- Texas License #B19847
- Google Rating 4.9 / 5
- Family Owned Since 2010
- Texas Cities 36
- Dispatch 24/7 Statewide
- Licensed Bonded, Insured
IS SOLAR RIGHT FOR YOUR GATE
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New Solar Installation
A gate with no power run to it at all. The most common reason to go solar in the first place.
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DC Operator Conversion
Convert an existing 12V or 24V DC operator to solar power instead of extending an electrical circuit.
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Undersized-Kit Upgrades
A bundled DIY kit's small panel and 7Ah battery replaced with hardware actually sized to your gate.
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Battery Replacement
Diagnose and replace an aging deep-cycle battery, the single most misdiagnosed solar gate failure.
HOW SOLAR INSTALLATION WORKS
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Call or Describe Your Gate
Tell us where the gate is, whether power already reaches it, and roughly how many times a day it cycles.
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On-Site Sun and Draw Assessment
We check the panel's mounting exposure and the operator's 24/7 standby draw, not just the motor's peak watts.
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Panel and Battery Sized to the Property
Hardware matched to your actual cycle count, not a one-size-fits-all kit off a store shelf.
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Installed and Cycle-Tested
Run through multiple full cycles including an overcast-day check before we call the job done.
SIZING SOLAR RIGHT FOR TEXAS SUN AND CYCLE COUNT
Texas Sun Is a Real Advantage. It Does Not Fix an Undersized Panel.
Out in the Hill Country ranch corridor around Boerne, Bulverde, Spring Branch, and Fredericksburg, a lot of driveway and pasture gates sit well past where an electrical circuit ever ran. Solar is the practical answer for exactly that gap, and Texas sun exposure genuinely helps. But sun alone does not size a system. A solar gate system has to be sized to daily gate cycles plus the 24/7 standby draw of the control board and receiver, not just the motor's peak watts, and that math is where most bundled DIY kits fall short.
As a rule of thumb rather than a published spec, a 10 to 20 watt panel with a 20Ah battery covers a gate cycling about 5 to 10 times a day. Once a gate is cycling 20-plus times a day, the right tier is a 30 watt or larger panel with a 35Ah battery. The panel needs a south-facing, unshaded mount, since partial shade drags down output more than most owners expect. Get the sizing right once and the system runs like hardwired power; get it wrong and the first string of cloudy days will find the gap.
- 10 to 20W panel, 20Ah battery: sized for 5 to 10 cycles a day
- 30W-plus panel, 35Ah battery: sized for 20-plus cycles a day
- South-facing, unshaded mounting matters as much as panel size
10 to 20W
Panel size for 5 to 10 daily cycles, paired with a 20Ah battery
30W-Plus
Panel size for 20-plus daily cycles, paired with a 35Ah battery
Pros On Call, 6901 N Lamar Blvd Ste 137, Austin, TX 78752. Texas DPS License #B19847. Regulated by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
DIY KIT VS PROPERLY SIZED SOLAR
| Factor | Bundled DIY Kit | Pro-Sized System |
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| Typical battery | 7Ah | 20 to 35Ah deep-cycle |
| Cycles supported per day | A handful, best case | 5 to 10, or 20-plus at the larger tier |
| Cloudy-day reserve | Thin to none | Multiple days of reserve, sized to the battery |
| Common failure | Undersized battery dies in a cloudy stretch | Sized to the property's actual cycle count |
Customers, on the work
Texas reviews.
Five-star work, in the customers' own words. No edits, no filters.
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I had “Pros On Call” change the locks on my home that I recently purchased. It was easy to get a hold of them, they made an appointment quickly and did a great job for a fair price. I had them come out about two weeks later and put a deadbolt lock on my front door as well and again - easy to get a hold of, they had to order an aged bronze deadbolt lock 🔐 but once it arrived they came out quickly, did a great job, were neat and it was a fair price. I highly recommend “Pros On Call” for all of your Locksmith needs! 5 Stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ for sure!!
