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Get your free estimateTrusted Gate Repair for San Francisco Homeowners
A gate that drags on the sidewalk, swings past its stop, or refuses to stay closed isn’t just annoying. It’s a hinge that’s failing, a post that’s shifting, or a latch that’s about to let go entirely. Since 2009, Latch & Post Gate Repair has fixed thousands of gates across San Francisco, from Presidio Heights to the Outer Sunset, and we’ve learned one thing that shapes every automatic gate repair visit: the repair itself is only half the job. The other half is how we treat your house while we’re in it. That’s why every Latch & Post technician arrives in uniform, puts on shoe covers before stepping inside, lays drop cloths where work happens, and hands you a written price before any tool comes out of the truck. If your gate is sticking, sagging, or silent on its hinges, call (628) 227-2771. A live person answers, day or night.
Driveway Gate Repair
Driveway Gate Repair means diagnosing and fixing the gate that spans your vehicle entrance, whether it swings on two posts or slides along a track. In San Francisco, driveway gates take a beating from the marine air’s salt content, the frequent fog moisture, and the simple fact that many homes sit on slopes that make a gate work against gravity all day. Latch & Post handles driveway gate repair as a core specialty, not a side service. We adjust or replace hinges, realign posts, repair operators, and restore latches so the gate closes fully and stays put. Most driveway gate repairs run between $180 and $850 depending on whether we’re realigning hardware or replacing an operator component. You’ll see the exact number in writing before we start.
Operator and Track Alignment
When a driveway gate stutters, reverses, or stops halfway, the operator and track are often fighting each other. We measure the track level, check the operator limit settings, and adjust both so the gate moves smoothly instead of straining. A gate that moves easily lasts years longer than one that muscles through a bad alignment.
Post Stabilization
On sloped San Francisco driveways, a leaning post is one of the most common driveway gate problems we see. The gate gains leverage against the post every time it opens and closes. We reset loose posts in fresh concrete or steel sleeves, then rehang the gate so it swings true again.
Styles & brands we work with
Gate Welding
Gate Welding repairs cracked, snapped, or rusted-through metal gates by fusing the steel or iron back into one solid piece. When a weld fails on a San Francisco gate, it’s usually at a hinge plate or a corner joint where salt air has worked its way into the metal over years of fog cycles. Latch & Post Gate Repair San Francisco performs structural gate welding on site, using portable MIG and TIG equipment sized for residential and light commercial gates. Small weld repairs like a cracked hinge plate start around $120, while larger structural repairs run $250 to $600 depending on the amount of metal we need to remove and replace. You get a written price before the welder strikes an arc.
Splice and Reinforce
When a bottom rail rusts through, cutting out the bad section and welding in fresh steel is usually smarter than replacing the whole gate. We grind back to clean metal, weld in a sleeve or replacement section, and repaint the repair so it disappears into the original styling.
Hinge Reattachment
A broken hinge weld often damages the gate’s paint and the surrounding metal before it fails completely. We re-weld the hinge plate, add a reinforcing gusset where the design allows, and adjust the gate’s swing so the new weld doesn’t carry more stress than it should.
Commercial Gate Repair
Commercial Gate Repair covers gates at apartment buildings, parking lots, storage facilities, and storefronts in San Francisco. These gates fail differently than residential ones because they cycle dozens or hundreds of times a day, and every cycle is a chance for a chain to stretch, a wheel to flat-spot, or an operator to overheat. Latch & Post Gate Repair works on commercial slide gates, cantilever gates, and swing gates from Ghost Controls and DoorKing. Pricing for commercial gate repair varies heavily with the access control involved. Expect a diagnostic visit starting around $150, with most repairs landing between $300 and $1,100 once we confirm what failed. We provide a written quote for every commercial job before work begins.
High-Cycle Hardware
Commercial gates need heavier wheels, better bearings, and more frequent limit switch checks than a residential gate ever will. We install hardware rated for the gate’s actual daily cycle count, not just what’s on the shelf, so the repair holds up to constant use.
