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Trusted Gate Repair for Houston Homeowners

A gate that sags, sticks, or won’t close isn’t something to put off. In Houston’s heat and humidity, a misaligned gate gets worse within weeks, not months. Latch and Post Gate Repair Houston has fixed driveway gates, iron gates, and sliding gates across Houston since 2009 as part of the Cedarwell family of independently owned and operated specialists. We answer every call with a live person, 24 hours a day, and we can typically reach your home the same day you call. Our technicians arrive in uniform, background-checked, and trained on the brands Houston families actually own. Call (361) 256-5955 and you’ll get a written price before we touch anything.

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Driveway Gate Repair

Driveway Gate Repair covers the gate that protects your cars, your kids, and the front of your property. Most driveway gates in Houston run on a track, swing on hinges, or roll on wheels that wear down from daily use and Gulf Coast humidity. When the gate drags across the concrete or the opener strains to push it, the motor burns out faster and the frame bends. We rebuild the moving parts, handle Hinge & Post Repair to re-align the posts, and replace worn rollers, hinges, and chain drives so the gate opens smoothly again. Most driveway gate repairs in Houston run between $180 and $650 depending on whether we’re replacing hardware or rebuilding the frame itself. You’ll see the exact number in writing before any work starts.

Swing Gate Alignment

A swing gate that scrapes the driveway or won’t latch usually needs Gate Realignment for a sagging post or a bent hinge. We set the post, shim the hinges, and test the swing until it closes square. This is the most common driveway gate fix we do in Houston after storms shift the soil.

Opener and Chain Drives

When the gate stutters or reverses halfway, the chain or motor is usually struggling against a misaligned wheel track. We service LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, and Linear openers, and we bring common OEM parts on the truck to avoid a second visit.

Gate Welding

Gate Welding is what we do when a hinge tears off the post, a picket cracks at the weld point, or the frame splits from years of opening and closing. Houston’s humidity accelerates rust at every welded joint. A gate that was welded twenty years ago may fail at three points in the same season. Our welders repair the broken joint, reinforce the frame where stress concentrates, and grind the repair smooth so it doesn’t look patched. Most gate welding jobs in Houston cost between $150 and $500 depending on how many joints need work and whether we’re repairing steel, iron, or aluminum. The written price covers the full weld, cleanup, and a photo of the finished work before we leave.

Cracked Frame Repairs

A hairline crack in the bottom rail will spread until the gate flexes with every cycle. We grind the crack clean, weld it through, and add a gusset where the frame needs extra strength. The repair is painted to match so it disappears into the original finish.

Hinge and Post Reattachment

When a hinge tears away from the post, the gate hangs by one point and the remaining hardware fails within days. We re-weld the hinge plate or replace it with a heavier one, then re-align the gate so the load sits evenly across both hinges-part of our Automatic Gate Repair service.

Commercial Gate Repair

Commercial Gate Repair covers the gates at apartment complexes, office buildings, warehouses, and parking facilities across Houston. These gates cycle dozens of times a day, sometimes hundreds, and every component wears faster than a residential gate. We handle chain-drive slide gates, barrier arms, and swing gates with magnetic locks and access-control integration. Most commercial gate repairs in Houston run between $250 and $1,200 depending on the hardware and the urgency. You get a written price before we begin, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to commercial work the same as residential.

High-Cycle Hardware Replacement

Commercial gates need wheels, rollers, and chains rated for hundreds of cycles per day, not the light-duty parts sold at big-box stores. We stock commercial-grade hardware and replace worn components before they take down the opener with them.

Access Control and Safety Edges

When a commercial gate won’t respond to the keypad or reverses unpredictably, the safety loop or the control board is usually failing. We test the photo eyes, the loop detectors, and the reversing edges, then repair or replace only what’s actually broken.

Iron Gate Repair

Iron Gate Repair addresses the rust, corrosion, and broken pickets that affect ornamental iron gates throughout Houston. The combination of salt air near Galveston Bay and Houston’s summer rain means iron gates here rust faster than in drier cities. We remove surface rust, repair or replace broken pickets, re-weld loose joints, and apply a rust-inhibiting primer and paint so the repair lasts. Most iron gate repairs in Houston cost between $120 and $400 per section depending on the extent of the rust and the number of pickets we replace. You’ll get a written price after we inspect the gate, not a guess over the phone.

