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AfterFAAC Gate Installation in Highland Park: What to Know First
FAAC gate installation in Highland Park typically runs $2,400 to $6,800 for a full driveway system, and most jobs are completed within five to seven business days once the gate and operator arrive. We’re an independent FAAC service provider, not a factory shop, which means we install the gate the way it should have been done the first time: post set deep enough for Texas clay, operator wired clean, and every limit switch tested before we call the job done.
This page is for Highland Park homeowners who already own a FAAC gate or operator and need it installed right, or who are buying FAAC because they’ve heard the name and want to know what they’re getting into. We’ll walk you through how FAAC units actually fail in this climate, what installation should cost, and what we do differently. Questions while you read? Call (325) 936-1371 and Hal will talk you through it.
How FAAC Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
FAAC builds a solid operator, no argument from us. But twenty-plus years of working on them around Highland Park has shown us exactly where they give up. Here’s what we see, and here’s what we do about it.
- FAAC 400 Series swing operators and the capacitor that quits. The 400 is common on Highland Park double-gate driveways, and when the gate starts slowing down or stalling halfway through its arc, it’s usually the start capacitor, not the motor. Chain shops want to sell you a whole new operator. We replace the capacitor, check the motor windings, and you’re back in business for a fraction of the cost.
- FAAC 750 and 760 sliding gate operators with limit switch drift. Sliding gates in Highland Park deal with fine clay dust that works its way into the limit switch housing. The gate starts stopping six inches short, then a foot, then it just won’t close. We pull the cover, clean the contacts, reset the limits, and seal the housing so the dust stays out.
- FAAC hydraulic operators (E024 and S700 series) with cold-weather sluggishness. North Texas winters aren’t brutal, but those first cold snaps in November make hydraulic fluid thick and the gate starts moving like it’s waking up slow. We flush and refill with the correct viscosity oil for our climate and adjust the bypass pressure to spec. It’s a half-day job that prevents a blown hose later.
- FAAC photobeam misalignment from post movement. The photobeam posts are set in clay that shifts with moisture, and a post that’s moved half an inch throws the beam off. The gate refuses to close and the homeowner thinks the operator died. It didn’t. We re-square the post, shim the beam bracket, and test it ten times before we leave.
- FAAC control boards with rodent damage. We’ve opened more than one FAAC panel behind a Highland Park driveway and found a family of field mice living in it. They chew the low-voltage wiring and short the board. We repair the wiring, replace the board only if it’s actually fried, and seal the knockouts so the mice find somewhere else to live.
Our FAAC Gate Installation Process
Every FAAC job we take in Highland Park follows the same path, whether it’s a new install, a repair, or a motor replacement. Here’s how it goes:
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You call, you get a person. Not a phone menu. Hal or one of the crew answers, asks what the gate is doing or not doing, and schedules a time that works.
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We show up and look at the whole gate. Post depth, hinge condition, gate weight, operator type, how the wiring was run. We don’t start with the operator; we start with what’s carrying the gate.
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We give you a written price before any work starts. You’ll know the number, and that number won’t change at the end of the job. If we find something else wrong while we’re in there, we stop and call you first.
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Parts decision, straight talk. If you have a FAAC operator we’ll use FAAC OEM parts where it matters, and quality aftermarket parts where it doesn’t, and we’ll tell you which is which and why.
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The work, done on site. We weld and fabricate in your driveway. The gate doesn’t leave your property. You can stand there and watch if you want; Hal doesn’t mind company.
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Testing and the guarantee. We cycle the gate until we’re both tired of watching it, check every safety feature, and hand you the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If it’s not right, one call brings us back.
What FAAC Gate Installation Costs in Highland Park
Straight numbers, because that’s what you actually want to know. Here’s what FAAC work runs in Highland Park:
- FAAC swing operator installation (400 series, single gate): $900-$1,500
- FAAC sliding operator installation (750/760 or similar): $1,200-$2,000
- Full driveway gate + FAAC operator (custom steel or aluminum, installed): $3,500-$7,800
- Double swing gate + FAAC 400 operator (both gates automated): $4,200-$8,500
- FAAC control board replacement (board + labor): $450-$850
- FAAC capacitor or limit switch repair: $180-$350
What moves the price: gate weight and length, whether the posts need reset or replacement, and access to power. A gate that’s already wired for an operator costs less to automate than one where we’re trenching a new power run. Every quote is free, it’s written down, and it’s the number you pay. Call (325) 936-1371 and we’ll come measure it.
Why Highland Park Homeowners Call Gatewood Fence & Gate for FAAC Work
Hal Gatewood grew up about a mile from the Katy Trail corridor and has been fixing gates in and around Highland Park since 2001. That’s long enough to have installed a driveway gate for a family, then come back fifteen years later to replace the operator for their kids who bought the house. You don’t get that kind of relationship from a company that routes calls through a switchboard in another state.
We’re an independent FAAC service provider, which means we’re not beholden to factory pricing or factory timelines. We also work on LiftMaster, Mighty Mule, Ghost Controls, and DoorKing, so if you have a mixed system or you’re thinking about switching brands, we can give you a straight answer about what’s actually worth keeping. The name is on the shop, the shop is down the road, and Hal’s cell number is on the invoice.
FAQs
Yes, in most cases FAAC’s warranty covers the equipment but not the labor or damage from improper installation, and a self-install that shorts the control board or burns the transformer will not be covered. We install to FAAC’s specifications so your warranty stays intact, and if something goes wrong later we’re the ones who come back, not a manufacturer call line.
Most FAAC gate installations are scheduled within five to seven business days. Repairs are often same-day or next-day. If your gate is stuck open and the house is exposed, tell the person who answers and we’ll make it a priority. The phone is answered 24/7 by a live person.
If the motor and gearbox are sound, repair it. We replace capacitors, limit switches, photobeams, and boards all the time, and a $200 repair beats a $1,500 operator swap. We’ll tell you honestly if your unit is past its useful life, but our philosophy is simple: fix what’s fixable, replace only what’s dead.
We stock the common failure parts for FAAC operators: capacitors, limit switches, photobeam sets, and control boards for the 400 and 750 series. Specialty hydraulic components or gearboxes may need to be ordered, and we’ll tell you upfront if there’s a wait.
Call (325) 936-1371. The person who answers will tell you exactly when we can be there, and if it’s an emergency, we’ll do what we can to get a truck to you the same day.
Tell me what it’s doing wrong and I’ll come take a look - here’s my cell.
Written by Hal Gatewood, Owner, Gatewood Fence & Gate at Gatewood Fence & Gate, serving Highland Park and nearby areas.