with a one-size-fits-all playbook — we show up expecting legacy hardware, soil-compromised posts, and the kind of layered problems that only reveal themselves once you start digging. Call (855) 914-8517 and we’ll give you a straight answer on what’s actually wrong and what it’ll take to fix it.
Why Everest Gate Repair Service Dallas Fort Worth Is Everman’s Preferred Gate Repair Company
707 verified reviews averaging 4.8 stars — that’s not marketing, that’s the track record of a company that’s fixed thousands of gates across DFW, including hundreds in southern Tarrant County. Everman customers specifically mention our willingness to tackle the “half-day jobs” other companies walk away from: posts heaved 2–3 inches out of plumb, rusted-through 1970s frames, gates that need welding and realignment, not just a quick hinge swap.
Dennis Price serves as lead technician on every job. You’re not getting a subcontractor who’s guessing at your gate’s history — you’re getting the owner, the decision-maker, the person who’ll tell you honestly whether a post reset makes sense or whether the frame is too far gone. That matters in Everman, where deferred maintenance is common and the real problem is often buried six inches underground in shifting clay.
Our response time to Everman averages same-day or next-day for standard calls, and we carry parts and welding capability on the truck so we’re not making multiple trips. We know the area — Everman Parkway, the residential blocks off Truman Drive, the older ranch homes near Town Center — and we know what kind of gates were installed in those decades.
Our Gate Repair Services in Everman
Post Repair
This is the big one in Everman. That Blackland Prairie expansive clay shrinks hard in summer drought and swells aggressive after rain, and it’s been doing so for 70 years under your gate post. A post that started plumb in 1965 is now tilted 2–3 inches, and no hinge adjustment in the world will compensate for that geometry. We dig out the post, reset it with a concrete footer extended below the frost line, and only then realign the gate. On a property in the 200 block of Everman Parkway, we found a 1970s galvanized swing gate that wouldn’t close; the post had heaved 2.5 inches out of plumb from clay movement. We reset the post with a concrete footer extended below the frost line, replaced the worn hinge pins, and realigned the frame — a half-day job that restored proper operation. Typical post reset in Everman: $280–$480.
Gate Realignment
Once the post is solid, we square the frame. Older Everman gates — particularly the lightweight steel single-swing units common to 1950s–1970s ranch lots — torque out of square as posts shift and hinges wear unevenly. We measure diagonal-to-diagonal, check hinge pin alignment, and adjust or shim until the gate swings true and latches clean. If the frame itself has twisted from years of operating out of plumb, we’ll cold-straighten or reinforce as needed. Realignment alone, when the post is still good: $180–$320.
Weld Repair
Deferred maintenance means rust. On Everman’s older galvanized gates, hinge plates, latch receivers, and frame corners often rust through after 40–50 years of exposure. We don’t call out to a separate metal shop — we weld on-site. Dennis carries a portable welding rig and fabricates replacement plates, reinforces cracked corners, and rebuilds hinge mounts that have torn away from the frame. For gates where the basic structure is sound but the connection points have failed, weld repair saves the cost of full replacement. Weld repair and reinforcement: $220–$450 depending on access and extent.
Hinge Repair
Hinge replacement is straightforward — when the post is plumb. In Everman, we treat hinge calls with suspicion until we’ve checked the post. That said, original ball-bearing or barrel hinges on these older gates do wear out, and we stock common sizes plus the ability to fabricate adapters when the original mounting pattern is obsolete. Hinge replacement on a properly aligned gate: $140–$260.
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Trusted Brands We Service in Everman
Your brand, our expertise — that’s not a slogan, it’s how we operate. We work on equipment from LiftMaster, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule regularly, plus five other major brands, so we’re not trial-and-error guessing at your operator’s diagnostics. For Everman customers with older automatic systems, this matters: a 1990s Mighty Mule or an early Elite slide-gate operator may be obsolete from the manufacturer, but we can often source compatible components or retrofit a modern motor to your existing gate geometry. We stock common parts and carry the diagnostic tools for each brand family, which means faster turnaround and fewer return trips to 76140.
