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Gate installation in Tice usually means working around what’s already there: an older chain-link or welded-steel fence, a driveway cut close to Palm Beach Boulevard, and decades of piecemeal additions. Most of the gates we see in Tice weren’t built by a developer or a fencing contractor. They were put up by a previous owner, sometimes forty or fifty years ago, and the opening was measured to fit whatever vehicle was in the driveway at the time. That means off-the-shelf kits rarely drop in cleanly. The posts have shifted, the ground settled, and the swing arc is tighter than anything a modern spec sheet accounts for.
We handle that reality every day at Archway Gate Repair. If you need a gate rebuilt, retrofitted for an opener, or replaced outright on a mid-century lot in the 33916, call (855) 360-5306 and we’ll come measure what’s actually there.
Why Tice Homes Are Different
Tice is unincorporated Lee County, and that shapes gate work more than any design trend. The housing stock here is mostly small-to-mid 20th-century single-family homes and mobile or manufactured units on generous lots. Gates were installed piecemeal by owners, not builders, which means widths are non-standard, hinge posts are often set shallow, and the original gate may have been built to swing over uneven ground that has only settled more in the decades since.
The climate works against everything metal. Subtropical heat and humidity put constant stress on outdoor hardware, and the intense UV exposure breaks down finishes on welded steel and wooden posts faster than you’d expect. The salt-laden air coming up the Caloosahatchee from the Gulf corridor accelerates rust on hinges, latches, and operator arms. We regularly open up gate hardware in Tice and find the fasteners corroded to the point where removal is a cutting job, not a wrench job.
One more thing that makes Tice different: a lot of these gates sit right on Palm Beach Boulevard or just off it, at the edge of a busy commercial arterial. Swing clearance matters. Visibility matters. If a gate swings out over the county right-of-way or blocks line of sight for traffic, that’s a code issue the county can flag. So a “simple” hinge repair here is often a headroom and setback conversation too. We’ve been doing this work in Tice since 2011 and we plan around the right-of-way from the first visit.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Tice Services
Tice homeowners and property managers call us most often for two things: a gate that won’t open reliably, and an electric gate that has stopped responding entirely. Both have their own dedicated pages with full pricing and repair detail.
Gate Repair in Tice
Most repair calls in Tice start with a gate that drags on the ground, won’t latch, or has pulled its hinges off a rotting post. On older unincorporated lots, those problems compound because the gate was often built to a custom width and the original post was set without concrete. We cut out failed posts, reframe openings to work with the grade, and rehang the gate so it swings clean without binding. Because so many Tice gates sit close to the right-of-way, swing arc and clearance get checked on every repair, not just when the county flags it. Read the full breakdown at Gate Repair in Tice.
Electric Gate Repair in Tice
An electric gate in Tice has to survive humidity, salt air, and near-daily use, so when an operator quits, the cause is usually moisture in the control board, a failed capacitor, or a safety sensor knocked out of alignment by a storm. We work on LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, DoorKing, Mighty Mule, and the brand already on your property, diagnosing the specific failure before quoting anything. Motor, board, loops, and wiring are all in scope. See Electric Gate Repair in Tice for what we check and what it costs.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees — you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Gate Installation in Tice
New gate installation in Tice is rarely a clean-slate job. Most properties need a gate that fits an existing fence line, works around a driveway cut close to the road, and handles what the climate throws at it. Whether we’re replacing a sagging chain-link gate on a 1960s lot off Palm Beach Boulevard or adding a steel driveway gate to a manufactured-home property, we measure the actual opening, the grade, and the setback before we order anything. A gate that looks fine in a catalog will often bind on Tice soil or swing into the right-of-way if the swing arc wasn’t calculated for the site. For the full scope of what we install, see Gate Installation.
Automatic Gate Installation
Signs you need it
You’re opening and closing your gate by hand every time you come or go, and the longer that routine continues on a Palm Beach Boulevard lot, the more likely a car ends up blocking traffic while someone wrestles with a latch.
What it costs in Tice
Full automatic gate installation in Tice typically runs $3,500 to $7,500 including the operator, arm, and control wiring, with price driven mostly by gate weight and operator brand.
How we do it
We measure the gate leaf and post, verify the swing arc clears the right-of-way and any visible obstruction, then install the operator arm, run the conduit and control wiring, and set and test the open and close limits and safety stops.
Driveway Gate Installation
Signs you need it
The current driveway opening is narrow enough that every swing forces you into a two-point turn, or the gate is bowed so badly it drags mid-arc and has worn a groove into the concrete.
What it costs in Tice
A new welded-steel driveway gate installed in Tice generally falls between $2,500 and $6,500, depending on whether we’re setting new posts and concrete or working inside an existing steel frame.
How we do it
We dig and set posts in concrete to the depth the site needs, build or order the gate to the exact measured opening, hang it on adjustable hinges, and set the latch or closer so the gate seats without slamming.
