Electric Gate Repair in Pico Rivera, CA
Operators, sensors, hinges, rollers and keypads for Pico Rivera gates, from Smith Park to the Towne Center and the Sports Arena. 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 Pico Rivera and gate repair in Pico Rivera from Emil Garage Doors cover swing and sliding gates, hinges, tracks, rollers, operators, control boards, sensors, remotes, keypads and backup batteries. We serve Pico Rivera from the Sports Arena and Pico Park in the north to Rivera Park in the south, and from the Towne Center to Smith Park, repairing swing gates, sliding gates and their operators. Searching for gate repair near me or electric gate repair near me in Pico Rivera, ZIP 90660? 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 Pico Rivera.
Services in this city
Gate repair
Hinges, posts, rollers, tracks and latches for swing and sliding gates.
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Operators, control boards, remotes, sensors and backup power.
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Keypads, card readers, receivers and intercoms.
Learn moreRemotes and parts
Remotes, receivers and replacement parts.
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Springs, cables, rollers and tracks.
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Chain, belt and wall-mount openers with the battery backup California requires.
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Postwar ranch and cape houses on family lots
Pico Rivera is mostly a homeowner city. According to the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey estimates, the median home was built in 1957, about 76 percent of housing units are single-family detached houses and about 71 percent of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
The city says large farm parcels were cleared for tract homes, schools and churches in the 1950s. We could not confirm any gated community or HOA in Pico Rivera, so a gate here is usually a homeowner's own driveway or side-yard gate that has been in service for years.
On those lots we start with the gate, hinges, posts and rollers, then test the operator, sensors and remotes.
- Driveway and side-yard gates on 1950s lots
- Older operators, hinges and rollers
- Keypads, remotes and sensors
Why gates in Pico Rivera stop working
A starting point. We confirm the cause on site.
| The gate does this | Common cause | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| Gate does nothing at all | No power, a tripped breaker or a dead battery | Check power, breaker and battery, then the control board |
| Motor hums, gate does not move | A binding gate, a worn gear or arm, or a failed capacitor | Free the gate, then repair or replace the failed part |
| Gate stops halfway or reverses | A blocked or misaligned sensor, a safety edge or a force setting | Clean and realign the sensors, test the edge, reset the force |
| Gate sags or drags on the ground | Worn hinges, a post that has shifted or a heavy frame | Reset hinges and posts, brace or square the frame |
| Remote works only up close | A weak remote battery, receiver or antenna | Replace the battery, test the receiver and the range |
| Dead after a power cut | A drained or failed backup battery | Test and replace the battery, check the charger |
Keep children, pets and vehicles clear of a gate that is leaning, dragging or damaged.
What the conditions do to a gate
Wikipedia says Pico Rivera sits on an alluvial plain between the Rio Hondo and the San Gabriel River. We could not find a climate table for the city. Montebello's Wikipedia table, from the neighboring city to the northwest, lists a July average high near 89 degrees and about 14 inches of rain a year. Heat ages batteries and plastic parts, and rain can reach keypads and control boxes.
A legislative report says the January 2025 Santa Ana windstorm caused widespread Southern California Edison outages in the region, though no Pico Rivera report was found. Wikipedia also says the city was damaged by the October 1987 Whittier Narrows aftershock, and shaking can leave a gate out of alignment.
After wind, rain or a tremor, check that the gate still closes square and the sensors are clean, and test the backup battery.
- Check alignment after wind or a tremor
- Keep keypads and control boxes dry
- Test the backup battery before summer
Gates we service in and near Pico Rivera
Gate styles from the neighborhood and the communities next door. Click a photo to enlarge.
What customers say
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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
I have been using them for few years. They are professional, reliable (especially in emergencies (springs breaking)), customer service is always polite and helpful, and their prices cannot be beat!!Deborah · Google review
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Four steps from call to done
You call or send the form
Give us your street or neighborhood and describe what the gate does.
We inspect structure and controls
We free the gate, then test the power supply, the backup battery, the board and the limits.
We agree on the work
You hear the options and the price, and nothing starts until you say yes.
We fix it and test it
We repair or replace the failed part and run the gate through full cycles with every safety device.
What to do while your gate waits for repair
An automatic gate can hurt someone, so until we arrive keep people, pets and vehicles clear of a gate that is leaning, dragging or not closing.
If the gate is stuck open or shut and you must move it, use the manual release the way the maker's instructions say, and never force a gate against its operator.
- Keep people, pets and vehicles away from the gate path
- Do not bypass or unplug the safety sensors
- Photograph the gate and the operator label, and note any blinking codes
Permits, HOAs and emergency access in Pico Rivera
City permits. Pico Rivera's Building Division is at City Hall, 6615 Passons Boulevard, with the building phone at (562) 801-4360 and the main City Hall line at (562) 942-2000, through pico-rivera.org. The city's permit page lists additions, alterations, accessory structures and some electrical work, but does not mention gates or operators and tells people to call for work it does not list. We could not confirm a gate-specific rule, so call before a new gate or new electrical work.
Emergency access. Fire and police need a way in. Before you install or change a locked entry, ask the local fire department about key switches and Knox boxes.
HOA review. Many associations review exterior changes such as gates. Check yours before you change a gate's design or color.
UL 325. This safety standard covers automatic gate operators and calls for entrapment protection such as photo eyes or safety edges. We test them before we leave.
Also serving near Pico Rivera
Pico Rivera borders Downey, Santa Fe Springs, Whittier, Montebello and Commerce, with the City of Industry to the northeast. 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.
Pico Rivera gate repair: questions we hear
Is there gate repair near me in Pico Rivera?
Yes. Emil Garage Doors repairs swing and sliding driveway gates in Pico Rivera (ZIP 90660) 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 Pico Rivera?
Yes. Electric gate repair near me in Pico Rivera 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 Pico Rivera?
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?
The gate is probably binding, or a gear, arm or capacitor has failed. Do not keep running it, because that can burn out the motor. Call us and we free the gate and test the operator.
How much does gate repair cost in Pico Rivera?
It depends on the gate type and the failed part. A remote, battery or sensor costs far less than a control board, an operator or a rebuilt post. We find the fault first, quote the price and start work only after you agree.
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 Pico Rivera?
Pico Rivera uses ZIP code 90660. ZIP codes 90661 and 90662 are PO-box ZIPs inside it. Call us with your address if you are not sure we reach you.
Can an earthquake or wind knock a gate out of line in Pico Rivera?
Strong shaking or wind can shift posts, bend a slide track or pull a gate off its hinges. Wikipedia notes earthquake damage in the city in 1987 and 1988. We check posts, hinges and tracks and realign the gate and its operator.
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 Pico Rivera too?
Yes. See garage door repair in Pico Rivera 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 Pico Rivera homeowners
- Access Control for Gates: Keypads, Card Readers and Receivers How gate access control works: keypads, card readers and fobs, radio receivers, intercoms and loops. What each does and what to ask before you buy.
- 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.
- Swing Gate Opener Not Working : Arm, Motor, Battery and Solar Swing gate opener dead, humming or not pushing the gate? See what the arm, motor, battery and solar panel are telling you and which checks are safe to try.
Gate stuck or not opening in Pico Rivera?
Call now or send your details. We book the soonest visit for your neighborhood.