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FAAC Gate Parts & Welding in University Park: What to Know First

We provide independent FAAC gate parts and welding in University Park, handling everything from hinge replacement and post repair to custom welding on rail and frame sections. Most FAAC repairs are completed in one visit, and every job carries a written 90-Day Done Right Promise. You will know the full price before we pick up a tool, and a live person answers our phone at (936) 259-0479 any hour, any day.

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If you own a FAAC gate in University Park and the hinges are sagging, a weld has let go, or the rail no longer runs true, this page explains what we see most often, what it costs, and how we put it right without selling you parts you do not need. Victor Salinas and our crew work on FAAC equipment regularly, and we treat each job the way the metal deserves: measured, straight, and done once.

How FAAC Products Fail - and How We Fix Them

FAAC builds solid operators, but the metal around them takes a beating in University Park’s clay-heavy soil and summer heat. Here are the failures we see most on local driveways:

• Hinge stress on heavier FAAC swing gates. The FAAC 400 and 390 series operators move a lot of gate, and when hinges wear or a gate settles, the operator works harder than it should. We regularly rebuild hinge posts in University Park where the original welds have cracked from years of soil movement. The fix is cutting out the old hinge, installing a fresh pin or plate, and welding it back square.
• Weld fatigue where the operator bracket meets the gate frame. FAAC operators bolt to a bracket that is welded onto the gate. On older installations, particularly FAAC 844 and 770 models that have been in service for fifteen or twenty years, that bracket weld is a common failure point. We see cracks along the toe of the weld that owners mistake for a motor problem. The gate will chatter, stall, or stop mid-travel, but the operator tests fine. The real issue is flex in a failing weld, and the fix is grinding it out and re-welding with proper penetration.
• Rail alignment on FAAC sliding gates. FAAC’s sliding operators, including the 884 and 746 lines, depend on a rail that is straight and clean. University Park’s expansive clay shifts with the seasons, and a rail that was level in spring can bind by August. We re-set posts, shim or re-weld rail sections, and replace worn gate rollers so the operator is not dragging dead weight.
• Latch and lock misalignment after repairs by other crews. FAAC gates use a magnetic lock or a mechanical latch that has to line up precisely or the operator faults out. We frequently follow other companies in University Park who replaced a hinge or welded a section and left the lock a quarter-inch off. The gate will close, then reverse, then alarm. The fix is careful re-alignment at the latch point, not a new control board.
• Corrosion where the gate post meets the ground. University Park gates set in soil without adequate drainage will rust from the bottom up, and we see this often on FAAC-equipped estate gates that have been in the ground for two decades or more. The operator keeps working, but the post rots at the base until the gate sags and the hinges tear out. We cut the post at sound metal, sleeve or replace it, and weld it with a longer warranty than the original.

Our FAAC Gate Parts & Welding Process

Here is how a typical FAAC parts and welding job runs from the time you call:

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   You call (936) 259-0479. A person answers. We ask what the gate is doing, not just what is broken, and schedule a visit that works for you.
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   We inspect the whole gate, not just the symptom. A FAAC operator fault often starts as a mechanical problem: a hinge, a weld, a rail, a roller. We find the root cause before we discuss any repair.
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   We quote the work before any work begins. You get a written price covering parts, labor, and welding. Nothing is added at the end. If you have a written estimate from anyone else, bring it; we will give you a free second opinion.
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   Parts decision: OEM when it matters, quality aftermarket when it makes sense. On FAAC electronics and safety components we use genuine FAAC parts. On structural hardware like hinges, posts, and rollers, we often use machined domestic steel that will outlast the original. You will know which we are using and why.
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   We weld, align, and test. The repair is made, the gate is cycled, the operator is re-adjusted, and the site is left cleaner than we found it.
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   We stand behind it. Every FAAC job at Ironworks Gate Co. carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If it is not right, we return and make it right. That is the Keystone Standard on every job, no exceptions.

What FAAC Gate Parts & Welding Costs in University Park

University Park pricing for FAAC parts and welding depends on what failed and how much steel has to move. Here are honest ranges for the work we do most often:

• Hinge replacement (single gate): $220-$460, depending on hinge size and whether the post must be re-prepped.
• Post replacement with concrete set and weld-out: $480-$950, depending on post size, finish, and soil conditions.
• Rail repair or re-welding: $180-$520, depending on the length of rail and how much must be cut out and replaced.
• Custom welding repair (cracks, brackets, frame sections): $140-$400 per repair point, including grinding and finish pass.
• Gate roller replacement: $95-$240 per roller, plus alignment labor if the rail has shifted.
• Latch and lock repair or re-alignment: $120-$300, parts included for most common FAAC configurations.

What moves the price is access, the weight and finish of the gate, and whether the post is salvageable. You will have a firm number before we start, and the work is covered by the 90-Day Done Right Promise. Call (936) 259-0479 for a free estimate.

Why University Park Homeowners Call Ironworks Gate Co. for FAAC Work

We have been doing this work for over 42 years, since 1984, and Victor Salinas learned the trade at Eastfield College, where a shop instructor told him a gate is only as honest as the person who fixes it. That has stayed with him. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, and they treat your property the way they would treat their own mother’s house.

We carry the training and equipment to service FAAC properly, and we also work on LiftMaster, Mighty Mule, Ghost Controls, and DoorKing, so if your FAAC gate has a problem that is really a different-brand keypad or a legacy operator on the other side of the driveway, we handle it in the same visit. You get a live person on the phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and a written guarantee that does not ask you to argue. Done right, and backed in writing.

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