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Gate repair in Burien usually means one of two things: a wooden swing gate that’s sagging off its hinges, or an electric opener that stopped responding. Most repairs run between $180 and $850 depending on whether we’re replacing a latch, re-setting a post, or swapping a control board. We get to Burien neighborhoods fast because our crews work this area every week, not once a month. If you’re off Ambaum Blvd, Three Tree Point, or up near Gregory Heights, call (626) 649-4572 and a live person answers. We’ll give you a written price before any work starts.
Why Latch & Post Gate Repair Is Burien’s Preferred Gate Repair Company
Burien homeowners call us because we focus on gates and nothing else. Latch & Post is part of the Cedarwell family, independently owned and operated since 2009, and our technicians are factory-trained on the brands families actually own: LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule. That matters when your opener is a 10-year-old FAAC and the control board has been discontinued. We know what can be retrofitted and what’s cheaper to replace.
Reviews from Burien customers tend to mention the same things: a technician who showed up on time, laid down drop cloths before stepping inside, and explained the repair before touching anything. Cody Beckman runs our team with the Cedarwell C.A.R.E. values: clean up like it’s our own home, ask before we move or touch anything, respect the family’s time and quiet hours, and explain the price before the work. Every visit includes shoe covers and a cleanup photo before we leave. That’s not an upsell. It’s the standard.
Metal Gate Repair in Burien
Metal gate repair in Burien often comes down to corrosion and weight. The salt-laden air along Puget Sound accelerates rust on hinges, latches, and automatic operator components faster than inland King County cities. We regularly replace corroded hinge bearings and latch hardware on steel and aluminum gates along the city’s western edge, from Seahurst down toward Three Tree Point. When a metal gate starts grinding or sticking, the fix is usually a hinge rebuild or a latch replacement, not a full gate swap. Most metal gate repairs in Burien land between $220 and $600.
Hinge and Post Rebuilds
Steel gates hang heavy, and when the hinge post starts to lean, the gate drags. We remove the panel, re-set the post in fresh concrete, and re-hang with new heavy-duty hinges. On a typical Burien driveway gate, that’s a half-day job with a written price before we begin.
Latch and Lock Replacement
A metal gate latch that won’t catch is a security issue, especially for families with kids and dogs. We replace worn latch hardware and, where needed, install stronger through-bolts so the latch holds even when the gate gets pushed hard. Standard latch replacements run $180 to $280.
Wood Gate Repair in Burien
Wood gate repair in Burien is where the airport noise-corridor story really shows up. Homeowners under Sea-Tac’s primary flight paths double-board their fence panels for sound mass, and those gates routinely exceed 200 lbs on a standard two-hinge residential frame. That weight strips top hinge lag screws out of the post within a few years, a failure pattern we see all the time in Burien but almost never in quieter spots like Renton or Kent. Typical wood gate repairs here run $260 to $750 depending on post condition and panel damage.
Post Re-Setting and Reinforcement
Most 1950s and 1960s Burien homes still have original cedar posts set in shallow or concrete-free footings. Those posts were never designed to carry a double-boarded 200 lb gate. We pull the old post, dig a proper footing, and set a new pressure-treated or cedar post in fresh concrete, then re-hang the panel on upgraded hinges.
Sag Repair and Re-Hanging
A wood gate that drags on the concrete usually traces back to the hinge post, not the panel. We shim, re-align, and re-hang the panel on a new two-hinge frame. We also check the latch alignment so the gate closes cleanly without brute force.
Trusted Brands We Service in Burien
We service FAAC, Linear, and Viking operators, plus LiftMaster, BFT, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule. Burien homeowners call us with FAAC swing operators that stopped mid-cycle, Linear control boards blinking error codes, and Viking loop detectors that won’t trigger. Because we’re a Gate Repair specialist and not a general handyman, we keep common parts for these brands in local vans, which means fewer return trips and a faster fix. When a board is obsolete and can’t be sourced at a fair price, we say so plainly and quote a replacement that fits the existing wiring.
