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Most gate parts and welding repairs in Henderson run between $180 and $750, with full gate frame rebuilds or custom fabrication work landing between $1,100 and $3,400. Small jobs like hinge replacements or touch-up welds typically fall at the lower end, while rusted-through posts or bent steel frames that need cutting and re-welding sit at the top. The final number depends on steel thickness, access to the gate, and whether the damage is structural or cosmetic.
Key Takeaways
- Typical gate parts repair in Henderson: $180 to $750
- Custom fabrication or full rebuilds: $1,100 to $3,400
- Most welding repairs are done in one visit; structural rebuilds may require two
- Henderson’s hard water and summer heat accelerate metal fatigue and rust on gate hardware
- Written pricing before work starts protects you from door-to-door price changes
Gate Parts & Welding Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s what Carver Gate Repair Henderson sees on service calls across Green Valley, Anthem, Seven Hills, MacDonald Ranch, and Inspirada. These ranges reflect the Henderson market as of 2026, not national averages.
| Service | Typical Cost Range | What’s Involved |
|---|---|---|
| Hinge replacement (single gate) | $140 – $320 | Cutting or unbolting the old hinge, welding or bolting a new one, realigning the gate leaf |
| Hinge replacement (double gate) | $260 – $520 | Both leaves, four hinge points, realignment |
| Gate wheel or roller replacement | $120 – $260 | Removing worn wheel, installing new roller, setting track clearance |
| Weld repair on a cracked frame | $180 – $450 | Grinding the crack, welding, reinforcing with a gusset where needed |
| Steel picket replacement | $90 – $190 per picket | Cutting out the bent or rusted picket, welding in a new one, matching finish |
| Top or bottom rail replacement | $220 – $550 | Removing the old rail, welding a new section, repainting |
| Post repair or reinforcement | $160 – $420 | Welding a cracked post, adding a post sleeve, or resetting in fresh concrete |
| Full gate frame rebuild (single swing gate) | $1,100 – $2,200 | Cutting away rusted sections, welding new steel, squaring the frame, rehanging |
| Full gate frame rebuild (double swing or slide gate) | $1,800 – $3,400 | Both leaves or the full slide panel, often the most labor-intensive gate welding job |
| Custom steel fabrication (per hour) | $95 – $150 per hour | Anything from small brackets to custom gates built to spec |
These prices include labor, standard steel stock, and basic finish work. If your gate needs powder coating or a paint match after welding, plan to add roughly $150 to $450 depending on gate size. We always write the price down before any work begins, so the number you approve on the phone is the number on the invoice.
What Drives the Price Up or Down
- Steel gauge. Decorative gates in MacDonald Ranch and Seven Hills often use thinner steel that welds quickly. Older custom gates in Green Valley can be thick bar stock that burns through cutting discs and welds slower.
- Access. A gate set in a tight side yard with block walls on both sides takes longer to work on than one with open clearance. That labor shows up in the final number.
- Amount of rust. Henderson’s water carries minerals that chew through steel over years. A gate with surface rust needs a quick grind. A gate with rusted-through box tube needs full section replacement, not a patch.
- Weight of the gate. Steel-framed gates with stucco or wood infill panels weigh far more than a simple tube-steel gate. Moving and repositioning heavy gates requires more labor and sometimes a second technician.
- Existing welds. If someone previously patched the gate with a quick bead on thin metal, we often have to cut that out and start clean. Poor previous welds add time.
What Affects Gate Parts & Welding Pricing in Henderson
- Sun and heat exposure. Henderson gets over 290 days of sunshine a year. Direct sun fades finishes and dries out any protective coatings on gate steel. Welding in summer months also requires heat management, which can slightly affect scheduling but not the written price.
- Hard water and calcium. If your gate sits near a sprinkler line or a pool pump discharge, you likely see accelerated rust at the bottom rail and post bases. Repairs in those conditions often require cutting out more steel than expected.
- Wind and gate weight. Steady desert winds push against swing gates and stress hinges and welds. Henderson’s spring winds are strong enough to twist a gate leaf slightly out of square, which is why hinge repairs often include realignment.
- Gate age and original build quality. A 20-year-old gate put in by a general contractor using thin tube steel will fail faster than a heavier custom build. We see this often in older Green Valley and Whitney Ranch homes.
- HOA requirements. Many Henderson communities, including Anthem and Inspirada, have design standards for exterior metalwork. If your gate faces a street, repairs may need to match existing finishes and profiles, which affects parts sourcing.
