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Shield Gate Repair

Highland Park · Dallas County

FAAC Gate Repair in Highland Park, TX

FAAC hydraulic gate repair in Highland Park, where smooth, quiet swing operators and hidden in-ground units suit gates that are part of the look of the house. We reseal and repressurize rather than replace.

  • Licensed & Insured
  • 16+ Years Experience
  • Open 24/7
  • Residential & Commercial

What we see on FAAC gates in Highland Park

FAAC operators move a gate with hydraulic pressure, not a chain or a gear train, and that softness is why they appeal behind ornamental iron in Highland Park. The in-ground FAAC 770 sits in a box beneath the hinge so the frontage stays clean, but Highland Park clay drains slowly after heavy rain and a box that holds water will shorten the life of the operator. On the surface-mounted 400 and 402 arms, the usual faults are weeping seals, low fluid and lost pressure.

We start by checking fluid level and condition, then test operating pressure, and only then look at the 455 D board, which is a known weak point on older installs. A seal kit and a pressure reset return most FAAC hydraulic arms to service. On paired swing gates in Lakeside or Turtle Creek Acreage, we also clear the in-ground box drains and inspect the keyed release valve, which can start to leak on its own.

On video

Gate repairs near Highland Park on video

Filmed on our own jobs nearby, each marked with its city: University Park (1 mi), Dallas (4 mi), Richardson (9 mi).

What usually fails on FAAC operators

  • Hydraulic fluid loss and seal failure
  • Pump pressure drop causing slow or partial travel
  • Control board faults, including the 455 D board on hydraulic swing units
  • Encoder and limit adjustment drift
  • Release-key valve leaks
  • Cold-weather viscosity slowdown

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FAAC models we repair in Highland Park

Areas we cover in Highland Park

  • Old Highland Park
  • Lakeside
  • Highland Park West
  • Turtle Creek Acreage
  • Hackberry Creek Acreage

More of our recent gate repair work

Recent gate operator jobs by our technicians across Dallas–Fort Worth.

  • A cedar-panel sliding gate on a steel frame, with its slide operator at the end of the track
  • A black steel sliding gate across a wooded driveway, with the operator beside the post
  • A black steel sliding gate running along a brick house, with its operator and toolkit at the end of the track
  • A technician kneeling at the operator of a tall dark wood-clad sliding gate
  • A sliding gate operator mounted behind a stained wood gate on a concrete driveway
  • A white aluminium sliding gate with its operator control box fixed to the post

Customer testimonials

What our customers say

Customers across Dallas–Fort Worth, filmed at their own gates. We bring the same team to Highland Park.

FAAC gate repair in Highland Park: questions

Water sits in the box under my FAAC 770 after storms. Is that a problem?

Yes, over time. The 770 is built to live underground, but it relies on the foundation box draining, and slow-draining clay in Highland Park can leave it standing in water. We clear the drain, check the motor and wiring for water ingress, and confirm the box is not filling from a downspout or a sprinkler line nearby.

Another company said my FAAC hydraulic gate cannot be repaired. Is that true?

Rarely. Some technicians only work on chain and screw drives and quote a replacement when they find hydraulics. A FAAC that is slow, weak or will not hold closed usually needs fluid, seals or a pressure adjustment. We carry out that work on site and test the closing force afterwards.

Gate Not Working Right Now?

We answer the phone 24/7. If you are stuck, call and we will talk you through the manual release before anyone arrives. See what counts as a gate emergency.

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