★★★★★ 5.0 rating on Google · Family-owned since 2003 · Licensed & insured

Electric gate repair · Portland & Seattle

Gate not working? We fix it fast.
Electric gate repair for any brand in Portland & Seattle

Stuck gates, dead remotes, grinding motors, sensor faults and bent arms. Call the office nearest you. A tech with a stocked truck comes out, finds the fault and fixes it, most of the time on the first visit.

Any brand Stocked trucks OR CCB #259574 WA CC SAFEHHG757D4

Gate automation services

LiftMaster arm operator, tuned on site

Black lattice swing gate with an oval medallion between stone pillars

Custom double swing, steel

Modern black steel slide gate on a new concrete driveway

Modern steel slide gate

★★★★★

"Replaced our ALEKO system with LiftMaster. It's smoother and opens wider than before."

David Sharpe · Google review

5.0

Google rating

2003

Serving Portland since

24/7

Emergency line for stuck or unsafe gates

Same day

Most repairs, parts on the truck

Any brand

LiftMaster, DoorKing, Apollo, FAAC and more

Repair & service

What does your gate need?

Gate repair is one of four repair and service options. Pick the one that matches what is happening and we will take it from there.

Quick answer

How fast can you fix my electric gate?

Most electric gate repairs are finished the same day. Safe Haven Gates repairs swing, sliding and automatic driveway gates of any brand across Portland and Seattle. Our trucks carry common boards, sensors and parts, and you get a clear diagnosis and estimate before any work begins. For a gate that is stuck open, stuck closed or unsafe, the emergency line answers 24/7.

What we repair

Motors and operators, control boards, photo eyes and safety sensors, tracks, rollers and hinges, wiring and power, keypads, remotes and intercoms.

Service area

Portland metro, Willamette Valley and SW Washington from Portland. Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Everett and the Puget Sound from Seattle.

Licensed & insured

Oregon CCB #259574. Washington CC SAFEHHG757D4. Locally owned and family owned since 2003.

Contact

Portland (503) 455-7393. Seattle (425) 470-4166. office@safehavengates.com. Emergency line answers 24/7.

Offers

5% off your first electric gate service when you book online. Free, no-obligation estimates.

Guarantees

We match any written competitor quote. Parts and labor warranty on every repair and install.

Gate Doctor

What is your gate doing?

Pick the symptom. You get the likely cause, what you can safely check yourself, and whether it needs a technician.

Reverses or won't close

Try this first

Likely cause

Photo eyes are blocked, dirty or knocked out of line. It's the most common call we get.

Check yourself

1. Wipe both photo-eye lenses.
2. Clear plants, bins or snow from the beam.
3. Check that both eyes face each other and show a steady light.

Typical fix

Realign or replace the safety sensors and test obstruction response.

Still stuck? Most repairs are done the same day.

Send a tech

Based on the repairs our techs do most often. Never open the operator cover or touch wiring yourself.

Safe Haven technician fabricating a steel gate in the shop

In our shop, building a replacement gate

How a repair visit works

From first call to a gate that closes.

No mystery fees and no guessing. Here is what happens after you call.

01

Tell us what it's doing

Call the office or book online for 5% off your first service. A real person confirms a time window.

02

We find the real fault

The tech tests the operator, board, sensors, power and hardware, then explains the problem and gives you a price before any work starts.

03

Fixed, usually that visit

Our trucks carry common boards, sensors and parts, so most repairs are finished the same day. Brand-specific parts are ordered fast.

04

Tested before we leave

We run the gate through full cycles and safety checks, and the repair is covered by our parts and labor warranty.

Book a repair visit
Safe Haven Gates mascot holding a gate inspection checklist

What we check

Eight things we test on every repair call.

A gate rarely fails for just one reason. We test the whole system so the fix lasts.

  • Power and wiringSupply voltage, breakers, surge damage and loose connections.
  • Control boardInputs, outputs, fuses and settings.
  • Motor and gearboxNoise, heat, wear and how smoothly it drives the gate.
  • Limits and forceWhere the gate stops and how hard it pushes.
  • Safety devicesPhoto eyes, edges and auto-reverse.
  • Hinges, rollers, trackAnything that makes the gate drag or bind.
  • BatteriesCharge, age and backup run time.
  • Access controlRemotes, keypads, intercoms, loops and receivers.

Repair or replace?