Picket Replacement

When a picket rusts through at the base or gets bent by a car bumper, we cut it out and weld in a replacement that matches the existing pattern. We prime and paint the new picket so it blends with the rest of the gate.

Rust Treatment and Repainting

Surface rust left alone turns into holes. We wire-brush the affected areas, apply a rust converter, prime, and repaint to slow the corrosion down. This isn’t a full restoration, but it buys years of life on an ornamental iron gate.

Sliding Gate Repair

Sliding Gate Repair covers the cantilever and track-style sliding gates common in Houston’s newer subdivisions and commercial properties. A sliding gate that grinds along the track, jumps the rear wheel, or stalls halfway is usually fighting a bent track, a failed wheel assembly, or a stretched chain. We replace the wheels and guide rollers, straighten or re-bed the track, and adjust the opener’s limit settings so the gate stops where it should. Most sliding gate repairs in Houston cost between $200 and $700 depending on whether the track itself needs re-setting. The written price includes all the parts, labor, and cleanup.

Wheel and Roller Replacement

The carrier wheels and guide rollers on a sliding gate wear flat over time, which makes the gate lurch and strain the motor. We replace them with sealed-bearing wheels sized for the gate’s weight, then re-level the gate so it rolls without dragging.

Track Straightening and Re-bedding

Houston’s clay soil shifts with rain and drought, which can leave a sliding gate track fighting the gate. We re-set the track in compacted gravel or add concrete anchors where the track has floated, then re-check the gate’s travel until it’s smooth.

Wrought Iron Gate Repair

Wrought Iron Gate Repair focuses on the decorative scrollwork, finials, and hand-forged elements that make a wrought iron gate worth keeping. True wrought iron is rare; most Houston gates are mild steel made to look like wrought iron, which means they rust at the joints and bends. We repair the structure first, then restore the decorative elements so the gate looks right and works right. Most wrought iron gate repairs in Houston run between $180 and $650 depending on whether you need welding, straightening, or paintwork. You’ll see the written price before we start, and we photo the completed repair before we pack up.

Scroll and Finial Straightening

Bent scrollwork from a bump or a storm can usually be straightened without replacement. We clamp, heat where needed, and re-align the decorative pieces, then touch up the paint so the repair doesn’t show.

Joint Rust Repair

The decorative joints on a wrought-iron-style gate collect water and rust from the inside out. We clean the joint, weld any pinholes, and seal the area with rust-inhibiting primer before repainting to match.

Metal Gate Repair

Metal Gate Repair is the broad category covering steel, aluminum, and iron gates that need anything from hinge replacement to full sectional repair. Houston’s climate means metal gates here deal with two problems at once: humidity-driven rust and soil shift that throws the posts out of square. We fix the mechanism, the structure, and the finish so the gate doesn’t need attention again next season. Most metal gate repairs in Houston cost between $150 and $600 depending on the metal type and the extent of the damage. Every repair starts with a written price and ends with a photo of the cleanup.

Aluminum Gate Repair

Aluminum gates don’t rust, but they do crack at the welds and bend at the corners. We repair aluminum with the right filler rod and technique so the fix holds, then coat the repair to prevent galvanic corrosion where the hardware meets the frame.

Steel Gate Repair

Steel is the workhorse of Houston gates, but it rusts where the paint chips. We grind the rust, weld any cracks, and repaint with an enamel that stands up to Houston’s sun and rain. The repair is done to the original sightline, not just patched over.

Wood Gate Repair

Wood Gate Repair covers the cedar, pine, and hardwood gates that mark Houston backyards and side entries. Houston’s humidity and termite pressure warps boards, loosens joints, and rots the base of the gate where it meets the ground. We replace rotted boards, re-square the frame, rebuild sagging corners, and swap out rusted hardware with galvanized or stainless. Most wood gate repairs in Houston cost between $150 and $450 depending on the lumber and the number of boards we replace. You’ll get a written price before we start, and we’ll match the wood and stain as closely as possible.

Rotted Bottom Rail Replacement

The bottom rail rots first because it sits closest to soil and splashback. We cut it out, replace it with pressure-treated lumber, and re-attach the pickets so the gate hangs square again.

Sagging Gate Re-square and Hardware

A wood gate that sags at the latch usually has a failed diagonal brace or a stripped hinge. We rebuild the brace with structural screws and galvanized hardware, then adjust the hinges so the gate closes without lifting.