Access Control Integration
When a gate operator stops responding to a keypad, card reader, or remote, the issue is often a wiring or signal problem, not the operator itself. We trace the control circuit, test the loop detector where one exists, and repair the connection so the gate opens when tenants need it to, not on its own schedule.
Iron Gate Repair
Iron Gate Repair addresses gates built from wrought iron or mild steel, restoring both their structure and their finish. San Francisco’s fog carries enough salt to keep iron gates in a constant state of low-grade rust, especially on the west side of the city. Latch & Post Gate Repair San Francisco performs iron gate repair that treats the rust, not just the symptom: we grind out the corrosion, weld in new material where the section is compromised, prime with rust-inhibiting primer, and paint to match. Minor iron gate repairs start around $150. A full rust remediation on a large iron gate runs $400 to $900 depending on the amount of welding and repainting involved. The written price covers everything.
Rust Treatment and Matching Paint
Rust never sleeps in San Francisco, so a good iron gate repair has to start with removing it properly. We grind, sand, and chemically treat the affected areas, then prime and paint. We carry a color-matched paint kit for common iron gate finishes, so the repair blends into the original surface.
Scroll and Ornament Replacement
When a decorative scroll snaps or a finial breaks off, replacements are available for most patterns, but someone has to find the right match. We source and weld in matching scrollwork so the gate looks whole again, not patched together.
Sliding Gate Repair
Sliding Gate Repair fixes gates that roll or cantilever sideways instead of swinging, whether they run on a ground track or hang from rollers above. San Francisco properties with driveways cut into hillsides often use sliding gates because there’s no room for a gate to swing inward. Latch & Post Gate Repair San Francisco handles sliding gate repair on wheels, track, cantilever rollers, and the operators that move them. Common repairs include replacing worn V-wheels, clearing debris from the track, and adjusting the operator’s open and close limits. Sliding gate repairs typically run $200 to $700, with a written price before any work begins.
Track Cleaning and Wheel Replacement
A sliding gate that jerks or scrapes usually has a blocked track or flat-spotted wheels. We clear the track, check every wheel, and replace any that have worn out of round. The gate should roll quietly, not sound like a shopping cart with a bad wheel.
Limit and Safety Adjustment
When a sliding gate opens too far or doesn’t close all the way, the limit settings are off. We adjust the operator’s limits, then test the safety edges and photo eyes so the gate stops and reverses if anything is in its path. You don’t skip this step on a gate that weighs hundreds of pounds.
Wrought Iron Gate Repair
Wrought Iron Gate Repair restores the traditional, hand-forged look that makes these gates so distinctive in San Francisco’s older neighborhoods. Wrought iron is tough but surprisingly flexible, which means it bends more often than it breaks, but when it does crack, it needs a welder who understands the material’s nature. Latch & Post Gate Repair San Francisco performs wrought iron gate repair on Victorian-era gates in Pacific Heights, Noe Valley, and the Richmond District, preserving the original design while reinforcing weak points. Straightening, welding, and repainting a typical wrought iron gate runs $250 to $750 depending on how much straightening the piece requires. You’ll have the full written price before we start.
Bending and Straightening
Wrought iron can be gently heated and persuaded back into shape when a gate section gets bowed. We straighten bent bars, re-weld any cracks that formed during the damage, and touch up the finish so the repair isn’t obvious from the sidewalk.
Original Hardware Restoration
Older wrought iron gates often came with hand-forged hinges and latches that are worth keeping. We restore what’s restorable and replace only what’s truly worn out, always matching the existing hardware style so the gate looks like it belongs to the house.
Metal Gate Repair
Metal Gate Repair covers gates made from steel, aluminum, and metal composites, whether they’re modern horizontal slat designs or traditional picket styles. San Francisco’s climate treats metal gates two ways: steel rusts slowly, while aluminum corrodes in a white, powdery oxidation that looks different but causes the same structural weakness. Latch & Post Gate Repair San Francisco works on both, and on powder-coated metal gates that need careful preparation before any repair so the coating doesn’t blister. Metal gate repairs typically cost $150 to $600 depending on whether we’re welding, straightening, or replacing a section. Every job gets a written price before work begins.
