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A sagging gate almost always comes down to two things: the hinges pulling loose or the post itself shifting out of plumb. Hinge and post gate repair in Fort Worth typically runs $275 to $650 depending on whether we’re re-welding hardware on the gate leaf or digging out and resetting a post in new concrete. Call (817) 840-7067 and we’ll give you a written price before any work starts.
Carver Gate Repair Fort Worth handles hinge and post work as its own discipline, not as an add-on to a general handyman call. The soil here shifts with drought and rain cycles, and the black clay in neighborhoods like Wedgwood, Arlington Heights, and Ridglea Hills expands and contracts enough to walk a post out of alignment over two or three seasons. When a gate starts dragging on the latch side or the gap at the top hinge opens up, the fix usually lives at the post or the hinge leaf. We’re the Gate Repair in Fort Worth crew that shows up with the welder, the level, and the concrete mix on the same truck.
Lonnie Burke runs this location. Every technician who steps onto your property is background-checked and uniformed, and every repair carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If it’s not right, we come back at no charge. No argument.
When You Need Hinge & Post Repair
Most hinge and post failures announce themselves early. Here’s what to look for before the gate drops far enough to drag or bind:
- The gate drags on the latch side. When the post leans even a few degrees toward the gate, the leaf scrapes the ground or the latch striker. This gets worse in Fort Worth’s wet springs when clay soil softens around the post.
- The hinge gap widens at the top. A gap that opens at the top hinge while the bottom hinge stays tight means the gate leaf is rotating out of plane. The post is moving, the hinge weld is failing, or both.
- The gate won’t latch without lifting it. You lift the gate to get it into the striker. That’s the hinge bearings wearing or the post settling. Lifting a 300-pound steel gate is not a long-term strategy.
- Visible rust bleed at the hinge welds. Orange staining below the hinge barrel means water is getting into the weld joint. Once the weld is compromised, the gate hangs on whatever metal hasn’t let go yet.
- The post wiggles when you push on it. Grab the post and shove it hard. Any movement means the footing has failed, and the fix is pulling the post and pouring a new footing, not just tightening bolts.
- The gate bangs shut or swings too freely in wind. This is common on swing gates in open lots around Benbrook and Crowley where wind loads are unblocked. It’s usually a combination of hinge slop and post flex.
These problems do not self-correct. A gate that leans today is a gate that will not open on the day you need it, and a gate that binds is a gate that burns out a swing motor’s limit switch. If you’re seeing any of this, call (817) 840-7067 and we’ll schedule a technician to come look.
Our Hinge & Post Repair Process
Here’s how a hinge and post repair goes at Carver Gate Repair Fort Worth, step by step:
- We show up with the gate open and level it. The technician measures the gap at all four corners, checks plumb on the post in two planes, and marks the hinge wear on the leaf. You get a written diagnosis with a price before any work begins. That price does not move at the door.
- We determine if the post footings are still sound. If the post is pulling but the concrete footing is solid, we may go with a weld-on reinforcement or replace the hinge hardware with heavier-grade barrel hinges. If the footing is cracked or spalling, we pull the post.
- We pull and reset compromised posts. Digging out a set post in Fort Worth clay is not a fifteen-minute job. We excavate, set the new post in a proper footing with rebar where the gate weight demands it, and let the concrete cure before re-hanging. No shortcuts. Concrete that hasn’t cured means you’re doing this again next summer.
- We re-hang the gate leaf and align the hinges. Gates run best when the top and bottom hinge barrels share the same vertical axis. We shim, weld, and adjust until the leaf swings true and the latch catches with a fingertip pull.
- We torque everything, clean the site, and walk you through the repair. You get a written guarantee good for a full year. If the repair fails inside that window, we make a free second visit. That’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise, in writing on every job.
Hinge & Post Repair Pricing in Fort Worth
The cost of hinge and post repair in Fort Worth depends on three things: whether we’re working on the gate leaf, the hinge hardware, or the post footing. Straight hinge replacement with the post still solid runs lower; resetting a post in new concrete runs higher. Here’s the honest range:
- Hinge replacement (weld-on barrel or plate hinges): $275 to $450 depending on gate weight and hinge grade
- Hinge re-weld with post still plumb: $180 to $320
- Post re-set with new concrete footing: $425 to $800, depending on depth, diameter, and access
- Combined hinge and post repair (the common call): $500 to $950
- Gate re-hang after post reset: Included with post reset; not a separate line item
We don’t give phone quotes as ranges when a technician can put eyes on the gate and hand you an exact number in writing. That number is what you pay. Estimates are free. Call (817) 840-7067 and we’ll send someone out.
FAQs – Hinge & Post Repair
How much does hinge and post repair cost in Fort Worth?
Most hinge and post repairs in Fort Worth run between $275 and $950, depending on whether we’re replacing hinge hardware or digging out and resetting a post with a new concrete footing. The exact price is delivered in writing before any work starts. Call (817) 840-7067 for a free estimate.
Can you fix a sagging gate the same day?
Yes, in most cases we can complete hinge replacement or a weld & rust repair the same day. Post resets take longer because the concrete needs cure time before the gate is re-hung. Call (817) 840-7067 and we’ll tell you honestly which one you’re looking at.
Is it cheaper to repair the post or replace the whole gate?
Repairing or resetting a post is almost always less expensive than replacing the gate and the post together. A new steel gate installed in Fort Worth starts around $1,800, while most post resets come in under $800. If the gate leaf is still square and the metal is sound, fixing the post is the better money.
Do you work on gates with motors installed?
Yes, we repair hinge and post issues on automatic gate repair jobs as well as manual ones. Our technicians are trained on Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule equipment, along with five other major brands. If the hinge or post is binding, we’ll correct the alignment before it damages the motor’s limit switch or burns out the operator.
For hinge and post repair that’s written, guaranteed, and done by a crew that answers the phone, call Carver Gate Repair Fort Worth at (817) 840-7067. Estimates are free. Phones are answered by a live person around the clock.
Written by Lonnie Burke, Owner at Carver Gate Repair Fort Worth, serving Fort Worth.