Wrought iron
Wood & steel frame
Farm & ranch
Sliding driveway gates
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Get your free estimateTrusted Gate Repair for Baltimore Homeowners
When a driveway gate jams halfway open or an operator stops responding, the whole entry to your property stops working with it. Baltimore Gate Repair is a gate-only specialist, which means every call, every technician and every truck is dedicated to gates – not roofing, fencing or garage doors. We work on manual and automatic systems across nine major brands, from FAAC and BFT to Viking and Linear, so you’re not waiting while someone looks up your model number on-site. We’re led by owner Glenn Fitzgerald, and Baltimore Gate Repair has served the area since 2016. Same-day service is available on repair calls, and we quote the price before any work starts. Call (855) 356-2557. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Driveway Gate Repair
Driveway Gate Repair is the work of getting a residential entrance gate moving, latching and closing correctly again, whether it swings or slides. You need it when the gate drags on the ground, stops short of the post, reverses for no reason, or the operator runs but the gate doesn’t. We handle manual and automatic driveway gates and diagnose both the mechanical side and the low-voltage controls, so a small fault doesn’t get misread as a dead motor. Typical driveway gate repair in Baltimore runs $150 to $650 depending on the fault and the parts needed. The written estimate sets the final price before we begin.
Hinge and Post Alignment
A gate that sags or scrapes is usually telling you about worn hinges or a post that has shifted, not about the gate itself. We check the hinge load and the post footing, then correct the alignment so the leaf swings cleanly instead of straining the operator. Left alone, a misaligned gate wears out parts that are far more expensive than an adjustment.
Operator and Control Faults
Many driveway problems are electrical, not mechanical: a photo eye knocked out of line, a limit switch out of adjustment, or a control board that has stopped reading inputs. We trace the low-voltage side and the mechanics in the same visit. That crossover is the reason a generalist often can’t close out the job in one trip.
Styles & brands we work with
- Wrought iron
- Wood & steel frame
- Farm & ranch
- Sliding driveway gates
- LiftMaster operators
Gate Welding
Gate Welding is the structural repair of cracked welds, broken hinges, split frames and failed post connections on metal gates. You need it after an impact, after years of flex, or when a gate has started to sag at a joint rather than at a hinge. We weld on-site where it makes sense and assess whether a repair will hold or a section needs to be rebuilt. Welding work on a Baltimore gate usually runs $200 to $800 depending on how much structure is involved. We quote it in writing before the torch comes out, and we don’t guess at a price over the phone.
Frames, Hinges and Posts
The joints that fail first are almost always the hinge mounts and the frame corners, because that’s where the whole weight of the leaf concentrates. We clean the weld back to sound metal before repairing, which is what makes a weld last instead of cracking again. A repair that skips that step is a temporary fix.
Impact and Storm Damage
Storm and vehicle impact damage often bends a gate out of true as well as breaking welds, so welding alone won’t bring it back. We straighten the frame and check the tracks and hinges together so the gate runs right after the weld cools. Hail is uncommon here, so most of what we see is wind, fallen limbs and vehicle contact.
Commercial Gate Repair
Commercial Gate Repair covers the access points that keep a business, lot or property secure: barrier arms, high-cycle slide gates, and automated entrances that see constant traffic. You need it when a gate sticks under load, a loop detector misreads, or an operator that ran fine for years starts overheating. We service LiftMaster, DoorKing and Elite equipment and understand how high-cycle duty differs from a residential driveway. Commercial gate repair in Baltimore typically runs $250 to $1,200 depending on the operator and the fault. Business owners get a written estimate before work starts.
High-Cycle Operators and Duty Rating
An operator rated for a few cycles a day will wear out fast on a lot entrance that opens hundreds of times. When a commercial gate keeps failing, the duty rating is often the real problem, not the last part that broke. We look at cycle count and load before recommending a fix.
Access Control and Loop Detectors
Most commercial gate faults trace back to the access side: a buried loop that’s degraded, a keypad that’s lost its programming, or a safety edge that’s stopping the close. We test the whole control chain rather than swapping parts. That’s usually faster and cheaper than guessing.
