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

FAAC gate parts and welding in Irving typically run $220-$1,800 depending on whether you need a hinge rebuilt, a post re-set, or custom steel work on the gate frame itself. Most parts jobs we complete in one visit; welding work that requires steel fabrication is usually done within 3-5 business days. We give you the written price before any work starts, so you know the number going in.

Call (817) 510-4183

If you own a FAAC operator and the gate itself is sagging, grinding, or won’t latch, you’re in the right place. We’re an independent FAAC service provider in Irving, not a factory warranty center, and we handle the metal side of the equation: hinges, posts, rails, rollers, latches, and custom welding. Call (817) 510-4183 and a live person answers, day or night.

Key takeaways:

• FAAC operators are reliable; the steel around them is what fails first in Irving’s clay soil and summer heat.
• Every job is priced in writing before we touch the gate.
• We leave you a photo record of what was found and what was installed.
• 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every FAAC parts or welding job we complete.

How FAAC Products Fail - and How We Fix Them

FAAC builds good motors. The operator failures we see are rarely the motor itself; they’re usually the hardware and structure the motor is bolted to. After 22,000+ gates serviced since 2014 across Irving, here’s what we actually find on FAAC properties, including regular work around the Las Colinas corridor where mixed residential and commercial sites keep the failure patterns varied.

• FAAC 400 and 402 operator hinge-point weld fatigue. These swing operators put sustained pressure on the gate hinge welds every cycle. We regularly see hairline cracks at the top hinge where the weld meets the gate frame. It’s not a defect; it’s metal fatigue from thousands of open-close cycles. We grind out the cracked weld and re-weld with proper penetration, then add a gusset plate if the frame thickness calls for it.
• FAAC 770 and S450 rail misalignment from clay soil movement. Irving sits on expansive clay that swells and contracts with moisture. Sliding gates on FAAC 770 or S450 operators drift out of alignment when the concrete pad shifts seasonally. The gate binds on the drive rack, the motor strains, and the rollers wear unevenly. We re-level the rail, replace worn rollers, and re-shim the rack so the operator isn’t fighting the frame.
• Stripped hinge threads on FAAC swing gates. FAAC swing gates often use bolt-through hinges or tapped plates. When a hinge post is welded steel, the threads hold. When it’s thin-wall square tube, the threads strip after stress cycles. We drill out the stripped threads, weld in a proper backing plate, and re-tap or through-bolt depending on the post wall thickness.
• FAAC 844 and C720 post fatigue on heavy ornamental gates. Heavy iron gates on FAAC 844 and C720 operators transfer massive leverage to the post. If the post was set shallow or the concrete collar is crumbling, the post leans gradually until the gate scrapes the drive. We remove the gate, cut and replace the post base, re-set in proper concrete, and re-align the operator mount points before testing full travel.
• Latch and lock misalignment on FAAC pedestrian or driveway gates. The operator works, but the gate won’t hold closed because the latch strike moved a quarter inch. This is one of the most common FAAC-adjacent problems in Irving and one of the fastest fixes. We re-align or replace the latch, verify it catches cleanly every cycle, and photograph the final position so you have a reference if it shifts again.

Our FAAC Gate Parts & Welding Process

Here’s how a typical FAAC parts or welding job goes, from the first call to the cleanup:

1. 1
   Call and describe what’s wrong. A live person answers 24/7. No voicemail, no callback queue. We ask about the symptoms, the gate type, and the FAAC model if you know it.
2. 2
   On-site evaluation. The technician arrives, finds the failure, and measures everything. For welding work, we check frame thickness, post condition, and whether the operator mounting points are true.
3. 3
   Parts decision. We tell you whether OEM FAAC parts or quality aftermarket equivalents make sense for your gate. If OEM matters for the operator, we use it. For structural steel and hardware, we sometimes recommend aftermarket options that match or exceed OEM spec at a better price. You approve the number before we turn a wrench.
4. 4
   The work. Welding is done on-site or in our shop for larger fabrications. Hinge replacement, post re-setting, rail repair, roller replacement, and latch work happen at the gate.
5. 5
   Testing and documentation. We cycle the gate on the FAAC operator 10-15 times, confirm it opens and closes cleanly, verify the limit settings haven’t shifted, and photograph the final work. You get that photo record before we leave, plus a written note of part numbers and settings - the way Adrian Vance has done it since 2014.
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   The guarantee. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers everything. 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 Irving

Here are honest price ranges for the FAAC jobs we do most in Irving. Final numbers depend on gate weight, steel condition, and access.

• Hinge replacement (weld-in): $250-$600 per hinge, depending on gate weight and whether we need to remove the gate leaf.
• Post replacement (remove, set new, concrete): $500-$1,400, depending on post size and whether we can reuse the existing operator mount.
• Rail repair / re-alignment: $220-$600, including shims, re-leveling, and roller adjustment.
• Custom welding (crack repair, gusset plates, frame reinforcement): $180-$800, depending on the extent of cracking and steel thickness.
• Gate roller replacement: $150-$450, including the new rollers and alignment check.
• Latch and lock replacement or re-alignment: $120-$350.

What moves the price: gate weight, how badly the steel has fatigued, whether the post concrete collar needs full replacement, and whether the FAAC operator mounting points need re-drilling or re-plating. What doesn’t move it: hidden fees. The price we hand you is the price you pay. Call (817) 510-4183 for a free estimate on your specific gate.

Why Irving Homeowners Call Vance Gate Repair Irving for FAAC Work

We’re not the only gate company in Irving. We’re the one that hands you a written price before touching the gate, and the one that leaves a photo record on the truck seat when the job’s done. That’s The Haven Standard, and it applies to every FAAC parts or welding job we take. Under Clause 4 (Evidence on every job), you get a documented photo record at no additional charge. Under Clause 1 (Have it in writing), the price is on paper before work starts.

Adrian Vance started this company doing commercial access-control documentation work, and that habit stuck. Every FAAC job gets a written note: what was found, what was replaced, what to watch for next. We also service LiftMaster, Mighty Mule, Ghost Controls, and DoorKing, so if your FAAC operator ever gets swapped for another brand down the line, we’re still the company that knows your gate.

The 365-Day Done Right Promise means if the weld cracks or the hinge shifts within a year, we come back and fix it. No argument, no fee. Name what you found. Name what it costs. Name what you left behind.

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