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A gate that won’t latch, drags on the ground, or refuses to open leaves your yard less useful and your family less protected. Latch & Post Gate Repair has fixed driveway gates, walk gates, and electric entry gates across the United States since 2009, as part of the Cedarwell family of independently owned and operated gate specialists. Cody Beckman leads a team of background-checked, uniformed technicians who carry parts for DoorKing, Elite, Mighty Mule, and LiftMaster on the truck, so the right fix usually happens the first visit. Every job starts with a written price before any work begins, and ends with shoe covers off, drop cloths folded, and a cleanup photo on your phone. Reach a live person any time, day or night, at (626) 649-4572.
Key Takeaways
- Gate repair covers hinges, latches, posts, wheels, motors, and structural steel or wood.
- Latch & Post Gate Repair provides a written price before work starts, every visit.
- The 365-Day Done Right Promise backs every repair: if it’s not right, we make it right.
- Technicians are factory-trained on LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule.
- Calls are answered by a live person 24/7. No voicemail. No callback queue.
Driveway Gate Repair
Driveway Gate Repair is the process of bringing a heavy entry gate back to smooth, safe operation, whether it’s manual or motor-driven. You need it when the gate sags enough to scrape the concrete, when the opener strains and reverses, or when the latch no longer catches. Our technicians check the post plumb, hinge alignment, chain or belt tension, and safety edges before quoting one written number. Most standard driveway gate repairs fall between $180 and $650 depending on what’s worn, and you’ll see the exact figure in writing before we touch anything.
Misaligned Tracks and Sagging Leaves
A driveway gate that drops even half an inch puts extra load on the opener, shortening its life. We re-shim hinges, true the post, and adjust the operator limits so the gate closes without slamming.
Opener and Safety Edge Tuning
When a gate reverses for no reason or refuses to close, the safety edges and limit switches usually need recalibration. We test the entrapment protection the way the manufacturer intended, not just until it “sort of works.”
Gate Welding
Gate Welding is the repair of cracked frames, broken hinge plates, and torn metal using heat-fused joints rather than bolts or brackets. You need it when a steel or iron gate fractures at a stress point, the hinge tears off the post plate, or corrosion has eaten through the bottom rail. We grind back to clean metal, weld the joint, then prime and paint the area so it doesn’t rust within months. Small crack welds typically run $150 to $400, while structural frame repairs can reach $800 to $1,500, always quoted in writing first.
Cracked Frame Rails and Corners
A crack in a gate frame gets longer with every opening cycle. We stop-drill the end of the crack, weld the seam, and add a gusset where the design allows, so the repair outlasts the original fatigue point.
Hinge Plate Reattachment
When a hinge plate tears away from the post or frame, bolting it back on won’t hold. We weld the plate into position, realign the gate, and confirm the load spreads evenly across the full hinge barrel.
Commercial Gate Repair
Commercial Gate Repair is the service of keeping business entry gates, parking lot arms, and controlled-access gates running safely on a schedule that doesn’t disrupt operations. You need it when employees can’t get in, delivery trucks are queued, or a safety sensor fails and the gate won’t operate in compliance. We work on DoorKing and Elite commercial operators most often, and carry the relays, loop detectors, and replacement boards those systems depend on. Most commercial repairs run $250 to $1,200 depending on the component and downtime, with a written price provided before any work starts.
Loop Detector and Access Control Faults
A gate that won’t open for a car but opens for the keypad usually points to a failing loop detector or a shifted saw-cut loop. We test the loop frequency on-site and replace the detector rather than guessing at the opener.
High-Cycle Hinge and Roller Replacement
Commercial gates cycle dozens of times a day, which wears hinges and rollers far faster than residential use. We install heavy-gauge replacements and set the gate so the load balances across all rollers, not just the bottom one.
Iron Gate Repair
Iron Gate Repair is the repair of ornamental and structural iron gates, including re-welding broken pickets, straightening bent frames, and replacing rusted hardware. You need it when a picket loosens at the weld, the gate lists toward the post, or rust flakes off the lower rail each time the gate moves. We match the existing finish where possible, or prime and paint the section so the repair blends. Typical iron gate repairs run $180 to $700, and you’ll always see the written price before any work begins.
Loose Pickets and Scrollwork
Ornamental iron gates fail at the smallest welds first: the picket-to-rail joints. We re-weld each loose picket, then touch up the spot with a rust-inhibiting primer so moisture doesn’t settle into the repair.
Rusted Lower Rails
The bottom rail of an iron gate sits closest to lawn sprinklers and splash water, so it’s almost always the first section to rot through. We cut out the rotted section, weld in matching bar stock, and repaint the full rail for a uniform finish.
