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Ghost Controls Gate Repair in Burleson: What to Know First

Ghost Controls gate repair in Burleson typically runs $145 to $380 for most board, arm, and sensor issues, with most jobs completed the same day or the next morning. We are an independent Ghost Controls service provider; we are not affiliated with or authorized by the manufacturer. If your Ghost Controls opener has stopped responding, is beeping but not moving, or is halfway open at 6:30 on a weekday morning, call (469) 564-8046 and a live person will answer.

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This page is for Burleson homeowners who already own a Ghost Controls unit and want to know what is wrong with it, what it will cost, and whether to repair or replace it. If that is you, the next sections cover exactly how these openers fail, what we do about it, and what you can expect to pay in this part of Johnson County.

Key takeaways:

• We service every Ghost Controls residential model, including the TDS2, TSS1, and R Series.
• Upfront pricing is settled before any work begins. No surprises on the bill.
• Every job is covered by our written 90-Day Done Right Promise.
• Most Ghost Controls repairs are completed in a single visit.

How Ghost Controls Products Fail - and How We Fix Them

Ghost Controls makes a good residential opener, but like every brand, it has its weak points. Here is what we actually see on driveways around Burleson, and what we do about it:

• TDS2 and TSS1: the “beeps but won’t move” failure. The unit chirps, the light flashes, but the gate sits still. Nine times out of ten this is the control board’s relay. Ghost Controls solder joints on those relays are thin, and Texas heat cycling cooks them. We replace the relay or the board, whichever is the smarter money for the age of the unit.
• R Series: the arm that drifts or loses its limits. The R Series uses a hall sensor for limit position. When that sensor gets dirty or knocked slightly out of alignment, the gate forgets where open and closed are. It will stop six inches short or over-travel and bind. We recalibrate and reseat the sensor, then run the full open-close cycle to confirm it holds.
• All models: dead battery in the backup pack. Burleson storms knock out power often enough that the backup battery matters. Most Ghost Controls battery packs last three to five years, and when they fail, the gate will not operate during an outage at all. Some homeowners do not find this out until the first spring storm. We test the pack under load, not just with a voltmeter, because a battery can show 12 volts and still fall flat the moment the motor asks for current.
• Dual gate setups: one leaf works, the other does not. Ghost Controls dual systems use a secondary board that talks to the primary through a communication wire. If that wire gets nicked by a weedeater or chewed by squirrels (common in older Burleson neighborhoods with big trees), the second gate will not respond. We trace the wire, repair or replace the run, and seal the connection against moisture.
• Photosensor faults that stop the gate mid-cycle. The photo eyes on Ghost Controls units are not the most weather-resistant we see. Dust, rain, and bug nests inside the housing cause false obstruction readings. The gate will start, then reverse as if a car was in the way. We clean, reseal, and reposition the eyes so the system sees what it is supposed to see.

One thing worth saying plainly: Ghost Controls has changed board designs over the years, and a part that fits a 2018 TDS2 may not fit a 2021 model. We keep the right boards on the truck for the common revisions, and when we do not have one, we source it same-week rather than guessing with a substitute.

Our Ghost Controls Gate Repair Process

Here is how a Ghost Controls job works with us, from the first phone call to the moment we hand you back a working gate:

1. 1
   Call us. A live person answers, day or night. Tell us what the gate is doing. As Victor Salinas says, “Tell me what it is doing, and I will tell you what it needs - no guesswork, no runaround.”
2. 2
   We diagnose on site. A uniformed, background-checked technician arrives with a multimeter, a bench test for the board, and the common Ghost Controls parts already on the truck. We check the board, the arm, the sensors, the battery, and the wiring before we quote anything.
3. 3
   You get an upfront price. We tell you exactly what is wrong, what the options are, and what each costs - before a single bolt is turned. We use genuine Ghost Controls parts when they make sense, and we are honest about when a quality aftermarket part does the same job for less.
4. 4
   We make the repair. Most Ghost Controls repairs are done in one visit. Board swaps, relay work, sensor reseating, battery replacement, limit recalibration - all handled on the spot.
5. 5
   We test the full cycle. The gate opens, closes, reverses under obstruction, and holds its limits. We run it a minimum of three full cycles and watch the amperage draw. A gate that closes right is not the same as a gate that runs right under load.
6. 6
   You get the 90-Day Done Right Promise. Written, no paperwork, no arguing. If it is not right, we come back and make it right. That is the Keystone Standard on every job.

What Ghost Controls Gate Repair Costs in Burleson

Here are honest ranges for the Ghost Controls repairs we do most often in Burleson. These are the prices we quote before work begins, and they do not change once we are on the job:

• Limit switch recalibration or sensor realignment: $95-$165
• Control board relay replacement: $145-$240
• Full control board replacement: $260-$420, depending on the model year
• Backup battery replacement: $85-$150 installed
• Photo eye cleaning, resealing, or replacement: $70-$180
• Dual gate communication wire repair: $120-$280, depending on the run length
• Complete diagnostic visit (applied toward the repair): $89

What moves the price is the age of your Ghost Controls unit, whether the part is still in production, and how long the wiring run is on a dual gate. You always know the number before we start. Call (469) 564-8046 for an exact quote on your gate - estimates are free.

Why Burleson Homeowners Call Ironworks Gate Co. for Ghost Controls Work

We have served Johnson County for over 42 years, and we have repaired enough gate openers to know that the brand on the box matters less than the person holding the multimeter. We service Ghost Controls, and we also carry parts and knowledge for LiftMaster, Mighty Mule, and DoorKing. That matters when a homeowner calls us for a Ghost Controls repair and we find a LiftMaster board left over from a previous install. We fix the whole gate, not just the one brand we happened to recognize.

Every technician who steps onto a Burleson driveway is background-checked and uniformed, working the way they would in their own mother’s yard. Our live phone support runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No voicemail tree, no answering service, no waiting until Monday. And every Ghost Controls job closes the same way: a front gate that opens when you press the button, closes when you leave, and is backed in writing for 90 days.

We also keep a few standing offers Burleson homeowners should know about: $50 off any repair over $250, a free second opinion on any written estimate, an $89 seasonal tune-up, and a permanent 5% discount for seniors and veterans.

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