Common Gate Repair Problems We See in Burien Homes
- Oversized noise-barrier gates overload old hinge frames. Double-boarded panels built to cut airport noise routinely push past 200 lbs, stripping top hinge lag screws and causing sag that no amount of latch adjustment will fix.
- Original cedar posts set in shallow footings can’t hold today’s heavier gates. Many Burien homes built between the 1950s and 1970s still have the original cedar fence system, and those posts heave and lean under load.
- Clay-heavy soils swell with fall and winter rain. Burien’s glacial clay retains water, pushing posts laterally and settling unevenly season to season, which misaligns swing gates and jams slide gates in their tracks.
- Salt air along the Puget Sound edge corrodes hardware fast. Hinges, latches, and operator components on gates near Seahurst and Three Tree Point rust noticeably faster than identical hardware in Renton or Kent.
Pricing for Gate Repair in Burien, WA
Here’s what you can expect to pay in Burien. A standard latch or lock replacement runs $180 to $280. Hinge rebuilds and sag repairs fall between $220 and $450. A full post re-set with new concrete and re-hanging runs $350 to $600. Electric gate repair, including control board replacement or safety photocell work, lands between $250 and $850 depending on the brand and the board. There’s no dispatch fee to Burien, and the written price you get before any work starts is the price you pay. If the repair isn’t right, our 365-Day Done Right Promise means we make it right, no argument. Call (626) 649-4572 for a free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Burien
Our crews cover Burien plus the surrounding area: Gate Repair in Burien is our home base, but we also take calls from Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, and Vancouver. If you’re nearby and your gate is dragging or your opener is dead, call us and we’ll schedule a visit.
Serving Burien, WA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Burien 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 Repair in Burien
Most sagging gates in Burien need a post repair or a re-hang, not a full replacement. The panel itself is usually fine; the post has leaned or the hinges have pulled out. We re-set the post, upgrade the hinges, and re-hang the panel. If the wood is rotted through, we’ll tell you straight and quote a new gate. Call (626) 649-4572 and we’ll give you a written price before anything happens.
The short answer is airport noise-corridor double-boarding. Burien sits under Sea-Tac flight paths, so many homeowners build heavy solid-board gates to block sound. Those gates often weigh over 200 lbs, and standard residential hinges aren’t rated for that. In Renton or Kent, gates run lighter and hinges last years longer. We use heavy-duty hinges and through-bolts instead of lag screws to handle the load.
Yes, in most cases. Older automatic gates often lack modern safety photocells and obstruction sensors. We can retrofit wireless safety edges, photocells, and newer control boards onto existing FAAC, Linear, Viking, and LiftMaster operators without replacing the whole system. If the board is too old to support the retrofit, we’ll quote a replacement that works with your existing wiring.
Two ways. Burien’s clay-heavy glacial soils swell with fall and winter rain, heaving posts and throwing swing gates out of alignment. And the marine air along the Puget Sound edge accelerates rust on hinges, latches, and operator components. We choose corrosion-resistant hardware for Burien installs and re-set posts with proper drainage so they stay put through the wet season. Call for a free assessment.
The main issue is the original posts. Many 1950s and 1960s Burien homes have cedar posts set in shallow or concrete-free footings, and those weren’t built for today’s heavier gates. When we repair a gate on an older home, we check the post before touching the panel. If the post is shot, re-setting it is usually cheaper than rebuilding the gate itself. Call (626) 649-4572 for an exact quote.
If your gate is sagging, dragging, or your opener is dead, call Latch & Post Gate Repair at (626) 649-4572. We serve all Burien neighborhoods, from Gregory Heights to Three Tree Point, and our crews are local. We’ll give you a written price, protect your floors with drop cloths and shoe covers, and leave your gate working like it should.
Written by Cody Beckman, Owner at Latch & Post Gate Repair, serving Burien since 2009.