Sliding Gate Repair
Sliding Gate Repair is the repair of cantilever, V-track, and chain-driven sliding gates that roll horizontally instead of swinging. You need it when the gate binds mid-travel, the chain jerks, or the wheels grind instead of roll. We inspect the rail, cantilever rollers, chain tension, and the operator’s gearbox before quoting. Most sliding gate repairs run $220 to $900, with the written price delivered before any work starts, and the estimate includes a full rollers-and-chain condition report.
Roller and Track Wear
A sliding gate that shudders or squeals is usually running on flat-sided rollers or a track caked with debris. We replace the rollers, clean the track, and verify the gate travels level from fully open to fully closed.
Chain, Belt, and Gearbox Service
Sliding gate operators transfer force through a chain and gearbox, and both wear with age. We tension the chain, inspect the sprockets for hooking, and change the gearbox oil when the operator design allows it.
Wrought Iron Gate Repair
Wrought Iron Gate Repair is the specialized repair of decorative wrought iron gates, where the goal is a fix that doesn’t look like a fix. You need it when the gate’s ornamental pieces crack at the narrow joints, the hinge side sags, or a lower scroll has rusted through. We work carefully to keep heat distortion to a minimum on thin decorative sections, then match the finish so the gate looks like it was never touched. Typical wrought iron repairs run $200 to $800, always quoted in writing before work starts.
Decorative Scroll and Finial Repair
Scrollwork and finials are cast or forged thin, so they crack instead of bending. We weld with a low-heat filler rod appropriate for the material, then grind and dress the joint so it follows the original curve.
Hinge-Side Sag Correction
A wrought iron gate that leans away from the post usually has a worn hinge pin or a post that’s drifted out of plumb. We re-shim or replace the hinge, then test the swing so the gate latches without lifting.
Metal Gate Repair
Metal Gate Repair is the broad repair of steel, aluminum, and iron gates, from frame straightening to hardware replacement. You need it when the gate is hard to open, won’t stay closed, or the frame shows cracking or corrosion. We identify the metal type before any welding or touch-up, because steel, aluminum, and iron each take a different filler material and finish. Most metal gate repairs fall between $180 and $700 depending on the damage and material, and the written price comes before any work begins.
Frame Straightening and Reinforcement
A bent metal gate can often be cold-straightened if the bend is minor. For deeper bends, we cut out the damaged section, weld in a replacement piece, and reinforce the repair point so the gate keeps its shape.
Hardware Upgrades and Lock Replacement
Many metal gate failures start with cheap hardware: thin hinges, soft latch bolts, and padlock hasps that strip. We replace them with hardware sized for the gate’s actual weight and use stainless fasteners where corrosion is a concern.
Wood Gate Repair
Wood Gate Repair is the repair of cedar, redwood, and pressure-treated pine gates, including frame straightening, hinge replacement, and rot removal. You need it when the gate drags on the ground, the boards split around the screws, or the frame twists out of square. We replace rotted sections with matching lumber, re-align the frame, and install hinges sized for the gate’s actual weight, not what the original builder grabbed off the shelf. Most wood gate repairs run $150 to $500, always with a written price before any work begins.
Rot and Split Board Replacement
Wood gates rot at the bottom and split at the screw lines, usually in that order. We cut out the damaged boards, seal the end grain on the replacements, and match the wood species so the repair weathers the same as the rest of the gate.
Frame Squaring and Anti-Sag Hardware
A wood gate that won’t latch anymore is almost always a frame that’s gone parallelogram. We pull the frame back to square, add an anti-sag kit when the gate width calls for it, and set the hinges so the gate swings without dragging.
Brands We Service
Latch & Post Gate Repair technicians are factory-trained on the brands families actually own. We service DoorKing operators daily, from the swing-arm models on residential driveways to the slide operators on commercial lots, and our trucks carry the common DoorKing boards and loop detectors so a diagnosis doesn’t stall waiting on parts. Elite gate openers respond to different limit settings than other brands, and our team knows where those limits sit before the first adjustment. Mighty Mule is the most common DIY-installed opener in the country, which means we see a lot of them, usually wired or tensioned slightly off, and we bring them back to the manufacturer’s setup in one visit.
We also carry parts and receive regular training documentation for LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, and Ghost Controls. The point isn’t the brand list. It’s that when the technician arrives, the part or the knowledge for your gate is already on the truck. Whether you have DoorKing, Elite, Mighty Mule, or any other make, Latch & Post Gate Repair can help.
Signs You Need a Pro Right Now
- The gate no longer latches without lifting or slamming. A latch that needs a hard slam means the hinges or frame have shifted. The extra impact loosens every screw and accelerates the damage, and a gate that won’t stay closed stops being a gate.
- The opener reverses or stops partway through the cycle. This usually means a bad safety edge, a misaligned eye sensor, or a damaged limit switch. Beyond the inconvenience, a gate that reverses unpredictably can catch a small child or a pet in the wrong moment.
