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A sagging gate, a hinge that screams every time the wind moves it, a post that has rotted three inches out of plumb – these are not full gate replacements. They are parts and welding jobs, and they are most of what we do at Vance Gate Repair. Since 2014, Adrian Vance and our technicians have completed more than 22,000 gate repairs and installations, every single one priced in writing before the first tool came off the truck. If your Burbank gate needs a new hinge, a welded rail, a replaced post, or a set of rollers, call (213) 577-1120 and you will get a live person, a straight answer, and a written price.
What Our Gate Parts & Welding Service Includes
Gate parts and welding covers the mechanical skeleton of the gate: the metal, the joints, the posts, the wheels. It is the work that keeps a gate square, quiet, and safe to operate. Below is exactly what we handle for Burbank properties, with no overlap or vague promises.
Hinge Replacement
A worn hinge changes the entire geometry of a gate. The leaf drops, the latch no longer lines up, and the motor strains against a load it was never designed to pull. We remove the old hinge, match or fabricate a replacement in stainless or powder-coated steel, and weld or bolt it in place so the gate hangs square again. On Burbank driveway gates, we commonly see barrel hinges on steel tube frames and strap hinges on older ornamental iron, and we stock both patterns.
Post Replacement
The post is the foundation. A rusted or cracked post means the gate is moving at the anchor point, and no hinge or latch adjustment will fix that. We cut the old post below grade, set a new one in concrete, and weld the gate back to the new anchor. On Burbank hillside properties, we account for slope and drainage so the new post is not sitting in a pool of irrigation water two years from now.
Rail Repair
A cracked or broken rail is a structural failure, not a cosmetic one. It usually starts at the weld joint where the vertical pickets meet the horizontal frame, and once one joint fails, the rest of the gate flexes and works against itself. We grind the crack back to clean metal, weld it with proper penetration, and reinforce the joint with a gusset or sleeve when the original design was undersized for the gate’s weight.
Custom Welding
Not every gate has an off-the-shelf part waiting at a supply house. When an older Burbank gate has an unusual hinge pattern, a bent frame member, or a broken decorative element, we fabricate the replacement in our shop and weld it on site. Adrian Vance came up through commercial access-control work, and the welding discipline from that world – clean beads, full penetration, no spatter left on the paint – carries over to every residential gate we touch.
Gate Rollers
Sliding gates ride on rollers, and rollers wear out on a predictable schedule. When a Burbank sliding gate starts to drag, chatter, or bind halfway through its travel, the rollers are the first thing we check. We replace worn wheels, adjust the track height, and set the gate so it rolls under motor power with one hand worth of resistance. We keep roller assemblies for the most common Burbank track profiles on the truck.
Latch & Lock
A latch that will not release or a lock that will not throw is a security issue as much as a mechanical one. We replace spring latches, gravity latches, and magnetic locks, and we align the strike plate so the gate closes and latches with a deliberate motion, not a slam. For Burbank homeowners, we match the replacement hardware to the existing finish and hole pattern whenever possible so the gate does not look like it has been patched.
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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 for Gate Parts & Welding
We do not steer Burbank customers toward a new gate or a new motor when the existing one can be repaired. That principle extends to parts. If your gate was built around a FAAC operator, we carry the hinge brackets, arm assemblies, and weld-on mounting plates that match FAAC’s specifications, and we have set hundreds of FAAC-driven gates back to proper clearance and travel. When a FAAC arm bracket has cracked at the weld, we grind it out and reweld it rather than condemning the whole operator.
We do the same with BFT, Linear, and Viking equipment. On BFT installations, we commonly replace limit-switch brackets and boom-arm pivot pins that have wallowed out their holes. On Linear swing operators, the weak point is usually the connecting rod clevis, and we keep replacement clevises and pins in the truck. Viking gates tend to be heavy ornamental steel, which means the welding side matters as much as the parts side – a cold weld on a 400-pound Viking leaf will crack again within a season. We weld it once, with the right heat and the right filler, and we photograph the result before we leave. Whatever make is already on your Burbank property, our shop can match or fabricate the part.
BeforeAfterSigns You Need Gate Parts & Welding Right Now
- The gate leans toward the latch side or drags on the ground. This means a hinge has worn, a post has moved, or a rail has cracked. Every cycle adds stress to the remaining structure, and the repair gets more expensive each week it is ignored.
- You hear grinding, squealing, or a rhythmic clunking as the gate moves. Noise is friction, and friction is wear. Rollers, hinges, or the motor’s internal gears are degrading, and the sound will not fix itself.
- The gate no longer latches or locks without being lifted or pulled. This is almost always a hinge or post alignment issue, not a latch issue. Replacing the latch without fixing the alignment is a temporary patch that fails again.
- You can see rust staining, flaking metal, or a crack starting at a weld joint. A visible crack at a weld is a structural failure in progress. On Burbank’s heavier ornamental gates, a failed weld at the bottom rail can drop the entire leaf.
- The gate stalls or reverses halfway through its travel. Sometimes that is the motor, but just as often it is a mechanical bind: a bad roller, a bent rail, or a hinge that has seized. We diagnose the mechanical side before touching the electronics.
Our Gate Parts & Welding Process - Step by Step
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Written diagnosis and flat price. A technician examines the gate, checks the posts with a level, loads the rollers and hinges, and measures the clearances. Then you get a written price for the parts and welding work before we begin. No verbal estimate, no range, no surprise. If you already have a written quote from another Burbank company, bring it and we will review it against our own findings at no charge.