Iron Gate Repair
Iron Gate Repair is the restoration and repair of cast and wrought-style iron gates, from ornamental garden gates to heavy driveway leaves. You need it when rust has eaten into a joint, a picket has broken loose, or the gate has started to bind because the frame has moved. We repair the structure, correct the alignment and treat the rust so it doesn’t come straight back. Iron gate repair in Baltimore usually runs $175 to $700 depending on the size of the gate and the extent of the corrosion. Every job is priced from a written estimate, agreed before we start.
Rust and Corrosion Treatment
Rust on an iron gate spreads from the inside of a hollow section outward, so what looks like surface spotting can be a thin wall underneath. We probe the affected area and repair the metal before treating and refinishing. Painting over active rust is the reason some gates fail again within a season.
Broken Pickets and Ornamental Work
Loose pickets and bent scrollwork are cosmetic until they’re not: a picket that has come free can catch on clothing, a vehicle or the operator. We reattach and true the ornamental sections so the gate looks right and runs safely. The fix matches the original profile wherever we can.
Sliding Gate Repair
Sliding Gate Repair is the work of getting a track-mounted gate to roll, stop and close smoothly again. You need it when the gate jumps the track, grinds on the rollers, drifts past its stop, or leaves a gap at the post. We repair the track, rollers, guides and the operator together, because a sliding gate that comes off the track is a genuine safety concern – those leaves are heavy and there’s nothing soft about a derailed gate. Sliding gate repair in Baltimore generally runs $175 to $750 depending on the track and operator work needed. The written estimate fixes the price before any work begins.
Track, Rollers and Guides
Most slide-gate problems start at the track: debris, a bent section, or rollers that have flat-spotted and stopped rolling true. We clear and true the track and replace worn rollers so the leaf runs level. A gate that stays on the track is a gate that stays safe.
Stops and Safety Devices
A slide gate needs reliable physical stops and working safety edges, or it can travel past its limit and jam or crush. We check the stops, the reversing edge and the operator’s limit settings as one system. On automatic slide gates, those devices protect people, not just the gate.
Wrought Iron Gate Repair
Wrought Iron Gate Repair is the careful repair of traditional wrought iron gates, where the value is in the original ironwork and the fix has to respect it. You need it when an older gate has loose joints, a broken hinge strap, or corrosion at a spot that a modern gate wouldn’t have. We repair rather than replace wherever the iron is sound, and we match the work to the original styling. Wrought iron gate repair in Baltimore typically runs $200 to $850 depending on the extent of the repair and the finish work. We agree the price in writing before anything is cut or welded.
Preserving Original Ironwork
Older wrought iron is often softer and more repairable than modern steel, and the right approach is to work with it rather than cut sections out. We keep original elements in place wherever they’re structurally sound. That keeps the gate’s character, which is usually the whole reason it’s still there.
Hinge Straps and Traditional Fittings
Traditional hinge straps and pintles wear in ways modern hinges don’t, and a loose strap loads the post unevenly over time. We rebuild or replace the fittings so the gate swings on the post as it was designed to. Left too long, a worn strap can pull the post itself out of line.
Metal Gate Repair
Metal Gate Repair covers the wide middle of gate work: steel and aluminum gates that need structural repair, hardware replacement or realignment. You need it when a frame has bent, a latch has failed, or the gate has started to bind against the post. We handle steel and aluminum, swing and slide, manual and automated, and we diagnose the structure and the operator together so one problem doesn’t get fixed twice. Metal gate repair in Baltimore usually runs $150 to $650 depending on the gate and the work involved. Everything is quoted in writing first, and nothing starts until you’ve agreed the price.
Bent Frames and Structural Repair
A bent metal frame throws off the whole gate: the latch won’t line up, the operator strains, and the hinges take more load than they should. We straighten and brace the frame so it carries its weight properly again. That’s what stops the same failure from repeating.
Latch, Hardware and Alignment
Latches, drops and catches take a beating, and a latch that no longer engages leaves a gate that rattles open in the wind. We replace the hardware and set the alignment so the gate closes firmly and holds. A small hardware fix is far cheaper than the strain a loose gate puts on an operator.
