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AfterGate Company in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL
Gate work in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea means working against salt air on both sides of a town that’s only about three blocks wide. Every property here sits between the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic, so the corrosion that takes years to show up in Fort Lauderdale can eat through standard hardware in months. We’re Latch & Post Gate Repair, part of the Cedarwell family of independently owned and operated gate specialists, and we focus exclusively on gates: repair, installation, and electric operator work. Call us at (626) 649-4572 and a live person answers, day or night.
Why Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Homes Are Different
The housing stock in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea runs heavily to 1950s through 1970s beach cottages, low-rise condo buildings, and converted motels along A1A. Many of these properties still have their original wrought-iron pool and property gates, installed under codes that no longer match what Broward County requires today. Those older gates carry a second problem: the hardware was never specified for a double-salt environment.
Newer infill townhomes and boutique condo projects have brought modern motorized swing and slide gate systems into the mix, and those need a different skill set entirely. We service both worlds. The climate here is relentless: salt spray from the Atlantic on one side, salt air off the Intracoastal on the other, plus South Florida humidity and daily condensation cycles. That combination corrodes hinges, springs, motor housings, and control boards faster than almost anywhere in Broward County. Add hurricane-season wind loads, and you have gates that need more than a quick lube job. The county pool-barrier codes also require self-closing, self-latching gates that stay compliant after every storm, so we check that on every repair visit.
Our Main Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Services
The two calls we get most often in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea are salt-corroded hinges and latches on older gates, and keypad or operator failures on rental properties. Each service below has its own page with full details, local pricing, and what to expect.
Gate Repair in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Most repair calls here start as a sagging gate, a stuck latch, or a hinge that’s finally given up after years of salt exposure. We replace the worn hardware with marine-grade aluminum or stainless components, which is the only sensible choice in a town with no inland buffer from the ocean. We also check that self-closing and self-latching mechanisms still meet the county pool-barrier standard, because a storm can knock that out of adjustment. Full details are on our Gate Repair in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea page.
Gate Installation in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
New gate installations in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea need hardware that’s specified for a three-block-wide strip of salt air between two bodies of water. We quote marine-grade materials as the default, not an upgrade. Whether it’s a pool gate for a 1960s cottage or a modern driveway gate for an infill townhome, we measure, quote a written price, and install to current Broward County code. See our Gate Installation in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea page for more.
Electric Gate Repair in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea has an unusually high share of short-term vacation rentals, and that means gate keypads and motorized operators get cycled by unfamiliar rotating guests many times a day. We see call spikes on Friday and Saturday afternoon check-in windows, when rental guests can’t get the entry system to respond. Keypad weatherproofing also fails faster here than almost anywhere in Broward due to combined salt and humidity. See Electric Gate Repair in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea for specifics.
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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Our technicians are factory-trained on the brands families in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea actually own, including LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule. We stock common parts for Linear, Viking, and Ghost Controls systems locally, which keeps most repairs to a single visit. See our brands for the full lineup.
Pricing for Gate Company in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL
| Service | Typical range in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea |
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| Gate latch replacement | $85-$165 |
| Hinge replacement (pair) | $120-$240 |
| Sagging gate realignment | $140-$275 |
| Weld repair on wrought iron | $110-$220 |
| Pool gate self-closer replacement | $95-$185 |
| Gate operator motor replacement | $350-$750 |
| Control board replacement | $250-$560 |
| Keypad replacement | $130-$310 |
| Swing gate installation (manual) | $800-$1,800 |
| Slide gate installation (manual) | $1,200-$2,600 |
| Electric swing gate package | $2,500-$4,800 |
| Full system setup with safety edges | $3,400-$6,200 |
Prices in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea run toward the upper part of each range because marine-grade hardware costs more, and we won’t install anything less in this salt environment. Every quote is written down before we touch anything, and that’s the number you pay – no surprises.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
We work throughout Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, from the oceanfront condos along A1A to the cottages and townhomes west toward the Intracoastal. Most of our calls come from these areas:
- Sea Ranch Lakes area
- Bel Air neighborhood
- Ocean Drive corridor
- A1A condo buildings
- West side near the Intracoastal
Response for repair calls in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is generally same-day for non-rental issues, with scheduling windows you can actually plan around.
Service Area – Cities Near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
While this page covers Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, our crews also serve the surrounding South Florida area. You can find city-specific pages for Miami, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Tampa, FL, and Orlando, FL.
Serving Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
We answer the phone 24/7 and can usually have a technician out same-day for repair calls in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Emergency calls on weekends and check-in days get prioritized, but we never promise a dispatch window we can’t keep. Call (626) 649-4572 and you’ll get a straight answer on timing.
Many condo buildings and some townhome communities in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea require board approval before visible gate work, especially on A1A properties. We can provide written specs and material details to help you get approval. A gate repair that restores existing hardware usually moves faster than a full replacement.
Yes. The whole town is within about three blocks of salt water, so we treat every property here as a coastal job. That means marine-grade stainless and aluminum hardware as the default, whether your gate faces the Atlantic or the Intracoastal. Call (626) 649-4572 for a free estimate.
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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Customers Say
"New hinges welded on a heavy gate. They laid down protection so no sparks hit the driveway and cleaned every bit after. Respectful of the property and the result is solid."
- Derek Pulanco"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