What Gate Installation Costs in Tice
| Item | Typical range in Tice |
|---|---|
| Complete setup for a single swing gate operator | $3,500 – $7,500 |
| Wrought-iron or steel driveway gate, installed | $2,500 – $6,500 |
| Automated sliding driveway gate, all-in | $4,000 – $12,000 |
Is an automatic gate worth it on a Tice property?
If you park off Palm Beach Boulevard or any road where cars move fast past the driveway, yes. The safety benefit alone usually justifies it, and a grounded, code-compliant automatic gate removes the daily risk of leaving the gate open while you back out. On larger unincorporated lots, it also lets you keep vehicles in without fencing off the whole front. We’ll give you an honest read on whether your opening can support an operator before you spend anything.
Do I need a permit to install a gate in Tice?
Lee County generally requires permits for electric gate operators and can require review for gates that swing near the right-of-way. We check setback and swing clearance during the estimate, and we flag anything that will not pass before work starts. You’ll know exactly what’s permitted before you sign off. Call (855) 360-5306 for a free measure and written price.
Brands We Service in Tice
Archway Gate Repair is factory-familiar with the equipment already installed across Tice, from BFT and Linear undermount systems to Viking and Ghost Controls operators on residential driveways. Our technicians know each brand’s failure points before they arrive, which cuts down the trial-and-error that drives up labor time. We keep common boards, capacitors, and receiver parts in local stock so most Tice repairs don’t wait on a parts order. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Tice |
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| Gate hinge replacement (steel or iron) | $220 – $480 |
| Gate post replacement (concrete set) | $550 – $900 |
| Sagging gate repair | $180 – $380 |
| Gate latch or lock repair | $120 – $280 |
| Gate operator motor replacement | $650 – $1,400 |
| Circuit board repair/replacement | $350 – $800 |
| Safety sensor alignment/replacement | $150 – $350 |
| Loop detector installation/replacement | $450 – $900 |
| Driveway gate installation (steel, installed) | $2,500 – $6,500 |
| Automatic gate installation (operator + arm + wiring) | $3,500 – $7,500 |
| Sliding gate installation (automated, all-in) | $4,000 – $12,000 |
What pushes a Tice gate quote higher than the low end is usually rust. Salt air from the Caloosahatchee corridor gets into hinge pins and latch hardware, and if the posts are in the last few years of their life, we’ll quote post replacement as part of the repair rather than patching a failing base. Whatever the project, you’ll get an upfront, line-item price agreed before any work begins. Hours and labor are never open-ended.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Tice
We work throughout the 33916, from the older grid of streets running south off Palm Beach Boulevard to the larger lots backing toward the Caloosahatchee. Most Tice neighborhoods are small and unincorporated, which means the gate you see from the road is the gate we’re there to fix or replace. Same-day service is usually possible when we’re already running a route through East Fort Myers, and most Tice jobs are scheduled within a day or two.
- Palm Beach Boulevard corridor
- Orange River area
- Oakland Park
- Terry Park area
- Caloosahatchee riverfront lots
Service Area – Cities Near Tice
Archway Gate Repair runs jobs across East Lee County and the Fort Myers corridor, so if you’re outside the 33916 we can usually reach you without a long lead time. We regularly serve Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL, North Fort Myers, FL, Buckingham, FL, and Fort Myers Shores, FL. If you’re just over the line in any of these areas, the same Tice pricing and response time apply.
Serving Tice, FL — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Tice area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage — if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Gate Company in Tice
If you call before late morning, we can often have a technician in Tice the same day. We stage routes through East Fort Myers and the Palm Beach Boulevard corridor most weekdays, so response time is usually one day at most. Emergencies where the gate is stuck open or blocking a driveway get priority. Call (855) 360-5306 and we’ll confirm a window while you’re on the phone.
Yes. We check swing arc and setback on every Tice job where the gate sits near the road. If a gate swings out over county right-of-way or creates a visibility problem, we’ll flag it in the estimate and design the fix around it. Most issues are solvable without a full redesign, but ignoring the setback is how gates end up with county violation letters.
That’s the majority of what we see in Tice. We regularly repair and retrofit owner-built gates that have non-standard widths, odd hinge placements, or welds that have fatigued over time. We’ll evaluate the frame before quoting, and if the steel has too much rot or the welds have failed at the joints, we’ll tell you honestly and price a replacement to match the same footprint.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees — talk to a local gate repair pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you — the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Tice Customers Say
"We had a hydraulic arm leaking fluid onto the driveway. Replaced, cleaned up the stain as best he could, and it's been dry for months."
— Tyrone Carter"The loop detector under the driveway had failed and residents were stuck holding the button. He traced it, found the break, and had the exit loop reading cars again the same visit."
— Rohan Sharma"Our slide gate had been dragging for months and getting worse. Turned out the chain was stretched and one of the guide rollers had seized. Both replaced, and he adjusted the limits so it stops properly at both ends now."
— Laura Schaefer