Installation & repair
Automatic Gates & Gate Opener Services
Operators, keypads and remotes for swing and sliding gates, plus opener service.
Repair
Gate Repair Across Dallas–Fort Worth
A gate that drags, sags, will not latch or has been hit by a vehicle does not have to be replaced. We diagnose the cause and repair the structure, hinges, posts and hardware.
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Gates fail in predictable ways. Hinges wear. Posts lean as soil moves. Welds crack where a frame has flexed for years. A bottom rail rusts through where water collects. A vehicle clips a corner. The visible symptom is often a gate that drags or will not latch, but the cause is usually one of these underlying problems.
Good gate repair starts with finding the real cause. Tightening a latch will not fix a leaning post, and replacing hinges will not fix a twisted frame. We look at the whole system before proposing repairs.
This page covers repair of the gate structure itself: hinges, posts, alignment, latches and damaged or broken sections. For gate operator and opener problems, see automatic gates. For fence panel problems, see iron fence repair.
Where it applies
Gate Repair for homes and businesses
Residential and commercial applications
Residential
- Driveway and walk gates that drag on the ground
- Gates that no longer latch cleanly
- Hinges that are worn, loose or broken
- Gate leaves bent after vehicle contact
Commercial
- Heavy swing or rolling gates at yards and loading areas
- Gates that fail to close fully and compromise site security
- Cracked welds and fatigued frames on high-use gates
- Post damage from truck traffic
Why customers call
What typically goes wrong
- Sagging and dragging
- Usually caused by worn hinges, a leaning post or a frame that has racked out of square. The fix depends on which.
- Latch will not catch
- Misalignment from a shifted post or sagging gate is the common cause, not the latch itself.
- Cracked or broken welds
- Repeated stress, rust at joints or impact can open weld seams. These can often be re-welded and reinforced.
- Rust and section damage
- Bottom rails and post bases rust first. Where rust is localized, sections can be cut out and replaced.
Design, materials and finish
Repair approaches
Hinge and hardware replacement
New heavy-duty hinges, bearings, latches and drop rods often restore proper operation when the frame itself is sound.
Post straightening or resetting
Leaning posts can sometimes be corrected; in other cases they need to be reset or replaced with a stronger footing.
Frame repair and reinforcement
Racked or cracked frames are squared up, re-welded and braced to resist future movement.
Repair or replace
If a gate is badly corroded or structurally fatigued, replacement may cost less over time. We will tell you honestly which makes sense.
Repair or replace? A quick way to think about it
If the frame is straight and the metal is mostly sound, repair usually makes sense. Hinges, latches, posts and localized welds are all routinely repaired.
If the gate is severely rusted through the main members, twisted beyond practical correction, or too light for the opening it protects, putting more money into repair may only delay the inevitable. In those cases, we will discuss a replacement and how it could reuse sound posts or hardware. Describe the gate to us on the phone and we will help you decide.
How the work goes
A realistic project process
Project process
Step 1
Describe the problem
Call and tell us what the gate is doing: dragging, not closing, damaged, rusted, loose. Photos help.
Step 2
Diagnose the cause
We look at hinges, posts, frame alignment and welds to identify the underlying issue, not just the symptom.
Step 3
Agree on the repair scope
We explain what needs fixing, whether repair or replacement makes sense, and discuss scheduling.
Step 4
Repair and test
Repairs are completed on site where practical, or at the workshop for larger work, and the gate is tested for swing and latch.
Scope and pricing
What affects the scope and cost
Every project is different, so pricing depends on the details. These are the factors that shape the work.
- Extent of structural damage
- Whether posts need resetting or replacing
- Hardware that must be replaced
- Welding and metal replacement required
- Whether work can be done on site or requires the workshop
- Access to the gate and ground conditions
Questions
Gate Repair: common questions
Why does my gate drag on the ground?
The usual causes are worn hinges, a leaning post or a frame that has twisted out of square. Identifying which one decides whether the fix is a hinge swap, a post correction or frame repair.
Can a gate bent by a vehicle be straightened?
Often yes, when the metal has bent rather than torn. Severely damaged sections may need to be cut out and replaced. Photos help us give guidance on the phone.
Do you repair gates you did not install?
Yes. We work on gates of many types and ages, whoever built them.
Can you fix a gate on site?
Many repairs can be done at your property. Larger structural work may need the gate taken to the workshop.
My gate opener is not working. Is that a gate repair?
Operator problems are covered on our automatic gates page. If the gate itself is binding or misaligned, that can also cause operator problems, so both may need attention.
Related services
Often discussed together
Related services
Repair
Welding & Metal Repair
Repair of cracked, broken and worn metal items, in the workshop or on site.
Repair
Iron Fence Repair
Repairs for broken pickets, cracked welds, leaning posts and rusted sections.
On-site welding
Mobile Welding
On-site welding repairs and small fabrication at your property.
Arranging gate repair across DFW
Alpha Iron Work is based in Dallas and serves the whole metroplex. These service area pages offer more guidance for planning work in specific cities.
Discuss your gate repair project
Call to discuss the work, the location, approximate dimensions, materials and scheduling. We will tell you what the job involves and what to expect next.
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