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A driveway gate has a hard life. It swings or rolls dozens of times a week, carries real weight on a few hinges or wheels, and sits out in sun, rain, salt and frost every day of the year. When it starts to drag, stick, rattle or refuse to latch, the cause is usually one small part that has been wearing for months. Latch & Post Gate Repair has fixed driveway gates since 2009 as part of the Cedarwell family of independently owned and operated gate specialists. The latch and the post are the two parts every gate comes down to, and that is where we spend our days. Call (626) 649-4572 and a live person answers, any hour, any day.
What Driveway Gate Repair Covers
Driveway Gate Repair is the work of getting an existing gate back to opening, closing and locking the way it did when it was new. It covers the gate itself (hinges, welds, frame, wheels, tracks, latches and locks) and the posts it hangs from. If the gate is automatic, we also check how the opener and the gate work together, because a gate that fights its motor is the most common reason an opener dies early. You need a repair when the gate sags, scrapes, sticks, swings open on its own, or no longer lines up with the latch. Most driveway gate repairs run $150 to $1,200 depending on the part and the labor, and you see the exact written figure before we start. No pressure, no surprise invoice.
Hinges, Welds and Frames
Hinges wear out, welds crack where the weight pulls hardest, and a bottom rail that has been standing in wet leaves for a decade will rust from the inside. We look at each of these points first because they decide whether the gate can be saved.
A tired hinge is a short job. A cracked weld on a steel frame is a bit more work but still far cheaper than a new gate.
Latches, Locks and Strike Plates
If the gate no longer catches, the latch is often fine and the gate has simply dropped a quarter inch. We re-hang and re-align first, then replace the latch only if it is truly worn.
That keeps you from paying for a part that was never the problem.
Common Driveway Gate Problems We Fix
Almost every driveway gate we see falls into a handful of problems. Knowing which one you have makes the phone call quicker and the estimate more accurate.
Sagging and Dragging Gates
When the far end of a swing gate drops and scrapes the pavement, the cause is a loose hinge, a leaning post, or a frame that has flexed. We find which one, correct it, and adjust the gate so it clears the ground evenly across its whole swing.
Ignoring a drag for a season usually bends the frame and wears the opener. Early repairs are the cheap ones.
Sliding Gates Off Track
A sliding gate that jumps its rail, grinds, or stops short is usually fighting a worn wheel, a bent track, or dirt packed into the channel. We clean, straighten, re-level and replace wheels as needed, then run the gate through its full travel.
A gate that rolls freely by hand will also run easier on its motor.
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.
Swing Gate Repair
Swing gates fail at the hinges and the posts far more often than anywhere else. A single swing gate on a wide driveway can weigh several hundred pounds, and all of that hangs on two hinge points. Over the years the post leans a little, the hinge bolts loosen, and the gate starts to drop at the latch end. Swing gate repair usually runs $200 to $900, and the written quote tells you exactly what is being replaced and why.
Post Leaning and Footing Problems
If the post itself has moved, new hinges only buy a few weeks. We check the post for plumb, look at the footing, and tell you plainly whether it needs to be reset or whether adjustment is enough.
We never pour concrete and rehang the gate the same hour. Footings need time to cure before they carry weight again.
Double Gates That Do Not Meet
When two leaves no longer meet in the middle, one or both have dropped. We re-hang each leaf, set the gap, and make sure the drop rod and center latch engage cleanly.
The test is simple: both leaves should close and lock without a shoulder push.
Sliding Gate Repair
Sliding gates ask a lot of a few small parts. The wheels carry the full weight, the track has to stay straight and clear, and the gate has to travel level over its whole length. A half inch of drift is enough to chew through wheels in a season. Sliding gate repair typically costs $250 to $1,100, depending on whether we are replacing wheels, straightening a track, or repairing a cantilever carriage.
Wheels, Tracks and Rollers
Worn wheels flatten, crack, and wobble. A bent track makes even new wheels fail early. We replace the parts that are worn and check the rest of the run before we call it finished.
Clearing debris from the track is part of the visit, and we show you how to keep it clear between services.
Gates That Stop Short or Bind
If a sliding gate stops before it is fully open or closed, the cause may be a limit setting, a rubbing guide roller, or a track that has settled. We find the actual cause before touching the opener settings.
Turning up the motor force to push past a mechanical problem is how openers burn out, so we do not do it.
Automatic Driveway Gate Repair
An automatic driveway gate is two systems working together: the gate and the operator that moves it. When the gate will not open from the remote, the problem could be the remote, the receiver, the control board, the motor, or the gate itself. We test them in order so you pay for the part that is broken, not a guess. Automatic driveway gate repairs commonly run $300 to $1,500. If the motor is the failing piece, see our Gate Motor Repair page, and for control and remote faults see Gate Opener Repair. If an old automatic system is beyond saving, we also handle Automatic Gate Installation and will tell you honestly when replacing makes more sense.
Safety Sensors and Reversing Edges
A gate that reverses for no reason is often a misaligned photo eye or a worn contact edge. We re-aim and test every sensor on the gate, because an automatic gate that does not stop for a child or a pet is a real hazard.
We test them again before we leave and show you how to check them yourself.
Brands We Work On
We are factory-trained on LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule. The technician who arrives understands how your specific unit is wired, which means the right fix happens on the first visit more often than not.
