Linear Gate Installation Nationwide

Linear Gate Installation in Houston: What to Know First

Linear gate installation in Houston typically runs between $1,800 and $4,800 for a complete driveway gate system, depending on the gate size, operator model, and how much concrete work the site needs. We’re an independent Linear service provider – not affiliated with or authorized by Linear – and we install and service their equipment across Houston, from Memorial to Pearland to Katy. Most Linear openers we install take one full workday on site, and you’ll see a written price before we touch anything. If you own a Linear operator and need a new gate hung, an old one replaced, or an opener mounted and wired, this page covers what actually happens on a Houston job site. Call (361) 256-5955 for a free estimate.

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How Linear Products Fail – and How We Fix Them

• Linear LSO series swing gate operators with clicking relays but no arm movement. We see this on older LSO 50 and LSO 75 units all over Houston. The relay fires, but the capacitor has dried out from years of Gulf Coast humidity. Owners hear the click and assume the board is dead. It’s usually a $40 – $90 capacitor, not a $300 board. On a new installation we check the capacitor and swap it preventatively if it’s more than five years old.
• Linear LRA slide gate operators that stall at the same spot every cycle. The LRA series uses a chain drive, and Houston’s clay soil shifts more than people expect. A gate that ran fine last spring will drag on the track by August because the soil under the rear post has settled half an inch. We re-level the track, shim the idler, and set the obstruction sensitivity so the operator stops fighting itself. Most “dead LRA motor” calls are actually a track problem.
• Linear MDR and MDC photoelectric sensors that trip for no visible reason. These are the safety eyes mounted low on the gate columns. In Houston, morning condensation collects inside the sensor housing and shorts the beam, so the gate reverses and never closes. Owners assume the sensor is toast. We drill a small weep hole, reseal the housing with dielectric grease, and the problem usually disappears. On new installs we do this before the sensor ever goes up.
• Linear APeX series keypads and receivers losing programming after brownouts. Houston’s grid isn’t gentle on gate electronics. The APeX line holds programming in volatile memory, so a flicker from a thunderstorm or rolling blackout can wipe the system. We add a small surge protector inside the operator housing on every install we do. It’s a $30 part that saves a reprogramming call later.
• Aftermarket remotes that only work from six feet away. Linear uses a specific 318 MHz frequency on most of its residential openers, and the cheap universal remotes sold online don’t always mate cleanly with the receiver. The gate opens, but only when you’re practically touching it. We install Linear-matched transmitters or quality aftermarket units we’ve tested with the exact receiver model. First visit, not third.

Our Linear Gate Installation Process

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   The call. You tell us what you have – a Linear LRA slide operator, an LSO swing arm, maybe a double driveway gate. We ask about the gate’s weight, the column type, and what’s already on site. We book a visit that works around your schedule, including nap time if that matters.
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   The measure and written price. We come out, measure the gate opening, check the columns with a level, and look at the existing wiring. Then you get a written price for the full job before any work starts. No pressure, no “while we’re here” upsells.
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   The parts decision. We talk through OEM Linear parts versus quality aftermarket options. If the gate is under warranty, we stick with OEM so the warranty stays intact. If it’s out of warranty, we offer aftermarket parts that cost less and do the same job.
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   The install. We set the gate, mount the operator, run the wiring, and connect the safety edges and photo sensors. Shoe covers go on before we step inside your house. Drop cloths go down if we’re working anywhere near finished floors.
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   The test. We cycle the gate a dozen times, check the obstruction reverse, set the close speed, and make sure the gate seals flush. Cody Beckman checks the gap on sliding gates himself – a dog shouldn’t be able to nose through the opening.
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   The cleanup and guarantee. We take a photo of the clean job site before we leave, and you get the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If it’s not right, we make it right. No argument, no fine print.

What Linear Gate Installation Costs in Houston

Here’s what we quote most often for Linear jobs in the Houston area:

• Complete single driveway gate with Linear LSO swing operator: $2,400 – $4,200 depending on gate material and column condition. Steel costs less than ornamental iron. Powder coating on the gate adds $300 – $600.
• Complete sliding gate with Linear LRA operator and new track: $2,800 – $4,600. The track is the big variable here – a longer gate needs a longer steel track, and Houston’s clay soil sometimes requires a concrete pad under the track that wasn’t in the original plan.
• Pedestrian gate hung with Linear keypad entry: $900 – $1,800. Smaller gate, simpler operator, less concrete work.
• Double gate with two LSO arms and matched controls: $3,800 – $6,000. Two operators, two sets of safety edges, synchronized controls – the pair has to open and close together or the hinges bind.
• Replacing an old operator on an existing gate, keeping the gate itself: $900 – $1,600. This assumes the gate is square and the hinge posts are still plumb.

What moves the price: gate weight, column condition, whether we’re pouring new footings or anchoring to existing concrete, and how far the operator is from a power source. You’ll get the exact number in writing before any work begins. Call (361) 256-5955 for a free estimate on your specific gate.

Why Houston Homeowners Call Latch and Post Gate Repair Houston for Linear Work

Every gate comes down to two parts – the latch that holds it and the post that carries it. That’s the job we focus on, and it’s why Houston families call us when a Linear operator stops behaving. We’ve been doing this since 2009 as part of the Cedarwell family of independently owned and operated gate specialists. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and factory-trained on the brands families actually own – Linear, LiftMaster, Mighty Mule, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, and more. If we find a LiftMaster arm on one side and a Linear keypad on the other, that’s not a problem; we work on both. And every call is answered by a live person, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. No voicemail, no callback queue, no “press 2 for service.” The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every installation we do. A gate that closes right is one less thing to think about.

FAQs

How long does a Linear gate installation take in Houston?
Most single-gate Linear installations finish in one working day. Double gates or jobs that need new concrete footings usually take two days. We’ll tell you the exact timeline when we write up the estimate. Call (361) 256-5955 and we’ll walk through your specific setup.

Can you install a Linear operator on my existing gate?
Usually yes, if the gate is square and the hinge posts are solid. We’ll check the gate’s weight against the Linear operator’s duty rating before we quote anything. Some older gates are too heavy for an LSO 50 but fine on an LSO 75. We measure first, so you don’t end up with an underpowered arm that burns out in a year. Call for a free measure.

Will using aftermarket parts void my Linear warranty?
If the operator is under manufacturer warranty, we use OEM Linear parts so the coverage stays valid. If it’s out of warranty, we’ll show you aftermarket options that cost less and hold up to Houston’s heat and humidity. Either way, you choose, and the price is in writing before we start.

What’s the difference between repairing my Linear operator and replacing it?
If the motor, board, and capacitor are all original and the unit is 10+ years old, replacing is often cheaper than three separate repairs. But most failures we see are a single component – a capacitor, a sensor, a track misalignment – and those are quick, affordable fixes. We’ll show you the repair price and the replacement price side by side, and you decide. Call (361) 256-5955 for an honest read on your operator.

Do you handle the power run and the safety edges on a new Linear install?
Yes. We run the low-voltage wiring from the operator to the control box, install the safety edges and photoelectric sensors, and test the obstruction reverse before we call the job done. The safety system has to work – that’s not optional on any gate we touch. Free estimates on the full job, call (361) 256-5955.

Written by Cody Beckman, Owner, Latch and Post Gate Repair Houston at Latch and Post Gate Repair Houston, serving Houston and nearby areas.