Free on-site gate assessment - hinges, posts, and your LiftMaster or Nice gate operator checked before anything is quoted
The assessment is free and the quote is the invoice.
Before
AfterGate Repair in Burbank, CA
Gate access control on a Burbank property usually means one of two things: a keypad or intercom that’s stopped talking to the motor, or a full entry system for a house where privacy matters as much as function. The work we do in Burbank splits along the same fault line as the city itself: working studio lots with commercial slide gates a few blocks from ranch homes with 1960s iron driveway gates. Most Burbank callouts we handle start with a gate that either won’t open on command, grinds when it moves, or has a picket that’s cracked loose at the weld. Call (747) 260-0589 and a live person answers; we’ll tell you what the repair likely costs before we even roll the truck.
Why Burbank Homes Are Different
Burbank’s residential blocks were largely built out in the two decades after WWII, which means a lot of the gates we see are original ornamental wrought iron mounted on period hardware. Hinges, pintles, and drop-rod latches on a 60-year-old gate have carried thousands of open-close cycles, and the metal is often fatigued in ways that are not visible until a hinge pin snaps. The flatland ranch homes east of Victory Blvd sit on soil that shifts with every wet winter and dry summer, and the original 1950s concrete footings under hinge posts were poured for lighter gates than what many homeowners have since hung. In the hills above, gates are heavier, driveways are longer, and operators often sit on masonry pilasters that were never engineered for a motor’s torque. Add Burbank’s summer heat, which routinely pushes toward the top of LA County temperature readings, and you get thermal expansion that warps wood frames and pops welds. Then the Santa Ana winds arrive through the Verdugo corridor each fall and expose every weak point at once.
Our Main Burbank Services
These are the three calls we take most often from Burbank homeowners and property managers:
Gate Repair in Burbank
Most Burbank repair visits are structural: a hinge that has worn oval, a post that has heaved out of plumb, a weld that has cracked under wind load. We document what we find, photograph it, price it in writing, and repair it on the spot when parts are on the truck. Gate Repair in Burbank covers the full scope of what we do on a service call.
Gate Installation in Burbank
Burbank installs range from replacing a rusted 1950s swing gate with a new steel unit on the existing pilasters to building a full automated driveway entrance on a hillside lot. The job starts with a free measure and a written price, never a handshake quote. Gate Installation in Burbank walks through what a full installation includes and what it costs here.
Gate Motor & Opener in Burbank
Motors on Burbank properties fail from heat, power surges, and years of pushing a gate that was never adjusted for sag. We service nine major automation brands, which matters here because so many homes have a motor that came with the house and is no longer the “current model.” Gate Motor & Opener in Burbank covers repair, replacement, and what brand-specific parts cost locally.
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.
BeforeAfterGate Access Control in Burbank
For Burbank homeowners, gate access control solves a privacy problem first and a convenience problem second. Streets in the flatlands were laid out dense, with front gates opening directly onto sidewalks, so a keypad or phone-entry system keeps solicitors and set traffic off the property without making the owner walk out to open the gate. Our Gate Access Control service covers everything from a single keypad retrofit on a 1960s swing gate to a full intercom-and-card-reader setup on a new motorized entrance.
Keypad Entry
Signs you need it
The keypad only works intermittently, the buttons are cracked from sun exposure, or family members are still sharing a single remote.
What it costs in Burbank
Keypad entry service on a Burbank gate typically runs $145-$275 for repair or replacement, depending on whether we are wiring it to an existing motor or swapping a dead unit.
How we do it
We remove the old keypad, mount the new unit, run or connect the control wiring, program codes, and photograph the finished install with the settings recorded.
Phone Entry
Signs you need it
You want visitors to call a number and have you open the gate from your phone, without needing a dedicated intercom panel.
What it costs in Burbank
Phone-entry control on a Burbank gate typically runs $175-$380, depending on whether the system uses a cellular link or landline relay.
How we do it
We mount the controller, connect it to the gate motor’s input, configure the forwarding number, and test the open signal before we leave.
What Gate Access Control Costs in Burbank
| Item | Typical range in Burbank |
|---|---|
| Keypad repair or replacement | $145-$275 |
| Phone entry system | $175-$380 |
| Video intercom at the gate | $425-$890 |
Can you add a keypad to a 60-year-old iron gate?
Yes. The gate’s age doesn’t matter; the motor and wiring do. We mount the keypad on the post, run control wire to the operator, and the existing gate operates as it always has. We photograph the wiring route for the job record.
What happens when the power goes out in Burbank?
Most access control systems lose power with the house, but your gate can usually be put in manual mode at the motor. If you want backup, we can wire the controller to a battery or add a release mechanism. Call (747) 260-0589 and we’ll explain the options for your exact setup.