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This guy come and help me at the last moment and be very professional and fair price
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Josh was amazing! I called him when I was locked out of my car, and he arrived within 20 minutes. He was professional, fast, and had my car unlocked in no time. The whole process was stress free, and his pricing was fair. I really appreciate how quickly he came to help. Highly recommend Josh if you ever need a reliable locksmith!
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Josh was awesome, he came to the rescue and I didn’t have to wait longer than 30 minutes in total. He also was incredibly kind and understanding of my situation. Dropped off my kids, and somehow my key fab went missing! Also gave me a discount!!
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It sucks they charge an inconvenience fee of 49.00. Which I wish you would have mentioned this on our intial call. Transparency would have been to say hey we charge an inconvenience fee. Never once was this mentioned. When we spoke with the representative all she said was the locksmith will call you with a price. Never once did she say we take your payment info so we can charge you an inconvenience fee. If that was mentioned then this would have been handled differently. She made it seem like we need a card on file to help. Then they attempted to debit my card twice for two separate transactions for 49.00. I understand you run a business. But transparency is key. I specifically asked her what I would be charged for never once did she mention this. Lesson learned. Update***she reached out in regards to my Google review. Although I attempted to resolve per phone call. Shameless.
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Great service Ermi took less than 2 minutes. Thank you so much!
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Excellent service and high quality items! Roland was able to get me this key fob AND program it for a great price. Rechargeable fob is a lot more convenient than having to replace the battery every time it dies. Thank you !
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I have been a customer of pros on call for like over 2 years about and have had to call on them about 6 times. I had used several other locksmith in the prior 15 years but once Roland , one of many these pros came over I never use sny other locksmith service. I am very happy with this company I usually asks for Roland because I know him best and I have developed a kinda professional friendship with him but you can't lose no matter who it is that helps you. All top notch pros. I have called days and night. I am elderley snd lost my keys and I had some stolen. I would tell anyone that ask to call this company. You won't find any better. Here are a few keys Roland msde for me. I have 3 cars an a home. I have to locate my home keys do I didn't have the opputunity to take a picture of them but these here are greal examples.
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Super great experience! Roland was very fast at getting to where I was. Overall he did an amazing job! Plus super affordable prices, you can't beat that! 10/10
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Locksmith Roland provided exceptional service at a affordable price point, and I highly recommend both the individual and the company. 💯
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I had Zach come out to the property that I purchased out in Luling, Texas. It’s about 10 acres, and it has a garage with a corroded lock. Out of all the companies I have called, which is roughly 5 to 6. He was able to take my call, head out the next day, and take care of the corroded lock I need fixed on my property. He was extremely professional and helped me by giving me instructions on how to operate the lock as well! I’m in the military and not able to be in the area, so he was very understanding and professional. Highly recommend!
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Josh was amazing!!! Got us back up and running with two new key fobs in less than 30 mins. He definitely knows his business and has the experience. Got a great deal and I will definitely be calling him the next time we are in need of assistance again. Thank you, Josh!
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Josh was a really good technician fast and prompt.... If this ever happens again (hopefully it doesn't )I'll be calling him.
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Zach got to me asap and even called to make sure we were communicating the right location of my truck! Within 10 minutes it was open and running! He’s the man! Thank you so much for the quick turnaround!
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Their response time was great. Orlando did a great job. No replacement parts were needed and repairs took an hour. I was badly disappointed at the high bill, even with a military discount. Maybe that is why I couldn’t get an approximate estimate before Orlando came. Bottom line : good work, too expensive
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Very helpful and super friendly. They were able to unlock my door in minutes at an affordable price! Even offered spare key services!
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Miguel was very professional and efficient in his work he was very easy to work with and quick in doing his job
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The locksmith was quick and very efficient, got me back on the road on no time!
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He was very fast, was able to make me a key and a spare when I was stranded
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Solar Gate Opener Installation Pricing
Prices below are estimates. Final cost is confirmed on-site after inspection.
