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Gate Operators Installation & Repair
Commercial & Residential Gate Automation Services
A gate operator should do two things every single time: open reliably and close safely. Whether you manage a commercial property or want a secure driveway gate at home, we provide professional gate operator installation, repair, troubleshooting, and access control upgrades—with a focus on safety, code-compliant wiring, and clean workmanship.
If your gate is stuck open, won’t close, is grinding, or keeps reversing, we can diagnose the issue and get your system back to smooth operation.
Gate Operator Services We Provide
Gate Operator Repair & Troubleshooting
We fix the most common issues, including:
Damage after storms, power surges, or vehicle impact
New Gate Operator Installation
We install gate automation for:
We’ll help you choose the right operator type based on gate weight, duty cycle, slope, wind load, and usage frequency—so you don’t end up with an underpowered system that fails early.
Commercial Gate Operators
Ideal for:
Commercial systems often need higher-duty operators, better access control, and management-friendly options (multiple credentials, schedules, audit trails, etc.).
Residential Gate Operators
Perfect for:
We can set up a simple remote system or a more advanced solution with keypad, phone entry, and smart access.
Pedestrian Gate Installation & Maintenance
Pedestrian gates are critical for controlled foot traffic, life safety, and code compliance. We install and maintain pedestrian gates for both commercial and residential properties, ensuring smooth operation and safe access.
Pedestrian Gate Services We Provide
Pedestrian gates can be configured as stand-alone systems or fully integrated with your gate operator or access control system.
Access Control Options for Gates (Upgrade Your Entry)
We can add or upgrade:
If you already have a door access control system, we can often integrate the gate so you manage access in one place.
Safety First: Proper Gate Safety Devices
Gate operators must be installed and configured with safety in mind. We can install/repair:
If your gate is “slamming,” reversing too aggressively, or ignoring sensors, it’s not just annoying — it can be dangerous. We’ll correct the settings and fix the root cause.
Common Signs Your Gate Operator Needs Service
What to Expect When You Call
We’ll ask a few quick questions (operator brand/model if known, gate type, symptoms), then:
We focus on repair when possible, and replacement only when it truly makes sense.
FAQ
Do you work on both residential and commercial gates?
Yes—driveway gates, HOA gates, apartment entries, and commercial yards.
Can you fix a gate that won’t close?
Often yes. It’s commonly caused by photo eyes, safety edges, obstructions, limit settings, motor, or alignment issues.
Can you add a keypad or more remotes?
Yes. We can add keypads, program new remotes, replace receivers, and improve range if needed.
Do you repair the gate itself or just the operator?
We troubleshoot the full system. Many “operator problems” are actually gate movement issues (track/rollers/hinges). We’ll tell you exactly what we find.
Contact us Today for Gate Operator Service
If your gate operator is unreliable—or you’re ready to automate a new gate—contact us for professional gate operator installation, repair, and access control upgrades for commercial and residential properties.
The scope of the project was to replace the two old slide gate openers and the Telephone Entry System.
In addition, in the old system there was no phone line connection, so residents could not open the gates remotely using their phone. Also, there was a need to program the Tele Entry system from the office inside the building, so there was a need to establish communication between the Tele-Entry system and the office which was about 750 feet away.
The distance from the Tele-Entry system to the gates was about 150 feet. Therefore, we installed new wiring between the Tele-Entry system and the gate control panels of the motors.
We installed the long wires inside conduits and placed them under ground. In order to protect the wires from moisture and rain, we use the more expensive ‘Direct Burial’ cable. We used CAT5E and also, additional heavier wires for power and ground.
Gate Opener
The Slide Gate looking out
One of the old gate motors was mounted on a concrete slab that was not completely leveled. In order to correct it, we needed to cut the mounting screws and move the gate motor a few inches to eliminate stress on the pulleys.
Repairing the slab mounting screws for slide gate opener
Now the slide gate opener is straight
The old units had 3 external loop detectors which were in very bad physical condition, so we replaced them with a ‘plug-in’ modules, recommended by the manufacturer, Lift Master.
Old loop detector for slide gate motor – was replaced!
The Tele-Entry system we installed was AE1000plus, made by Linear, now Nortek Security & Control.
LINEAR model AE1000Plus
The Tele-Entry AE1000plus includes a keypad, a card reader input and a receiver. After programming the system, a resident can open the gate in several ways:
A. Entering a code using a keypad.
B. Placing a programmed proximity card or a fob close to the reader.
C. Using a programmed transmitter key fob from a distance.
Tele-Entry and slide Gate openers installed
S.A. Locksmith & Security is a full-service, 24/7 locksmith located in San Antonio serving the greater SA area. No project is too big or too small.
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