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Latch & Post Gate Repair is a Cedarwell-family gate specialist serving Pacifica, CA. Homes here sit on steep hillsides where salt-laden fog works on metal all year, and aging gates from the 1950s-70s housing boom need more than a quick fix. This page is your Pacifica overview. For specifics on repairs, new installations, or electric gate systems, use the links below. You can call (628) 227-2771 any hour and a live person will answer, not a voicemail.
Why Pacifica Homes Are Different
Pacifica’s gates deal with two forces most other Bay Area towns never see: moving hillside soil and persistent marine air. Many homes in Pacifica were built in the 1950s through 1970s on lots cut into the coastal hills. The driveways are long and steep, and the gate posts at the top often sit in fill dirt rather than native rock. After a wet winter, that fill shifts. We see gates that closed fine in September suddenly scrape the driveway or miss the latch by an inch in March.
The fog is the other constant. Salt air accelerates rust on hinges, tracks, and electronic controls. Hardware that lasts twenty years inland can corrode through in eight here. That’s why we default to stainless steel and coated components on Pacifica jobs. It’s not an upsell; it’s the only material that survives Pedro Point and Sharp Park. In those neighborhoods especially, gate posts set years ago are now tilting as the ground beneath them moves, which means some repairs need fresh concrete footings rather than a simple hinge adjustment.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Pacifica Services
Most Pacifica homeowners call us for one of three reasons: a gate that won’t close or latch, a full replacement built for the terrain, or an electric opener that stopped responding. Here is what each involves locally.
Gate Repair in Pacifica
Repair work in Pacifica usually means rusted hinges, a sagging gate post, or a latch that no longer lines up. The hillside is almost always a factor. We look at whether the post itself has moved, not just the hinge. If the fill under a post has settled, tightening screws won’t hold. The fix may mean re-setting the post deeper in concrete before re-hanging the gate. You’ll get a written price before we touch anything, and our technicians wear shoe covers and lay drop cloths if the job takes us inside. Learn more in our Gate Repair in Pacifica guide.
Gate Installation in Pacifica
A new gate in Pacifica is a different project than one in a flat, dry suburb. We account for slope, wind exposure, and what the salt air will do to the hardware over a decade. Most installations here include stainless steel hinges and coated steel or redwood frames sized to the driveway’s pitch. We also check drainage around the post holes so winter rain doesn’t start the settlement cycle early. Every job starts with a measured, written quote, never a rough guess. See the full process on our Gate Installation in Pacifica page.
Electric Gate Repair in Pacifica
Electric gate openers in Pacifica fail in patterns we know well: corroded control boards, salt-damaged wiring, and motors straining because the gate itself has gone out of alignment on the hill. We service the openers families actually have, including LiftMaster, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, and Mighty Mule. The first step is always diagnosing whether the opener failed on its own or was killed by a mechanical problem upstream. Details, including common causes and what to check, are on our Electric Gate Repair in Pacifica 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 Pacifica
Our technicians are factory-trained on the opener brands most common in Pacifica driveways: LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule. We keep common parts stocked locally, which means many repairs finish the same day instead of waiting on a shipment. You can see the full our brands list for details on what we service.
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| Service | Typical range in Pacifica |
|---|---|
| Gate latch replacement | $120 – $260 |
| Hinge repair or replacement (pair) | $180 – $350 |
| Sagging gate post re-set (concrete footing) | $400 – $900 |
| Gate frame weld or reinforcement | $250 – $550 |
| Standard gate installation (single swing) | $900 – $2,200 |
| Custom redwood or steel gate | $1,800 – $4,500 |
| Electric opener motor replacement | $450 – $950 |
| Control board replacement | $300 – $700 |
| Intercom/keypad system repair | $250 – $600 |
| Full automation system install | $1,500 – $3,800 |
What pushes price up in Pacifica? Hillside access is the big one, followed by corrosion repair when salt air has damaged more than the visible part. A post that’s moved in fill dirt costs more than a hinge swap. Whatever the job, the number you see in writing is the number you approve before any work starts, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise covers it afterward.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Pacifica
We work across Pacifica, from the ocean-facing streets of Sharp Park through Pedro Point to the inland hills. Typical response time for repairs in Pacifica is same-day to next-day depending on the time of year and what parts the job needs.
- Sharp Park
- Pedro Point
- Linda Mar
- Fairmont
- Westview / Pacific Manor
Service Area – Cities Near Pacifica
If you have a gate problem nearby, our crews also serve San Bruno, CA, South San Francisco, CA, Burlingame, CA, and San Mateo, CA. Dispatch runs from our San Francisco Bay Area office, so scheduling is straightforward whether you’re in Pacifica or one town over.
Serving Pacifica, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Pacifica 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 Pacifica
We schedule same-day repair visits in Pacifica when parts are available, and next-day for most other work. A gate that won’t close is a priority if kids or pets are involved. Call (628) 227-2771 and a live person will tell you what’s possible today.
Usually not for a like-for-like repair or replacement of similar size. If you’re widening the opening, changing the gate from manual to motorized, or re-setting posts near the street, the city may want a look. We can tell you what typically applies to your street and what the installer should handle.
In our experience, yes. The same hinge that lasts fifteen years in San Bruno can show serious pitting in four or five in Pedro Point. That’s why we recommend stainless or coated hardware on every Pacifica job, and why we check for corrosion even when the visible problem is something else.
Call (628) 227-2771 for a free estimate. Written, honest, and fitted to your gate and your driveway.
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 Pacifica Customers Say
"Electric gate was acting up. He was calm and methodical, found the bad sensor, and tidied the whole area by the gate post when he finished. No grease left on the driveway."
- Ravi Menon"Installed a new gate motor and remotes. Respectful crew, protected the driveway, and cleaned up every bit of welding debris. Walked me through the new setup patiently."
- Nick Farrow"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