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A gate that won’t latch, sags against the post, or refuses to open on a rainy Tacoma morning isn’t something to put off. Most gate repairs in Tacoma run between $180 and $340 for common fixes like hinge replacement or realignment, and we can usually schedule within a day or two of your call. Latch & Post handles every repair the way we’d want it handled at our own homes: a written price before work starts, shoe covers and drop cloths when we step inside, and a cleanup photo before we leave. Call (626) 649-4572 for a free estimate, answered by a live person any hour.
Our Gate Repair team knows Tacoma’s tight lots, shared driveways, and older fences because we work on them every week. That matters when a gate is your only vehicle access, or when a sliding gate has to keep working because there’s nowhere to swing one open.
Why Latch & Post Gate Repair Is Tacoma’s Preferred Gate Repair Company
Founded in 2009 as part of the Cedarwell family of independently owned and operated gate specialists, Latch & Post focuses on one trade: gates. Not fences, not gutters, not general handyman work. That narrow focus means our technicians have seen the specific failure patterns Tacoma gates develop, from salt-air hinge corrosion in the North End to rotted posts at the soil line in South Tacoma.
Tacoma homeowners consistently tell us two things. First, they appreciate that a written price arrives before any tool comes off the truck. Second, they notice the small stuff: the drop cloths laid on the floor, the shoe covers going on before we walk through the house, the quiet tools when a baby is napping. Those aren’t add-ons. They’re part of every visit, governed by the Cedarwell C.A.R.E. values: Clean up like it is our own home; Ask before we move or touch anything; Respect the family’s time and quiet hours; Explain the price before the work.
Led by Cody Beckman, our crews serve Tacoma directly from the Seattle dispatch office, which keeps scheduling tight and response times predictable. Every job carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if a repair isn’t right, we make it right. No argument, no fine print.
Metal Gate Repair in Tacoma
Metal Gate Repair in Tacoma usually means one of two things: an ornamental iron gate that has corroded from marine air, or a chain-link gate that has been hammered by years of wet winters and heavy use. Tacoma’s southwest winds off Puget Sound push salt-laden air through neighborhoods far from the waterfront, so steel frames, hinge pintles, and automatic opener components oxidize faster here than in Seattle or Olympia. A typical Tacoma metal gate repair runs $190 to $360 depending on whether we’re replacing hinges, cutting out a rusted section, or reinforcing a frame.
Hinge and Post Repair
Iron gate hinges often look like surface rust but are actually corroded through at the socket wall. Homeowners lubricate them for years without realizing the pintle is grinding against compromised metal. When that happens, the fix is full hinge replacement with stainless-steel hardware, not adjustment. We stock galvanized and stainless components sized for the ornamental gates common in North End and Stadium District homes.
Gate Realignment
A gate that drags on the ground or won’t close flush has usually shifted at the post or the hinge. We correct the frame, bring the gate back to plumb, and set the latch so it engages cleanly. On tight shared driveways where a gate must open fully without hitting a neighbor’s fence, we take extra care with stop points and swing clearance. Realignment typically falls between $180 and $240 in Tacoma.
Wood Gate Repair in Tacoma
Wood Gate Repair in Tacoma is driven by one dominant local condition: near-constant ground saturation through the rainy season. Wood gate posts set in soil rot at grade level within 10 to 15 years if untreated, making post replacement one of the most recurring gate repair jobs in the city. A sagging wood gate usually isn’t a hinge problem; it’s a post that has quietly rotted below the grass line. Expect to pay between $260 and $420 for a typical Tacoma wood gate post replacement and re-hang, depending on size and hardware.
Post Replacement at the Soil Line
We dig out the rotted post, set a pressure-treated replacement in compacted gravel with proper drainage, and re-hang the gate so it swings true. Where a gate serves a shared driveway or a right of way, we coordinate with neighbors so access stays open during the work.
Realignment and Hardware Refit
Sometimes the post is sound but the hinges have pulled loose from years of swollen wood or a heavy gate. We refit with longer structural screws or through-bolts, reset the latch, and adjust the frame so the gate closes without force. We choose hardware rated for wet conditions, because Tacoma’s wet season will test it within months.
