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How Much Does Gate Parts & Welding Cost in Fort Worth?

Gate parts and welding in Fort Worth typically run $150 to $2,800 depending on the scope of the job. A small weld repair on a bent hinge or cracked post usually lands between $150 and $450, while a full custom gate fabrication with steel frame and ornamental panels starts around $1,800 and can exceed $4,500 for larger driveway openings. Most homeowners in the Fort Worth area pay $350 to $1,200 for the average parts replacement or welding repair.

These numbers reflect what we see on service calls across Fort Worth every week: from Tanglewood and Monticello to Keller, Benbrook, and Alliance. Your actual price depends on the material, the extent of the weld, the hardware being replaced, and whether the gate needs realignment afterward.

Gate Parts & Welding Cost Breakdown (2026)

Here is what Carver Gate Repair Fort Worth quotes for Gate Parts & Welding in Fort Worth as of 2026. These are written price ranges, not vague estimates. Every job gets a written price before work starts, so the number you agree to is the number you pay.

Service	Typical Fort Worth Price Range	What’s Included
Hinge replacement (standard steel)	$85 – $250 per hinge	Removal of old hinge, welding or bolting new hinge, gate re-level
Weld repair (cracked weld, broken joint)	$150 – $400	Grinding, prep, weld, cleanup, touch-up paint or primer
Gate post straightening or re-weld	$200 – $600	Post re-set in concrete as needed, alignment, weld repair
Gate frame repair (sagging or split frame)	$300 – $900	Reinforcement, weld, realignment, hardware check
Custom steel gate fabrication	$1,800 – $4,500+	Design, fabrication, primer, paint or powder coat, install
Cantilever wheel or roller replacement	$120 – $350 per wheel	Wheel, axle, bracket, alignment
Latch or lock assembly replacement	$90 – $300	New hardware, install, alignment, test
Gate realignment (no parts needed)	$125 – $300	Adjustment of hinges, leveling, lubrication

What moves the number: material type is the biggest variable. Aluminum welds cost more per hour than mild steel because aluminum requires TIG welding and more prep. Wrought iron ornamental pieces run $2 to $8 per linear foot for replacement pickets, plus the labor to weld them in. A post that has shifted because of Fort Worth’s clay soil needs more than a weld; it needs to be re-set and braced before anything else gets touched.

Access matters too. Driveway gates off a busy street like Camp Bowie or Rosedale might need traffic cones and a second tech for safety, which adds labor time. Gates that have been hit by a vehicle often hide damage beyond the visible break: the frame may be torqued, hinges stressed, and the operator mounting plate knocked loose.

What Affects Gate Parts & Welding Pricing in Fort Worth

• Material type. Mild steel is the least expensive to weld. Aluminum and stainless cost more per hour and require different equipment. In Fort Worth, most residential gates are mild steel, but newer homes in Walsh and Ventana are seeing more aluminum frames.
• Extent of the damage. A single cracked weld on a gate hinge is a 30-minute fix. A gate that’s been pushed by a car or dropped by a failed operator usually has multiple failure points. We’ve opened gates in Saginaw where the hinge looked fine but the internal frame rail had split three feet back from the weld point.
• Post condition. Fort Worth sits on expansive clay. Posts shift. If the post has moved more than a quarter inch out of plumb, welding the gate back to it just transfers the problem. You’ll need the post dug out, re-set in concrete, and braced while it cures.
• Gate size and weight. A 20-foot driveway gate weighs hundreds of pounds more than a 6-foot pedestrian gate. Larger gates need equipment to lift and support them during the repair, which adds time and labor cost.
• Hardware replacement scope. Hinges, wheels, guide rollers, latch hardware, and cantilever bearings are all wear parts. If one failed, the adjacent parts have likely been absorbing extra stress. Replacing two hinges at once costs less per hinge than doing them separately six months apart.
• Finish work. A raw weld left exposed in Texas sun and humidity will rust within weeks. Good welding includes grinding, prep, primer, and paint or cold-galvanizing compound. Powder coating or color-matching adds cost but extends the life of the repair.

How the Repair Process Works

Here is the sequence we follow on a typical parts and welding call in Fort Worth. This keeps the work predictable and the price stable.

1. Call and describe the issue. A live person answers. You describe what you’re seeing: sagging gate, broken hinge, crack in the frame, wheel off the track, bent picket. We schedule a visit window that fits your day.
2. On-site assessment. A uniformed, background-checked technician arrives, inspects the gate, checks the post, hinges, frame, and operator mounting points. They explain what failed and why.
3. Written price. You get a written price for the parts and welding labor before any work begins. That number does not change at the door. No surprise fees, no “while we’re here” upsells.
4. Repair and fabrication. The technician performs the weld or part replacement, grinds and cleans each weld, re-aligns the gate, and tests the full swing or slide cycle.
5. Cleanup and walkthrough. The work area is cleared of grinding dust and debris. The tech walks you through what was done, shows the repaired welds, and verifies the gate operates correctly.
6. Written guarantee. Every repair carries a written guarantee good for a full year. If the repair fails within that window, we come back at no charge. That’s part of The Garrison Standard, not an extra you pay for.

