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FAAC Gate Parts & Welding in Fort Worth: What to Know First

FAAC gate parts and welding in Fort Worth come down to three things: we diagnose the actual failure, we source the right component (OEM or a known-quality aftermarket equivalent), and we weld or replace with a written price in your hand before any tool comes off the truck. Most FAAC part replacements and weld repairs run $180 to $640, depending on what failed and whether the post or hinge carries structural damage. We’re an independent FAAC service provider, not a manufacturer-authorized shop, which means we fix what’s broken instead of steering you toward a new operator.

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This page is for Fort Worth homeowners with a FAAC swing or slide gate that’s sagging, grinding, or stopped dead. If you know the symptom but not the cause, you’ll find the answer here. If you already know the exact part, call (817) 476-9945 and we’ll quote it in writing before we touch anything.

How FAAC Products Fail - and How We Fix Them

• Hinge wear on FAAC 400-series swing gates. The FAAC 400 and 402 operators are common in Fort Worth’s older inner-ring neighborhoods. The gate leaf is heavy, and when the lower hinge bushing wears, the leaf drops just enough to bind against the operator arm. We see this constantly in Arlington Heights and Mistletoe Heights. The fix is hinge replacement, not operator replacement. We weld a new greasable hinge and re-level the leaf so the operator stops fighting the load.
• Cracked weld at the operator arm bracket (C720/C721 slide gates). On FAAC slide operators, the arm bracket that connects the motor to the gate leaf takes repeated shock every cycle. Over time, the factory weld develops a hairline crack that widens until the gate shudders mid-travel. We cut out the failed weld, prep the surface, and TIG-weld the bracket back with proper penetration. Photographed before, during, and after.
• Post fatigue on FAAC 391/770 installations. Fort Worth’s clay soil expands and contracts through every wet-dry cycle, and gate posts set without deep concrete footings shift. The post leans, the gate sags, and the FAAC operator reads it as an obstruction. We pull the post, weld a new base plate if needed, set it in a deeper footing, and re-hang the gate so the operator cycles clean.
• Broken gate rollers on FAAC 844 slide tracks. The FAAC 844 slide system is a workhorse, but the rollers on the gate’s guide track flatten over time on Fort Worth’s long driveways. Owners hear a steady thump-thump-thump as the gate moves. We replace the roller assembly and inspect the track for wear. If the track itself is grooved, we weld in a replacement section rather than forcing new rollers onto a chewed-up rail.
• Limit switch drift on FAAC 412 operators. This one isn’t a parts failure in the traditional sense, but it shows up as a symptom owners assume is a motor problem: the gate opens fine, then stops three feet short or overruns the close. The limit switch has shifted. We reset it, photograph the new position, and put the reading in your job file. If the limit switch itself is worn, we replace it on the spot.

Our FAAC Gate Parts & Welding Process

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   Call and describe the symptom. A live person answers at any hour. You tell us what the gate is doing (or not doing). We ask targeted questions about the motor brand, the gate type, and when the problem started.
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   On-site diagnosis. A background-checked, uniformed technician arrives, name and photo sent before arrival. We inspect the gate, open the operator cover, read the limit switches, and identify the exact failed component. You get a written diagnosis, not a verbal summary.
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   Parts decision. We tell you the failed part by name and number. If it’s a FAAC-specific component like a control board or hydraulic pump, we quote OEM. If it’s a commodity part like a hinge, roller, or bracket, we offer both OEM and quality aftermarket, with the price difference stated plainly.
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   Written price before work. Under Haven Standard Clause 1, you sign off on the flat price before any tool is picked up. No hourly billing surprises. No “we found more once we opened it up” invoice creep.
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   The repair or weld. We replace the part or complete the weld, then run the gate through full open-close cycles. We check the operator’s force settings, confirm the photo-eyes and safety edges are working, and photograph everything.
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   Documentation and warranty. You get a photo log of what was found, what was installed, and what the gate should do next. Every FAAC parts job carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not right within a year, we make it right at no charge.

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What FAAC Gate Parts & Welding Costs in Fort Worth

Here’s the honest range for the most common FAAC jobs we handle across Fort Worth:

• Hinge replacement (single gate leaf): $180-$320, depending on gate weight and whether we’re welding a new post bracket.
• Post replacement with welded base plate: $380-$640, including concrete and re-hanging.
• Roller assembly replacement (slide gate): $150-$290 per roller set, plus any track section welding.
• Operator arm bracket weld repair: $140-$260, including surface prep and load testing.
• Limit switch replacement or reset: $120-$220, including photo documentation of the new setting.

What moves the price: gate weight, post condition, whether we’re welding in place or removing and bench-welding, and whether the failed part damaged adjacent components. We quote the flat price before any work begins, so you’ll never get a call saying the estimate changed mid-repair. Call (817) 476-9945 for an exact quote. Estimates are free.

Why Fort Worth Homeowners Call Vance Gate Repair Fort Worth for FAAC Work

Most gate companies see a FAAC operator and immediately suggest replacing it with whatever brand they prefer selling. We don’t work that way. FAAC makes solid equipment, and most failures are mechanical: a hinge, a bracket, a roller, a weld. Those are repairable at a fraction of replacement cost, and we’d rather fix the $200 hinge than sell you a $2,400 operator. Adrian Vance built this company on that logic, and it’s held since 2014.

We also service the other major brands: LiftMaster, Mighty Mule, Ghost Controls, and DoorKing. So if your FAAC gate shares a property with a LiftMaster opener on the other side, one technician can handle both. Every FAAC parts and welding job leaves a documented record – what we found, what we set, what we replaced. Name what you found. Name what it costs. Name what you left behind. That’s how we’ve always done it, and that’s how we’ll write it up when we’re done with your gate.

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