Gate stuck, won't open, or won't close? Austin Estate Gate repairs automatic and electric gates across Austin and the Hill Country, same day in most cases. We fix the operator, motor, sensors, remotes, control board, and power, and we carry the common parts on the truck so most repairs finish in one visit. Since 2008, all major operator brands, no diagnostic fee.
Most dead gates are one of three things. Check them in this order and you may not need us at all.
1. The breaker. Find the breaker that feeds the gate operator and see if it has tripped. Reset it once. If it trips again, stop and call; that is a wiring or motor fault.
2. The remote battery. If the keypad works but the remote does not, or nothing works from the car, swap the remote battery first. It is the cheapest fix on this page.
3. The photo-eye. If the gate opens but will not close, or reverses before it shuts, look for anything in front of the safety sensors: a leaf pile, a trash can, a spider web on the lens. Clear it and try again.
Still stuck? Call (512) 296-2671 and tell us what the gate is doing. We will tell you on the phone whether it sounds like something you can finish yourself or whether we should come out today. If the gate has power and still will not move, start with electric gate repair in Austin.
The most common automatic gate problems involve power failures, motor malfunctions, sensor misalignment, and remote control issues. Most repairs can be diagnosed and resolved in a single service visit.
Tripped breaker, blown fuse, dead transformer, dead remote batteries.
Worn capacitor, gear wear, limit-switch misalignment, slow movement.
Obstruction, sensitivity settings, alignment, reverses before closing.
Battery replacement, reprogramming, receiver failure, intercom static.
Grinding, squeaking, dry hinges, worn rollers, chain tension.
Weather exposure, vehicle impact, foundation shift, panel restoration.
For a detailed guide, visit our blog post: 7 Common Automatic Gate Problems →
If the trouble is the operator itself, see our gate opener and operator repair page, and for budgeting a new setup, what a driveway gate costs in Austin. If the gate has power and still will not move, start with electric gate repair in Austin.
Gate repair starts with diagnosis. Our technician inspects the gate system to identify the root cause before recommending a fix. We carry common replacement parts on our service vehicles to complete most repairs in a single visit.
We repair all types of automatic and electric gate systems.
Hinge repair, operator replacement, post repair, arm adjustment.
Track cleaning, roller replacement, chain/belt repair, cantilever adjustment.
Motor replacement, arm repair, safety loop repair.
Spring replacement, track repair, motor service.
We answer the phone. We come the same day in most cases. Free estimates, no diagnostic fee.
Yes. Austin Estate Gate offers same-day emergency repair for situations where your gate is stuck open (security risk), stuck closed (blocking access), or presenting a safety hazard.
Call (512) 296-2671 and let us know you need emergency service. We prioritize emergency calls ahead of scheduled work.
We recommend annual preventive maintenance for residential gates and semi-annual service for commercial gates with high daily cycle counts. Regular maintenance prevents costly emergency repairs and extends the lifespan of your gate system.
In Austin's climate — summer heat, humidity, and occasional freeze events — annual maintenance is especially important. Heat accelerates motor wear, humidity promotes corrosion, and freeze-thaw cycles can shift foundations.
Yes. Vehicle impact is one of the more common gate damage calls we receive.
Depending on the severity, we can repair bent panels, straighten posts, replace damaged sections, and recalibrate the operator. If the gate is beyond repair, we can fabricate a replacement that matches the original design. For structural and welding repairs, our mobile welding team can perform the work on-site.
Every situation below is from a review on this page. If yours sounds like one of them, you are in the right place.
Resetting the breaker over and over. Watching videos on how to reprogram a remote. Waiting on another company that never showed. A gate that has been "kind of working" for months, opening on the second or third try. If that sounds familiar, the fix is usually a worn capacitor, a limit switch out of adjustment, or a control board on its way out, and it gets cheaper the sooner it is looked at. If the trouble is the remote or the keypad itself, see our keypads and callboxes page.
Yes. The gate opener — the operator — is the motor unit that drives your gate, and it's the part we repair most often. We diagnose and fix the operator on all major brands, and replace it like-for-like when it's past repair.
We service operators from LiftMaster, DoorKing (DKS), Viking Access Systems, US Automatic, Ramset, Apollo / FAAC, Nice / HySecurity, and Linear. When an operator is beyond repair, we replace it with a like-for-like unit and recalibrate the gate so it runs the way it should.
More questions? Our gate FAQs cover the rest.
There is no diagnostic fee on a repair visit, and estimates are free. Call and we will tell you exactly what a visit involves before anyone rolls a truck.
Yes. Repairs carry 1-year workmanship coverage. If something we fixed fails inside that window, call and we come back.
Often, yes. Call and describe what the gate is doing. If it is a manual release, a breaker, or a remote battery, we will walk you through it so you can get in and out. If it needs a technician, we will say so and schedule the visit, same day in most cases.
Same-day in most cases across Austin and the Hill Country.
"I had a really great experience with estate gates. They helped me out on a Sunday when my gate would not open — they even let me keep the key. Then they came back and fixed the gate and have always been super accommodating and professional, along with reasonably priced."
"Charles and Mars did excellent work here at Another Closet in Fredericksburg TX. Above and beyond — got my gate working better than before it was broken. Recommend these two 10 out of 10."
"I have worked with Anthony at my properties for years. He has always been flexible and easy to work with. I find him to be trustworthy, dependable, and always delivers on what he says he will do. When I need service he is there within 24 hrs and always honors warranties."
"We had them install a driveway gate at our home — they showed up every day on time, had professional installers who took their time, a salesperson who gave us 5 different options, then did the work on time, on budget. When my own ignorance required help, they showed up the same day, fixed my issue, educated me with patience and professionalism. Highly recommend this team."
"Our gate stopped working during the cold snap. I didn't catch the name of the person who answered the phone — the day before Christmas Eve, no less — but he was super helpful and talked my husband through how we could get the gate open to make it through the long holiday weekend. Thank you for taking the time to help us."
Protect your property and increase its value by contacting Austin Estate Gate today to learn more about access controls, automatic gate repair, and same-day service across Austin and the Hill Country.