How to Save on Gate Parts & Welding

You don’t save money by waiting. A gate that drags on the ground or a hinge that’s partially torn puts stress on every other component, including the gate operator motor itself. If you have an operator bolted to a gate with a bad hinge, that motor is working against the misalignment every cycle. What starts as a $250 weld can become a $1,200 operator replacement if the strain kills the motor.

What actually reduces cost:

• Address the problem when it’s small. A hairline crack is a quick weld. A separated frame rail means fabrication.
• Replace hardware in pairs. Hinges and wheels wear together. Doing both sides in one visit costs less than two separate service calls.
• Ask about the full inspection while we’re there. Our technician checks posts, hinges, frame welds, and operator mounting as part of every repair. Finding a second failing part on the same visit saves a dispatch fee later.
• Protect the finish. Rust is the enemy in Fort Worth’s humidity cycles. If your gate has bare metal showing, get it primed and painted before the metal thins and welding becomes more involved.
• Get a free estimate first. Carver Gate Repair Fort Worth offers free estimates. Call (817) 840-7067 and we’ll give you a written price before anything gets welded.

Common Gate Parts We Replace in Fort Worth

Not every gate problem needs welding. Sometimes the issue is a failed part that bolts on. Knowing what wears out first helps you understand what you’re paying for.

Hinges and Pivot Points

Standard steel barrel hinges start at around $85 installed. Heavy-duty ball-bearing hinges for larger driveway gates run $150 to $250 each. The labor to weld a hinge onto an existing post costs more than bolting onto a steel post with a backing plate, which is why post material matters when we quote the job.

Cantilever Wheels and Guide Rollers

Slide gates ride on wheels or rollers that wear down. A replacement wheel runs $120 to $350 installed depending on the gate weight. We mostly see this in Fort Worth on ranch-style properties and commercial driveways, but residential slide gates in places like Haslet and Burleson are common enough that we keep wheels stocked on the truck.

Latch and Lock Assemblies

A failed latch is a security issue, and it’s also one of the least expensive fixes: $90 to $300 installed. We replace latch plates, striker bars, and lock bodies. Magnetic locks and keypad entry systems cost more and fall under gate operator work rather than parts and welding.

Frame Reinforcement Plates

When a steel tube frame splits at a weld joint, we weld the crack, then add a reinforcement plate across the seam. The plate spreads the load so the original weld isn’t carrying all the stress. This adds $40 to $80 in material and labor to a standard weld repair, and it significantly extends the life of the fix.

Drop Rods and Gate Stops

Ground-set drop rods hold a double gate closed and need replacement when they bend or the receiver sleeve fills with dirt. A new drop rod with receiver costs $60 to $150 installed, including drilling the receiver into concrete or asphalt. Fort Worth’s clay soil heaves more than people expect, which is why receiver sleeves here wear the way they do.

Gate Welding: What It Actually Entails

Welding is not just running a bead. A proper gate weld starts with grinding down to clean metal, removing rust and paint so the weld penetrates. The technician then tacks the piece in place, checks alignment with a level and a square, and runs the weld. Afterward, the weld gets ground smooth where needed, and the area is primed and painted. Skipping the prep or the finish coat is how cheap welding jobs fail within a year.

Most residential gate welding is MIG welding on mild steel. Aluminum gates require TIG welding and a different skill set. Stainless hardware is usually bolted rather than welded. When you call us for a weld repair, the technician on-site is the same person doing the work, and they’re trained on gate-specific fabrication, not just general welding.

When Replacement Beats Repair

There is a line where repairing a gate stops making financial sense. If the frame is rusted through in multiple places, if the post has rotted at the base, or if the gate has been hit hard enough to buckle the main rails, the honest answer is replacement.

Here’s the threshold we use: if the repair cost exceeds 60 percent of the cost of a new gate, we tell you. A custom steel gate for a standard 12-foot driveway opening in Fort Worth starts around $1,800 fabricated and installed, including primer and paint. If your existing gate needs $1,100 worth of welding and parts to be safe and functional, you’re better served putting that money toward a new gate built to fit your posts and your operator.

We don’t push replacement for the sake of a bigger invoice. We quote the repair price and the replacement price, show you the condition of the metal, and you decide. The written price is the same either way.

Fort Worth-Specific Factors That Affect Gate Work

Fort Worth has a few local conditions that shape gate repair and welding costs, and they’re worth knowing before you call a contractor.

Clay soil movement. Much of Tarrant County sits on expansive clay that swells when wet and shrinks when dry. Posts set in concrete still shift over time. This is why we check post plumb on every call, and why welding a hinge bracket onto a leaning post is a temporary fix at best.

Heat and sun exposure. Texas summers bake gate finishes. Powder coating lasts longer than wet paint on a south-facing black gate, but even powder coat breaks down after a decade of direct sun. Bare metal rusts faster here than in drier climates, which means timely weld repairs and proper finish work matter more.