Wood Gate Repair
Wood Gate Repair is the repair of timber gates, covering structural joints, sagging leaves, failed hinges and operator connections on a wooden gate. You need it when a wooden gate has started to sag, a joint has opened up, or the hinge has torn out of the wood. We repair the structure and set the gate so it runs straight, and where wood has swelled and bound against a post, we relieve and adjust rather than force it. Wood gate repair in Baltimore generally runs $150 to $600 depending on the joinery and hardware. We quote it per job in a written estimate before we begin.
Sagging and Joint Repair
Wooden gates sag because the joints loosen and the frame loses its diagonal bracing, not usually because the wood is rotten. We re-tighten and brace the frame so the leaf sits true again. That takes the load off the operator and the hinges at the same time.
Hinges and Operator Load
A wooden gate is heavy, and cheap hinges pull out of soft timber under that weight. We fit hardware sized to the actual load and check that the operator isn’t overworking the gate. An automatic wooden gate that fights its hinges will fail early.
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AfterBrands We Service
We work on the brand you already have, and we know where each one wears out. FAAC operators are common on residential swing gates, and their control boards and limit settings are the usual suspects when a gate stops reliably reversing. BFT equipment is solid but the mechanical end stops and the encoder connections are where we find faults most often. Viking operators show up on older installations, and their remote and receiver programming is a frequent service call. Linear is widely used on slide and swing gates, and we know its control logic and safety-edge wiring well.
We also service LiftMaster, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite and Mighty Mule across swing, slide and barrier-arm gates. Mighty Mule and Ghost Controls are often the first automatic gate on a residential property, and LiftMaster, DoorKing and Elite are what we see most on commercial entrances. Whether you have a FAAC operator or any other make, we can help, and we’re independent rather than a dealer, which means the advice is about getting your gate working, not selling you a new one.
Signs You Need a Pro Right Now
- The gate reverses or stops mid-travel. A gate that reverses for no reason is usually reading a safety input it shouldn’t, such as a misaligned photo eye or a failing edge. Stop using it until it’s checked, because a reversing gate that’s miscalibrated can still close on someone.
- The operator runs but the gate doesn’t move. That’s a mechanical break between the operator and the leaf, often a stripped gear, a sheared arm or a broken chain. It’s usually repairable, but forcing it will make it worse.
- A sliding gate has come off the track. Rollers, guides and stops work together, and if one has failed the weight of the leaf is now riding on whatever’s left. Don’t try to lever a heavy slide gate back on yourself – that’s how people get hurt.
- You see cracked welds or a bent frame. A frame crack means the gate is no longer carrying its weight the way it was built to. It needs a structural repair before it fails completely.
- The gate won’t latch, close fully, or hold against the wind. A gate that won’t secure is a security and safety problem at the same time. We can usually diagnose it and get it back up and running today on a repair call.
Our Process, Step by Step
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You call and describe the gate. We ask what the gate is doing, whether it’s manual or automatic, and whether you know the brand. That tells us what parts and diagnostic gear to bring, so you’re not paying for a second trip.
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We diagnose on-site. We test the mechanical side and the low-voltage side together, using a meter and a load check on the operator rather than just swapping parts. Electric or manual, we diagnose both sides of the problem.
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You get a written estimate. We explain what’s wrong, what the fix involves and what it costs, and we agree the price with you before any work starts. Nothing gets done until you’ve signed off on the number.
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We repair it. Our technicians carry brand-specific parts for the brands we service, so most common faults close out on the first visit. If a part has to be ordered, we tell you the timeline up front.
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We test the whole gate. We run the gate through its full cycle, check the safety devices and confirm the stops and latches work. You see it operating correctly before we leave.
How Much Does Gate Repair Cost in Baltimore?