When a repair makes sense, and when it does not.

We price both when it is close, so you can decide with real numbers.

Repair the openerReplace the openerReplace the gate
Usually right whenThe operator is in good shape and parts are madeThe operator is old, discontinued or failing againThe gate is bent, rusted or too heavy for its hinges
Typical fixesBoard, battery, sensors, limits, remotesNew operator, often with battery backupNew gate, posts and hinges, often a new operator
TimeOften the same dayUsually one visit once parts arriveShop build, then install
What you keepYour gate and operatorYour gateYour posts or fence, where sound

Repair the opener

Usually right when
The operator is in good shape and parts are made
Typical fixes
Board, battery, sensors, limits, remotes
Time
Often the same day
What you keep
Your gate and operator

Replace the opener

Usually right when
The operator is old, discontinued or failing again
Typical fixes
New operator, often with battery backup
Time
Usually one visit once parts arrive
What you keep
Your gate

Replace the gate

Usually right when
The gate is bent, rusted or too heavy for its hinges
Typical fixes
New gate, posts and hinges, often a new operator
Time
Shop build, then install
What you keep
Your posts or fence, where sound

What we repair

Every part of the gate. Any brand.

Electric gates are motors, control boards, safety sensors and moving parts working together. When one fails the whole gate stops, so we find the real fault, not just the symptom.

Technician servicing a heavy duty commercial gate operator

Motor and operator repair

We repair and replace failed gate motors on swing and sliding driveway gates: motor testing, operator replacement and recalibration, so the gate moves smoothly and consistently again.

Motor testing

Gearbox and arm repair

Operator replacement

Limit and force recalibration

Swing and slide operators

Any major brand

Dark wood infill double swing gate with black steel frame and arm operators

Wood infill double swing, arm operators

Custom black steel swing gate with bear and forest cutout design and operator

Custom bear and forest cutout gate

Black geometric steel double swing gate with arm operators on a forest driveway

Geometric double swing, forest driveway

Black wrought iron double swing gate between brick pillars at a large home

Wrought iron swing between brick pillars

Reviews

What customers say after a repair.

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Chris Fenison
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This company gave us very reasonable quote on a new gate. Logan was very helpful.
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Taylor Farrell
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Logan was quick and super informative! He went above and beyond to make sure we were good to go
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Talked Dean, he installed a new gate motor and I had an issue just today, he called back within minutes and help me resolved this. Awesome! We always will use Dean with all our Safe Haven products. Thank You Dean
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Berkeley Vogelheim
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They did great, reliable work at a fair price. Great communication too which was very appreciated.
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Larry Siegle
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amazing service! thank you Logan for quickly resolving this nagging problem. A great service!!
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David Sharpe
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This company did a fantastic job on replacing our VERY inferior ALEKO product with a way better LIFTMASTER system. The LIFTMASTER system is miles apart from the other brand! So much smoother, cleaner and so much more! Safe Haven Electric Gates did a great job on the install making our gate open even further than the other brand. Very nice people to work with.
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Ben Gallo
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Fantastic Service! Showed up on time. Extremely honest and recommended multiple options. Was not pushy with upsell. He replaced the parts and fixed my gate immediately. Gate is working great!
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Veena Prakash
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Highly commend the technician Logan Uzan who came out to my home for a service call. The experience was fantastic from start to finish. He was incredibly knowledgeable and pinpointed the issue immediately—truly spot-on with his diagnosis. What impressed me most was his willingness to share his expertise; he actually took the time to teach me a quick fix I could use in the future if the problem were to reoccur. That sort of helpfulness and transparency is rare these days. Safe haven has been extremely customer service oriented from their initial quotes to service calls. Amazing people and service
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Herb Bickle
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Absolutely the best
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Perry Hamilton
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Logan showed up on time and was efficient with providing us estimates for our project. His expertise and helpfulness increased the likelihood that we will go with the Safe Haven team for our gate needs.
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LiftMaster

Chamberlain

DoorKing

Apollo

Linear · Nice

Viking

FAAC

Commercial slide gate with operator

Commercial slide gate, managed lot

Commercial gate repair

When the gate is down, so is the property.

Heavy-duty slide, swing and vertical lift gates for warehouses, apartments, HOAs and offices, with fast repairs and preventive maintenance plans to keep them running.

