Have questions about automatic gate installation, repair, or service in the Austin area? Whether you're looking for gate repair, a custom driveway gate, or access control, Austin Estate Gate has been helping homeowners and businesses with electric gate systems since 2008. Meet who answers the phone.
Four questions Austin homeowners have asked out loud, answered short, with the page that goes deeper. For anything else that is broken, start with same-day gate repair.
Start with the photo eyes. If one is blocked, knocked out of line, or showing a red light, the opener will not close the gate. Next is the battery: an old backup battery is a common cause of a gate that stays open, and one that is a few years old is worth testing before anything else. If the eyes are clear and the battery is good, the fault is in the control board or the operator, and that is a same-day repair call. Our 7 common automatic gate problems guide walks through the checks.
We do. Photo eyes stop or reverse a gate when something crosses the beam, and exit loops buried in the driveway open it as you drive out. A spider web, tall grass, a knocked bracket, or water in a loop after heavy rain can all read as a fault. Sensor and loop work is part of electric gate repair, and most fixes take one visit.
Yes. Swing and slide operators are what we service every day, and most repairs are same day. The signs: the operator hums but the gate does not move, it runs slower than it used to, or it stops partway. Sometimes it is the motor. Often it is the battery, a capacitor, or a stripped gear. Our gate opener repair page lists what we check and what a repair or a replacement runs.
Put a fresh battery in the remote first. If that does not fix it, the usual cause is the receiver antenna at the gate: a frayed or loose antenna wire cuts the range down to a few feet. That is a quick fix on a service visit, and worth doing before you buy new remotes.
The questions we hear most often about controlling who gets in, and what on-site metalwork costs.
A call box is the intercom station at your gate that lets a visitor reach you before the gate opens. A cellular gate call box works like a small cell phone built into the entry station: when a visitor presses the call button, it dials your phone over the cellular network, and you can talk to them and open the gate from anywhere, no landline or buried phone wiring required. That makes a cellular call box a good fit for long Hill Country driveways and properties without existing phone lines.
A gate access control system decides who can open your gate and keeps a record of entries. It works by connecting your automatic gate opener to one or more entry methods, a keypad code, a remote, a phone app, a call box, or a card or fob reader, so only people you authorize can get in. When someone enters a valid code or is buzzed in, the system signals the opener to run the gate. For homes and estates we keep it simple; for businesses and gated communities we can add multiple users, schedules, and intercom or video.
Mobile gate welding is priced by the job, because cost depends on the scope, a single hinge or bracket repair is far less than rebuilding a bent gate frame or fabricating new metalwork on-site. The honest answer is that we don't quote a flat rate sight-unseen. Austin Estate Gate gives a free on-site estimate: we come to your location in Cedar Park, Liberty Hill, or the greater Austin area, look at the actual gate or fence, and give you a clear price before any work starts.
Adding a keypad or call box to an existing gate often calls for welding too, see why adding a keypad or call box usually means welding.
We answer the phone, come the same day in most cases, and give a free on-site estimate before any work starts.
Same-day repair, custom driveway gates, service areas, and how we work, answered.
Yes, Austin Estate Gate offers same-day repair services for automatic and electric gates throughout the Austin area. Contact us for emergency gate repair in Lakeway, Dripping Springs, Westlake, and surrounding communities.
Austin Estate Gate serves Lakeway, Dripping Springs, Spicewood, Westlake, Bee Cave, Lake Travis, Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock, and greater Austin. We also provide mobile welding services in Cedar Park and Liberty Hill.
Yes, Austin Estate Gate provides custom automatic driveway gate installation in Dripping Springs. We specialize in residential and commercial gate systems designed to match Hill Country aesthetics.
We design and install custom driveway gates including wrought iron gates, wooden gates, aluminum gates, and steel gates. Each gate is custom-fabricated to your specifications with options for automatic openers and access control systems.
Yes, Austin Estate Gate serves both residential and commercial properties. Our services include automatic gate installation, repair, callbox systems, and access control for homes, estates, businesses, and gated communities.
Yes, we offer mobile welding services in Cedar Park and Liberty Hill. Our mobile welding team can repair gates, fences, and custom metal work on-site at your location.
Look for a licensed gate installer with proven experience, local reviews, and a portfolio of completed projects. Austin Estate Gate has served the Austin area with custom automatic gate installation, earning trusted reviews from homeowners in Lakeway, Westlake, and surrounding communities.
Yes, Austin Estate Gate provides callbox and intercom system installation for residential properties. We install telephone entry systems, keypad access controls, and video intercom systems to enhance security and convenience at your home or estate.
An electric gate refers to any gate with an automatic opener, it can be opened remotely via remote control, keypad, or smartphone. A security gate is designed primarily for access control and protection, often featuring reinforced materials and integrated access systems. Many gates serve both purposes, Austin Estate Gate specializes in automatic gates that provide both convenience and security.
Regular maintenance extends the life of your automatic gate system, prevents costly emergency repairs, and ensures reliable operation. Routine service includes checking motors, hinges, sensors, and safety features. Austin Estate Gate recommends annual inspections to keep your gate operating safely and smoothly.
Visit our gallery page to see examples of custom driveway gates, automatic gate installations, and wrought iron work completed for homes and businesses throughout the Austin area. Each project showcases our craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Same-day in most cases across Austin and the Hill Country.
"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."
"Professional, knowledgeable, and very nice. I would definitely recommend them if your gate breaks. Ive been very pleased with their work."
"Highest possible marks for everyone at Austin Estate Gate. Tony and team are one of the most responsive group of folks I've ever met. They will always have my gate business."
"These guys were great. We were looking at different options… They took a look at both options and provided suggestions and pricing for each. When we decided to motorize the bottom gate, we also deciding to include a package drop box to be installed inside the gate against the fence. They handled all of it, including coming back when we couldn't put together the drop box the first time. They were efficient, courteous, and very knowledgeable. I would use them again in a heartbeat!"
"AEG is the best for many reasons. Anthony and his crew have always went above and beyond. Prompt exceptional service with massive attention to detail….Thank You AEG:)!"
Still have questions? Austin Estate Gate is here to help. Whether you need automatic gate repair, a custom driveway gate installation, or mobile welding services, we serve Austin, Lakeway, Dripping Springs, West Lake Hills, Spicewood, Lake Travis, Cedar Park, Downtown Austin, South Central Austin, and surrounding Hill Country communities.