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AfterFAAC Gate Installation in Kennedale: What to Know First
FAAC gate installation in Kennedale typically costs between $1,850 and $6,200 depending on the gate style, operator model, and whether we’re handling a fresh install or retrofitting an existing leaf. Most FAAC installs take one full day, though double swing gates and long slide runs can stretch into two. We quote the price before any work begins, in writing, and that price does not change unless the scope does.
This page is for the homeowner who already owns a FAAC operator, or has been told FAAC is the right fit for their driveway, and wants the installation done by someone who works on these units every week. If that sounds like you, call (817) 286-7391 and a live person will answer. Victor Salinas grew up in Kennedale and built Ironworks Gate Co. to be the company neighbors call when the gate has to work right the first time.
How FAAC Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
FAAC builds solid operators, but every brand has its patterns. Here’s what we find on the FAAC units we’re called out to install and repair around Kennedale:
- FAAC 400 and 402 hydraulic operators with sluggish winter starts. These swing-gate workhorses use hydraulic fluid that thickens when it’s cold. In Kennedale, where December mornings dip below freezing and summer afternoons sit past 100, the fluid sees a 70-degree swing. A unit that creeped through January may run fine by March. We replace with the correct viscosity fluid, check the bypass valves, and set the force adjustments to match the season rather than guessing.
- FAAC 844 slide operator gearbox wear from wind load. Kennedale sits on open prairie. A long sliding gate catches wind like a sail, and that constant push translates to premature gear wear inside the 844’s reduction box. Homeowners notice a grinding sound or a slide that stutters mid-travel. We inspect gear lash and replace the reduction components before the motor burns out, which is cheaper than waiting.
- FAAC E024U control board misreads from power flicker. Storms roll through Tarrant County fast, and the brief brownouts that come with them confuse the E024U’s limit settings. A gate that was perfectly dialed in suddenly stops six inches short or over-travels past the post. We reflash and reprogram limits, and on installs we add a proper surge suppression block so it doesn’t happen again.
- FAAC S418 and S450 hydraulic swing operators with leaking seals after years of direct sun. The Texas sun hardens rubber seals faster than any manual mentions. We see weeping around the cylinder on units only five or six years old. During installation, we position operators with the cylinder cap oriented to minimize UV exposure, and we stock OEM seal kits so a rebuild takes a service call, not a full replacement.
- FAAC remote receiver range that drops after nearby construction. When new homes go up and new metal structures appear, the RF landscape changes. A homeowner’s fob that worked from the street now only triggers from the driveway apron. We test receiver sensitivity on every install and relocate or upgrade the antenna when the site demands it.
Our FAAC Gate Installation Process
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We talk first. You describe the gate and the site. We ask about column material, gate weight, power access, and how you’ll use the gate daily. Most homeowners don’t know their gate’s exact weight, so we measure and calculate when we arrive.
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On-site survey and honest recommendation. We confirm the existing FAAC model is sized correctly for the gate. If it’s a 400 series on a heavyweight double leaf, we say so before installing. No one wants a $3,000 install on a unit that’ll strain from day one.
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Parts decision, settled up front. We install OEM FAAC components when warranty coverage and long-term fit matter, and we’ll tell you plainly when a quality aftermarket part makes better sense. The choice is yours, with the price difference on the table before we turn a single bolt.
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The install. Mounting, wiring, limit setting, force adjustment, safety device integration. We run conduit correctly, weatherproof every connection, and secure every bracket to manufacturer torque specs.
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Full operation test and walkthrough. Ten open-close cycles minimum, obstruction testing, remote range check, and keypad verification if included. Then we walk you through the controls and leave you with the manuals and our card.
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The 90-Day Done Right Promise. It’s written. If it’s not right, we come back and make it right. No paperwork, no arguing, no phone tag.
What FAAC Gate Installation Costs in Kennedale
| Job | Typical Cost in Kennedale |
|---|---|
| Single swing gate, FAAC 400 series, existing column | $1,850 – $2,800 |
| Double swing gate, FAAC 400/402, both leaves automated | $3,200 – $5,400 |
| Sliding gate, FAAC 844, up to 40 ft track | $2,900 – $4,800 |
| Pedestrian gate with FAAC operator | $1,400 – $2,200 |
| Gate plus operator, full new install including posts and gate fabrication | $4,500 – $6,200 |
Price moves with gate weight, column condition, power distance from the panel, and whether safety edges and photo beams are already present. A gate at the end of a long driveway with no power run will cost more than one with a dedicated outlet already in place. We give you the number before work starts and it holds. Call (817) 286-7391 for a free estimate on your specific gate.
Why Kennedale Homeowners Call Ironworks Gate Co. for FAAC Work
We’ve been at this in Kennedale for over four decades, and most of our FAAC installs come from referrals. A neighbor watches us work, sees the gate close square and steady, and calls. That’s the advertising we trust.
We’re trained and equipped on nine opener brands, so when a FAAC install shares a driveway with a LiftMaster keypad or the old Mighty Mule unit on the back gate needs attention, we handle it on the same visit. If the gate’s not working right, it’s not done. As an independent FAAC service provider, we’re not tied to a manufacturer’s upsell playbook. We work for you, and we stand behind every job with the 90-Day Done Right Promise. A live person answers our phone 24 hours a day, every day, including Sundays. That’s not a perk. That’s how we’ve always run it.
FAQs
No, not when installed correctly. We follow FAAC’s installation specs to the letter so your warranty stays intact. As an independent FAAC service provider, we’re not authorized by the factory, but our work meets or exceeds the install requirements in every FAAC manual we follow.
Most installations are scheduled within three to five business days of your call. Emergency repairs on a gate that won’t close or secure the property get same-day response in most cases. Call (817) 286-7391 and we’ll give you a straight answer on timing.
If your FAAC unit is under ten years old and the failure is a known component like a seal kit, limit switch, or capacitor, repair usually makes sense. If the gearbox is worn, the control board is fried, or the unit is undersized for the gate it’s driving, we’ll show you the math and let you decide. You get the honest answer, not a sales pitch.
We keep common FAAC parts on our trucks, including seal kits, capacitors, limit assemblies, and remote receivers for the 400 series, 844, and E024U lines. For less common components, we source through established distributors and typically have parts in hand within two to four days. No weeks-long waits while your gate sits open.
It means if anything about our installation is not right within 90 days of completion, we return and correct it at no charge. It’s written, it’s simple, and it applies to every job we do. Done right, and backed in writing.
If your FAAC gate needs installation in Kennedale, call us at (817) 286-7391. A live person answers, we’ll schedule a free on-site estimate, and you’ll have the price in writing before any work begins.
Written by Victor Salinas, Owner & Gate Repair Specialist, Ironworks Gate Co. at Ironworks Gate Co., serving Kennedale and nearby areas.