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Linear Gate Installation in Burleson: What to Know First

Linear gate installation in Burleson typically runs $2,800 to $6,400 for a complete single driveway gate with operator, and most jobs are completed within five to ten business days after measurements are taken. We are an independent Linear service provider, which means we install and service Linear equipment without being tied to factory pricing or warranty red tape that can slow a job down. The price is always quoted and agreed in writing before a single bolt is turned, so there are no surprises on the bill.

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This page is for Burleson homeowners who already own a Linear opener or gate and need it installed right, or who are replacing an old operator and want to know if Linear is the right call for their driveway. If you have a Linear unit sitting in the box or a gate that has never worked the way it should, call (469) 564-8046 and a live person will answer, day or night.

Key Takeaways

• Linear operators are solid, serviceable machines, but installation mistakes cause most of the failures we see in Burleson.
• We install Linear swing, slide, and double-gate systems, plus keypads, loops, and safety edges.
• Every Linear installation is covered by our written 90-Day Done Right Promise.
• Free estimates, upfront pricing, and a live person on the phone 24/7.

How Linear Products Fail - and How We Fix Them

Linear builds a workhorse operator, and most of the failures we walk up to in Burleson driveways are not the motor’s fault. They are installation faults, or wear that was never caught because the last person to touch the gate was in a hurry. Here is what we regularly see on Linear equipment around town, and what we do about it.

• Linear LRA swing operators with loose or misaligned mounting plates. The LRA series is common on Burleson single and double swing gates, and the mounting plate threads can work loose over time, especially on gates that get a lot of wind. Once the plate shifts even an eighth of an inch, the arm binds and the operator pulls more amps than it should. We re-seat the plate, re-torque to spec, and check the arm geometry before re-testing.
• Linear SLR slide operators with worn drive chain or stripped limit nuts. The SLR is a sturdy slide operator, but its limit switch nuts are plastic, and Texas heat ages them faster than most people expect. When the nuts strip, the gate loses its stop position and can overrun the track or slam into the post. We replace them with metal aftermarket nuts where the design allows, then reset the limits and test the full cycle a dozen times.
• Linear M50 and M60 control boards with phantom sensor trips. We get calls from Burleson homeowners whose gate reverses for no reason, usually on older M50 and M60 boards. The cause is often a failing edge sensor or a loop detector wired too close to a transformer or low-voltage landscape line. We trace the circuit, isolate the interference, and only replace the board when the board is actually bad.
• Linear DRA photo eyes knocked out of alignment. The DRA photo eye is the safety sensor on most Linear installs. In Burleson, sprinkler heads and weed trimmers knock them out of alignment all the time, and the symptom is a gate that starts to close, then stops and reverses. We re-align, re-secure, and shield the eyes so the next pass with the string trimmer does not take them out again.
• Linear keypads and receivers with dead zones. The older Linear AM-KP keypad and the MGT receiver can develop dead buttons or weak range after years of sun exposure on a South-facing brick column. We test the receiver first, then replace the keypad with a factory Linear unit or a compatible aftermarket part when the homeowner wants to keep costs down.

Our Linear Gate Installation Process

1. 1
   Call and describe what you have. Tell us the model number on the opener or the gate style, and we will tell you what we need to see before quoting. No guesswork, no runaround is how Victor Salinas has run this shop for over two decades, and it is how every job still starts.
2. 2
   Free on-site measurement and quote. We measure the gate leaf, check the post structure, look at the power run, and write a line-by-line quote before we leave. You approve the price before any work begins.
3. 3
   Parts decision. Where Linear factory parts are the right call, we use them. Where a quality aftermarket part fits better or saves real money without cutting corners, we tell you plainly and let you decide.
4. 4
   Installation day. We mount, level, wire, and program the system, then run the gate through dozens of open and close cycles. This is where most rushed installers quit. We do not.
5. 5
   Set limits, safety edges, and accessories. We tune the stops, align the photo eyes, program the keypad and remotes, and make sure the auto-close timing works with your driveway length.
6. 6
   Cleanup and the 90-Day Done Right Promise. We walk the job with you, answer questions, and leave the gate closing like it was hung yesterday. Every job is backed in writing.

What Linear Gate Installation Costs in Burleson

Linear gate installation in Burleson is priced per job, not per hour, and the numbers below reflect what we quote most often in this market. What moves the price is gate size, post condition, distance to power, and whether you are reusing an existing operator or starting fresh.

• Single swing gate with new Linear LRA operator: $2,800 to $4,200
• Double swing gate with new Linear LRA operator: $4,200 to $6,400
• Sliding gate with new Linear SLR operator: $3,500 to $5,800
• Linear operator only, installed on an existing gate: $1,400 to $2,600
• Keypad, receiver, and remote programming: $250 to $600

Every quote is written, itemized, and agreed before we start. Call (469) 564-8046 for a free estimate on your Linear gate installation in Burleson.

Why Burleson Homeowners Call Ironworks Gate Co. for Linear Work

We have been in this line of work for over 42 years, founded in 1984, and we plan to be in Burleson for another forty. Victor Salinas grew up here, not far from the old Chisholm Trail Crossing area, and learned welding and electrical systems the hard way: in the field, on real gates, under a Texas sun. His father was a welder, and the respect for hot metal and clean work carried over.

We work on nine gate-automation brands, including LiftMaster, Mighty Mule, Ghost Controls, and DoorKing, so when a Linear job presents something unusual, we are not learning on your driveway. Most Linear installations are completed in a single visit. A live person answers the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and every job carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If it is not right, we come back and make it right. No paperwork, no arguing.

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