ProfessionalWooden Gate Adjustment

A gate that sags and scrapes the ground or swings open on its own is annoying at best and a security problem at worst. We realign the posts, adjust or replace the hinges, and set the latch so the gate swings freely and closes with a positive click every single time.

Also known as: wooden gate adjustment, gate repair, sagging gate fix, fix fence gate, gate hinge repair, wood gate repair, garden gate adjustment, gate latch repair

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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

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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.

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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

Good to know

Wooden Gate Adjustment — 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.