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Get your free estimateGate Company in The Woodlands, TX
Gate repair in The Woodlands means working on custom wrought iron and steel driveway gates that sit on large, wooded lots in a humid subtropical climate. We’re Latch & Post Gate Repair, part of the Cedarwell family, and we focus exclusively on gates: the latch that holds them and the post that carries them. The Woodlands calls we take tend to involve corrosion from lake-adjacent air, opener strain after heavy rain shifts the soil, and gates sized and styled to match custom homes. Call (361) 256-5955 and you’ll reach a live person, day or night.
Why The Woodlands Homes Are Different
Homes in Alden Bridge and Grogan’s Mill sit under a dense tree canopy, often within a few hundred feet of a lake or a wooded drainage area. That setting is beautiful, and it is also hard on metal. We regularly see rust starting at gate hinges and post bases within five to seven years of installation, faster than homeowners expect, because the humidity stays high and the tree cover keeps surfaces damp longer after rain. When we replace a latch or a hinge on a The Woodlands gate, we choose materials and finishes that can handle that moisture, not whatever is cheapest on the shelf.
The soil matters just as much as the air. The Woodlands is built on a mix of sandy loam and clay pockets, and after a heavy rain the ground can shift enough to move a gate post a quarter inch or more. That small movement throws off the latch alignment and makes an opener work harder than it should. Homeowners here call us after a storm more often for “the gate won’t close right” than for a broken part, because the part is usually fine and the post has moved. We check the post before we quote a repair, because in The Woodlands the post is often the actual problem.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main The Woodlands Services
Most calls we take in The Woodlands fall into one of three categories: a gate that won’t latch or swing, a gate that needs to be replaced or built new, and an opener or keypad that stopped working. Each service has its own The Woodlands page with full pricing and details.
Gate Repair in The Woodlands
Most repair calls in The Woodlands involve a latch that no longer catches, a post that has shifted out of alignment, or a weld that gave way on an older custom gate. We carry latch hardware, hinges, and post-mount hardware on the truck, and we can fabricate small steel brackets in place when an older gate doesn’t match today’s standard sizes. Corrosion near lakes means we sometimes replace just the lower hinge and post collar rather than the whole gate. See what a repair looks like on our Gate Repair in The Woodlands page.
Gate Installation in The Woodlands
Installation in The Woodlands usually means a custom-width driveway gate matched to the home’s existing ironwork, or a pool-safety gate on a large backyard. We measure, order, and set posts in concrete with the gate clearance and opener travel worked out before anything is welded. Because the lots slope and the soil shifts, we set posts deeper than a basic install for this area. The full process, including material options and lead times, is on our Gate Installation in The Woodlands page.
Electric Gate Repair in The Woodlands
Electric gate calls in The Woodlands are often opener-related: a LiftMaster or FAAC opener that won’t respond, a keypad that works intermittently, or a safety edge that trips after rain. We also see burned control boards after power surges during summer storms. Because the humidity is high, we check every connection for corrosion even when the symptom is something else. You’ll find opener troubleshooting and repair pricing on our Electric Gate Repair in The Woodlands page.
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 The Woodlands
We’re factory-trained on the openers and hardware families actually installed in The Woodlands: LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, and Linear are the ones we see most often here. We stock common lift arms, control boards, keypads, and safety edges in the truck for these brands, which means many opener repairs finish the same day. See the full list on our brands page.
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| Service | Typical range in The Woodlands |
|---|---|
| Gate latch or hinge replacement | $40 – $350 |
| Adjust gate alignment | $60 – $120 |
| Gate post repair or replacement | $120 – $600 |
| Gate frame re-welding | $110 – $550 |
| Standard driveway gate installation | $75 – $500 |
| Custom gate installation | $165 – $1,400 |
| Automatic opener installation | $950 – $1,100 |
| Electric gate opener repair | $55 – $900 |
| Control board or keypad replacement | $50 – $1,600 |
| Safety edge or sensor replacement | $55 – $900 |
In The Woodlands, price goes up most often when a post has shifted and needs to be reset in concrete, or when a custom gate needs a bracket fabricated to match existing ironwork. Whatever the job, you’ll see a written price before any work begins, and that number does not change unless you approve the change first.
Neighborhoods We Serve in The Woodlands
We work across the master-planned villages and the quieter custom streets around them. A typical drive to a gate in most The Woodlands neighborhoods takes us under an hour from dispatch.
- Alden Bridge
- Grogan’s Mill
- Indian Springs
- Cochran’s Crossing
- Sterling Ridge
Service Area – Cities Near The Woodlands
In addition to The Woodlands, our crews take calls in nearby communities across the north Houston area. You can read about gate repair in Houston, TX, Spring, TX, Sugar Land, TX, and Katy, TX on their own pages. Each page covers the conditions and pricing specific to that city.
Serving The Woodlands, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the The Woodlands 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 The Woodlands
Most The Woodlands neighborhoods are within an hour of our dispatch point, and we schedule repairs Monday through Saturday. For a gate that won’t close or an opener that stopped working, call (361) 256-5955 and a live person will get you on the schedule for the soonest available slot, including evenings where a gate is stuck open.
Many The Woodlands villages have deed restrictions and architectural review for new gates, especially driveway gates visible from the street. Repairs that keep the existing gate and color typically move faster. For a replacement, check your village association’s modification request process before we order materials. We can provide the specs and drawings they usually ask for.
We stop and explain what we found before touching anything else. You’ll get a written price for the additional work, and you decide whether to approve it the same day or schedule it later. There is no pressure to approve anything on the spot, and you’ll never get a surprise invoice at the end.
If your gate is giving you trouble in The Woodlands, call (361) 256-5955. A live person answers around the clock, the estimate is free, and the written price you approve is the price you pay.
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 The Woodlands 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"Our gate opener quit and they came out quick. The tech was careful not to leave the yard open while our dog was out, which I really appreciated. Clean work, swept up the metal shavings."
- Eleanor Boggs"Electric gate was sticking. He oiled and adjusted the track, wiped everything down after, and left no grease anywhere. Quiet, kind, and quick."
- Carlene Fuchs