Serving Rio Grande City, TX and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Customers say: Quality work
"He called immediately and came out the very next door to install the garage door. It was done perfectly, I would highly recommend this company."
Serving Rio Grande City, TX and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Professional done with in the required time, housekeeping was done as well nothing was damage. Very respectful man with Very reasonable pricing quoted 4,500$ I had other contractors charge me an arm and a leg. I was satisfied with the work that was done. I will recommend. I will be going to be contacting sosa for future work around my home."
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Serving Rio Grande City, TX and surrounding areas
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They were awesome. I had an oddball sized garage door and they were able to locate and install a new one, add a lift motor, replace all of the channeling and add an outside entry keypad. Now I'm able to park the cars inside once again.
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Serving Rio Grande City, TX and surrounding areas
In business since 1983
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I hired them to repair my garage door and I was very pleased. They are not only reasonably priced but they really know what they are doing too. They also gave me great information about how I can keep my garage door maintenanced. I have already recommended them to my friends and will continue to do so."
Serving Rio Grande City, TX and surrounding areas
In business since 1994
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
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Before any work was performed ?Automatic Gates of South Texas? took the time to explain and walk me through the whole job. They were also very open to any questions and suggestions that I had.
I was not living in the house that had the gate repaired and automated at the time. ?Automatic Gates of South Texas? does not require you to be present for them to do the work but I wanted to be there. They were very flexible and accommodating with their scheduling, so that I could be present during the whole repair and installation process. Due to my schedule we had to divide the work into two separate work sessions several weeks apart. During this whole repair/installation process ?Automatic Gates of South Texas? was very easy to get a hold of and were quick to return my phone calls when I left messages.
The individuals who did the repair of the gate and installation of the automated motor control system were very knowledgeable and easy to approach when I had questions.
My first impression is that these folks are professionals and trust worthy. There were several time when I had to leave the house while they were still working on the installation and I felt comfortable doing so.
1St Session:
Installed and routed electrical conduit. They took time to discuss the options I had for routing the conduit. Once the conduit path was decided on the installation was very professionally done.
Installed electrical wiring all the way back to the breaker box with a dedicated breaker (labeled) for the ?Gate motor? power (110 ac). All the electrical work was done by the owner of the company who is a licensed ?Texas Master Electrician? and licensed ?Texas Electrical Contractor?. The electrical installation was very neat and professional. You can tell these guys are professionals just by looking at the quality of the work that they do.
Installed gate sensor wiring. Instead of cutting a grove in the driveway for the sensor wiring as I had expected they ran the wiring through the V-metal channel that the gate rides on. It was a little more work to do it this way but the end result was a very neat installation and my driveway did not have to be cut and patched.
Once they were done for the day the job site was picked up and left clean.
2Nd Session
Repaired/replaced receiver post brackets with heavy duty brackets (welded).
Also replaced original brackets on gate guide posts with heavy duty brackets (welded).
Installed heavy duty anchors for all new post brackets.
Fabricated and welded gate extension to accommodate ?Automatic Control Gate System and Motor?.
Fabricated and welded all needed brackets for the gate chain assembly.
Replaced old gate wheels with 4? commercial grade sealed bearing power wheels.
Modified/adjusted and checked gate for proper operation (unobstructed tracking & closing).
Fabricated/welded and anchored metal pedestal to gate guide post and concrete. This pedestal was used to support the motor package about 18? above ground level. This keeps the control and motor package out of the water when it rains and away from the mower when mowing/weed eating, good idea.
Installed/adjusted and tested ac/dc watertight motor and control package.
Installed/adjusted and tested gate sensors for proper operations.
Synchronized all remotes to automatic gate control system and garage door opener.
All fabricated and welded brackets were painted black to match existing gate.
Once they were done for the day the job site was picked up and left clean.
The technicians took time to explain the maintenance (almost maintenance free system) and the operation of the new automatic gate system. They also explained how to properly use the new gate and garage door remotes (very simple to use).
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Serving Rio Grande City, TX and surrounding areas
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Mr. Chapa called to advise me that he was on his way. He repaired my gate and it now works like a charm! He was professional, reliable and knowledgeable in his field."
Serving Rio Grande City, TX and surrounding areas
In business since 1998
Free estimates
"We met with Wally, showed him the very rough plans we had, discussed our ideas and the vision we had for the end result. He "got it". After a couple of meetings and revisions we had plans that encompassed our ideas with his design knowledge and expertise. It wasn't easy to take an existing structure that couldn't be changed and design a workable, functioning unique interior but Wally was able to do just that.
We found him very open and easy to work with. His explanations of what would and wouldn't work were valuable knowledge for us.
We would certainly work with Wally again and not hesitate to recommend him to anyone needing an architect/designer.
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Serving Rio Grande City, TX and surrounding areas
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Found Chapa's on Angie's List as highly rated and gave them a call. Artenio was out quickly and was very friendly and knowledgeable. Repaired several issues with door and replaced a broken spring. He showed up on time, explained what was going on and how it happened and then fixed all the issues. This was a very good experience - highly recommend and will use him in the future.
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Serving Rio Grande City, TX and surrounding areas
In business since 2008
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"D&J Garage Door was excellent, fast, and efficient. Kudos."
Serving Rio Grande City, TX and surrounding areas
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Roof looks great. Work was done quick, super professional, all trash was removed. I highly recommend!!!"
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