Trusted Brands We Service in Tacoma
Our technicians are factory-trained on the opener and hardware brands Tacoma families actually own. We service LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule equipment. For Tacoma jobs we keep common Linear, Viking, and Ghost Controls parts in local stock, which shortens turnaround when an opener board or limit switch fails. If your automatic gate stopped responding after a power outage, we can usually diagnose the issue on the first visit rather than ordering parts and waiting a week.
Common Gate Repair Problems We See in Tacoma Homes
- Salt-air hinge corrosion: In the North End and Hilltop, ornamental iron hinges frequently show surface rust that hides through-wall corrosion. Owners lubricate them for years, but the pintle is grinding against compromised metal. By the time we arrive, replacement is the only fix.
- Rotted wood posts at grade: Tacoma’s rainy season keeps soil saturated for months. Wood posts untreated at the base rot within 10 to 15 years, causing gates to sag, drag, and eventually pull the latch out of alignment.
- Misaligned chain-link frames: South Tacoma and Hilltop carry dense inventories of mid-century chain-link gates where deferred maintenance and rental turnover are common. We regularly find frames twisted from years of slamming and hinges corroded past adjustment.
- Sliding gates on tight lots: Many Tacoma properties, especially on shared driveways and rights of way, use sliding gates because a swing gate simply won’t fit. When tracks bend or rollers seize, the gate becomes immovable. We repair and often replace track sections on site.
Pricing for Gate Repair in Tacoma, WA
For budgeting purposes, here are typical Tacoma ranges we quote. Hinge replacement and realignment: $180 to $240. Metal gate frame repair or welded sections: $220 to $360. Wood post replacement with re-hang: $260 to $420. Automatic opener diagnosis and repair: $190 to $380, depending on the part. Weld and rust repair on ornamental iron: $200 to $340. Every quote is written and agreed before any work starts, so the number you see is the number you pay. Call (626) 649-4572 for a free estimate on your specific gate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Tacoma
Our Gate Repair in Tacoma crews also cover Milton, University Place, Puyallup, and Federal Way. If you’re just outside the city line, give us a call. We’ll tell you honestly whether we can schedule your repair this week.
Serving Tacoma, WA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Tacoma 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 Tacoma
Yes. In most cases we can keep the gate functional during the repair or complete the work the same day so access is restored before evening. For post replacements on a single-access driveway, we schedule around your vehicle schedule and often re-hang a temporary gate while the post sets. Call (626) 649-4572 and we’ll walk through what your specific site allows.
First, check the breaker and the opener’s GFCI outlet, since a surge can trip either. Next, look at the opener’s control board for a blinking error light. Finally, try the manual release handle to confirm the gate itself moves freely. If the gate moves but the opener won’t respond, the control board or limit switch likely failed. We can diagnose that on the first visit and quote the part before any work begins.
Push the post firmly at the base. If it moves at all, or if you can see dark streaks and soft wood at the soil line, the post is rotted and needs replacement. If the post is solid but the gate sags, the problem is more likely the hinge or the frame. We’ll probe the post and show you what we find before we quote anything.
Most hard-to-move sliding gates can be repaired by replacing worn rollers, cleaning and lubricating the track, or adjusting the gate’s alignment. A bent or rusted-through track section needs replacement, which we can usually do in a single visit. We stock common track profiles for Tacoma’s smaller residential sliding gates.
Yes. Tight lots, shared driveways, and rights of way are the reason many Tacoma homes use sliding gates or compact operators like Linear, Viking, and Ghost Controls. We service those brands and size the repair to the space. Call (626) 649-4572 and tell us what you have; we’ll give you a straight answer.
Call Latch & Post for Gate Repair in Tacoma
If your gate is sagging, stuck, or letting the neighbor’s dog through, call (626) 649-4572 for a free estimate. You’ll get a written price before any work starts, a live person on the phone any hour, and a technician who treats your home like a neighbor would. Every gate comes down to two parts: the latch that holds it and the post that carries it. That’s the job we focus on.
Written by Cody Beckman, Owner at Latch & Post Gate Repair, serving Tacoma since 2009.