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Automatic Gate Repair for homes in Hollywood and the surrounding area, by a vetted MB pro near you. Free estimate.
What to check first
What you might be seeing
- The gate hums or clicks but doesn't move, or it stops partway and reverses
- The remote works sometimes, or only up close, while the wall keypad or intercom is dead
- Rust streaks, a stiff hinge or a squealing roller since the last rainy season
- The gate stopped working after a thunderstorm, power flicker or outage
- The gate drags, sags or no longer lines up with the latch
Safe to check yourself
- Look along the gate's path for debris, a branch, a stuck pebble or an object that could be blocking it
- Try both the remote and the keypad. If only one fails, that points to a battery or a single device rather than the operator
- Look at the photo-eyes on each side of the opening for spider webs, dirt, or a lens knocked out of line, and check that any indicator light is on
- Check whether neighbors' gates or lights are also out. A power outage is common after storms, and a gate may be waiting on power or a backup battery
Stop and get a pro if…
- The gate does not stop or reverse when something is in its path. Photo-eye entrapment protection (UL 325) is a safety item, so keep people and pets clear
- You see exposed wires, a burning smell, scorch marks or water inside the operator box after a storm
- A post, hinge or the gate itself is bent, leaning or pulled loose after high winds
- The gate is stuck partly open and you'd have to force it, release the operator or work near the motor to move it
What to ask the pro
- Is the repair like-for-like, or does it need a permit? Who pulls it?
- Will the line-voltage electrical work be done by a licensed electrical contractor, and what is their license number so I can check it on the Florida DBPR website?
- Does the operator's entrapment protection meet UL 325, and will you test the photo-eyes and reversing before you leave?
- Can you quote stainless or coated hardware, given the salt air near the coast?
- Please put the scope in writing, including any HOA, condo association or fire marshal requirements such as a Knox box or key switch.
In Hollywood, homes within a mile or two of the Broadwalk and the Intracoastal take a constant salt-spray beating, so a gate that grinds, stalls, hesitates or won't latch often points to corroded hardware or a tired operator motor. Census data puts the median home here at about 1969, and many older block homes and condo properties still run original gates and hardware. Add the wet season from roughly May through October, with storms and power surges, and gate operators and control boards have a lot to put up with.
Call (954) 707-6550 or send the form, and we match you with a vetted, independent, locally owned MB pro near you and book the visit. Your MB pro gives you a free estimate and handles the work, which can include opener repair or replacement, swing and slide gate hardware, keypads and intercoms, safety sensors and loops, and battery or solar backup. We stay your point of contact the whole way.
Salt spray off the Atlantic and the Intracoastal rusts gate motors, hinges, rollers and deadbolts years faster near the Broadwalk than inland, and stainless or coated hardware is worth the upgrade there. Hollywood's mix of 1950s–70s block houses with original hardware and dense beachfront condo towers means both wind-code retrofit work and association-driven common-area gate repairs are steady local needs. Lightning and power surges during the June–September storm season are a major cause of operator and control board failures, and Hollywood's wet season runs into the heart of hurricane season.
Problems to watch for in Hollywood
Corroded hardware near the coast
In Hollywood Beach, North Beach and other areas near the water, salt air eats hinges, rollers, latches and operator housings. Stiff or squealing movement is often the first sign.
Storm and surge damage
Lightning and power surges in the June–September storm season are a major cause of operator and control board failures. A gate that went dead after a storm often needs the board checked.
Failed or misaligned safety sensors
Photo-eyes and loops protect people and cars from entrapment (UL 325). Dirt, corrosion or a knock out of alignment can make a gate reverse or refuse to close.
Dead keypads, intercoms and remotes
Humidity and salt get into exterior keypads and intercoms. In gated communities and condo properties, one failed unit can lock residents or guests out.
Power outage and backup problems
After a hurricane or tropical storm, gates may sit stuck without power. A battery or solar backup can keep them working, and your pro can check whether an existing one still holds a charge.
Sagging or storm-bent gates
Wind-driven debris and heavy gusts can bend a swing gate, shift a post or throw a slide gate off its track, which strains the operator.
What your MB pro can help with
- Opener repair and replacementYour MB pro diagnoses the operator, board and motor, then repairs or replaces what is failing and quotes it free.
- Swing and slide gate hardwareHinges, rollers, tracks and latches are checked, with corrosion-resistant options discussed for homes near the water.
- Keypads and intercomsYour pro can repair or replace weathered keypads and intercoms for single-family driveways and shared community entries.
- Safety sensors and loopsPhoto-eyes and vehicle loops get aligned, repaired or replaced so the gate's reversing protection works as intended.
- Battery and solar backupAsk about backup power so the gate can keep working through the outages that follow hurricane-season storms.
Permits and codes in Hollywood
Florida does not issue a dedicated statewide automatic gate license, and mechanical gate and operator service is often done without a construction license. The line-voltage electrical work feeding an operator must be done by a licensed electrical contractor under the DBPR Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board, and new gate structures, columns or footings may require a licensed contractor. Your MB pro is responsible for any permit and any license the work requires, and you can verify a license on the Florida DBPR website. A new gate, operator, columns or footings, and the electrical circuit generally need building or electrical permits, while like-for-like repair of an existing operator usually does not. Gate operators are expected to meet UL 325 and ASTM F2200. Hollywood is in Broward County, which is in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so gate structures face stricter wind provisions under the Florida Building Code. Local fire marshals commonly require emergency access such as a Knox box or key switch, so confirm with the city and your HOA or condo association.
Your MB pro handles the permit when the job needs one. You can look up a contractor's license at Florida DBPR.
When to reach out
In Hollywood, demand spikes in late spring and early summer as residents prepare for the June–November hurricane season, and again during the November–April snowbird season when seasonal owners return and open long-vacant homes and condos. Booking a check before storm season is easier than finding a dead gate after a surge. Call (954) 707-6550 or request a free estimate with the form on the page. MB Home Improvements has offices in Tamarac and Plantation, but the pro we match you with is local to you.
We match homeowners with pros serving Hollywood Beach, Downtown Hollywood, Hollywood Lakes, Hollywood Hills, Emerald Hills, Boulevard Heights, Driftwood, Liberia, Beverly Park, North Beach, Oakwood Hills and Washington Park.
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Step 3
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Your MB pro looks at the job and gives you a free estimate. You decide whether to go ahead — and we stay your point of contact.
Automatic Gates in Hollywood: common questions
- Why does my gate keep failing after Hollywood thunderstorms?
- Lightning and power surges during the June–September storm season are a major cause of operator and control board failures. Ask your pro about surge protection and whether a backup battery is working.
- Does salt air near the Broadwalk really affect my gate?
- Yes. Homes within a mile or two of the Broadwalk and the Intracoastal see gate motors, hinges and deadbolts rust years faster than inland. Your pro can quote stainless or coated hardware and tell you what to rinse and inspect.
- Do I need a permit for automatic gate repair in Hollywood?
- Like-for-like repair of an existing operator usually does not need one. A new gate, operator, columns or footings and the electrical circuit generally do, and the pro handles it. Verify with the local building department.
- Does my HOA or condo association need to approve gate work?
- Exterior work often needs association approval in addition to any permit, and gated communities and condo towers are widespread in Hollywood. Check with your association before work starts, and ask your pro about fire marshal access requirements.
- Who can do the electrical work on my gate operator?
- Florida requires the line-voltage electrical work feeding an operator to be done by a licensed electrical contractor. Ask for the license number and verify it on the Florida DBPR website.
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