Steel Section Replacement
When a metal gate’s bottom rail rusts through, the gate loses its structural integrity. We cut out the failed section, weld in a matching piece of steel, and refinish the repair so it disappears into the rest of the gate.
Aluminum Corrosion Repair
Aluminum gates near the coast develop white corrosion that eats the metal from the inside. We remove the corroded sections, replace them where needed, and treat the remaining metal so the corrosion doesn’t keep spreading.
Wood Gate Repair
Wood Gate Repair fixes gates built from redwood, cedar, and pressure-treated lumber, which are common on San Francisco’s single-family homes and shared garden entrances. Wood gates move with the weather, swelling in the wet winters and shrinking during dry summers. That cycle loosens joints, warps boards, and eventually makes the gate stick, sag, or drag. Latch & Post Gate Repair San Francisco performs wood gate repair by replacing failed boards, re-securing joints with weather-resistant fasteners, and re-hanging the gate on new or straightened hardware. Most wood gate repairs run $150 to $500 depending on how much lumber we replace. You’ll see the written price before any work starts.
Frame and Panel Replacement
A sagging wood gate is usually a frame problem, not a board problem. We inspect the gate’s internal frame, replace any members that have rotted or split, and then re-skin with matching boards so the gate looks right from the street.
Hardware Upgrade
Wood gates often fail because the hardware wasn’t sized for the gate’s weight, or because steel screws have rusted in the coastal air. We replace thin hinges with heavy-duty hardware, use stainless fasteners where possible, and adjust the latch so the gate closes without slamming.
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We’re factory-trained on the operator brands San Francisco homeowners and property managers actually have installed. Ghost Controls operators get special attention from our team because their remote programming and limit setup differ from other brands, and a Ghost Controls gate that acts up is often a settings issue rather than a mechanical failure. DoorKing and Elite make the heavy commercial operators found at apartment buildings and parking lots throughout San Francisco. We stock their common parts on our trucks, which means we can often complete a repair on the first visit without waiting on a parts order.
Mighty Mule is popular for DIY-installed driveway gates, and we see a lot of them in the East Bay and on the Peninsula. They’re dependable when installed correctly, but their wiring and range sensors need occasional adjustment. Whether you have one of these brands or another make altogether, we can help.
Signs You Need a Pro Right Now
- Your gate scrapes the ground or drags on the driveway. This usually means a hinge has worn or the gate has settled. The scrape gets deeper every week, and the gate’s weight is slowly destroying its own hardware.
- Your electric gate opens but won’t close, or closes but won’t open. This points to a limit switch or safety sensor problem. A gate that reverses at the wrong time can trap a car halfway through, so it’s worth fixing promptly.
- You see rust flakes gathering at the bottom of the gate. Rust at the bottom rail means the gate’s structure is thinning where it carries the most weight. By the time the flakes appear, the repair is less expensive than waiting for the rail to snap.
- The gate wobbles side to side when you push it. A loose post or worn hinge bushing lets the gate move in ways it shouldn’t. That movement stresses every weld and screw, and eventually something lets go.
- You hear a new grinding or squealing sound from the operator. Motors and chains make noise when gears wear or lubrication fails. Ignoring the noise usually means a more expensive repair later, because the damaged part takes other parts with it.
Our Process, Step by Step
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You call and a person answers. No automated menu, no voicemail that promises a callback. You’ll talk to a live human at (628) 227-2771, describe the gate, and we’ll schedule a time that works for your family.
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We show up on time, in uniform, with the right parts. Our technicians are background-checked and arrive with the parts and tools for the most common San Francisco gate failures already on the truck. We knock before entering, and we put on shoe covers and lay drop cloths before any work begins inside your home.
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We diagnose and give you a written price. We test the gate, trace the problem to its source, and then hand you a written price before any repair work starts. No pressure, no surprises. You approve the work and know what it costs.