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Setup and surface preparation. We mask the surrounding area, disconnect any low-voltage wiring near the work zone, and grind the weld surfaces to clean, bare metal. On painted gates, we remove the coating only where the weld will land, not a six-inch halo around it.
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Parts removal and replacement. We cut or unbolt the failed part, then set the replacement in position. For welding, we use the correct process for the material – MIG for steel tube frames, TIG where the metal is thin or the finish matters. Each weld is checked for penetration before we move on.
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Alignment and travel adjustment. Once the new part is in, we square the gate, set the hinge pin clearances, adjust roller heights, and cycle the gate through its full travel. If a motor is present, we set the limit switches and check the force settings so the operator is not fighting the repaired gate.
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Photo record and written summary. Before we leave, you get a documented photo log of what was removed, what was installed, and the final alignment. Under Clause 4 of The Haven Standard, this evidence is part of every visit and comes at no extra charge. The price you were quoted is the price you pay, and under the 365-Day Done Right Promise, if any part of the repair is not right within a full year, we make it right.
How Much Does Gate Parts & Welding Cost in Burbank?
Every Burbank gate is different, so we will not pretend there is a single price. Our repair approach is to give you a written flat price for your specific gate, and we do not start until you have accepted it. That is easier to promise, and easier to trust, than a verbal estimate.
In our experience, a single-source failure on a typical Burbank driveway gate, like one snapped hinge or a worn roller set, usually runs between $180 and $400, including the part and the labor. A more involved job, like a cracked main rail that needs grinding, welding, and reinforcement, can run $500 to $1,200 depending on the length of the weld and whether we are also correcting a gate that has sagged out of square. A full post replacement – which means cutting out the old post, digging, setting a new one in concrete, and re-hanging the gate – typically lands between $1,400 and $3,000. The biggest driver of how much Gate Parts & Welding costs is not the part itself; it is the weight of the gate and whether we need a crane or extra people to safely handle it during the repair. If the post is rusted at ground level but the concrete footing is still sound, we can often sleeve and weld a new section at a fraction of the cost of a full dig-out.
We do not have a hidden materials fee, a disposal fee that appears at the end, or an hourly labor rate that runs open-ended. The price is the price, and the price is written. That is how we have completed over 22,000 gate jobs since 2014: every one quoted in writing, none of them sprung on the customer at the final invoice.
Gate Parts & Welding Near Burbank - Our Service Area
Our trucks roll out of Burbank daily, and we work across the surrounding foothills and valley neighborhoods: North Hollywood, Sun Valley, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, Tujunga, and down into West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Encino, San Fernando, and Pasadena. Response times vary by distance and the day’s schedule, but you will get a live person whenever you call, and a service window you can plan around. Call (213) 577-1120 and we will tell you when we can be there.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Gate Parts & Welding in Burbank
It is the repair and replacement of the structural and mechanical components that make a gate hang, swing, slide, and latch properly. That includes hinges, posts, rails, rollers, latches, locks, and custom-fabricated brackets or reinforcement plates. When a Burbank gate fails, the problem is usually one of these parts rather than the motor, and fixing the mechanical side first is almost always the cheaper path.
Most single-part repairs – a hinge, a roller set, a latch – are completed in two to four hours on site, including cleanup and documentation. Structural welding like a rail repair or a post sleeve can take a full day. If we need to order a specific part for an unusual gate, we will tell you before we leave the driveway, and the wait is never a surprise. Call (213) 577-1120 for a time estimate on your specific repair.
Simple part replacements typically run $180 to $400, structural welding runs $500 to $1,200, and full post replacements range from $1,400 to $3,000 depending on gate weight and access. Those are the ranges we have seen across Burbank, not a quote for your gate. Your price is written down and in your hand before any work begins, and it does not change after the fact.
Yes. We carry FAAC hinge brackets, arm assemblies, and weld-on mounting plates, and we have done extensive welding on Viking’s heavier ornamental steel gates, where heat control and penetration matter more than anything else. We also service BFT and Linear equipment, and we will work on whatever make is already installed rather than steering you toward a replacement. Call (213) 577-1120 with your gate’s brand and we will tell you exactly what we can do.
Yes. A live person answers our phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and we keep same-day slots for Burbank homeowners with a gate that will not open, will not latch, or is hanging on a broken weld. Emergency repairs on this kind of structural damage get prioritized because a failed gate is a security and safety issue, not an inconvenience. Call (213) 577-1120 and you will reach a person, not a voicemail tree.
Every repair is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the part fails, the weld cracks, or the alignment drifts within a year, we come back and make it right at no charge. No argument, no prorated cost, no expiration within that window. We also provide a documented photo record of every job, so if anything does go wrong, we have a record of exactly what was installed and how it looked on the day of the repair.
You do not need to do much. Clear any vehicles or stored items away from the gate’s swing path so we have full access, and keep pets inside during the welding work. If you have a written quote from another company, have it ready and we will review it at no charge as part of our free second opinion service. That is the whole preparation, and it takes about two minutes.
Schedule Your Gate Parts & Welding Service in Burbank Today
You can keep watching the gate sag, or you can get a straight answer and a written price in one visit. Call (213) 577-1120 now and you will reach a live person, 24/7, ready to schedule your Burbank gate parts and welding repair. The estimate is free, the price is written before any work begins, and the work is guaranteed for a full year. If you have another quote in hand, bring it – we will review it honestly at no cost.
Written by Adrian Vance, Owner at Vance Gate Repair, serving Burbank since 2014.