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Latch & Post Gate Repair is the Travis Ranch gate specialist homeowners call when a gate won’t latch, drags the ground, or stops opening for the carpool line at 6:45 a.m. We’re part of the Cedarwell family, and we focus on three things here: gate repair, gate installation, and electric gate repair. Travis Ranch gates live a hard life: Kaufman County’s shrink-swell clay pushes posts out of plumb every wet-dry cycle, and HOAs here hold every visible component to a spec. That combination means a Travis Ranch gate job is rarely a quick hinge tweak. It’s usually a post re-set, a finish-matched part, and paperwork with the architectural review board. If your gate won’t close all the way, call us at (626) 649-4572. We’ll quote the work in writing before anything gets touched.
Why Travis Ranch Homes Are Different
Travis Ranch is a master-planned community in Forney where most of the housing stock went up between the mid-2000s and the 2010s. The original gates on those brick-and-stone homes are ornamental iron or tubular steel, and they are now 10 to 20 years old. That means first-generation hinges, drop rods, latches, and automated operators are wearing out on the same schedule, neighborhood-wide. It’s not unusual for us to replace an original hinge on one Travis Ranch street in the morning and diagnose a dead operator board two blocks over in the afternoon.
The bigger factor is the soil. Kaufman County sits on black clay that swells after spring rain and cracks hard through a 105-degree summer. Gate posts rack and tilt season after season. When a post leans even half an inch, the latch stops lining up, the gate drags, or the opener strains until a limit switch trips. Fixing that properly means pulling the post, re-setting it, and sometimes adding a wider concrete footing, not just bending a hinge. The other Travis Ranch reality is the HOA. Visible replacement parts need to match the community’s original powder-coat finish and picket profile, and swapped components can trigger an architectural review. We keep the correct black finish and profile on our trucks so a repair doesn’t stall over a spec mismatch.
Our Main Travis Ranch Services
The two calls we get most from Travis Ranch homeowners are a gate that won’t latch or drags the ground, and an opener that stopped responding. Each service has its own Travis Ranch page with deeper detail.
Gate Repair in Travis Ranch
Most Travis Ranch repair calls come down to a post that has drifted out of plumb, a latch that won’t catch, or a hinge that’s pulling loose from the brick. We’ll re-set posts where the clay has moved them, replace drop rods and latches with finish-matched parts so the HOA review goes cleanly, and weld or re-drill hinges rather than slap on a quick fix. We carry the black powder-coat profile the Travis Ranch HOA originally specified, so small repairs rarely need a second visit. Call for a written quote, and read the full breakdown on our Gate Repair in Travis Ranch page.
Gate Installation in Travis Ranch
When a Travis Ranch gate reaches the point where the frame is rusted through or the operator is beyond saving, a new installation is the better spend. We’ll measure, help you pick a material and finish that’ll pass architectural review the first time, and set posts deeper than the original builder did, which matters on this clay. Installation is scheduled and quoted, not dispatched same-day. Every detail, including the written price, is settled before we order anything. See Gate Installation in Travis Ranch for the full scope and process.
Electric Gate Repair in Travis Ranch
Kaufman County summers cook operator wiring, battery backups, and control boards. When a Travis Ranch gate won’t respond to a remote, hums without moving, or reverses mid-cycle, we trace the issue back through the arm, limit switch, wiring run, and board. We’re factory-trained on FAAC, BFT, Linear, and Viking, among other brands, so we bring the right part and diagnostic the first time. The fix for your opener is detailed on the Electric Gate Repair in Travis Ranch page.
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.
Brands We Service in Travis Ranch
Our technicians are factory-trained on the operators Travis Ranch homes actually have: FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, and the other majors. We stock common Travis Ranch parts locally, including control boards and remotes, so turnaround is measured in days, not weeks. See our brands for the full list.
Pricing for Gate Company in Travis Ranch, TX
| Service | Typical range in Travis Ranch |
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| Gate latch replacement | $140-$280 |
| Hinge repair or replacement (per hinge) | $110-$240 |
| Post re-setting (single gate post) | $320-$620 |
| Full gate frame repair | $280-$550 |
| Gate adjustment (alignment, sag correction) | $120-$260 |
| Opener control board replacement | $280-$520 |
| Safety sensor repair or replacement | $130-$270 |
| Standard gate installation | $1,200-$3,200 |
| Heavy-duty gate installation | $3,200-$8,500 |
Travis Ranch prices run toward the upper end when a post has shifted enough to need re-setting with a wider footing, and when a visible part must be powder-coated to HOA spec. We quote every job in writing before work begins, so the number you approve is the number you pay, no exceptions.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Travis Ranch
We work throughout Travis Ranch, from the sections with original mid-2000s builds to the newer phases. Typical response for gate repair across the community is same-day or next-day. The neighborhoods we cover most often include:
- Travis Ranch North
- Travis Ranch South
- Travis Ranch East
- The Estates at Travis Ranch
Service Area – Cities Near Travis Ranch
Our Travis Ranch crews stay local, but we also schedule work in nearby markets. If you have a property outside the community, you’ll find the same written-price and cleanup standard across Houston, TX, San Antonio, FL, Dallas, TX, and Fort Worth, TX.
Serving Travis Ranch, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Travis Ranch 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 Travis Ranch
Most Travis Ranch gate repairs are scheduled same-day or next-day. A gate that won’t close or a post that’s pulled loose from the clay is a priority, so we fit you in as quickly as the schedule allows. Call (626) 649-4572 and a live person will give you a realistic window.
Yes, often. If a visible component like a latch, hinge, picket, or finish is replaced, the Travis Ranch architectural review board may need to approve the spec. We match the community’s original powder-coat black and picket profile so the review goes through without a re-do. We’ll tell you honestly whether your job needs that step.
Every time. You get a written price before any tool comes out, and the number doesn’t change unless you add scope. For a Travis Ranch gate, that quote typically includes the part, labor, and any post re-setting the clay has made necessary. Call (626) 649-4572 for a free estimate.
If your Travis Ranch gate is giving you trouble, call Latch & Post Gate Repair at (626) 649-4572. We’ll answer live, quote in writing, and treat your home like we’d treat our own.
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 Travis Ranch Customers Say
"Electric gate was acting up. He was calm and methodical, found the bad sensor, and tidied the whole area by the gate post when he finished. No grease left on the driveway."
- Ravi Menon"Gate motor died and they replaced it carefully, cleaning every bit of debris off the driveway. Mindful not to leave the yard open with our dog out. Great crew."
- Benson Ide"The gate screeched and dragged. They fixed the track and oiled it, and wiped down everything after so there was no mess. Quiet and kind, in and out without any fuss."
- Opal Reddick