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A pedestrian gate is the walk-through gate beside your driveway or along a side yard: the one your kids use to reach the backyard, the one delivery drivers open, the one your dog waits at when the school bus pulls up. At Latch and Post Gate Repair Houston, we install, repair, and replace pedestrian gates for Houston homes, from simple wood swing gates to steel frames with keypad or intercom entry, and we also offer Driveway Gate solutions. Call (361) 256-5955 and a live person answers, any hour, any day.
We’re a home service company focused exclusively on gates. That’s the whole job. Not fences, not patios, not general contracting. Every gate comes down to two parts – the latch that holds it and the post that carries it. That’s the work we focus on, and it’s part of the broader Gate Installation in Houston service we provide across the city.
Most pedestrian gate work in Houston gets done same-week, and a standard repair rarely takes more than an hour or two on site. You’ll see the exact price in writing before we touch anything.
When You Need Pedestrian Gate
Here are the situations Houston homeowners call us about most often. If any of these sound like your gate, we can usually help the same day or next day.
- The gate drags or won’t close. Houston’s clay soil expands and contracts with rain and drought. A gate that swung cleanly in March can bind by July. Usually it’s a post that’s shifted or hinges that need resetting.
- The latch sticks or won’t catch. Humidity and rust take a toll on latch hardware. If you have to lift or shoulder the gate to get it to latch, the hardware is failing.
- The gate sagged and hits the ground. Wood gates pick up moisture in Houston’s humid summers and the extra weight pulls the frame out of square. A corner brace or a rebuild fixes this properly.
- You want keypad or intercom entry added. Families in neighborhoods like Meyerland, Bellaire, and The Heights often want a code pad so kids don’t carry keys and guests can be let in remotely.
- Rust has eaten through the frame or hinges. Galveston Bay salt air and Houston humidity are hard on steel. If the hinges flake or the bottom rail has holes, replacement is usually cheaper than repeated patch jobs.
- The gate slams in the wind. A gate that bangs against the post is loud and hard on the hinges. A soft-close hinge or a proper stop solves it.
If what you’re dealing with isn’t on this list, call anyway. A live person answers at (361) 256-5955 and can tell you whether it’s worth a service visit.
Our Pedestrian Gate Process
Here’s how a pedestrian gate job goes with us, start to finish. It’s the same routine for a latch replacement or a full gate installation.
- You call, a person answers. No phone tree, no voicemail. You describe what’s happening with the gate, and we schedule a visit at a time that works for your household.
- We arrive and inspect. A background-checked, uniformed technician walks the gate with you. We check the post set, hinges, latch, frame squareness, and any opener or access hardware you have.
- You get a written price first. Before any work starts, you see the exact cost on paper. No pressure, no surprise charges. If you decide not to proceed, that’s completely fine.
- We do the work. Shoe covers go on before we step inside. Drop cloths go down wherever tools or hardware are placed. If kids are napping or you’re on a call, we work quiet.
- We show you the cleanup. Before we leave, we take a photo of the work area so you can see exactly how we left it, and we walk the gate with you so you can test it yourself.
- You’re covered for a year. Every pedestrian gate repair and installation carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not right, we make it right. No argument, no fine print.
The Cedarwell C.A.R.E. values run through every visit: Clean up like it’s our own home. Ask before we move or touch anything. Respect the family’s time and quiet hours. Explain the price before the work. That’s not a training slogan – it’s the checklist our technicians actually work from.
Pedestrian Gate Pricing in Houston
What you’ll pay depends on what the gate is made of, what’s wrong with it, and whether you need new hardware or just a repair. Here are honest ranges for the Houston market right now.
| Job Type | Typical Houston Range |
|---|---|
| Latch or hinge replacement | $120 – $285 |
| Gate realignment and sag repair | $150 – $380 |
| Post reset (concrete set, single post) | $220 – $500 |
| New wood pedestrian gate (standard 4 ft) | $450 – $1,100 |
| New steel pedestrian gate with keypad | $900 – $2,400 |
| Keypad or intercom add-on, no gate replacement | $350 – $800 |
These are ranges, not quotes. A steel gate with a welded frame costs more than a cedar picket gate. A post that needs re-pouring costs more than a hinge reset. If your gate has existing hardware from LiftMaster, FAAC, or BFT, we’re factory-trained on those systems and can usually reuse what’s still good instead of selling you a full replacement.
Every estimate is free. You’ll see the exact number in writing before any work begins, every single visit. Call (361) 256-5955 for pricing on your specific gate.
FAQs – Pedestrian Gate
How much does a pedestrian gate cost in Houston?
A basic pedestrian gate installation in Houston typically starts around $450 for a standard wood gate and can run to $2,400 or more for a steel frame with keypad access. Repairs like latch replacement or realignment are usually between $120 and $380. To get an exact price for your gate, call (361) 256-5955 – the estimate is free and you’ll see the number in writing before any work starts.
Can you install a pedestrian gate with a keypad or intercom?
Yes. We install pedestrian gates with keypad entry, intercom systems, and request-to-exit hardware, and we’re factory-trained on LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, and Linear access systems. If you already have an opener from one of those brands, we can usually integrate the new gate with your existing hardware rather than replacing everything.
How long does a pedestrian gate installation take?
Most standard pedestrian gate installations are completed in half a day. A simple gate hung on existing posts might take two hours. A full job with a new post set in concrete and keypad wiring usually runs four to six hours, and the concrete needs a day to cure before the gate should be used.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace a pedestrian gate?
If the gate frame is square, the post is solid, and the issue is hardware – latch, hinges, handle – repair is almost always the cheaper route at $120 to $380. If the frame is rotten or the post wobbles, replacement is the better long-term value because repairs on a failing structure won’t hold. We’ll tell you which makes sense for your gate and back the recommendation with a written price.
Written by Cody Beckman, Owner at Latch and Post Gate Repair Houston, serving Houston.