- Whether the gate is automated. A gate with a swing or slide operator adds another layer to the job. Repairs near the hinge post often interact with the operator mounting plate, and we check the operator’s alignment after any welding that shifts the gate geometry.
How Much Does Gate Welding Cost Per Hour in Henderson?
Hourly gate welding rates in Henderson run $95 to $150 per hour, with most simple repairs completed in one to three hours on site. A cracked weld on a swing gate frame might take two hours including grinding and cleanup. A rusted bottom rail that requires cutting out a section and welding in new steel could take three to four hours. We quote most work as a flat job price rather than an open-ended hourly rate because that’s what keeps a written price meaningful. When we do charge hourly, we tell you the estimated hours before we start and we stop and call if the job runs over.
Gate Parts Replacement Costs in Henderson
Some parts fail more often than others in this market. Here are the most common parts we replace on gates across Henderson, with the installed cost ranges.
Gate Hinges
Hinges on swing gates carry the full weight of the gate leaf and take abuse from wind. A single steel hinge replacement, including cutting and welding, runs $140 to $320. We recommend replacing both hinges on a gate leaf at once because a new hinge paired with a worn one will wear faster and throw the gate out of alignment.
Gate Rollers and Wheels
Slide gates ride on steel rollers or wheels along a track. When a roller seizes or a wheel flattens, the gate drags and strains the motor. Replacement rollers run $120 to $260 including parts and labor. If the track itself is damaged from a dragging gate, plan on additional track repair work.
Gate Frame Sections
When rust eats through the bottom rail or a hit from a vehicle bends the top rail, patching isn’t always the right call. Replacing a section of gate frame runs $220 to $550, depending on length and steel thickness. In some cases, especially on thin-wall tube gates, Larner recommended full frame rebuilding rather than repeated section repairs.
Gate Lock and Latch Hardware
Magnetic locks, mechanical latches, and keypad hardware all fail over time. Basic latch replacement runs $110 to $260. A magnetic lock replacement on an automated gate runs $260 to $480 installed, depending on the lock rating and the existing wiring. We train on LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule systems, so the parts we bring match the motor and control board already installed.
How to Save on Gate Parts & Welding
- Fix problems at the first sign of trouble. A gate leaf that drags or a hinge that squeals is telling you something. What costs $180 today can become a $1,600 frame rebuild in a year if ignored. Rust spreads fast in Henderson’s dry heat.
- Ask about replacing both hinges at once. It’s slightly more money on the day of service but it prevents a second service call in six months. Two hinge replacements in one visit are cheaper than two separate visits.
- Confirm the gate is worth repairing. If the frame has rust in more than two places or the steel is visibly thinned across large areas, a rebuild may actually be the more economical path long-term. Spending $800 patching a frame that needs $1,800 in rebuild work within two years is no savings at all.
- Get a written price before the work starts. Carver Gate Repair Henderson provides a written price before any work begins. No estimate that changes once the gate is open. If the scope changes, we stop and get your approval on the new number first.
- Take advantage of free estimates. Call (775) 307-6571 and we’ll walk through what you’re seeing over the phone, then schedule an on-site look. Estimates are free, and having a number in hand helps you plan.
How Carver Gate Repair Henderson Handles Gate Welding
Welding isn’t a side job for us. Carver Gate Repair is the gate specialist within the Garrison Partners family, operating to The Garrison Standard since 2008. That means every technician who shows up in Henderson is background-checked and uniformed. The price is written down before work starts. And every repair carries a written guarantee for a full year from the date of service under the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
When we weld a gate, we don’t just run a bead and leave. We grind the area clean, cut out compromised steel, square the gate, weld, then check the gate’s swing or slide. If there’s an operator installed, we run it through a full cycle to make sure nothing shifted. If the gate doesn’t move right after we’re done, we fix it before we leave. That’s part of The Garrison Code: we don’t hand back a gate we wouldn’t accept on our own property.
If a repair fails inside the one-year guarantee window, we come back at no charge. No argument. No second invoice. That’s a written commitment, not a verbal promise.
Why Gate Welding Costs What It Costs in Henderson
A good welder isn’t just someone with a torch. Welding a gate requires understanding load paths, steel thickness, hinge geometry, and how the gate will behave under wind load. It also requires the right equipment. Mobile welding rigs with generators, grinders, and proper safety gear are not cheap to run, and that’s reflected in the hourly rate. The alternative is someone with a cheap flux-core welder who lays down a porous bead that fails in a year. We’ve cut out plenty of those repairs in Green Valley and Black Mountain. Cheap welds cost more in the long run.