Repair or Replace Your Driveway Gate
Most of the time, repair is the right answer. A bent hinge, a worn wheel, a loose latch or a misaligned sensor is a small job that restores years of use. Replacement makes sense when a post has rotted at the base, when a steel frame has rusted through, or when the cost of repeated fixes starts to add up to more than a new gate. We will tell you which one you are looking at before any money is spent, and if it can be repaired safely, that is what we recommend. Our Gate Installation team is there if replacement is the better value, and the same written-price rule applies.
You can also start from the Latch & Post Gate Repair home page to see everything we handle, from latches and hinges to openers and custom work.
Signs You Need a Pro Right Now
- The gate scrapes the ground or will not close fully. That usually means a sagging hinge or a leaning post. Left alone, it drags harder every week until the frame or the opener takes damage that a simple adjustment could have prevented.
- The latch no longer lines up. The gate has dropped or the post has shifted. Forcing the latch strips the strike plate and makes the gate easy to push open.
- You hear grinding, clicking, or a pop when the gate moves. Sound is the first warning of metal fatigue. A cracked weld or a failing wheel sounds like a small noise until the gate drops or jumps its track.
- The gate reverses for no reason or stops halfway. That can be a sensor issue or a board setting. Either way, an unpredictable automatic gate is a risk around kids and dogs.
- There is visible rust at the bottom rail or the hinge welds. Rust spreads inside the tube where you cannot see it, then the gate fails at the one place you would least want it to.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Inspect and diagnose. We walk the gate through a full cycle, check hinges, welds, posts, wheels and any opener, and find the actual cause. You get a written price at this stage, before any work is approved. If you do not like the number, we leave and you owe nothing.
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Quote and schedule. The written quote breaks out parts and labor line by line. A live person confirms the appointment, and we work around your household, including quiet hours if someone is sleeping.
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Protect the site. Drop cloths go down wherever equipment crosses finished concrete or stone. We ask before moving any personal item, even a bike or a potted plant.
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Repair and test. We replace or repair the failed parts, re-align the gate, and run it through full cycles. On automatic gates we test safety edges and sensors and adjust until it moves without strain or noise.
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Clean up and walk through. We sweep, remove packaging, and show you the finished result. Then we walk you through how the gate should feel and sound, so you can spot a problem early. The job is not done until you have seen it work yourself.
How Much Does Driveway Gate Repair Cost?
Most driveway gate repairs run $150 to $1,200. Simple jobs like a latch, a hinge or a strike plate sit at the low end. Wheel and track work on a sliding gate usually lands between $250 and $1,100. Automatic gate repairs involving a board, sensors or a motor commonly run $300 to $1,500. These are honest ranges, not teaser prices.
What moves the number: the size and weight of the gate, the material, whether a post needs to be reset, and whether the opener is part of the problem. The way to avoid overpaying is simple. Get a written line-item quote before work starts, ask whether the repair addresses the cause or only the symptom, and ask what the tech does about cleanup. That is exactly what our free estimate includes. Every quote is written, explained line by line, and yours to keep with no obligation.
Where We Work
Latch & Post Gate Repair serves homeowners and businesses across the United States through local crews working to the same Cedarwell Care Promise. Each location is an independent local business, not a distant national operation. The technician who arrives knows the local soil, the local climate, and the local building practices. The standard of care, the written pricing, and the cleanup routine stay exactly the same.
Frequently Asked Questions About Driveway Gate Repair
Driveway gate repair is fixing the parts of an existing gate that have worn, bent, cracked or come out of alignment, including hinges, welds, wheels, tracks, latches, posts and the opener connection. The goal is to bring the gate back to smooth, safe operation without replacing it. Call (626) 649-4572 for a free estimate.
Most repairs run $150 to $1,200. Latch and hinge work is at the low end, sliding gate wheel and track work usually runs $250 to $1,100, and automatic gate repairs commonly run $300 to $1,500. You see the exact written number before any work starts. Call (626) 649-4572 for a no-pressure estimate.
The usual causes are loose or worn hinges, a post that has started to lean, or a frame that has flexed under its own weight. We check all three to find the real cause. Fixing only the hinge when the post has moved means the sag comes back within weeks, so we diagnose first.
Often, yes. A live person answers every call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and many repairs such as latches, hinges, wheels and sensor alignment can be finished in one visit. Jobs that need a special part or a post reset may take longer. Call (626) 649-4572 and we will give you a straight answer on timing.
Repair is usually the better value when the frame and posts are sound. Replacement makes sense when a post has rotted, a frame has rusted through, or repeated repairs are adding up to more than a new gate would cost. We tell you which applies before any money is spent.
Every repair is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the work is not done right within the year, Latch & Post makes it right, no argument and no fine print. That is in addition to any manufacturer warranty on replacement parts. Call us for details on your specific job.
Schedule Your Driveway Gate Repair Today
Call (626) 649-4572 for a free, no-obligation estimate. A live person answers 24/7, even on weekends and holidays. We will find the cause, put a written price in your hands, and schedule the work when it fits your family. No pressure, no surprises, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise on every repair.
Written by Cody Beckman, Owner at Latch & Post Gate Repair, serving homeowners since 2009.