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Featured Gate Repair Projects

Recent gate repair projects we’ve completed across the Upstate, organized by the work we most often handle.

Swing Gate Repair

Repairs for swing gates that drag, sag, or no longer close squares. Common repair work includes hinge replacement, post replacement when the original post has loosened or rotted, gate panel reinforcement to fix sag, and re-aligning the gate to close cleanly through full travel.

Slide Gate Repair

Repairs for slide gates that no longer roll smoothly or have come off their track. Slide gate repair covers track replacement or re-alignment, roller replacement, and adjustment of the gate's parallel travel along the fence line.

Hardware Replacement

Replacement of failed gate hardware, including hinges, latches, locks, and rollers. Hardware replacement is the most common repair job because gate hardware takes the heaviest daily wear of any component on a fence.

Post Replacement

Replacement of a gate post that has loosened, rotted, or shifted out of plumb. Post replacement is a larger repair job because it usually involves removing the gate, demoing the adjacent fence panel, setting a new post to the depth required for the gate weight, and rehanging the gate.

Customization and Upgrades

Upgrades on existing gates, including converting a manual gate to a self-closing configuration, swapping the latch hardware for a higher-grade option, or refinishing the gate panel to match a new fence material.

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What Gate Repair Services Include

Our gate repair starts with the inspection and ends with the repair finished and reviewed with you. The inspection covers the gate panel, the post, the hardware, and the gate’s connection to the surrounding fence. The repair work follows from the inspection. The work is documented at each stage.

Our Materials

We use quality materials for our repair jobs.

Steel

Aluminum

Wood

Composite

Chain Link

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Why Hire a Gate Repair Company

A gate repair company that works on gates every week reads what the inspection turns up the way a builder reads a gate spec. A gate that drags means a hinge or post has shifted. A latch that doesn’t catch anymore means the gate has dropped out of square. A slide gate that no longer rolls smoothly means the track or roller has failed. The repair has to address what’s actually wrong, not just what’s visible. A repair company catches the underlying issue, while a generalist often patches the visible symptom and leaves the cause in place.

Why Backyard Builders for Gate Repair

15+ years of gate installation and repair work across the Upstate as part of 1,000+ outdoor living and fencing projects. The same team that installs new gates also handles the repair work, which means the inspector who looks at your gate has hung and aligned hundreds of them. Every Backyard Builders gate repair carries our 1-year craftsmanship warranty on wood projects and 3-year on alternative material projects.

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Our Process

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Inspection

We inspect the gate and check the panel, post, hardware, and the connection to the surrounding fence.
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Consultation and Design

We confirm the repair plan against the inspection findings and what material and labor the repair will require.
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Quote

We provide a quote covering the repair plan with material and labor lines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What issues are handled by gate repair services?

Gate repair services handle dragging or sagging gates, failed hardware, posts that have loosened or rotted, slide gates that no longer roll smoothly, latches that don't catch, and customization upgrades on existing gates.

How does a gate repair company restore damaged gates?

A gate repair company restores damaged gates by inspecting the full gate system and addressing the underlying structural issue rather than just the visible symptom.

What services are included in gate repair?

Gate repair includes hardware replacement, post replacement, panel reinforcement, slide gate track or roller repair, gate re-alignment to close square through full travel, and customization upgrades on existing gates.

How do repairs improve gate performance?

Repairs improve gate performance by addressing structural issues early before they spread. A failed hinge replaced before it pulls out of the post saves the post itself. A reinforced panel prevents further sagging and keeps the gate closing square. A repaired roller keeps slide gates moving smoothly and prevents track damage.
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Related Services in the Upstate

Gate installation

in Lyman for new gate installation.

Gate maintenance

in Lyman for ongoing care that keeps repair job smaller.

Gate consultation and design

in Lyman for gates that need full redesign rather than repair.

Fence repair

in Lyman for fence runs that need work alongside the gate.
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