Gate repair costs in Baltimore depend on the gate type, the brand and whether the fault is mechanical or in the automation. A typical driveway gate repair in Baltimore runs $150 to $650 depending on the fault and the parts needed. Sliding gate repair generally runs $175 to $750. Metal gate repair typically runs $150 to $650, and wood gate repair $150 to $600. Iron gate repair usually runs $175 to $700, wrought iron gate repair $200 to $850, and gate welding $200 to $800 depending on how much structure is involved. Commercial gate repair runs $250 to $1,200 or more, because high-cycle operators and access-control wiring add time and parts.
What moves the price: the brand and age of the operator, whether a control board or motor has to be replaced rather than repaired, how much structural work the gate needs, and whether access control or safety edges are part of the fault. A single worn hinge is a small job; a frame repair plus an operator fault is larger because both sides need attention.
To avoid overpaying, get the diagnosis and the written estimate before any work starts, and make sure the estimate covers the whole fix rather than just the first part found. Our estimate is free, it lists what’s included, and the written price is what you pay – no surprises on the invoice. Call (855) 356-2557 for an exact quote.
Our Service Area Near Baltimore
We serve Baltimore and the communities around it, including Honeygo, Kingsville, Gambrills, Herald Harbor, Pleasant Hills, North Laurel, Fulton, West Laurel, Sykesville, Abingdon and Konterra. Dispatch runs Sunday through Friday, 7am to 7pm, and same-day service is available on repair calls. For gate work closer to the county line, you can read more about gate repair in Honeygo and gate repair in Kingsville, and you’ll find the full picture of what we do on our Baltimore Gate Repair home page. Wherever you are, gate repair starts with a call and a free estimate.
Serving Baltimore, MD – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Baltimore and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gate Repair in Baltimore
Gate repair is the work of fixing a gate that no longer opens, closes, latches or runs safely, covering both the gate structure and the operator that moves it. It includes hinge and post alignment, welding, track and roller repair, hardware replacement and diagnosing the low-voltage controls on automatic gates. We handle manual and electric gates, so you don’t need a second company to finish the job. Call (855) 356-2557 for a free estimate.
Most common repairs are finished in a single visit, often within a couple of hours once we’ve diagnosed the fault. Structural welding, frame straightening or a part that has to be ordered will take longer, and we tell you the timeline before we start. Because we carry brand-specific parts for the brands we service, many jobs close out the same day. Call (855) 356-2557 to talk through your gate.
Gate repair in Baltimore typically runs from about $150 to $850 depending on the gate type and the fault, with commercial gate repair running $250 to $1,200. Driveway gates usually fall in the $150 to $650 range, and sliding and wrought iron gates run a little higher. The written estimate sets the final price before any work starts. Call (855) 356-2557 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Yes. We service FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, LiftMaster, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite and Mighty Mule equipment and know where each one tends to wear out. We’re independent and experienced with these brands rather than a dealer, so the recommendation is about fixing your gate. Whether you have a FAAC operator or another make, we can help. Call (855) 356-2557.
Same-day service is available on repair calls, and fast dispatch runs from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. We answer 24/7, and a call outside dispatch hours is booked into the next opening, Sunday through Friday, 7am to 7pm. We’re closed on Saturday. Call (855) 356-2557 to get on the schedule.
We stand behind the work we do, and we’ll be clear with you about what’s covered before we start. Ask us about coverage on your specific repair when you call and we’ll explain it plainly. Every job is quoted in writing first, so the scope of the work is on paper. Call (855) 356-2557 to talk it through.
Clear access to both sides of the gate and to the operator, and have the gate stopped in a safe position if it’s stuck. If you know the brand of the operator or have any manuals, have them handy, and note anything specific the gate does before it fails. Don’t force a jammed sliding gate or a reversing automatic gate – leave it until a technician has looked at it. Call (855) 356-2557 to book.
Schedule Your Gate Repair Service in Baltimore Today
If your gate is stuck, sagging or fighting its operator, we can get it back up and running today. Call (855) 356-2557. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. You’ll get a free estimate, the price agreed before any work starts, and repairs handled by technicians who work on gates and nothing else. Electric gate repair and new gate installation are both under the same roof when you need them.
Written by Glenn Fitzgerald, Owner at Baltimore Gate Repair, serving Baltimore since 2016.