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San Antonio gates take a beating from the heat, the humidity, and the storms that roll through fast in spring and fall. Most gate repair calls here come down to three things: a gate that won’t open, a gate that won’t stay closed, or an opener that quit after a power surge or a lightning strike nearby. Calder Gate Repair handles all of it, from ornamental wrought iron in Monte Vista to automatic driveway gates in newer subdivisions off 1604. Call (361) 314-4803 and a live person answers, day or night.
Why San Antonio Homes Are Different
San Antonio’s gate stock is a genuine mix of old and new. You’ll find original 19th-century wrought iron gates in King William with latch mechanisms nobody manufactures anymore, and when one breaks, the fix often means fabricating a small part rather than swapping in something off the shelf. In Monte Vista and Olmos Park, decorative gates sit on posts that have shifted over decades in expanding clay soil, so a gate that dragged last week may bind completely this week.
Then there’s the climate. Summer heat makes metal expand, and a gate that clears the latch in January can stick shut in August. Intense UV exposure hardens and cracks the plastic gears and housings inside gate openers, which shortens their life here compared to cooler, cloudier cities. Add in severe thunderstorms with close lightning strikes, and we see a steady stream of fried control boards and blown capacitors every storm season. Technicians working in San Antonio need to understand both 100-year-old iron and modern automation, because many properties have both on one fence line.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main San Antonio Services
Most San Antonio homeowners reach out for one of three services, and each has its own dedicated page with pricing, local detail, and common fixes.
Gate Repair in San Antonio
A sagging or dragging gate in San Antonio is often a hinge, wheel, or post problem made worse by shifting soil and summer heat expansion. Wrought iron gates in older districts like King William sometimes need custom work because the original hardware predates modern replacements. We restore alignment, replace worn hinges and wheels, and weld or fabricate when a part simply doesn’t exist anymore. Gate Repair in San Antonio details what a typical repair involves and what it costs.
Electric Gate Repair in San Antonio
Electric gates fail most often at the power or safety side: a dead capacitor, a tripped breaker, a damaged loop detector, or safety edges that have cracked under UV exposure. San Antonio’s storm season brings power surges that take out control boards, and we replace them with the correct board for the opener brand rather than a generic substitute. Electric Gate Repair in San Antonio covers how we diagnose and fix the electrical side of gates.
Gate Opener Repair in San Antonio
Opener motors, gears, limit switches, and receivers all wear faster in San Antonio’s heat and humidity. When an opener fails, we identify the brand, test the motor and board separately, and replace only what’s actually dead, which is why most opener repairs stay in the low hundreds instead of becoming a full replacement. Gate Opener Repair in San Antonio explains common opener failures and what repair versus replacement looks like on your brand.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in San Antonio
Our technicians are factory-familiar with the openers San Antonio homeowners actually have installed, including Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, and Elite. We stock common parts for these brands locally, which keeps most residential repairs to a single visit. See our brands for the full list and what each one typically needs.
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| Service | Typical range in San Antonio |
|---|---|
| Sliding gate repair | $175 – $340 |
| Swing gate repair | $175 – $340 |
| Gate opener repair | $180 – $340 |
| Electric gate opener repair | $180 – $340 |
| Overhead gate repair | $195 – $350 |
| Gate motor replacement | $450 – $900 |
| Gate opener installation | $850 – $1,800 |
| Gate sensor/photo-eye repair | $150 – $285 |
| Hinge and post repair | $185 – $350 |
| Control board replacement | $280 – $500 |
| Track and wheel replacement | $160 – $310 |
| Wiring and electrical repair | $160 – $310 |
Prices in San Antonio push toward the upper end of those ranges when a gate is ornamental, custom, or hasn’t been serviced in years and needs multiple corrections to move safely again. Every Calder Gate Repair job starts with a written price before any work begins, so the number you approve is the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in San Antonio
We cover the entire San Antonio metro, and most neighborhoods are within a short drive for our crews. Response is typically same-day for gate emergencies when you call before mid-afternoon.
- Monte Vista
- King William
- Olmos Park
- Alamo Heights
- Stone Oak
Service Area – Cities Near San Antonio
Our San Antonio crews also cover the surrounding communities where driveways and acreage gates are common, including Converse, TX, Helotes, TX, Cibolo, TX, and Bulverde, TX. If you’re just outside the metro and aren’t sure whether we cover your street, call and ask.
Serving San Antonio, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the San Antonio 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 About Gate Company in San Antonio
Most San Antonio repair calls are same-day when you reach us before mid-afternoon. Our dispatchers give you a live, trackable arrival time rather than a four-hour window, so you’ll know exactly when the technician will pull up.
Most residential gate repairs in San Antonio don’t need a city permit, but some HOAs in master-planned communities have rules about gate appearance or opener type. If you’re in an HOA, check any architectural guidelines before replacing a visible gate or opener. We can work within those requirements.
Yes. Our San Antonio office schedules work across the metro, from central historic districts to newer subdivisions on the north and west sides, plus the nearby cities listed in our service area. Call (361) 314-4803 to confirm your address.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local gate repair pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What San Antonio Customers Say
"Booking was easy and the job was done quickly."
- Seth R."Swing gate arm replaced and aligned. Got photos of the old part by text."
- Nadia F."Safety sensors realigned. Works fine. Photo eyes were dirty and out of line. Gate now stops when it should."
- Raul A.