Brands We Service

We’re factory-trained on the gate opener brands Houston homeowners actually install, because the right fix on the first visit depends on knowing how each brand’s control board and motor behave. Wait, let me put this more directly: we service LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, and Linear openers, and we carry the common OEM parts for each on the truck. For LiftMaster, that means we know the limit-switch and force-sensitivity adjustments that prevent a gate from reversing mid-cycle. For FAAC, we’re familiar with the hydraulic and electromechanical models and the way their obstruction detection behaves in Houston’s heat.

So whether you have a LiftMaster opener on a sliding driveway gate or a Linear receiver on a community access gate, we can diagnose and repair it. But here’s the thing most companies won’t tell you: the problem is rarely the opener. Usually the gate itself has sagged or a wheel has failed, and the opener is just the part that finally cried uncle. We fix the whole system, not just the symptom. If your opener is old enough that parts are no longer made, we’ll tell you that in plain English and give you a written price for a replacement before any work begins.

Signs You Need a Pro Right Now

• The gate sags or scrapes the driveway. This means the post has shifted or a hinge has failed. Every opening cycle adds more stress to the remaining hardware, and the gate will eventually bind against the ground and refuse to move.
• The opener groans or strains. A motor that’s working harder than it should is burning through its windings. The longer it fights a misaligned gate or worn wheels, the sooner the opener fails entirely and you’re looking at a larger bill.
• The gate reverses after closing. This is usually a force-sensitivity or obstruction-detection problem, not an actual obstruction. If the gate reverses falsely, it may also fail to reverse when a child or pet is in the path. We treat this as a safety issue, not a convenience issue.
• Rust has reached the welds or hinges. Houston’s humidity attacks metal at the joints first, where the protective coating is thinnest. Once a joint rusts through, the gate can drop suddenly and injure anyone standing nearby.
• The gate won’t latch or won’t stay latched. An unlatched gate is an open invitation, and it also lets wind swing the gate hard enough to bend the hinges. The latch is cheap; the repair for a bent frame is not.

Our Process, Step by Step

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   You call, a live person answers. There’s no voicemail tree, no callback queue. We ask what the gate is doing, what brand the opener is, and when you need us. That’s it. If it’s an emergency, we’ll tell you when we can be there.
2. 2
   We inspect and diagnose. The technician walks the gate, opens and closes it, checks the posts with a level, listens to the opener, and identifies every worn or failing part. You get the diagnosis in plain English, not a jargon dump.
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   You get a written price before we start. The price covers the parts, the labor, and the cleanup. No estimate ranges, no “we’ll see how it goes.” If you don’t approve the price, we don’t start the work and you don’t owe us anything for the visit.
4. 4
   We do the work, then clean up. The technician lays drop cloths if the gate opens into the garage, wears shoe covers inside the house, and puts every scrap of old hardware in a bag. Before leaving, we photograph the cleanup and the finished gate.
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   The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies. If the repair isn’t right, we come back and make it right. No argument, no fine print. That’s the Promise, and it covers every gate repair we do in Houston.

How Much Does Gate Repair Cost in Houston?

Our Service Area Near Houston

Latch and Post Gate Repair Houston serves the neighborhoods inside the Beltway, from the Heights and Montrose to Kingwood and Clear Lake. We also cover the surrounding cities: The Woodlands, Sugar Land, Spring, Katy, Atascocita, La Porte, Alvin, Cinco Ranch, Pecan Grove, Greatwood, and San Leon. If you’re inside the loop or out past the Grand Parkway, call us and we’ll tell you exactly when we can be there. We’ve been doing Gate Repair in Houston since 2009, and we know the soil, the salt air, and the seasonal challenges of every part of the metro. No matter where you are, you can start at the home page to see our full service area and what we cover.

Frequently Asked Questions About Gate Repair in Houston

Schedule Your Gate Repair Service in Houston Today

Your gate is the first thing people see and the last line between your family and the street. Let’s get it working right. Call (361) 256-5955 and a live person will answer, day or night. We’ll talk through what’s happening, schedule a visit, and hand you a written price before any work starts. No obligation, no pressure. Just a straight answer from a Houston gate repair team that’s been doing this since 2009.

Written by Cody Beckman, owner at Latch and Post Gate Repair Houston, serving Houston since 2009.