Common Gate Repair Problems We See in Everman Homes
- Post heave from clay soil: A single gate won’t close because the post tilted 2–3 inches, making hinge adjustment futile until the post is reset. This is the dominant failure mode in Everman, not the hardware itself.
- Rust-through on old galvanized gates: After decades of deferred maintenance, hinges and latch plates have rusted, requiring weld repair or part replacement. The base metal is often still sound; it’s the connection points that fail.
- Ice-load bending: During North Texas ice storms, lightweight steel frames on older gates bend, snapping welds and requiring frame straightening or reinforcement. Everman’s 1950s–1970s stock is particularly vulnerable.
- Multiple compounding issues: We regularly find sagging hinges, rusted latch hardware, and leaning posts all on the same gate — the result of years of incremental failure on original installations.
Pricing for Gate Repair in Everman, TX
Here’s what gate repair costs in Everman’s market, based on the actual work we perform:
| Service | Typical Range in Everman |
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| Hinge repair / replacement | $140 – $260 |
| Gate realignment (post plumb) | $180 – $320 |
| Weld repair / reinforcement | $220 – $450 |
| Post reset with concrete footer | $280 – $480 |
| Post replacement (severely compromised) | $380 – $650 |
| Automatic opener diagnostic / repair | $160 – $340 |
What moves you up or down within these ranges: depth of the post reset needed (clay conditions vary block by block), whether we can reuse existing hardware or need to fabricate replacements, and access — some Everman lots have tight side yards or utility conflicts that complicate excavation. We don’t quote blind over the phone for post work; we need to see the post movement and test the soil resistance. Estimates are free. Call (855) 914-8517 and Dennis will walk you through what to expect.
We Also Serve Cities Near Everman
Our service radius covers southern Tarrant and northern Johnson counties regularly. If you’re in Rendon, Kennedale, Forest Hill, or Burleson, you’re on the same routes we run for Everman calls — same response times, same owner-led service, same clay-soil expertise. We don’t charge extra for distance within this corridor.
Serving Everman, TX — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Everman 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 — Gate Repair in Everman
The post has almost certainly heaved out of plumb from Blackland Prairie clay expansion and contraction, and new hinges can’t compensate for 2–3 inches of tilt. We check post plumb first on every Everman call — it’s the root cause in maybe 70% of “recurring” hinge problems. Call (855) 914-8517 for a free assessment; we’ll tell you if it’s a post reset or a simpler fix.
Usually yes — we fabricate replacement hinge plates, latch hardware, and connection brackets in-house. If the frame is structurally sound, we can keep a 1960s gate working with custom-welded components that match the original mounting points. Full replacement only makes sense when the frame itself is rotted through or twisted beyond recovery.
Most post resets run 3–4 hours including excavation, setting the new footer below the frost line, allowing initial concrete set, and realigning the gate. We schedule these as half-day jobs. The concrete fully cures in 24–48 hours, but the gate is operational same day with care.
If the frame is straight and the metal is sound, repair is almost always more economical — a post reset plus weld repair runs $400–$700 versus $1,800–$3,500 for a comparable new steel swing gate installed. We give honest guidance on this after inspection; we’re not interested in selling you a new gate if your old one has another 20 years in it.
Yes — we work on legacy operators from Mighty Mule, Elite, DoorKing, LiftMaster, and others. Many 1990s–2000s units are repairable with component replacement or control board refurbishment. When the operator is truly obsolete, we can retrofit a modern motor to your existing gate without replacing the entire structure. Call (855) 914-8517 with your brand and approximate age; Dennis can tell you pretty quickly whether it’s worth a service call.
Written by Dennis Price, Owner at Everest Gate Repair Service Dallas Fort Worth, serving Everman and southern Tarrant County since 2014.