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Electric gate repair in West Palm Beach typically runs $180 to $650 depending on the failure point, and most jobs are completed the same day we diagnose the problem. That price covers the technician’s time, the diagnostic work, and replacement parts when the repair falls within common failure items like limit switches, loop detectors, or receiver boards. If you call the Carver Gate Repair team at (728) 203-2413, you’ll get a written price before any work starts, not an estimate that grows once the gate is opened up.
West Palm Beach has thousands of homes and commercial properties with electric gates, from the subdivisions along Okeechobee Boulevard to the gated communities off Forest Hill and Southern Boulevard. Salt air, afternoon thunderstorms, and the constant humidity take a real toll on gate motors, control boards, and sensors. A gate that worked fine in January can fail in August when a capacitor gives out or a limit switch corrodes. That’s the work we handle every day through Gate Repair in West Palm Beach, and it’s the only work we do at Carver Gate Repair West Palm Beach.
We operate under The Garrison Standard, which means every job gets a written price before work starts, every repair carries a written one-year guarantee, and every technician who arrives at your property is background-checked and uniformed. Lonnie Burke leads the team, and the standard applies whether we’re providing our Gate Repair services for a swing arm operator in a condo off Flagler Drive or rebuilding a slide gate track at a warehouse near the airport.
When You Need Electric Gate Repair
Most gate failures give you warning signs before the gate simply stops moving. Here are the conditions West Palm Beach homeowners call us about most often:
- The gate opens halfway and stops. This usually points to a faulty limit switch or a broken internal gear. It’s a common failure on LiftMaster and FAAC swing operators after a few seasons of humidity and heat cycling.
- The gate reverses immediately after closing. A misaligned safety sensor or a failing loop detector that no longer sees your vehicle will cause this. We see it frequently near busy streets in West Palm Beach where sensors get bumped or knocked out of alignment.
- The motor hums but nothing moves. That hum is the motor trying to turn a seized gearbox or a broken drive chain. Continuing to press the remote will burn out the motor completely, which turns a $250 repair into a $900 replacement.
- The keypad or remote stopped working. Before replacing a receiver board, we check the signal, the antenna, and the power supply. Sometimes the fix is a $45 receiver module, not a whole new board.
- The gate is stuck open or stuck closed after a storm. West Palm Beach gets serious afternoon lightning in summer. A surge can fry a control board or trip the breaker. We’ll diagnose whether the board needs replacement or just a reset and a surge protector installed.
- The gate closes too fast or slams shut. That’s a hydraulic or mechanical adjustment issue, usually in the closer or the articulating arm. Left as-is, it can damage the gate itself or hurt someone standing nearby.
If any of these match what you’re seeing, call (728) 203-2413. You’ll speak to a live person, not a voicemail box, and we’ll schedule a technician to come out with the right parts for your gate’s brand.
Our Electric Gate Repair Process
Here’s how a repair works when you call Carver Gate Repair West Palm Beach:
- You call and describe the problem. A live person answers 24/7 and asks the right questions: what brand is the gate, what’s it doing, how old is the system. That helps us bring the right parts the first time.
- We give you a written price before work starts. After the technician diagnoses the failure on site, you get a written price. That number does not move at the door. If you approve the work, we proceed; if you don’t, you pay only the diagnostic fee we agreed to.
- We repair the gate with the correct parts. We work on gate motors from LiftMaster, FAAC, Mighty Mule, and Elite, among others. Using the right brand-matched part matters more than most people realize, especially on control boards and limit switches.
- We test every cycle, not just one. The technician runs the gate through open and close cycles, checks the safety sensors, checks the force settings, and confirms the keypad and remotes are working. If there’s a loop detector, we test it with the technician’s vehicle, not just with the remote.
- You get a written one-year guarantee. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers parts and labor on the repair for a full year from the date of service. If the same repair fails within that window, our team comes back out at no charge, no argument.
- We leave the site clean and the gate working. No debris, no scattered parts, no mystery bolts left on the driveway. That’s part of The Garrison Code: leave the property the way you found it, except the gate works now.
Electric Gate Repair Pricing in West Palm Beach
Here’s How Much Does Gate Repair Cost? (2026 Price Guide) - West Palm Beach, FL based on typical electric gate repairs from our dispatch records:
| Repair Type | Typical Price Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Limit switch replacement | $180 – $280 | Common on swing and slide gates; includes adjustment and testing. |
| Safety sensor or photo eye replacement | $160 – $260 | Misaligned sensors often need replacement, not just adjustment, after corrosion. |
| Receiver board replacement | $220 – $380 | Brand-matched boards cost more; our technician matches your system’s brand. |
| Control board replacement | $350 – $650 | Includes reprogramming remotes, keypads, and loop detectors. |
| Gate motor replacement | $750 – $1,400 | Price depends on brand, horsepower, and whether it’s a slide or swing gate. |
| Hinge or wheel replacement | $200 – $400 | Steel gate hardware near the coast corrodes faster than inland areas. |
What drives the cost is the part that failed, the brand of your equipment, and how difficult it is to get to the component. A buried loop detector is more involved than a wall-mounted receiver. A gate motor from FAAC carries different parts pricing than one from Mighty Mule. Before we touch anything, you’ll have a written price so you know exactly what the repair will cost.
Call (728) 203-2413 for a free estimate. We’ll ask you a few questions over the phone and give you a ballpark range so you know what to expect before the technician even arrives.
FAQs – Electric Gate Repair
How much does electric gate repair cost in West Palm Beach?
Most electric gate repairs in West Palm Beach run between $180 and $650 depending on whether the failure is a limit switch, a safety sensor, or a control board. Full motor replacements run higher, typically $750 to $1,400. You’ll get a written price before any work starts when you call (728) 203-2413.
Can you fix my electric gate the same day I call?
Yes, in most cases. We keep common parts on the truck for LiftMaster, FAAC, Mighty Mule, and Elite systems, and we dispatch technicians to West Palm Beach addresses daily. If your gate is stuck open and the property is unsecured, we prioritize your call. Call (728) 203-2413 for Gate Repair Near Me in West Palm Beach, FL to find out if a same-day slot is available.
Is it cheaper to repair an electric gate or replace the whole system?
If the motor and control board have both failed, replacement usually makes more financial sense than repairing two expensive components separately. But if the failure is a single part like a limit switch or a receiver, repair is almost always the better decision. We’ll tell you which makes sense for your setup and give you written pricing for both options before you decide.
Do you work on all gate brands or just one?
Our technicians carry parts for and are trained on nine gate motor brands including LiftMaster, FAAC, Mighty Mule, and Elite. If your gate has an unusual brand, we’ll still diagnose it and tell you what your options are. The right parts matter, and brand-matched parts are what we use.
Written by Lonnie Burke, Owner at Carver Gate Repair West Palm Beach, serving West Palm Beach.