Storm damage. Fort Worth gets high-wind events and the occasional ice storm. Falling tree limbs bend top rails and snap pickets. A bent top rail on an ornamental gate usually requires cutting out the damaged section and welding in a replacement piece, typically $200 to $450 depending on the picket count and finish matching.

Neighborhood HOA standards. Communities like Montserrat, Mira Vista, and many gated neighborhoods have specific requirements for gate appearance and materials. If your HOA mandates a particular finish or rail profile, we fabricate to match. That can add $100 to $300 in finishing work compared to a standard repair.

How Much Does It Cost to Fix a Sagging Gate in Fort Worth?

A sagging gate is the most common call we get. In most cases, the problem is a worn hinge or a bent hinge post, not a weld failure. Realignment and hinge replacement on a standard 6-foot pedestrian gate runs $150 to $300. A driveway gate that’s sagging costs $250 to $600 because of the additional weight and the need for a second person to support the gate while we work.

If the post itself is the culprit, the price goes up. Digging out a leaning post, re-setting it in concrete, and bracing it until it cures runs $300 to $700, and you’ll wait 24 to 48 hours before the gate can hang on it again. We usually schedule post work so the gate is temporarily supported and secured while the concrete sets.

Can You Weld a Gate Without Removing It?

Yes, for most repairs. A cracked picket, a split weld on the frame, or a hinge reinforcement can be welded in place while the gate hangs on its hinges, as long as the gate can be secured so it doesn’t move during the weld. Removal is only necessary for major frame reconstruction or when we need to flip the gate to access the underside. In-place welding saves $100 to $200 in labor compared to full removal and reinstallation.

FAQs – Gate Parts & Welding Cost

How much does gate welding cost per hour in Fort Worth?

Gate welding in Fort Worth typically runs $75 to $125 per hour for labor, with a one-hour minimum on most service calls. Most small weld repairs complete in under two hours, which is why a typical hinge or crack repair lands between $150 and $400 total. Call (817) 840-7067 for a written quote on your specific gate.

Is it cheaper to repair or replace a gate?

Repair is cheaper up to a point. If your total repair quote is under 60 percent of the cost of a new gate, repair makes sense. A new custom steel driveway gate in Fort Worth starts around $1,800, so a repair bill under roughly $1,100 is usually the better call. Our technicians will tell you straight if replacement is the smarter money.

How much does it cost to weld a gate post?

Welding a hinge or bracket onto an existing steel post costs $100 to $250 depending on access and the number of weld points. If the post is leaning and needs to be re-set in concrete, expect $300 to $700 total, including concrete, bracing, and the weld work.

Can you come out today for a gate weld repair?

Yes. Carver Gate Repair Fort Worth dispatches technicians across the metro area and keeps common gate parts stocked on the trucks. Our phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call (817) 840-7067 and we’ll give you a real arrival window the same day.

Do you guarantee gate welding work?

Yes. Every repair at Carver Gate Repair Fort Worth carries a written guarantee good for a full 365 days from the date of service. If the weld fails or the replaced part gives out within that year, we return and make it right at no charge. That’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and it’s in writing on every job we do.

How much do gate operators cost to repair alongside welding work?

A gate motor repair runs $125 to $500 on average in Fort Worth, depending on the brand and the part. LiftMaster, FAAC, and Viking parts are the ones we stock most. If you’re already having welding done, ask the technician to check the operator mounting and limit switch while they’re on site; a quick inspection can catch a problem before it leaves your gate stuck open or closed. For a full breakdown, see our home page or call for current pricing.

Why Fort Worth Homeowners Choose Carver Gate Repair

Carver Gate Repair is the gate repair company of the Garrison Partners family, and we’ve been operating to The Garrison Standard since 2008. That standard isn’t a marketing line; it’s the way the crew operates. Written prices before work starts. Background-checked, uniformed technicians on every call. A written guarantee on every repair, good for a full year. A free second visit if the repair fails within that window.

The Garrison Code shapes how the team shows up: be on time, be straight about what’s wrong, leave the site clean, and stand behind the work. Fort Worth homeowners who have been burned by no-shows and moving prices understand why that matters.

Lonnie Burke leads the Carver Gate Repair Fort Worth crew. The technicians carry parts for LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule systems, so gate motor and gate hardware work happen in the same visit. One call covers it.

Phones are answered by a live person around the clock, every day of the year, including weekends and holidays. No voicemail boxes. No call-back queues.

Get a Free Estimate on Gate Parts & Welding in Fort Worth

If your gate is sagging, cracked, or broken, call (817) 840-7067 for a free estimate. We’ll put a written price in your hand before any weld is struck or any part is ordered. The number doesn’t move at the door.

Carver Gate Repair Fort Worth serves Tanglewood, Mira Vista, Benbrook, Keller, Haslet, Saginaw, Alliance, Burleson, and the surrounding metro. If it hangs on hinges or slides on a track, we fix it. Written price. Done right. Guaranteed for a full year.

Pricing reflects the Fort Worth market as of 2026. Carver Gate Repair Fort Worth offers free estimates – call (817) 840-7067.

Written by Lonnie Burke, Owner at Carver Gate Repair Fort Worth, serving Fort Worth since 2008.