Electric Gate Repair in Hawthorne, CA
Operators, sensors, hinges, rollers and keypads for Hawthorne gates, from Imperial Highway to Jim Thorpe Park. Tell us what the gate does and we book the soonest visit.
- Swing and sliding gate repair
- Operators, sensors and batteries
- Keypads, remotes and access control
- Garage doors at the same visit
Electric gate repair in Hawthorne and gate repair in Hawthorne from Emil Garage Doors cover swing and sliding gates, hinges, tracks, rollers, operators, control boards, sensors, remotes, keypads and backup batteries. We serve Hawthorne from Hawthorne Boulevard at Imperial Highway to Jim Thorpe Park in the south, between Hawthorne Municipal Airport and Hawthorne High School, and we repair swing gates, sliding gates and their operators. Searching for gate repair near me or electric gate repair near me in Hawthorne, ZIP 90250? Call (213) 340-4232, tell us what the gate does and we book the soonest visit. See gate repair near me. For the garage, see garage door repair in Hawthorne.
Swing, sliding and automatic gates in Hawthorne
Tell us which type you have when you call. The repair depends on it.
| Gate type | What usually fails | What we repair |
|---|---|---|
| Single swing gate | Hinges, post movement and latch alignment | Reset the post and hinges, then the latch |
| Double swing gate | Out-of-sync leaves and worn arms | Rebalance the leaves, repair the arms and the stops |
| Slide gate on a track | Rollers, guide wheels and track damage | Replace the wheels, repair the track, adjust the guides |
| Electric operator | Boards, capacitors, limit switches and batteries | Diagnose first, then repair or replace the failed part |
| Entry control | Keypad, intercom and receiver faults | Repair or replace and reprogram |
Apartments, small houses and condos
Hawthorne is a renter-heavy South Bay city. According to the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey, the median home was built in 1970, about 73 percent of occupied homes are rented, and only about 27 percent of units are detached houses. About 31 percent of units are in buildings of 20 or more units and about 14 percent in buildings of two to four, and the median value of owner-occupied homes is $863,400.
With that mix, most gates are shared: a rolling gate at an apartment parking lot, a swing gate at a small multi-unit property or a driveway gate at a house behind a landlord. We could not confirm any named gated or HOA community in Hawthorne, so check with your property manager or association before ordering a repair.
On these gates we begin with hinges, posts, rollers and tracks, then test the operator, the sensors and the keypad or intercom.
- Parking-lot and entry gates at apartment buildings
- Driveway gates on small single-family lots
- Keypads, intercoms and remotes
How we repair a gate
Describe the problem
Tell us the neighborhood, the gate type and what you see and hear.
Inspect before we quote
We check posts, hinges, track, operator, sensors and the access control.
Price before work
You get the price and your options before we begin.
Repair, then safety test
We test the full cycle, the latch and every safety device before we go.
Gates we service in and near Hawthorne
Gate styles from the neighborhood and the communities next door. Click a photo to enlarge.
What Hawthorne conditions do to a gate
Wikipedia's climate table lists average highs of 78 degrees in June, 83 in July, 85 in August and 83 in September, a record high of 111 degrees in 1961 and about 13 inches of rain a year by our sum of its monthly figures. Hawthorne is inland from the beach cities, so it runs warmer than Redondo Beach or Torrance, and heat is hard on batteries and plastic parts.
Weather.com says Santa Ana winds are most common from October through March, and ABC7 reported that early on October 11, 2016 nearly 100,000 customers lost power in South Bay cities including Hawthorne. A power cut can leave an electric gate stuck unless its backup battery is healthy, and wind pushes hard on solid gate panels.
Before the fall wind season, test the backup battery, check the hinges and latches and know where the manual release is.
- Test the backup battery before fall
- Check hinges and latches after wind
- Learn the manual release
What customers say
Real reviews from our Google listing, copied as the customers wrote them.
We interviewed several popular companies and we found that their quality, price, and level of professionalism is unmatched!Cory · Google review
Great tech. Responsive and really cared for our garage door. It’s very rare these days that someone care that much ! Thank you 😊Angela · Google review
Great. Arrived early in the morning with a team of 3 people. They worked steady and finished as it. got. Overall they did everything in a professional manner.Dj · Google review
Great company to use for garage door work. Came out promptly, over a weekend when I could not get others to respond. Efficient work, very knowledgeable, very friendly. I would not hesitate to contact them first the next time I need service.Courtney · Google review
Incredible honest work. Emil took care of all the repairs needed in order for my garage door to work again. I know I need a new garage door but I can't afford it right now this company was nice enough to fix it instead of hounding me for more money to get a new door. Emil was so nice that he even provided me a price. I was so happy he said I could call him when I had the money and he would honor me the price. amazing company to reach out to.Jasmine · Google review
Came out same day I place the request & was very professional and helpful. I’m pleased how quickly he got the job done and the garage door is working great now.Shawntae · Google review
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Services in this city
Gate will not open?
Operator, power, sensor and battery diagnosis for automatic gates.
Learn moreGate sags or drags?
Hinge, post, wheel and track repair for swing and sliding gates.
