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Gate parts and welding in Hurst comes down to one question: will the fix last through the next clay-soil season? Most won’t, and that’s exactly why we get called in after the handyman’s patch fails. Ironworks Gate Co. replaces hinge posts, repairs rails, and welds frames on gates throughout Hurst, from Bellaire Heights to the streets around the NE Mall. We know this city’s gates because we work on them every week. Call (806) 484-1837 and a live person answers, day or night.
If your gate binds in spring and drags through the summer, the problem is rarely what you think. It’s usually a post set too shallow in Blackland Prairie clay. We fix that.
Why Ironworks Gate Co. Is Hurst’s Preferred Gate Parts & Welding Company
Hurst is a town of 50- and 60-year-old brick ranches with original or early-replacement wooden gates still hanging on. That means most gate failures here follow a pattern: the hinge post heaves, the frame racks out of square, and the gate starts dragging. We’ve seen it enough times in Hurst that we don’t guess anymore. We dig, we check the post depth, and we fix the root problem.
Victor Salinas leads a crew that’s been doing gate work for over 42 years, and the work is backed by our written 90-Day Done Right Promise. If it isn’t right, we come back and make it right. No paperwork, no arguing. We also offer a Free Second Opinion on any written estimate, and a permanent 5% Senior and Veteran discount. Every technician who shows up at a Hurst home is background-checked and in uniform.
Our Gate Parts & Welding Services in Hurst
Hinge Replacement
Hinge replacement in Hurst often means more than swapping hardware. On shared-driveway swing gates, one heaving post torques the hinge line until the gate drags across the neighbor’s half of the drive. We replace hinges and reinforce the post seat so the gate swings true even when the clay swells in spring. We stock heavy-duty hinges sized for the solid wood gates common on Hurst’s 1960s and ’70s homes.
Post Replacement
This is the fix that actually lasts. Original posts in Hurst neighborhoods like Bellaire Heights are frequently set only 18 to 24 inches deep. Blackland Prairie clay heaves those shallow posts out of plumb every wet season. We reset posts below the active soil zone, typically at 36 inches, and set them in concrete so the gate holds square through drought and rain. Most post replacements in Hurst run $450 to $900 per post, including removal, concrete, and setting.
Rail Repair
Clay movement doesn’t just move posts. It cracks pressure-treated wood rails at the hinge line, leaving a gate that won’t latch. We repair or replace bottom and mid rails, then weld steel reinforcement plates when the frame has racked beyond what wood alone can hold. On gates with rotted bottom rails, we cut out the bad section and splice in new lumber before reattaching the hinge hardware.
Custom Welding
Some old gates are worth saving because they’re too well built to throw away. We weld steel plates onto racked frames, repair cracked ornamental iron, and beef up thin tubing so a 50-year-old gate closes like the day it was hung. Custom welding in Hurst ranges from $150 for a small bracket or latch repair up to $800 or more for full frame reinforcement on a large driveway gate. We quote the price before we strike an arc.
What happens when you call
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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.
Trusted Brands We Service in Hurst
Our Gate Parts & Welding team works on gates fitted with Ghost Controls, Linear, Viking, and DoorKing openers, among others. We keep common replacement parts in the truck for Hurst jobs, which shortens the repair time considerably. When your ghost controls hinge bracket is cracked or your Viking arm is bent, we typically have the part or can have it same week. The goal is one visit, one correct fix.
Common Gate Parts & Welding Problems We See in Hurst Homes
- Shared driveway swing gates binding in spring. When one hinge post heaves outward in wet months, the gate drags across the neighbor’s side of the drive and the latch misses by an inch or more.
- Shallow 18-to-24-inch post footings. These were common practice when Hurst was built out in the ’60s and ’70s, and they fail predictably in shrink-swell clay. The post tilts, the gate sags, and new hinges won’t fix it.
- Tight side yards forcing sliding gate retrofits. Around the NE Mall corridor, narrow side yards often leave no swing room. Sliding gates are the right fix, but original post spacing sometimes needs adjustment before the track can go in.
- Rusted steel frames on wood gates. A 40-year-old wood gate with a steel frame is usually worth saving if the steel is still sound. We weld reinforcement and replace rotted wood sections rather than rip out the whole gate.
Pricing for Gate Parts & Welding in Hurst, TX
Hinge replacement in Hurst typically runs $180 to $420 for a pair of heavy-duty hinges installed. Post replacement runs $450 to $900 per post, depending on depth and whether we’re working near a driveway edge. Rail repair runs $200 to $500. Custom welding starts around $150 for small fixes and goes up for bigger framing work. A sagging double gate that needs both posts reset and the frame re-squared commonly lands between $1,100 and $2,000.
You’ll know the full price before any work begins. We write it down, you agree to it, and that’s the number on the final bill. Estimates are free. Call (806) 484-1837 for a quote on your specific gate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Hurst
Beyond our work in Hurst, the same crew handles gate parts and welding in North Richland Hills, Bedford, Colleyville, and Haltom City. If your gate sits near the HEB border, call us and we’ll tell you straight whether it’s in our service area.
Serving Hurst, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hurst 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 - Gate Parts & Welding in Hurst
Your hinge post is almost certainly set too shallow in Blackland Prairie clay, which heaves upward when wet and contracts in summer drought. The original post on a 1960s or ’70s Hurst home is commonly only 18 to 24 inches deep. New hinges do not fix a moving post. The post must be reset below the active soil zone, usually at 36 inches, and set in concrete. Call (806) 484-1837 and we’ll confirm it on the first visit.
Yes, in most cases. Around the NE Mall corridor side yards are often too tight for a swing gate, so a sliding retrofit makes sense. We set the track on the remaining grass strip or against the fence line, and we adjust the post spacing as needed without disturbing the driveway. The price is quoted before we dig anything. Call for a free measure.
Usually it’s a misaligned or failing photocell or a loose wire, and it is a parts and adjustment issue we fix on the first visit. On Hurst gates with heaving posts, the opener arm and photocell can drift out of alignment as the post moves. We check the post alignment before replacing parts, because a new photocell on a moving post will just fail again. Call (806) 484-1837 for a diagnosis.
We work in stages so your gate stays functional through the job. We set temporary posts or a temporary walk gate for foot traffic, keep the driveway usable, and clear the dig area before the day is done. On Hurst homes with tight side yards, we plan the dig sequence around your access rather than the other way around. Most post replacements are finished same day, and the driveway is clear that evening.
If the steel is still solid and the wood rot is limited to the bottom rail or a few pickets, it’s usually worth saving. We weld steel plates to correct racking, splice in new wood, and the gate keeps another decade of life. A full replacement in Hurst runs $1,500 to $4,000 for a driveway gate, so a $400 to $800 welding and splice job often makes more sense. We’ll give you an honest read and a written price for either path.
Call Ironworks Gate Co. for Gate Parts & Welding in Hurst
If your Hurst gate is dragging, sagging, or bound against the latch post, call (806) 484-1837. We’ll give you an honest diagnosis, a written price, and a fix that lasts through the next clay-soil season. Done right, and backed in writing.
Written by Victor Salinas, Owner at Ironworks Gate Co., serving Hurst and the Mid-Cities with gate parts and welding since 1984.