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FAAC Gate Parts & Welding in Tarzana: What to Know First

FAAC gate parts and welding in Tarzana typically cost between $180 and $900 depending on whether you need a hinge reinforced, a post re-set, or a custom bracket fabricated, and most jobs are done in one visit. We carry the wear parts for FAAC 400, 750, 844, and the newer Slide series, and when something’s broken beyond a parts swap, we weld it back strong right in your driveway. You’re not sending your gate to a shop somewhere across the Valley. This page is for Tarzana homeowners with a FAAC operator who need steel work, hinge replacement, post repair, or an honest opinion on whether a cracked weld is worth saving. Call (818) 514-7606 and Hal will talk through what you’re seeing.

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How FAAC Products Fail - and How We Fix Them

FAAC builds a solid hydraulic operator. Most of what fails around it is steel and alignment, not the motor itself. Here’s what we see in Tarzana:

• FAAC 400 series hinge-post fatigue. The 400 is a workhorse on Tarzana’s residential gates, but the hinge post takes a beating from daily open-close cycles in our dry, hot summers. The post doesn’t fail first, the weld at the base does, especially when the original installer used a light post and called it good. We cut out the cracked weld, re-set the post plumb, and weld fresh gusset plates so it doesn’t lean again.
• FAAC 750 and 844 rail misalignment. These slide operators push a gate along a track, and when the track shifts even half an inch out of level, the rollers chew through and the gate starts to grind. Homeowners get told they need a new motor. What they actually need is the rail re-welded level and new rollers. We’ve undone that particular upsell more times than we can count.
• FAAC Slide series gate wheel wear. The Slide series is common on newer Tarzana installations, and the nylon wheels wear faster than people expect, especially on gates that get sand and grit blown under them from the hills. Worn wheels put lateral load on the drive chain, which stretches it and throws the gate off its limit switch. We replace the wheels and re-tension the chain before it damages the operator.
• Broken latch mounts on FAAC swing gates. We see this on almost every FAAC swing setup that’s more than five years old. The electric latch gets mounted to a thin section of gate frame, and repeated closing force cracks the mount right off. A five-minute weld saves a $200 latch replacement and keeps the gate actually locking instead of just resting closed.
• Improperly welded extension wings. FAAC operators often get paired with gates that were extended after the fact to fit a wider driveway, and the extension wing is where the cheap welds live. We grind out the old bead, re-fit the wing flush, and weld it with full penetration so the gate hangs straight and the operator isn’t fighting extra weight.

Our FAAC Gate Parts & Welding Process

Here’s how a typical FAAC parts and welding job goes with us:

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   You call and describe the symptom. A live person answers. Hal asks what the gate is doing, what model FAAC you have if you know it, and whether it’s a swing or a slide. He’ll tell you if he thinks it’s a steel problem or an operator problem before he even comes out.
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   We inspect the whole gate, not just the visible break. A crack at the hinge is rarely the only issue. Hal checks the post, the other hinges, the operator mount, the chain tension, and the ground clearance. He’s looking for what caused the failure, because fixing the crack without fixing the cause means he’ll be back in six months, and that annoys him.
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   We decide OEM versus quality aftermarket with you. For FAAC-specific operator parts like limit switches and control boards, we use OEM or FAAC-approved components. For structural steel, hinges, rollers, and brackets, we often fabricate on site or use domestic aftermarket parts that match or beat the original spec. You’ll know exactly what’s going on your gate and why before any work starts.
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   The repair happens in your driveway. We bring the welding rig, the grinder, and the parts. No hauling your gate to a shop, no week-long wait. Most hinge replacements, post re-sets, and bracket fabrications are done same day.
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   We test the full cycle and adjust the operator. After the steel is done, we run the gate through open and close cycles with the FAAC operator connected. If the gate was binding before, we re-set the limits and force settings so the operator isn’t working harder than it needs to.
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   The 90-Day Done Right Promise goes in writing. If that weld cracks or that hinge sags within 90 days, one call from you and Hal’s back out. No runaround, no “that’s a different issue now” talk.

What FAAC Gate Parts & Welding Costs in Tarzana

Here’s straight pricing for the FAAC jobs we do most in Tarzana. These are the numbers you’ll see on the written estimate before we touch anything:

• Hinge replacement (welded, per hinge): $180-$320, including fitting and paint prep
• Post re-set and weld reinforcement: $350-$600, including concrete work if needed
• Custom bracket or extension wing fabrication: $150-$450 depending on steel and complexity
• Gate roller and wheel replacement (slide gates): $120-$280 per set
• Latch mount weld repair: $85-$150, often done while we’re already there for another issue

What moves the price is access, steel thickness, and whether the operator needs re-adjustment when we’re done. You’ll know the full number before we start, and it won’t change at the door. Estimates are free, and there’s no trip charge inside the county. Call (818) 514-7606 and Hal will give you a real number based on what you’re describing.

Why Tarzana Homeowners Call Gatewood Fence & Gate for FAAC Work

Hal Gatewood has been fixing gates in Tarzana since 2001, and he grew up not far from the Tarzana Recreation Center. Most of his customers live within a few miles of Ventura Boulevard, and some have been calling him back for going on two decades. He picked up the trade at Los Angeles Pierce College in Woodland Hills, where welding and metal fabrication came before gate motors ever did, and he’s got a low tolerance for shortcuts he has to undo before the real repair can even start. When you call, a live person answers, day or night, and the person who shows up is someone whose name is on the shop. We work on all the major brands, LiftMaster, Mighty Mule, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, and that matters when you’ve got a mixed property or a neighbor who needs a hand too. The 90-Day Done Right Promise is in writing on every job. Hand me your number and I’ll call you when I’m on my way, none of that four-hour window stuff.

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