Gate Parts & Welding in Burbank
Burbank’s older gates fail at the joints first: hinge barrels, post bases, picket-to-rail welds. The same 1940s-1960s ironwork that gives those ranch properties their character is now at the age where metal fatigue and rust have done real structural damage, and the right fix is often a targeted weld or a part replacement rather than a full gate. Our Gate Parts & Welding service covers the metal work and hardware swaps that keep an original gate on its original posts.
Hinge Replacement
Signs you need it
The gate sags on the latch side, scrapes the ground, or you can lift it an inch and feel movement at the hinge barrel.
What it costs in Burbank
Hinge replacement on a Burbank swing gate typically runs $165-$320 per pair, depending on gate weight and whether the post needs repair.
How we do it
We cut or unbolt the old hinges, weld or bolt new ones in place, re-level the gate, and photograph the final alignment.
Post Replacement
Signs you need it
The post leans visibly, the concrete base has cracked, or the gate has dropped more than an inch at the latch point.
What it costs in Burbank
Post replacement on a Burbank swing gate typically runs $395-$780, depending on footing depth, post size, and the concrete work involved.
How we do it
We remove the failed post, pour a new footing sized for the gate’s actual weight, re-hang the gate, and document the new settings.
What Gate Parts & Welding Costs in Burbank
| Item | Typical range in Burbank |
|---|---|
| Hinge replacement (per pair) | $165-$320 |
| Post replacement | $395-$780 |
| Weld repair on-site | $225-$480 |
Can you weld a cracked iron gate picket on site?
Yes. We carry a portable welder on most Burbank service calls. The repair is welded, ground smooth, primed, and photographed before we leave. The exact price depends on how long the crack is and what the picket is attached to.
Are old Burbank gate posts worth keeping?
Often, yes. If the post itself is sound but the footing has failed, we can either reinforce or replace the footing without scrapping the original iron post. We’ll show you the condition in photos and give you a written price for both options. Call (747) 260-0589 to set up a look.
Brands We Service in Burbank
We service what is already on your property: Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule are common on Burbank gates, and we stock repair parts for all of them. Our brand coverage includes nine major gate-automation lines. Most Burbank repairs are completed on the first visit using parts off the truck.
Pricing for Gate Repair in Burbank, CA
| Service | Typical range in Burbank |
|---|---|
| Hinge replacement (per pair) | $165-$320 |
| Post replacement | $395-$780 |
| Weld repair on-site | $225-$480 |
| Keypad repair or replacement | $145-$275 |
| Phone entry system | $175-$380 |
| Video intercom at the gate | $425-$890 |
| Gate motor repair | $185-$350 |
| Motor replacement | $650-$1,500 |
| Rail repair | $210-$450 |
| Gate roller replacement | $145-$310 |
Prices in Burbank run higher than the valley average when we are working on hillside properties with long driveways and heavier gates, because the parts and labor scale with the load. Every quote is written and handed to you before any work starts; the price we write is the price you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Burbank
We cover all of Burbank, from the flat ranch blocks and studio-adjacent streets through the hills where driveways climb and operators work harder. Typical response time for a repair call is same-day in most Burbank neighborhoods.
- Magnolia Park
- Toluca Lake area
- Rancho District
- Burbank Hills
- Chandler Park area
Service Area - Cities Near Burbank
We also handle gate service in North Hollywood, CA, Sun Valley, CA, Studio City, CA, and Van Nuys, CA. Scheduling is coordinated through our Los Angeles office, and local crews cover Burbank directly.
Serving Burbank, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Burbank 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 Repair in Burbank
Most Burbank repair calls are scheduled same-day when the issue is an open or stuck gate. A live person answers (747) 260-0589 around the clock and can get a technician dispatched from our Los Angeles office to Burbank quickly, usually within hours.
For repair and part replacement on an existing gate, no permit is needed. If we are installing a new gate or changing the footprint, set-back, or operator type, Burbank may require plan review. We handle that conversation if it comes up after we assess the job.
We will review it at no cost and tell you, in writing, what we would charge for the same work. Bring the paperwork to the visit. Every price we quote is written before any work starts. Call (747) 260-0589 to set that up.
If your Burbank gate is down, noisy, or simply needs its control system brought into this decade, call (747) 260-0589. A live person answers. You will get a written price before any work starts, and a photo record when the job is done.
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 Burbank Customers Say
"Our gate was hit by a delivery truck. They came out, documented the damage properly for the insurer, and the claim went through without an argument."
- Camille R."Good work on a long driveway gate. Arrived when they said, finished when they said."
- Sofia E."The safety loop had never been installed correctly by the previous company. They showed me the reading, fixed it, and did not charge me for the diagnosis."
- Patrick H.