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AfterGate Company in Burbank, CA
Burbank is not a typical suburban gate market. The same crews who rebuild a rusted swing gate on a 1950s ranch home in Magnolia Park also service the heavy perimeter gates that run around Warner Bros. and Disney studios on Olive Avenue. That mix of residential and commercial work, plus San Fernando Valley heat that pushes 100°F in summer and Santa Ana winds that hit every fall, shapes what we do here every week. If your gate is sagging, binding, or dead on its operator, call Portcullis Gate Repair at (940) 412-7340 and we will tell you the price before we touch a bolt.
Why Burbank Homes Are Different
Most of Burbank’s residential stock was built between the 1940s and 1960s, and a surprising number of those ranch homes still have their original wrought-iron swing gates. The hardware on those gates, hinge posts, hinge pins, latch brackets, has spent 50 to 70 years in valley sun and heat. Ground posts corrode invisibly below the soil line. Gate frames crack at the weld points. We see this pattern constantly in the Rancho district and along the hillside streets near the Verdugo Mountains, where larger parcels often have ornamental iron slide gates paired with older operators that are now failing.
The climate here speeds everything up. Burbank sits on the valley floor and regularly runs 10 to 15 degrees hotter than coastal Los Angeles. That heat degrades circuit boards inside operators and cracks the rubber seals around them. It also makes metal slide-gate tracks expand and bind mid-cycle, which is a call we get often between June and September. In the fall, Santa Ana winds are the leading cause of emergency gate calls across Burbank. A 50 mph gust will bend an aluminum track or tear a corroded swing gate clean off its hinges, especially on properties that face open hillside exposure.
One more thing worth knowing: because the film and television industry is headquartered here, plenty of Burbank homeowners understand gate hardware better than homeowners elsewhere. They have seen what a commercial operator can do, and they specifically ask for Viking, LiftMaster, or FAAC by name. That brand literacy is unusual, and it changes the conversations we have on estimates.
Our Main Burbank Services
Most calls we take in Burbank fall into two buckets, a broken gate on an older home or an electric operator that has stopped responding. Below is what each job involves here, with a link to the full page for that service.
Gate Repair in Burbank
A sagging swing gate in Burbank is usually a hinge or ground-post problem, and by the time a homeowner calls, the gate has been dragging for months. We repair and realign gates, replace cracked or broken pickets, rebuild hinge posts, and re-weld frames on ornamental iron gates across the city. On studio-adjacent properties and hillside homes, the repair often means straightening or replacing a slide-gate track that the heat or wind has warped. Every repair gets a written price before we start and a written 365-day guarantee. Full details are on our Gate Repair in Burbank page.
Gate Installation in Burbank
New gate installations in Burbank usually come from one of two situations: the old gate is beyond repair, or the homeowner wants to upgrade from a manual gate to an automated one. We measure on-site, order the gate and hardware, and install everything from basic chain-link driveway gates to ornamental iron slide gates with operators. Because Burbank lots vary from tight South Burbank parcels to wide hillside properties, we never quote a gate installation sight unseen. You get a written, line-item price after a free measure. Details and a full price breakdown are on our Gate Installation in Burbank page.
Electric Gate Repair in Burbank
When an electric gate stops opening, the problem is usually the operator, the safety sensors, or the power supply. In Burbank, heat is a recurring culprit, and we replace more failed circuit boards and swollen capacitors here than nearly anywhere else in the Los Angeles area. We service LiftMaster, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, FAAC, BFT, Linear, and Mighty Mule operators, and we carry common parts in our trucks so most electric repairs are finished on the first visit. The full scope, including what we charge for operator swaps, is on our Electric Gate Repair in Burbank page.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Burbank
Our trucks stock parts and boards for the operators Burbank homeowners actually run, including Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, and Elite. Most common repairs are completed same visit. A full list is on our brands page.
Pricing for Gate Company in Burbank, CA
| Service | Typical range in Burbank |
|---|---|
| Gate service call + diagnosis | $89-$129 |
| Swing gate hinge replacement (pair) | $180-$320 |
| Ground post replacement (one post) | $350-$550 |
| Slide gate track straightening | $220-$400 |
| Gate frame re-weld (cracked picket or rail) | $150-$300 |
| Electric gate operator swap (parts + labor) | $650-$1,400 |
| Circuit board replacement | $250-$500 |
| Safety sensor replacement (pair) | $180-$300 |
| New gate installation (manual) | $1,200-$3,500 |
| New gate installation (automated) | $3,000-$7,500 |
Two things push Burbank prices toward the upper end of those ranges: hillside properties with difficult access, and older gates that need extra welding or post work once we see them up close. That is exactly why our price is always written and agreed before any work starts. You will never see an invoice higher than the quote unless you approve a change first.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Burbank
We work across Burbank, and most calls are answered the same day. Representative neighborhoods include:
- Magnolia Park
- The Rancho district
- Media District / Olive Avenue corridor
- Hillside streets near the Verdugo Mountains
- South Burbank
Service Area – Cities Near Burbank
Our crews cover the surrounding area for customers whose gates sit across a city line. If you are in Glendale, CA, West Hollywood, CA, Altadena, CA, or Beverly Hills, CA, call the same number and a live person will schedule your visit.
Serving Burbank, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Burbank area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Gate Company in Burbank
Most Burbank repairs are completed same day or next morning. Because we keep common operators and parts in our trucks and dispatch from nearby, emergency calls during Santa Ana events or heat waves are prioritized. Call (940) 412-7340 and a live person will give you a real arrival window, not a four-hour range.
Most repairs, including hinge replacement, operator swaps, and track work, need no permit in Burbank. A full replacement or new driveway gate may need one depending on height and setback, and some homeowners associations have their own rules. We can tell you during the estimate.
Yes, commercial perimeter gates and access-control systems are a regular part of our Burbank work. The operators on studio lots run far more cycles than a residential gate, so we prioritize operators like Viking and LiftMaster that hold up under continuous use. Estimates for commercial work include a full written work order.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local gate repair pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Burbank Customers Say
"Installed a new gate for us after the old wooden one rotted out. Clean work, showed up on time both days, and the written price didn't change. It swings perfectly."
- Donna Kirkpatrick"Gate was dragging and screeching across the driveway. I figured I'd need a whole new setup. He adjusted the track and rollers and it was a fraction of what I expected. Honest work."
- Omar Haddad"Our intercom and gate motor both quit. They fixed the whole system in one visit and explained the warranty clearly. On time, polite, and tidy. Can't ask for more."
- Yvette Marchetti