A lot of opener trouble starts with the gate itself. A leaf that sags an inch drags at the latch end, the opener strains, and eventually something gives. We connect you with local pros who straighten, re-hang, weld and re-hinge driveway gates, whether the gate has an opener or not.
Sound familiar?
- Gate sags or drags at the latch end
- Broken or worn hinges
- Cracked weld on the frame
- Bent from a car or a fallen limb
- Rusted bottom rail or pickets
- Post leaning or loose in the ground
What a gate tech typically checks
- Hinges, hinge post and footing
- Frame welds and diagonal bracing
- How the leaf hangs and clears the drive
- Damage to the operator mount and arm
- Latch, stops and gate alignment
Before you call
- Photos from both sides and of the hinges
- Steel, iron, aluminum or wood
- Does it have an opener? Brand if known
- For accidents: an insurance claim number, if there is one
Questions
My gate is manual. Is that still you?
Yes, manual driveway gates are welcome. For a walk gate, an iron fence or porch railings, our sister line STL Railing Repair, (314) 673-1016, may be a better fit.
Can a sagging gate be fixed without replacing it?
Often. New hinges, a re-set post or added bracing can bring it back. If the frame is badly bent or rusted, a new leaf may make more sense.
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