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AfterGate Company in Hurst, TX
Latch & Post Gate Repair is a Hurst gate company focused on one trade: gates that latch, swing, and close the way they should. Most Hurst homes were built between the 1950s and 1980s, and many original wood privacy gates are now 40 to 60 years old, set on shallow 4×4 posts that predate modern installation standards. Combine that with North Texas Blackland Prairie clay that swells and shrinks through every wet spring and dry summer, and you get posts that lean, frames that rack, and latches that stop lining up. Our crews work on those failures every week. Call (626) 649-4572 and a live person answers, any hour.
Why Hurst Homes Are Different
Hurst sits on expansive clay that moves. After spring thunderstorms, the ground swells and pushes gate posts out of plumb. During triple-digit summer droughts, the same clay contracts and pulls footings the other direction. A gate that closed cleanly in March can drag across the ground by July, then bind against the latch post in October. That shrink-swell cycle is the dominant cause of gate failure in Hurst, and it means repairs here usually start at the footing, not at the hinge.
The housing stock makes it worse. Hurst’s post-war ranch homes often still carry their original gate installations: 4×4 posts set in shallow concrete, hardware that has seen 60 years of rain, heat, and ground movement. By the time a homeowner calls us, the frame is typically racked, one post is leaning, and the hardware has seized. A new latch on a post that is 3 inches out of plumb will fail within months. That is why our Hurst technicians check post plumb and footing integrity before touching any hardware. Ice events, like February 2021, add another wrinkle: frozen, saturated clay expands laterally and can pop a stressed post out of alignment overnight. After a North Texas ice storm, we see calls spike not from ice damage, but from posts that moved while the ground was frozen.
Our Main Hurst Services
Most Hurst homeowners reach out for one of three reasons: a gate that will not latch, a gate that needs full replacement, or an electric opener that quit. Each service has its own dedicated Hurst page below.
Gate Repair in Hurst
A sagging or stuck gate in Hurst is rarely just a hinge problem. The clay underneath the posts has usually moved, and that movement transfers into the frame, the latch alignment, and the hinge stress. We start with post plumb and footing condition, then work outward to hinges, latch hardware, and frame square. The repair plan is written down and priced before any work begins. For the full scope of what we fix, see Gate Repair in Hurst.
Gate Installation in Hurst
New gate installation on Hurst’s clay requires footings that reach below the active shrink-swell zone, and posts that are set to stay plumb through wet and dry cycles. We size the post depth and concrete mass to the gate’s weight and width, then build the frame square so the latch lines up on day one and stays that way. Wood privacy gates, steel driveway gates, and full post-and-panel replacements are all in scope. Details are on Gate Installation in Hurst.
Electric Gate Repair in Hurst
An opener that hums but will not move, a remote that stopped working, a gate that reverses mid-cycle: these are the calls we field on Hurst driveway gates every week. We service control boards, arms, photo eyes, safety edges, and remotes, and we work on the brands families around here actually own: Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, and more. Same-day repair is often possible. Read more on Electric Gate Repair in Hurst.
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 Hurst
Our Hurst technicians are factory-trained on the operators and hardware families we see most in local driveways and backyards: Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, and DoorKing, plus FAAC, BFT, LiftMaster, Elite, and Mighty Mule. We keep common boards, arms, and remotes stocked locally so most electric gate repairs finish in a single visit. A wider overview is on our brands page.
Pricing for Gate Company in Hurst, TX
| Service | Typical range in Hurst |
|---|---|
| Gate latch replacement | $120 – $260 |
| Hinge replacement (pair) | $140 – $300 |
| Post reset or replacement | $280 – $650 |
| Gate frame racking repair | $180 – $420 |
| Wood privacy gate installation | $450 – $1,100 |
| Steel driveway gate installation | $1,800 – $4,500 |
| Electric opener replacement (residential) | $650 – $1,500 |
| Control board replacement | $220 – $520 |
| Safety sensor or photo eye replacement | $130 – $280 |
| Remote or keypad programming | $60 – $140 |
What pushes a Hurst price toward the upper end of a range is usually the soil: a post that needs a deeper, wider footing to hold against clay movement costs more than a simple hardware swap. You will see the exact number in writing before we touch anything, and that written price is what you pay. No surprise line items, no pressure to approve extras on the spot.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Hurst
We work throughout Hurst, including the older ranch-home neighborhoods where original gates and clay footings are most common. Typical response for gate repair calls in Hurst is same day or next day, depending on the season and when you call.
- Hurstview Hills
- Mayfair
- Shady Oaks
- Bellaire Park
- Richland Terrace
Service Area – Cities Near Hurst
Beyond Hurst, our crews serve the neighboring communities where homeowners deal with the same Blackland Prairie clay and aging gate stock. We regularly dispatch to North Richland Hills, TX, Bedford, TX, Colleyville, TX, and Haltom City, TX.
Serving Hurst, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hurst 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 Hurst
Most Hurst gate repair calls are scheduled same day or next day. Electric gate failures and gates that will not close or secure often get same-day service. When you call, we give you a realistic arrival window, not a vague promise. Call (626) 649-4572 and a live person answers, day or night.
Many Hurst neighborhoods with HOAs require approval before a visible gate replacement. We do not file HOA paperwork, but we can provide a written plan and material list to support your application. City permit requirements vary by project type; ask when you call and we will tell you what we see in your area.
Yes. Every technician wears shoe covers inside the home and lays drop cloths where work happens. We choose pet-safe lubricants where there is a choice, and we can schedule around nap time if quiet matters. Before we leave, you get a photo of the clean-up. That is the Cedarwell Care Promise, and it is included on every visit.
If your gate is leaning, dragging, or refusing to close, call Latch & Post Gate Repair at (626) 649-4572. You will get a straight answer, a written price, and a technician who knocks before touching anything.
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 Hurst 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