Electric Gate Repair in Long Beach, CA
Operators, sensors, hinges, rollers and keypads for Long Beach gates, from Belmont Shore and Naples to Bixby Knolls. 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 Long Beach and gate repair in Long Beach from Emil Garage Doors cover swing and sliding gates, hinges, tracks, rollers, operators, control boards, sensors, remotes, keypads and backup batteries. We serve Long Beach from Bixby Knolls and the airport area in the north to Belmont Shore and Naples by the water, and from Los Altos near Cal State Long Beach west toward the port. Searching for gate repair near me or electric gate repair near me in Long Beach, ZIP codes 90802 through 90808, 90810, 90813 through 90815 and 90822? 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 Long Beach.
Older houses, duplexes and big apartment buildings
Long Beach is the biggest city in this part of Los Angeles County, and its housing is older than most. According to the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey, the median home was built in 1959, about 79 percent of homes were built before 1980, and about 19 percent date from 1939 or earlier.
The same survey says about 40 percent of housing units are single-family detached houses, about 13 percent are in two-to-four-unit buildings and about 40 percent are in buildings with five or more units. Only about 41 percent of occupied homes are owner-occupied, so many gates belong to a landlord, a property manager or an association rather than the person who uses them. Listings describe Marina Pacifica as a guard-gated waterfront condo community, and a broker guide lists Naples, Belmont Shore and Bixby Knolls as areas with gated developments; we could not confirm either independently.
On a house, a duplex or a shared residential entry, we start with the gate itself, its hinges, track and latch, and then test the operator, the sensors and the controls.
- Driveway gates on older single-family houses
- Shared entries at duplexes, courtyards and apartment buildings
- Keypads, intercoms and remotes on condo gates
Swing, sliding and automatic gates in Long Beach
Tell us which type you have when you call. The repair depends on it.
| Gate type | What usually fails | What we repair |
|---|---|---|
| Swing gate, single or double | Hinges, posts, latches, arms and actuators | Reset hinges and posts, align the leaves, repair or replace the actuator |
| Sliding gate | Wheels, tracks, rollers, chain or rack | Replace wheels and rollers, straighten the track, adjust the drive |
| Cantilever sliding gate | Guide rollers and carriage wheels | Realign the carriage and replace the rollers |
| Automatic operator | Control board, capacitor, gear, battery, limit settings | Test and replace failed electronics and parts |
| Access control | Keypads, receivers, intercoms, loops and remotes | Repair, reprogram or replace |
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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
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What the coast does to a gate
Long Beach Airport sits about 4 miles inland, and Wikipedia's table from its NOAA 1991-2020 normals lists mean daily highs of 81.4 degrees in July and 83.2 in August, with about 12 inches of rain a year, 81 percent of it from December to March. Wikipedia adds that morning low clouds and fog are frequent in summer, and that a westerly sea breeze often develops. The shoreline is milder than the airport, but damp, salty air is hard on hinges, bolts, keypads and control boxes.
The Long Beach Post has reported Santa Ana winds of up to 37 mph with more than 31,000 outages across Los Angeles County, and a warning that Southern California Edison could shut off power in parts of Long Beach as a wind-safety step. It has also reported heat-wave outages. We could not confirm dates or how often this happens. When the power goes out, an electric gate runs on its backup battery, and a weak battery is what leaves a gate stuck half open.
Rinse salt and grime from hinges and tracks, wipe the sensor lenses, and have the backup battery tested before the summer heat.
- Rinse salt and grime from hinges, rollers and tracks
- Test the backup battery before heat waves and wind season
- Check keypads and control boxes for moisture
Why gates in Long Beach stop working
These are the faults we hear about most. The real cause is confirmed on site.
| Symptom | Common cause | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| Gate stuck open or stuck closed | A failed operator, a locked manual release or a power fault | Use the manual release as the maker directs, then diagnose the operator |
| Gate reverses without touching anything | Dirty photo eyes, a bent bracket or a force setting that is too low | Clean and realign the photo eyes and reset the force |
| Gate swings or slides unevenly | A leaf out of level, worn hinges or a loose track | Level the leaf, replace hinges, tighten the track |
| Clicking sound but no movement | A weak battery or a failed starting capacitor | Test the battery and the capacitor and replace the weak one |
| Solar gate stops after a few cycles | A weak panel, an old battery or shade on the panel | Test the panel and the battery, clean or move the panel |
| Remote or keypad gives no response | Dead batteries, a lost code or a receiver fault | Replace batteries, reprogram the code, test the receiver |
Do not run an operator against a gate that is jammed or dragging.
