Wooden Gate Adjustment in Charleston, SC
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Licensed & Insured · Serving the Charleston area
What’s included
- Assess gate sag and identify the cause — hinge failure, post lean, or wood warping
- Adjust, reinstall, or replace gate hinges
- Add a diagonal gate brace to prevent future sag
- Reposition or replace the latch for reliable closure
- Set the gate strike so it catches at the right position
How it works
Diagnose the sag
We check whether the gate has racked, the post has moved, or the hinges have simply loosened — the fix depends on the cause.
Adjust and reinforce
We tighten or replace hinges, add a turnbuckle tension brace if the gate has racked, and shim or reset a leaning post if needed.
Set the latch
We adjust the latch strike so the gate closes and latches with a firm click and doesn't rattle or fly open.
Problems we fix
- Gate that sags and drags on the ground from unbraced diagonal racking
- Hinge screws that have stripped out of soft or rotted wood
- Gate that swings open in wind because the latch doesn't hold
- Self-closing springs that have seized or broken
Wooden Gate Adjustment in Charleston — FAQ
Can you fix a gate without replacing the whole fence section?
Almost always, yes. Gate adjustments are independent of the fence panels — we work on the gate, post, and hardware without touching the rest of the fence.
What's a gate brace and does my gate need one?
A turnbuckle brace runs diagonally across the gate frame from hinge corner to latch corner. It prevents racking. If your gate is sagging, it almost certainly needs one if it doesn't have one already.
What if the gate post has rotted at the ground?
A rotted post is the root cause of most gate sag. We can either replace the post entirely or sister a new post alongside the old one if the gate is a good distance from the end of the fence run.
Can you install a spring or self-closing latch?
Yes. If you need the gate to self-close — for pool safety, for example — we can add a spring hinge and a self-latching mechanism.
Wooden Gate Adjustment across Charleston
Charleston's humid subtropical climate, salt air and active storm season are tough on homes — swollen doors, rusting hardware, mildew-prone caulk and storm-loosened trim are all common. Downtown's historic houses add original plaster walls and tight, detailed millwork, while West Ashley and the islands bring newer builds with their own quirks. Our pros are comfortable with both.
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