Can You Do Gate Welding Yourself?
We won’t tell you not to learn a skill, but we will tell you the truth about gate welding. Structural gate repair is not the place to learn. A gate that falls off its hinges can seriously injure someone, and a frame that comes apart while a car is passing through can damage property. Welding on galvanized steel also releases zinc fumes that require proper ventilation and respiratory protection. If you’re asking whether you should weld your own gate hinges, the honest answer is: call someone who welds gates for a living. The phone number is (775) 307-6571.
Gate Parts & Welding Timeline: How Long Does It Take?
Most gate parts replacements and welding repairs in Henderson are completed in one visit, usually one to three hours. Structural rebuilds that require removing the gate, cutting out large sections, and welding in new steel typically take four to eight hours across one or two visits, depending on gate size and finish work. Here’s the process we follow on every parts or welding call.
How a Typical Gate Welding Repair Works
- You call and describe the problem. A live person answers at (775) 307-6571, day or night. We ask what you’re seeing: sagging, dragging, a crack, a bent section, rust at the base.
- We schedule a service window. We give you a specific arrival window, not an all-day range. Our technician shows up in a marked vehicle, in uniform.
- On-site assessment and written price. The technician examines the gate, confirms what’s needed, and gives you a written price before any work starts. You approve the number, and only then does the work begin.
- Repair or replacement. We cut, grind, weld, replace parts, and realign the gate. We keep the site clean as we work and clean up before leaving.
- Testing and walk-through. We cycle the gate by hand and, if it has an operator, run it through open and close cycles. We show you what was done and answer questions.
- Written guarantee. The repair is covered in writing for a full year under the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If it fails inside that window, the second visit is free.
Henderson Neighborhoods We Serve for Gate Parts & Welding
Carver Gate Repair Henderson covers the entire Henderson valley, including Green Valley, Anthem, Seven Hills, MacDonald Ranch, Inspirada, Whitney Ranch, Black Mountain, Lake Las Vegas, and Boulder City. We work on residential gates, community entry gates, and small commercial gate systems. Each job gets the same treatment: a background-checked technician, a written price before work starts, and a written guarantee on the repair.
FAQs – Gate Parts & Welding Cost
How much does gate welding cost in Henderson?
Gate welding in Henderson typically costs $180 to $750 for most repairs, with hourly rates between $95 and $150 when work is billed by time. Structural rebuilds run $1,100 to $3,400. Call (775) 307-6571 for a written quote, and we’ll give you the number before any work starts.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace a gate?
If the frame is sound and the damage is limited to a hinge, roller, or one section of steel, repair is almost always cheaper, typically $180 to $550. If rust has compromised multiple frame sections or the gate is more than 15 years old with thin-wall steel, replacement often makes more economic sense. The threshold is usually around 60 percent of a new gate’s cost. We’ll tell you honestly which way to go.
How much does it cost to replace a gate hinge in Henderson?
A single gate hinge replacement runs $140 to $320 including parts, labor, and realignment. Replacing both hinges on one gate leaf runs $220 to $520, which is the smarter route because pairing a new hinge with a worn hinge shortens the life of both.
Can you come out the same day for a gate welding repair?
In most cases, yes. We answer the phone around the clock at (775) 307-6571, and we keep same-day availability for urgent repairs like gates that won’t close or are hanging off a hinge. Call early and in many parts of Henderson we can have a technician there the same day.
How much does it cost to weld a broken gate frame?
Welding a cracked or broken gate frame section runs $180 to $450 for a single repair, depending on the size of the crack and whether we add a reinforcement gusset. Full frame rebuilds on heavily rusted or bent gates run $1,100 to $3,400. A written price is provided before any work begins, so you know the number up front.
Get a Written Price on Gate Parts & Welding in Henderson
If your gate is sagging, dragging, cracked, or rusted through, the fastest way to get a real number is to call. We answer live, 24/7, and we’ll talk through what you’re seeing. Then we schedule a visit, put a written price in front of you, and do the work right the first time. Every repair carries a full-year written guarantee. Call (775) 307-6571 for a free estimate on gate parts and welding in Henderson.
Pricing reflects the Henderson market as of 2026. Carver Gate Repair Henderson offers free estimates – call (775) 307-6571.
Written by Lonnie Burke, Owner at Carver Gate Repair Henderson, serving Henderson since 2008.
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