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We repair the gate and clean up. We fix the problem, test the gate through multiple cycles, and then clean the work area. Before we leave, you get a photo of the clean-up, so you can see exactly what we left behind.
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We stand behind the work for 365 days. Every repair and installation carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If it isn’t right, we make it right. No argument, no fine print.
How Much Does Gate Repair Cost in San Francisco?
A typical gate repair in San Francisco runs between $150 and $850, with most straightforward jobs landing in the $200 to $400 range. Simple latch replacements and hinge adjustments start around $150. Driveway gate operator repairs usually run $300 to $700 depending on whether the fix is a limit adjustment or a circuit board replacement. Structural repairs like a rusted-out iron gate section or a broken weld run $250 to $600, and full gate realignment with post stabilization goes $400 to $900. Here’s the thing about gate repair pricing: the gate itself, the operator, and the access control all interact, so a “small” electrical problem can be hiding inside a mechanical one. We find the actual source, not the symptom, before we quote anything.
What affects the price: the gate’s weight and material, the condition of the posts, whether the operator or access control is involved, and how much replacement hardware the gate needs. What doesn’t affect the price: where you live in San Francisco, what kind of car is in the driveway, or how long we spend explaining things. Our free estimate includes the diagnostic, the written quote, and the advice, whether you hire us or not.
Our Service Area Near San Francisco
Latch & Post Gate Repair serves San Francisco and the surrounding communities, including Gate Repair in Oakland, Gate Repair in San Mateo, and the neighborhoods in between. We also work regularly in Berkeley, Daly City, South San Francisco, Pacifica, and San Bruno. Most San Francisco appointments happen within 24 to 48 hours, and a live person always takes your call. You can learn more about us at our Gate Repair in San Francisco page or start at the home page to see everything we do.
Serving San Francisco, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the San Francisco area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gate Repair in San Francisco
Gate repair is the process of diagnosing and fixing any part of a gate that isn’t working, from hinges and latches to operators, tracks, and the structure itself. In San Francisco, gate repair often involves addressing rust from the marine air, settling from sloped lots, and wear from frequent use. Latch & Post Gate Repair handles all of it and provides a written price before any work starts.
Most residential gate repairs are completed in 2 to 4 hours. Structural welding or post replacement can take a full day, and gates that need new concrete around the post may need a follow-up visit after the concrete cures. We’ll tell you the timeline before we start, so you can plan around it.
Gate repair in San Francisco typically costs $150 to $850. Simple latch and hinge work starts around $150, operator repairs run $300 to $700, and structural repairs like welding or post replacement run $400 to $900. You’ll receive a written quote before any work begins. Call (628) 227-2771 for a free estimate and an exact number for your gate.
Yes, we service Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule operators, among others. Our technicians are factory-trained on these brands and carry their common parts on the truck, so we can often fix the issue on the first visit. If you have a different brand, give us a call and we’ll let you know what we can do.
We answer every call with a live person, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. If your gate is stuck open or won’t close at all, call (628) 227-2771 and we’ll get a technician to you as quickly as possible. We’ll always give you a written price before starting any emergency work.
Every repair and installation we perform carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the repair isn’t right within 365 days, we make it right at no charge. That’s the entire warranty in one sentence. No fine print, no exclusions, no argument.
Clear space around the gate so we can move freely, and if you have pets, it helps to keep them inside or in a separate area while we work. If the gate operator is plugged into an outlet, leave it plugged in so we can test the electric function. Everything else, we’ll handle when we arrive. Call (628) 227-2771 with any questions before your appointment.
Schedule Your Gate Repair Service in San Francisco Today
Your gate is one of the hardest-working parts of your house, and when it starts to fail, the fix rarely improves by waiting. Call (628) 227-2771 for a free, no-obligation gate repair estimate. A live person will answer, listen to what’s happening, and get you on the schedule. You’ll get a written price before any work begins, and every repair gets the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Written by Cody Beckman, Owner at Latch and Post Gate Repair San Francisco, serving San Francisco since 2009.