Learn moreKeypad or remote dead?
Keypads, receivers, intercoms and remotes, repaired or replaced.
Learn moreNeed a part?
Remotes, receivers and parts for gates and openers.
Learn moreGarage door acting up?
General garage door repair for the failed part and what wore with it.
Learn moreOpener not working?
Repair or replace chain, belt and wall-mount openers.
Learn moreKeeping the gate safe until the technician comes
A gate that moves wrong is a hazard. Leave a jammed gate where it is, keep the path clear and do not keep pressing the remote.
If you have to open a gate by hand, find the manual release first and follow the maker's directions. Tell us what you did when you call.
- Stop using the operator if the gate drags or hums
- Do not touch wiring or the control box
- Write down the brand, the gate type and what the gate does
Permits, HOAs and emergency access in Hawthorne
City permits. Hawthorne Building and Safety is at City Hall, 4455 W. 126th Street. A search listing of the division's page gives (310) 349-2990, and permits and inspections run through the city's online Citizen Self Service portal, linked from cityofhawthorne.org. We could not open the city site, so confirm the number, and no page we found says whether a gate, a gate operator or its wiring needs a permit. Call the city before a new gate or new electrical work.
Emergency access. Gates can affect how fire and police reach a property. Ask the local fire department about key switch or Knox box requirements before you install or change a locked entry.
HOAs. If your neighborhood has an HOA with an architectural review board, ask before you change the design or color of a gate. We can write a scope of work for the review.
Safety standard. Automatic gate operators are covered by the UL 325 safety standard, which calls for entrapment protection such as photo eyes or safety edges. We test those devices before the gate goes back into service.
Hawthorne gate repair: questions we hear
Is there gate repair near me in Hawthorne?
Yes. Emil Garage Doors repairs swing and sliding driveway gates in Hawthorne (ZIP 90250) and the neighborhoods next door. Call (213) 340-4232, tell us your street or neighborhood, the gate type and what it does, and we book the soonest visit. See gate repair near me.
Is there electric gate repair near me in Hawthorne?
Yes. Electric gate repair near me in Hawthorne means a technician who repairs the operator, control board, sensors, remotes and backup battery as well as the gate itself. Call (213) 340-4232 and we book the soonest visit. See electric gate repair.
What is the difference between gate repair and electric gate repair in Hawthorne?
Gate repair means the gate itself: hinges, posts, latches, wheels, tracks and frames. Electric gate repair means the parts that move it: the operator, control board, sensors, remotes, keypads and battery. Most service calls need both checked, so we start with the gate and then test the electronics. See gate repair.
Why does my electric gate hum but not open?
A humming operator with a gate that will not move usually means the gate is jammed or a part in the operator has failed, such as a capacitor or gear. Stop using it and call us before the motor burns out.
How much does gate repair cost in Hawthorne?
The price depends on what failed, the size and weight of the gate and the parts. We quote after we see the gate or photos, and before work starts.
My gate does not work during a power outage. What can I do?
Most operators have a manual release, and many can use a backup battery. Use the release as the manufacturer directs and call us. We test the battery and the control board, because a flat battery or a board that lost its settings after an outage is common.
Should electric gates be serviced?
Yes. A yearly check of the battery, sensors, hinges or track, and operator keeps a gate from failing at a bad time.
Can you repair a gate operator from any brand?
We repair most residential operators. Tell us the brand and model, or send a photo of the unit. If parts are no longer made we explain your options.
Which ZIP code do you serve in Hawthorne?
Hawthorne's street ZIP code is 90250; 90251 is a PO box ZIP code. Call us with your address if you are not sure we reach you.
Who approves a gate repair at an apartment building in Hawthorne?
The owner or property manager usually does. About 73 percent of Hawthorne's occupied homes are rented, according to the Census Bureau. We repair the gate, the operator, the keypad or intercom and the sensors, and we can talk to the manager about what the gate needs.
Do power outages affect gates in Hawthorne?
They can. ABC7 reported that nearly 100,000 customers in South Bay cities including Hawthorne lost power early on October 11, 2016. A healthy backup battery keeps a gate working for a while, and the manual release opens it by hand. We test both.
Can a handyman fix a gate?
A handyman can handle a loose latch or a dead remote battery. A failed operator, a control board or a gate that has dropped off its hinges needs a technician who can test the controls and the safety devices.
Do you repair garage doors in Hawthorne too?
Yes. See garage door repair in Hawthorne for springs, cables, openers and new doors, and garage door repair near me. When you ask for both we can look at the gate and the garage door at the same address.
Also serving near Hawthorne
Hawthorne borders Inglewood, Gardena, Lawndale, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach and El Segundo. The pages below are our closest gate repair pages. Need help now? See gate repair near me, electric gate repair, gate repair or garage door repair near me.
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- Driveway Gate Installation Cost : Sliding vs Swing Driveway gate installation cost depends on the style, the driveway, the operator and the safety devices. Compare sliding and swing gates before you get a quote.
Gate stuck or not opening in Hawthorne?
Call now or send your details. We book the soonest visit for your neighborhood.