- Gate Service Call / Diagnostic Fee From $75 / per visit, residential
Diagnostic visit to identify the cause of a gate or opener problem.
Estimate - Gate Remote / Receiver Replacement and Programming From $25
Replace and program a gate remote or receiver.
Estimate - Residential Swing Gate Opener Installation From $800
Install a single-leaf swing gate operator, including required safety devices.
Estimate
Cancellation: $49 fee if a technician is dispatched and arrives on-site. Out-of-area: $50 surcharge for job sites 30+ miles from our shop. Sales tax: 8.25% applies to most services (excludes vehicle lockouts).
Prices effective 2026. Final pricing confirmed on-site after inspection.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do solar gate openers actually work?
Yes, for low-to-moderate cycle gates that are sized correctly. The battery runs the gate on every cycle, and the panel simply keeps the battery topped off, so a properly sized solar system performs like a hardwired one day to day. Where they fail is predictable: an undersized panel, a shaded mounting spot, or a high-traffic gate cycling far more than the system was built for. The sweet spot is rural and estate driveways where trenching electrical service out to the gate would cost more than the entire solar setup.
Will a solar gate opener work on cloudy days or at night?
Yes. The opener always runs off the battery, never directly off the panel, so night and overcast operation is normal by design. The panel still trickle-charges under cloud cover, just at reduced output. The real-world failure is not one cloudy day, it is a string of dark days draining an undersized battery. That is why we spec a 20Ah-plus deep-cycle battery on every install we do, not the 7Ah battery bundled with most DIY kits.
How many watts of solar panel does a gate opener need?
As a rule of thumb, not a published spec: a 10 to 20 watt panel paired with a 20Ah battery covers a gate cycling roughly 5 to 10 times a day. A 30 watt or larger panel with a 35Ah battery is the right tier once a gate is cycling 20-plus times a day, which is common on a working ranch entrance or a shared driveway. The panel also has to face south with a clear, unshaded view of the sky, since even a good panel underperforms in partial shade.
How long does a solar gate opener battery last?
Set your expectations around a few years, commonly 3 to 5, and expect that to run shorter in Texas heat, which is hard on deep-cycle batteries. A gate that gets sluggish, opens fine in the morning but struggles by evening, or stops working after a stretch of cloudy days is showing battery age, not a dead motor or a failed opener. Battery replacement is one of the cheapest fixes in gate repair and also the most commonly misdiagnosed as something bigger. It is worth checking before any other part gets replaced.
Do you install solar gate openers outside San Antonio, in the Hill Country ranch corridor?
Solar is the default choice we spec anywhere a gate sits well off the power grid, and that describes a lot of the Hill Country ranch corridor around Boerne, Bulverde, Spring Branch, and Fredericksburg. We dispatch technicians across San Antonio, New Braunfels, and Schertz for this work directly, plus statewide coverage across all 36 Texas cities we serve. Call (888) 601-6005 and we confirm your property's location and the next available window.
My solar gate stopped working after a few cloudy days, is this urgent?
It usually means the battery is aging out and finally hit a stretch of weather it could not cover, not that the gate is broken. It is not an emergency in the sense of a safety hazard, but it is worth scheduling service before the battery fully depletes and strands the gate in whatever position it is in when the power runs out. Catching it at the sluggish-but-still-working stage is a straightforward battery swap; catching it after the gate has fully stopped just means a less convenient day for whoever needs through it.
Does installing a solar gate opener require an electrician's license in Texas?
No. Solar and battery-powered DC gate systems are exempt from Texas electrical contractor licensing because there is no line-voltage circuit involved. The low-voltage control wiring exemption under Occupations Code 1305.003(a)(12) covers exactly this kind of system, which is a real part of why solar is the practical choice for a gate far from power in the first place: no trenched electrical circuit, no electrician scope, no permit wait. Pros On Call operates as a DPS-licensed security services company, License #B19847, which is a separate credential from the electrical trade and is not a substitute for it on hardwired work.
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