Fence Gate Repair and Replacement in Houston, TX
New walk gates, double drive gates and metal driveway gates, with stronger frames, posts and hardware that stop sagging and dragging.
Fence Gate Repair and Replacement in Houston
Gates take more abuse than any other part of a fence, and in Houston humidity wood gates swell, sag and drag. A local fence pro can rebuild a walk gate on a steel frame, replace a double drive gate, or install a new metal driveway gate with an optional opener.
Signs you may need this
- A gate that drags on the ground or will not latch
- Rusted or loose hinges pulling out of the post
- A gate post leaning toward the opening
- A pool gate that no longer swings shut and latches on its own
- Wanting a wider gate for a trailer, mower or boat
How it usually works
- 1
Check the opening
The pro checks the gate posts, the width of the opening and how the ground slopes.
- 2
Choose gate and hardware
Pick wood, metal or vinyl, single or double, plus heavy-duty hinges and latches.
- 3
Reset posts if needed
Leaning or rotted gate posts are replaced, often with steel posts set deeper in concrete.
- 4
Hang and adjust
The gate is hung, braced and adjusted so it swings freely and latches.
What affects the price
Typical range: $250 - $1,800 / gate. Your exact price is set after an on-site look.
Size and type
A single walk gate costs far less than a 10 to 14 foot double drive gate.
Material
Wood gates cost the least, while steel and aluminum gates cost more but sag less.
Automation
A powered driveway gate with an opener is a much larger project, often several thousand dollars.
Gate posts
Replacing gate posts adds cost but is often the real fix for a sagging gate.
Questions homeowners ask
Why does my wood gate keep sagging?
Wood gates sag when the frame racks or the gate post leans. A steel gate frame, a diagonal brace, or a stronger post set deeper usually fixes it.
Can a gate be replaced without replacing the fence?
Yes, if the fence is in good shape. The pro will try to match the existing style and height.
What does an automatic driveway gate cost?
Around Houston, powered driveway gates commonly start in the low thousands and can go much higher depending on size, material and opener. A pro quotes it after seeing the driveway.
Houston Fence Replacement Cost Calculator
Pick a fence type, set the approximate length and see a typical Houston-area price range. An on-site measurement sets the real price.