Gate access control
Access control is how people get through your gate. We install and repair keypads, call boxes, intercoms and remotes for homes, HOA communities and businesses, and quote the price before we start.
Signs it's this
- Guests, delivery drivers or caregivers cannot get in
- The keypad is worn, unresponsive or gives wrong codes
- The call box does not ring, has no audio or cannot reach your phone
- Remotes have stopped working or keep getting lost
- A community needs to manage dozens of residents and vendors
Do this now
If the gate is stuck closed and someone needs through, use the operator's manual release key to disengage the drive and move the gate slowly by hand. Keep people and cars out of the gate's path. Do not rewire a keypad or call box yourself.
What it costs
Starting prices, installed. You get the exact price in writing before any work starts.
| Keypad, installed | $349 |
|---|---|
| Intercom or call box, installed | $1,299 |
| Gate service callWaived when you approve a gate repair | $95 |
What we check on the visit
- Which devices are in use, such as a keypad, call box, intercom, remote, loop detector or card reader
- Power and wiring to each device, including long cable runs and water damage
- How the controller stores codes, remotes and schedules
- Whether the intercom connects by phone line, cellular or internet
- Entry and exit flow, including a free-exit loop or button for cars leaving
- Emergency access for fire and police, such as a Knox box or a siren sensor
- Who manages codes, whether a resident, a property manager or the HOA
Smart upgrade
Communities and properties: cellular, phone keys, plate readers.
Video call boxes with no phone line, resident apps, audit logs and plate readers for HOAs and property managers.
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On the job
Where it fails
The ringed numbers are the parts this entry covers. Tap any number to see what fails and where the price starts.
Ringed in green: the parts this page covers.
1 Torsion spring
Springs are rated for a set number of cycles. When one snaps, the door suddenly weighs 150 to 250 pounds.
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2 Cable drum and cables
Cables fray and slip off the drum, and the door hangs crooked or stops partway.
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3 Opener motor
The motor hums or clicks but will not lift. Stripped gears and burned boards are common.
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4 Track
A bent or loose track throws the rollers out, and the door jams or comes off.
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5 Hinges and rollers
Worn rollers grind, wobble and wear the track. Cracked hinges let panels flex.
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6 Door photo eyes
Bumped out of line, the safety eyes make the door reverse or refuse to close.
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7 Solar panel
Dust, shade and summer heat cut the charge the gate battery needs overnight.
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8 Gate control box
Storm surges and heat burn control boards and wear out the backup battery.
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9 Gate operator arm
A worn or undersized arm strains and stalls on a long, heavy gate.
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10 Gate photo eye, left post
A blocked or misaligned eye stops the gate mid-swing for safety.
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11 Gate photo eye, right post
The matching eye on the far post. Both have to see each other.
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12 Vehicle loop
A cut or worn loop in the drive means the gate will not open for cars leaving.
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Equipment and options
- Keypads
- Wired or wireless units where a code opens the gate. Easy to use and simple to change.
- Call boxes and intercoms
- A visitor calls a resident, who opens the gate by phone. Cellular and app-based units need no landline.
- Remotes and transmitters
- Handheld or visor remotes, sold in batches for communities. Brands we commonly see include LiftMaster, Linear and DoorKing.
- Card and fob readers
- Cards or tags for staff and residents. Easy to cancel if one is lost.
- Loop detectors
- Sense a car so the gate opens to exit and does not close on a vehicle.
- Community and commercial systems
- DoorKing and similar systems for HOAs and businesses, with directories, logs and multiple entry points.
Which access control fits?
A private home with few visitors
A keypad plus remotes, simple and low cost.
A home that gets deliveries and guests
A cellular intercom that rings your phone, so you can let people in from anywhere.
A community with many residents
A call box with a directory, remotes for each household, and a manager portal.
A business with staff and vendors
Card or fob readers plus a keypad, with schedules for staff hours.
Exiting cars keep getting blocked
Add or repair a free-exit loop.
HOAs, property managers and Central Texas weather
Community gates in Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park and Lakeway carry heavy traffic, and one dead keypad affects everyone. We work with property managers and HOA boards on a single point of contact, itemized estimates and proof of insurance. Heat and rain are hard on keypads and call boxes, so we mount them in shaded, weather-rated housings where we can.
D.L., 304 E Main St #204, Round Rock
Questions people ask on the phone
How much does a gate keypad or intercom cost?
A keypad starts at $349 and an intercom or call box starts at $1,299, both installed. Wiring, cellular plans and multi-household directories add to the total, so we quote after seeing the site.
Can I open my gate from my phone?
Yes, with a cellular or app-based intercom or a compatible operator. We'll explain what works with your current gate before you buy.
Can you set up access control for an HOA?
Yes. We install call boxes, remotes and card readers for communities, and we can work with your property manager on code and remote management.
Why does my keypad stop working?
Common causes are water in the housing, a loose or corroded wire, a dead battery on wireless units, or a controller fault. We test each part before replacing anything.
Will access control work with my existing gate operator?
Most keypads and intercoms connect to common operators. We check compatibility before quoting and tell you if the operator needs a change.
Something broke? Call the office.
(512) 777-0412Open daily 7am to 8pm. After-hours emergency line. 304 E Main St #204, Round Rock.