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Automatic Gate Repair in Middle Georgia

Gate stuck open, refusing to close or blocking your driveway? Byron Fence diagnoses and repairs automatic gates, openers, keypads and entry systems in Macon, Warner Robins, Perry and across Middle Georgia.

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Family-owned in Byron since 2006, we work on gates we installed and systems installed by other contractors. We diagnose the problem and explain your repair options before work begins.

Tell us your project ZIP, the gate brand if known, and whether the gate is stuck open, stuck closed or working intermittently. A photo of the operator label helps us identify your equipment.

Need a new gate or want to automate an existing entrance? Explore gate operators and driveway gate installation.

How electric gate repair works with us

  1. Call 478-960-5382 or text us. Tell us what the gate does and what it will not do.
  2. We diagnose on site and quote before we touch anything. Operator, safety devices, wiring, power and the gate itself.
  3. We fix it, usually in one visit. Common parts are on the truck.

Symptoms we get called for

  • Gate opens but will not close
  • Gate will not open at all, no sound
  • Motor hums or clicks and the gate does not move
  • Gate reverses partway or bounces back open
  • Remote works intermittently or only up close
  • Keypad or callbox is dead
  • Gate drifts open by itself, often after a storm
  • Slide gate off track, grinding, or dragging
  • Gate slams, crawls, or stops short of the post

Behind those symptoms are a short list of real causes: failed control boards, worn capacitors, drifting limit switches, dead batteries, misaligned or dirty photo eyes, cut or corroded buried wire, failed loop detectors, worn rollers and bearings, sagging gates, and shifted posts and footings. Lightning takes out boards every summer across Bibb, Houston and Peach counties. We test the whole system so the fix actually holds.

Brands we service

  • LiftMaster
  • Mighty Mule
  • Apollo
  • Viking
  • DoorKing
  • Elite
  • Ramset
  • All-O-Matic
  • FAAC
  • Nice
  • GTO

We work on gates we did not install, including units that are ten or fifteen years old. If you do not know what brand you have, text a photo of the operator label to 478-960-5382.

Gate types we repair

  • Slide gates on V-track
  • Cantilever slide gates
  • Single swing gates
  • Dual swing gates
  • Barrier arms
  • Vertical pivot gates
  • Farm, ranch and pasture gates
  • Ornamental iron and aluminum driveway gates

Slide gates fail mechanically. Swing gates fail at the hinge, the post and the arm. Barrier arms and vertical pivot gates need the right operator for the traffic they see. We treat them differently because they break differently.

Where we go

Byron Fence is based in Byron and serves properties within approximately 100 miles of Byron, Georgia, including Macon, Warner Robins, Perry, Fort Valley, Forsyth, Milledgeville, Dublin, Columbus and the Atlanta area. Send your service address so we can confirm coverage, scheduling and any travel charges for your property.

For a stuck or unreliable Macon entrance, see automatic gate repair in Macon.

For a stuck or unreliable Columbus entrance, see automatic gate repair in Columbus.

Find local service information for Macon and Bibb County, Warner Robins and Houston County, automatic gate repair in Perry, Columbus fencing and gates, Dublin commercial repairs and Atlanta fencing and gates. For a new opener or retrofit near our home base, see gate automation in Byron.

Call 478-960-5382 or text us. Free on-site quote, firm price.

Residential gate repair pricing

Every site is different. Gate weight, wiring, power at the gate, and how the original install was done all move the number. These are typical residential ranges in our area, not your price. Commercial and industrial customers have separate service rates.

  • Service call and diagnostic: commonly $95 to $195
  • Common repairs such as control board, limit switch, or capacitor replacement: commonly $250 to $750 installed
  • Full operator replacement: commonly $1,800 to $4,500, depending on gate weight, single or dual, and whether new wiring or a new loop detector is needed

Your residential on-site quote is free and it is firm. You approve the number before we start. For commercial and industrial service rates, see commercial fence and gate repair.

Residential, commercial and industrial

At a house it is a driveway gate, a keypad and two remotes. At a plant, warehouse or utility yard it is duty cycle, loop detectors, free-exit loops, photo eyes, safety edges, fire department access and badge integration. We do both. Our commercial fence and industrial plant fencing crews handle the fence line and the entrance as one job.

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What it looks like when it works

You pull into the driveway and the gate opens on the first press. Delivery drivers punch a code instead of calling you. At the plant, the gate cycles all day without a jam and the guard is not standing out there waving trucks through. The gate closes behind you every time, and you stop thinking about it. That is the point.

What happens if you wait

A gate stuck open is an unsecured property every night until it is fixed. A gate that grinds, hums or drags is loading a motor that was not built to fight the gate, and a $400 board repair becomes a $3,000 operator replacement. Misaligned photo eyes are a safety issue anywhere kids, pets or forklifts are moving. Small gate problems do not stay small.

Call 478-960-5382 or text us now, or reach us through our contact page. We will tell you what is wrong and what it costs before we touch anything.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you repair gates and openers you did not install?

Yes, and that is most of our repair work. We service all the major operator brands, including units installed by companies that are no longer around. We diagnose what is on site and give you repair options first.

How fast can you get to my gate?

We target same-week service and we prioritize gates that are stuck open or blocking vehicle access. Call 478-960-5382 or text us and we will give you the real next available time. We do not promise a window we cannot hit.

How far do you travel for gate repair?

We serve properties within approximately 100 miles of Byron, Georgia. This includes Middle Georgia, Dublin, Columbus and the Atlanta area. Send your service address so we can confirm coverage, scheduling and any travel charges.

My electric gate opens but will not close. What causes that?

Usually a safety device or a limit setting, not the motor. Blocked or misaligned photo eyes, a stuck safety edge, a failed loop detector, or a close limit that drifted are the common culprits. It is often a same-visit repair.

Can I get power run to a gate that does not have any?

Yes. We trench and run power to gates, and we also install solar powered operators where utility power is far away or not practical. Which one makes sense depends on distance, shade and how many cycles a day the gate sees.

Is repair or replacement the better call on an old operator?

If the motor and gearbox are sound and the unit is sized correctly for your gate, repair is almost always the smarter money. If the operator is undersized, the gearbox is failing, or parts are no longer available, replacement is the honest answer. We will show you which one you are looking at and let you decide.

Do you handle commercial gates with access control?

Yes. We install and repair keypads, card and fob readers, callboxes, loop detectors, photo eyes and safety edges on commercial entrances, and we quote to spec for facility managers and general contractors.