Gate Welding & Structural Repair
Weld repair for steel and iron gates – broken hinges, cracked joints, sagging frames, leaning posts, and impact damage – throughout the Houston Metro area.
When a Gate Needs More Than Parts
A lot of gate problems aren't electronic at all – they're structural. A cracked weld, a broken hinge, a frame that has fatigued, or a post knocked out of plumb by a vehicle. No operator setting or replacement part fixes a gate whose steel has failed, and a gate that's out of square will keep destroying rollers, hinges, and operators until the structure is repaired.
This is where most gate companies stop and call a subcontractor. We don't – we have our own welding and fabrication shop, so the steel gets repaired by the same crew servicing the gate. That means one visit, one point of accountability, and a gate that's fixed at the source instead of patched around.
What We Repair
Hinges & Welds
Broken or torn hinges re-welded or replaced, and cracked joints and seams welded back to strength.
Sag & Frames
Sagging gates rehung true, fatigued frames reinforced, and bent members straightened or replaced.
Posts & Impact Damage
Leaning posts reset and reinforced, and vehicle-impact damage to gates, frames, and track repaired.
Fixed at the Source
Structure First, Then the Operator
A gate that's sagging or out of square makes the operator work against it on every cycle – which is how a hinge problem becomes a burned-out motor. We repair the steel so the gate hangs and moves true first.
Then the operator only has to move a gate that's already working the way it should.
Common Structural Fixes
- Broken hinge: re-weld or replace
- Cracked welds: grind and re-weld
- Sagging gate: rehang true
- Leaning post: reset / reinforce
- Bent track or frame: straighten
One Crew, One Visit
Because the welding and the gate service happen together, you don't coordinate a separate welder and gate tech, or wait on a subcontractor's schedule. The crew that diagnoses the gate is the crew that fixes the steel.
Steel & Iron Gates
We weld and repair steel and wrought-iron gate structures – residential driveway gates and heavier commercial slide and swing gates alike.
Repairs tie directly into swing and slide gate repair when the operator needs work too.
Why Call Preferred Doors
Our Own Welding Shop
We do the fabrication in-house instead of subcontracting it, so structural repairs happen on the same visit as the gate service.
Gate and Operator Together
As an authorized LiftMaster dealer, we fix the steel and the operator as one job – not a welder for one half and a gate tech for the other.
Fixed to Last
We repair the cause – the failed weld, the worn hinge, the leaning post – so the gate hangs true and stops wearing out its own hardware.
Welding & Structural Services
Hinge Repair & Welding
Broken or torn hinges re-welded or replaced so the gate carries its weight again.
Crack & Joint Welding
Cracked welds and failed joints ground out and welded back to full strength.
Sag Correction & Rehang
Sagging gates rehung square and reinforced so they stop dragging.
Post Reset & Reinforcement
Leaning or shifting posts reset, reinforced, or replaced and re-trued to the gate.
Impact & Frame Repair
Vehicle-impact damage and bent frames or track straightened and repaired.
Beyond Repair?
When a gate is too far gone, see new gate installation for a replacement.
When to Call for Structural Repair
Signs You Need Welding:
- ✓A hinge has broken or torn loose
- ✓You can see cracked welds or joints
- ✓The gate sags or drags the ground
- ✓A post is leaning or has shifted
- ✓A vehicle hit the gate or track
- ✓The frame is bent or out of square
Serving Houston Since 1995
Preferred Doors has served the Houston Metro area since 1995. Our in-house welding and fabrication shop lets us repair the gate itself – the steel, the hinges, the posts – not just the operator that the failing structure wore out.
It's the capability that lets us fix a gate at the source and keep it working, instead of patching around a problem that comes right back.
What You Get:
- ✓In-house welding and fabrication
- ✓Gate structure and operator fixed together
- ✓Steel and wrought-iron gate repair
- ✓Residential and commercial
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you weld gates on site or do they have to come to a shop?
Most gate welding and structural repair is done on site – broken hinges, cracked welds, sag correction, and post resets are all handled at the gate. If a repair is better done in the shop, we'll let you know up front and arrange it.
A car hit my gate. Can it be repaired or do I need a new one?
It depends on the damage. Bent frames, broken welds, and damaged posts can often be straightened and re-welded for far less than a replacement. If the gate is beyond practical repair, we'll tell you honestly and can look at a new gate instead.
My gate sags every time after it's adjusted. Why?
Because adjusting the operator or hinges doesn't fix a worn hinge, a fatigued frame, or a leaning post – the real cause is structural. Welding and reinforcing the gate and resetting the post is what makes the fix hold instead of sagging back.
What types of gate do you weld?
We repair steel and wrought-iron gate structures – residential driveway gates and heavier commercial slide and swing gates. From a single broken hinge to a frame straightened after impact, the structural work is done in-house.
Can you repair the operator at the same time?
Yes – that's the advantage of doing both. As an authorized LiftMaster dealer with our own welding shop, we can repair the gate structure and service the operator on the same visit, so you're not coordinating two trades.
Need Gate Welding or Structural Repair?
Get a free quote on gate welding – hinges, cracked welds, sag, posts, or impact damage. Serving the Houston Metro area.