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FAAC Gate Installation in Southlake: What to Know First

FAAC gate installation in Southlake typically runs $2,800 to $7,500 for a complete single swing gate with operator, depending on gate weight, post condition, and whether you need new columns or can reuse existing steel. Most FAAC installs we handle are completed in one to two days once materials are on site. We quote every job upfront and in writing before a single bolt is turned, so the number we give you is the number you pay.

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This page is for Southlake homeowners who already own an FAAC operator or have ordered one and need it installed correctly. If you’re in the middle of deciding between brands, we can help there too, but this is about what happens when the box is sitting in your garage and you want to know who’s qualified to put it in. Call (817) 580-8494 and you’ll get a live person, not a voicemail tree.

How FAAC Products Fail - and How We Fix Them

FAAC builds solid hydraulic and electromechanical operators. But every brand has its weak points, and Southlake’s climate and soil do specific things to gate hardware. Here’s what we actually see on FAAC jobs in this area:

• FAAC 400 Series swing operators and the August heat: The 400 series uses a hydraulic pump that’s sensitive to sustained high temperatures. In Southlake, we’ve seen the oil thin out enough in August that the gate loses its soft-start and slams through the last few degrees of travel. The fix is usually fresh hydraulic fluid rated for our temperature range, not a new operator. A lot of companies quote a full replacement because they don’t know the 400 series well enough to diagnose the fluid first.
• S450H and the “dead board” misdiagnosis: The FAAC S450H controller board will occasionally go dark and look completely failed when the real problem is a corroded ground connection at the cabinet. Southlake’s clay soil holds moisture against buried conduit, and we find green, swollen grounds more often than anyone expects. We test continuity before quoting a board, and roughly a third of the time the board is fine.
• E024S sliding operators and chain stretch: The E024S runs a chain that stretches unevenly in the first year, especially on longer Southlake driveway runs where the gate travels forty feet or more. Symptom: the gate shudders mid-travel, then jolts forward. The fix is chain tension correction and realignment, not motor replacement. It takes about an hour if you know where the tensioner is and how FAAC wants the slack measured.
• FAAC limit switch drift on all swing models: FAAC uses magnetic limit switches, and they can drift six to eighteen inches over a season, which makes the gate stop short or overtravel into a post. We re-set the limits as part of every FAAC install and again at the 90-day check. If your gate used to stop flush and now leaves a gap on one side, this is usually it.
• OEM vs aftermarket parts and warranty-safe choices: We use FAAC OEM boards and hydraulic components on anything under warranty, full stop. For out-of-warranty repairs, there are a few aftermarket remote receivers and safety edge kits that work fine and cost meaningfully less, and we’ll tell you when that’s a reasonable choice. We never mix an OEM board with a knockoff photo eye and call it good. That’s how you get a gate that works for six weeks and then behaves unpredictably.

Our FAAC Gate Installation Process

Here’s what a typical FAAC gate installation with Ironworks Gate Co. looks like, from your first call to the day you stop thinking about the gate entirely:

1. 1
   You call (817) 580-8494. A live person answers. We ask about your gate, your operator model if you know it, and what the gate is doing now. We schedule a visit at a time that works for you.
2. 2
   We show up and measure everything. Gate weight, post thickness, hinge condition, travel distance, power availability, the whole picture. FAAC operators are weight-rated in specific ranges, and guessing here is how installs fail. We don’t guess.
3. 3
   We give you a written price. This includes the operator, any structural work (posts, hinge repairs, steel reinforcement), electrical, and safety edges. The price is agreed before work starts. Nothing changes on the back end.
4. 4
   We install and configure. Operator mounts, wiring, limit setting, force adjustment, safety edge installation, photo eyes if your Southlake property needs them for code. We walk the gate through a full open-close cycle under load, not just on the bench.
5. 5
   We run the safety and performance test. Obstruction detection, auto-reverse, pedestrian mode if you have it, and a visual inspection of every weld and bolt. If something isn’t right, we fix it before we leave.
6. 6
   You get the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If anything about the installation isn’t right in the first 90 days, we come back and make it right. No paperwork, no arguing, no exceptions. That’s the Keystone Standard, and it applies to every FAAC job we do.

What FAAC Gate Installation Costs in Southlake

Here are honest ranges for what we quote in Southlake, based on the actual jobs we’ve done in the area:

• FAAC operator install on existing gate, no structural work: $1,100 to $2,200
• Single swing gate, new operator, new hinges, minor post work: $2,800 to $4,500
• Double swing gate with two operators: $4,500 to $7,500
• Sliding gate with FAAC E024S and full track/pad work: $5,000 to $9,000, depending on track length and foundation needs
• Full new gate fabrication plus FAAC automation: $6,000 to $14,000, driven by gate size, steel gauge, and decorative work

What moves the price: post condition (old posts often need reinforcement or replacement), whether you have power run to the gate pad already, gate weight and steel thickness, and whether we’re working around existing landscaping or hardscape. We’ll tell you exactly where your job lands when we see it. Call (817) 580-8494 and we’ll come measure for free. The estimate is free too, and it’s in writing.

Why Southlake Homeowners Call Ironworks Gate Co. for FAAC Work

We’ve been serving Southlake since 1984, and we’ve seen a lot of gate companies come and go. What keeps our phone ringing is simple: we show up when we say we will, we know FAAC operators inside and out, and we guarantee our work in writing.

Victor Salinas grew up near Southlake Town Square back when Carroll Avenue was a two-lane road, and he never saw a reason to leave. Around here, he’s known for explaining the problem in plain English before touching a tool, and for not charging for work a gate doesn’t need. His grandfather welded for a living and made it look like honest work, and that’s the standard we run to.

We’re an independent FAAC service provider, so we’re not tied to any manufacturer’s upsell playbook. We service nine automation brands, including LiftMaster, Mighty Mule, Ghost Controls, and DoorKing, which means when we recommend a FAAC part or repair, it’s because it’s the right call for your gate, not because we only know one brand. As a company, we’re built on the idea that a gate that works right doesn’t need to announce itself. We stand behind every job with the 90-Day Done Right Promise, and you’ll talk to a live person whenever you call, day or night.

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