Not necessarily. A bent arm usually means the gate was dragging — the arm bent under structural stress. We check the gate hinge and travel path first. Arm replacement restores operation without replacing the opener in most cases.
Yes, but battery degradation in Houston heat is faster than in cooler climates — typically 2-3 years. A solar panel may be producing voltage but the battery is no longer holding charge under the motor's load. We load-test the battery specifically.
Nothing functionally. Nice acquired Apollo and continued the same product line. Parts, boards, and arms are interchangeable. We service both brands identically.
Yes. Same-day service across Houston, Katy, Fulshear, Sugar Land, and surrounding areas. Call (713) 816-5880.
All brands — the full opener repair page.
Apollo and Nice are the same product line — see the Nice page.
Apollo 1050 is a swing gate operator — structural hinge issues first.
Solar Apollo units are common on Fulshear and rural properties.
The most common alternative to Apollo on Houston driveways.
Annual Apollo arm, battery load test, and solar check from $149.
1050, 1550, Nice, and solar models. Arm, board, battery. Same-day service.
35 years. Father and son. Same-day service across Houston.
(713) 816-5880"Promptly returned my text. Arrived on time and completed repairs to my satisfaction. Rampart is now my first call for gate and opener repair."
"Luis was quick to respond and work was done at a more affordable price than anywhere else we quoted. Patient and friendly. Will call them back!"
"Luis was prompt in providing an accurate estimate, ordered the necessary parts, and installed immediately. 5-star company!"