Gates we service in and near Long Beach
Gate styles from the neighborhood and the communities next door. Click a photo to enlarge.
Services in this city
Operators and boards
Electric gate repair for operators, boards, sensors and batteries.
Learn moreHinges, tracks and frames
Gate repair for the structure that the operator pushes.
Learn moreEntry control
Access control: keypads, card readers and intercoms.
Learn moreRemotes and receivers
Remotes, receivers and replacement parts.
Learn moreGarage doors too
Springs, cables, rollers, tracks and sensors on garage doors.
Learn moreGarage door openers
Belt-drive and wall-mount openers with battery backup.
Learn moreFrom your call to a working gate
Tell us about the gate
Swing or sliding, manual or automatic, the brand if you know it, and what the gate does.
We check the gate before the motor
A gate that drags overloads the operator, so we look at hinges, posts, tracks and wheels first.
You get the price first
We explain what failed, what we recommend and what it costs before we start.
We repair and test every safety device
We run the full cycle and test the latch, the sensors and the auto-reverse before we leave.
Permits, HOAs and emergency access in Long Beach
City permits. The City of Long Beach handles building permits through Building & Safety, part of Development Services, at 411 W. Ocean Blvd., phone 562-570-7648, with information on longbeach.gov. The city's “Do I need a permit?” page says most construction, alterations, replacements and repair work in dwellings need permits and inspections, and lists low-voltage installations and fences up to about 6.5 feet among the exemptions. It does not address gates or gate operators, so we could not confirm a gate-specific rule. Ask the city before a new gate or new electrical work.
Historic districts and coast. Long Beach lists 18 local historic districts, and the same city page says historic districts and coastal zones may carry additional requirements. The Zoning Information Office, 562-570-6194, can answer questions about a gate in one of them.
Fire department access. A locked gate can slow emergency crews. Ask the local fire department what it requires, for example a key switch or Knox box, before you install or change an entry.
Design rules. Planned communities and HOAs can limit gate style, height and color. Ask first, and we can give you a written scope for their review.
Entrapment protection. The UL 325 standard covers automatic gate operators and calls for devices such as photo eyes or contact edges. We test these devices every time we repair an operator.
Also serving near Long Beach
Long Beach completely surrounds Signal Hill and borders Compton and Carson, with Lakewood, Bellflower, Paramount and Seal Beach nearby. 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.
Long Beach gate repair: questions we hear
Is there gate repair near me in Long Beach?
Yes. Emil Garage Doors repairs swing and sliding driveway gates in Long Beach (ZIP codes 90802 through 90808, 90810, 90813 through 90815 and 90822) 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 Long Beach?
Yes. Electric gate repair near me in Long Beach 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 Long Beach?
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?
Hum without movement points to a binding gate or a failed capacitor, gear or arm. Keep the operator off, and we free the gate and test the parts.
How much does gate repair cost in Long Beach?
A sensor, remote or hinge costs far less than an operator or a rebuilt post. We quote after we see the problem and before we start, so you know the price first.
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 codes do you serve in Long Beach?
We serve the street-delivery ZIP codes 90802 through 90808, 90810, 90813 through 90815 and 90822. ZIP 90810 is shared with Carson. Call us with your address if yours is not on the list or you are not sure we reach you.
Can you repair a shared gate at a condo or apartment building in Long Beach?
Yes. About 40 percent of Long Beach homes are in buildings with five or more units, according to the Census Bureau, and the gate is often controlled by a property manager or an association. Ask the manager or board to approve the visit, and we repair the gate, the operator and the keypad or intercom.
Does a gate in a Long Beach historic district need special approval?
The city lists 18 neighborhoods as local historic districts, and says historic districts and coastal zones may have additional requirements. Before you replace or change a visible gate in one of them, call the city's Zoning Information Office at 562-570-6194.
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 Long Beach too?
Yes. See garage door repair in Long Beach 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.
Helpful electric gate guides for Long Beach homeowners
- Sliding or Swing Gate: Which Fits Your Driveway? Sliding or swing gate? Compare space, slope, wind, upkeep and safety side by side, then use the decision questions to pick the one that fits your driveway.
- Gate Will Not Latch or Is Sagging : Causes and Fixes A sagging gate usually has loose hinges or a moving post, and the latch just follows. Follow the steps, learn what to avoid and when to call a technician.
- Electric Gate in a Power Outage : Manual Release and Backup Battery Power out and the gate is shut? Find the manual release, open the gate by hand safely and learn what a backup battery does and does not keep running.
Gate stuck or not opening in Long Beach?
Call now or send your details. We book the soonest visit for your neighborhood.