Warehouses & yards

Apartments & condos

HOA entrances

Offices & parking

Card, fob & RFID entry

Preventive maintenance

Map of Safe Haven Gates service area with offices in Portland, OR and the Seattle area, WA Map of Safe Haven Gates service area with offices in Portland, OR and the Seattle area, WA

Seattle office

Portland office

Where we repair

Two offices. Local techs on both ends of I-5.

Portland covers about a 40-mile radius, the Willamette Valley and SW Washington. Seattle covers the Puget Sound. Call the office nearest your gate.

Portland office

(503) 455-7393

Portland metro, Willamette Valley, SW Washington

Portland · Beaverton · Hillsboro · Tigard · Lake Oswego · Aloha · Gresham · Salem · Oregon City · Tualatin · West Linn · Wilsonville · Sherwood · Milwaukie · Happy Valley · Forest Grove · Cornelius · Canby · Woodburn · McMinnville · Troutdale · St. Helens · Vancouver · Camas

Seattle office

(425) 470-4166

King, Pierce and Snohomish counties

Seattle · Bellevue · Tacoma · Everett · Kent · Renton · Auburn

Gate repair near you

Electric gate repair in Portland, Seattle and the towns in between.

Short answer

Safe Haven Gates repairs electric and automatic gates across the Portland metro, the Willamette Valley, SW Washington and the Seattle area. We fix any brand of operator, most repairs are done on the first visit, and the 24/7 line covers gates stuck open or shut.

Family-owned since 2003

5.0 rating on Google

OR CCB #259574

WA SAFEHHG757D4

Any operator brand

24/7 emergency line

Oregon

Gate repair in Portland, OR

The Portland office covers the whole metro, east side and west side. Most repairs are finished on the first visit.

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Oregon

Gate repair in Beaverton, OR

Swing, slide and barrier gate repair across Beaverton and Aloha, any operator brand.

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Oregon

Gate repair in Lake Oswego, OR

Operators, keypads and intercoms on private drives and HOA entrances in Lake Oswego and West Linn.

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Oregon

Gate repair in Hillsboro, OR

Home and commercial gate repair in Hillsboro, Cornelius and Forest Grove.

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Washington

Gate repair in Vancouver, WA

SW Washington is covered from Portland, including Vancouver and Camas.

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Washington

Gate repair in Seattle, WA

The Seattle-area office covers King County, including Renton, Kent and Auburn. Call (425) 470-4166.

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Washington

Gate repair in Bellevue, WA

Eastside gate repair for Bellevue homes, HOAs and businesses.

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Washington

Gate repair in Tacoma, WA

Pierce County gate repair in Tacoma, from the Seattle-area office.

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Straight answers

Gate repair questions, answered.

Can't find yours? Call the office closest to you.

How long does an electric gate repair usually take?

Most electric gate repairs are completed the same day, depending on the issue and part availability. Our trucks carry common boards, sensors and parts.

Can I repair my electric gate myself?

Simple checks like power, remote batteries and photo eyes are fine. Complex repairs on the operator or wiring are dangerous without the right training and can damage the gate system further.

Do you repair all types of electric gates?

Yes. We repair swing gates, sliding gates and automatic driveway gates for homes and commercial properties, on every major brand, including LiftMaster, Chamberlain, DoorKing, Apollo, Linear/Nice, Viking and FAAC.

Can my gate be repaired instead of replaced?

Usually. Many automatic driveway gate problems can be repaired without replacing the whole system, and we tell you plainly when a replacement makes more sense.

Do you offer emergency gate repair?

Yes. Emergency repair is available for urgent access or safety issues, and our line answers 24/7 for gates stuck open, stuck closed or unsafe.

Do you repair gates you didn't install?

Yes. We repair gates and openers no matter who installed them, on every major brand.

Can you upgrade or automate an existing gate?

Yes. We repair, upgrade and automate existing gates, including new operators, safety sensors, keypads and intercoms.

Book a visit

Get your gate working again.

Book online for 5% off your first electric gate service, or call the office nearest you.

Tell us what's wrong

Book online or make a two-minute phone call.

We confirm a time

A real person calls back with a window and a ballpark.

Fixed and tested

Clear price before work, full test before we leave.

Safe Haven Gates mascot holding a gate remote

Get a free estimate

Book online, 5% off

Or call

Portland (503) 455-7393 Seattle (425) 470-4166

Emergency line answers 24/7.