- The gate scrapes the ground or drags through the last few inches of travel. Scraping grinds the bottom rail thinner every day, and on a wood gate it saws through the bottom boards within a season. The longer it drags, the more material you lose before the repair.
- You hear a grinding noise from the motor or the wheels. Grinding means metal-on-metal contact where there shouldn’t be any. Whether it’s the gearbox or a set of rollers, the part is destroying itself while you listen to it.
- Visible cracks appear near the hinges or along the frame rails. Cracks in metal or wood spread with every open-and-close cycle, and a gate failure at a hinge point can drop the entire leaf. Welding or reinforcing a small crack costs a fraction of replacing a collapsed gate.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Call and speak to a live person. No voicemail, no callback queue, at any hour. We ask what the gate is doing, what brand the opener is if it has one, and when you want us there.
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We arrive, cover the floors, and inspect. Shoe covers go on before we step inside, drop cloths go down wherever we work. We check the post, hinges, wheels, opener, and safety edges, and we ask before moving anything on the property.
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You get a written price. The number covers parts and labor for the agreed repair, nothing else. We explain what’s wrong in plain language and answer any question before you commit to anything.
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We do the repair and clean up. Quiet tools when kids are asleep. Pet-safe lubricants where there’s a choice. When the work is done, we photograph the cleanup and show you the photo before we leave.
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You’re covered for a full year. Every repair and installation carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If something isn’t right, Latch & Post makes it right, no argument and no fine print.
How Much Does Gate Repair Cost?
Gate Repair pricing depends on what failed and how much of it needs to come apart. A standard latch or hinge replacement on a walk gate typically runs $150 to $350. Repairs on a driveway gate, where the leaf is heavier and the hardware is larger, usually fall between $180 and $650. When welding is required, a small crack repair starts around $150 and runs to about $400, while structural frame repair on a big steel or iron gate can reach $800 to $1,500. Sliding gate work, which often involves rollers, chain, and gearbox service, runs $220 to $900. Commercial gate repairs, including loop detectors and opener boards, sit between $250 and $1,200.
What moves the price is the weight of the gate, the brand of the opener, and how much of the existing hardware can be reused. You avoid overpaying by getting a written quote that separates parts from labor, and by asking whether the technician carries the part on the truck or needs to order it. Those details are harder to hide when they’re on paper. The estimate is free, and it includes the full condition report: what’s failing now, what’s wearing, and what can wait. The quoted price is the price, and it’s agreed before any work starts.
Where We Work
our Gate Repair in Los Angeles and across the United States through local crews that work to the Cedarwell Care Promise. Every location is an independently owned and operated gate specialist, not a single national operation. That means the technician who answers the call is the same person who arrives at your gate, with local knowledge and a written price before any work begins.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gate Repair
Gate repair is the process of restoring a gate to safe, smooth operation by fixing the frame, hinges, latch, wheels, track, or opener system that has failed. It covers everything from a sagging wood gate that drags on the ground to an electric opener that won’t close. Latch & Post Gate Repair has focused on gate repair, gate installation, and electric gate repair since 2009.
Most gate repairs are completed in a single visit of two to four hours. Structural welding or wood rot replacement can run longer, and parts that aren’t on the truck may add a return trip. We tell you the expected time before you approve the written price.
Typical gate repairs run $150 to $1,500 depending on the damage. Walk gate hardware runs $150 to $350, driveway gate repairs run $180 to $650, welding work runs $150 to $1,500, and sliding gate repairs run $220 to $900. You’ll see your exact number in writing before any work begins. Call (626) 649-4572 for a free estimate.
Yes, we service DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule openers regularly, and our technicians carry common parts for each. We’re also factory-trained on LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, and Ghost Controls. The right part or the right knowledge is usually on the truck for the first visit.
A live person answers the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including nights, weekends, and holidays. We’ll schedule the fastest available appointment and let you know the written price before any work starts. If a gate is stuck open with kids or pets in the yard, tell us on the call and we’ll prioritize accordingly.
Every repair and installation is backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the repair or installation isn’t right, Latch & Post makes it right, no argument and no fine print. That covers the work for a full year from the day we finish.
You don’t need to do much. Clear enough space for the gate to swing or slide through its full path, and move any vehicles blocking the driveway gate if you can. We’ll bring shoe covers and drop cloths, lay them down before any work starts, and ask before touching anything else on the property.
Schedule Your Gate Repair Service Today
A gate that won’t close, won’t stay closed, or won’t open when you pull in is a problem with a solution. Call (626) 649-4572 for a free, no-obligation estimate. You’ll get a written price before any work begins, shoe covers and drop cloths on every visit, and a cleanup photo before we leave. The 365-Day Done Right Promise backs every repair.
Written by Cody Beckman, Owner at Latch & Post Gate Repair, serving homeowners and businesses across the United States since 2009.