At Star Gate And Fence, we repaired an All-O-Matic sliding gate opener in Allen, TX. The project also included yearly service for the sliding gate opener.
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All-O-Matic Sliding Gate Opener Repair in Allen, TX
See an All-O-Matic sliding gate opener repair and yearly service project in Allen, TX, with photos of the operator, controls and surrounding fence.
- Allen, TX
Repairing the All-O-Matic gate opener
This Allen job focused on repairing an All-O-Matic sliding gate opener.
The exposed operator equipment sits beside a tall wood fence. The photos show the motor, chain drive and open metal control box. Wiring and terminal connections are visible inside the enclosure, with a tool bag, level and lubricant cans on the grass nearby.
This project falls within our electric gate operator repair work. The open enclosure provides a view of the equipment, but does not identify a particular failed or replaced component.
Completing the yearly sliding gate opener service
The project also included yearly service for the sliding gate opener.
Repair and yearly service were both part of this job. The wider equipment photo shows the gray operator cover beside the exposed equipment, with tools arranged on the grass along the fence.
The surrounding privacy fence has vertical wood boards, horizontal rails and a warm brown stain. A square wood post and a dark metal post are visible at its edge. These photos provide context for the opener work, rather than showing fence construction.
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Frequently asked questions
Can a sliding gate opener be repaired instead of replaced?
Yes, repair can be an option; a malfunction does not automatically mean the entire opener needs replacement. The decision depends on the fault and the condition of the equipment. An assessment is needed before recommending repair or replacement for a particular operator.
Who performs Star Gate And Fence’s electric gate operator repairs?
Our direct employees perform our electric gate operator repairs. We use direct employees for all our work.
What safety considerations apply to automatic gate systems?
Gate construction and powered operator safety need to be considered together. We address both in our automatic gate systems work.
Why can expansive black clay soil affect gate posts and footings?
Expansive black clay swells as it takes on moisture and shrinks as it dries. That movement can push or shift shallow footings, changing post alignment and how a gate travels. It is a cause of DFW construction failures, but no soil-related failure is identified for this repair.
What footing rule does Star Gate And Fence use for gate construction?
We use the one-third depth rule for concrete footings in gate construction. Footing depth matters because a post must resist movement below ground as well as support the gate above it. This is our general construction practice, not a description of footing work on this opener repair.