Swing Gate Repair

Swing Gates Fail at the Pivot

Everything a swing gate does depends on two things staying true: the hinges and the post they hang from. A gate leaf is a long lever, and even a small amount of hinge wear or post lean at the pivot turns into a large drop at the far edge — which is why dragging, scraping and gates that no longer meet in the middle are so common.

Fixing the symptom without fixing the pivot rarely lasts. We check hinge condition, post plumb and footing, and whether the gate frame itself has racked out of square before adjusting anything.

Swing Gate Repairs We Carry Out

• Worn, seized or loose hinges
• Leaning or shifting gate posts
• Sagging or racked gate leaves
• Gates that scrape or drag
• Leaves that no longer meet or latch
• Linear ram operator repair
• Articulated arm operator repair
• Underground operator service
• Travel limit and force adjustment
• Safety sensor alignment

Operator Types We Service

Linear ram operators push and pull the leaf from a bracket on the post, articulated arm operators use a jointed arm where clearance is limited, and underground operators hide the mechanism at the pivot for a cleaner look. Each has its own failure pattern, from worn ram bushings and bent brackets to water ingress in an underground housing.

Getting the Close Sequence Right

Double swing gates need a correct opening and closing sequence so the leaves clear each other and seat properly. Along with travel limits, soft stop behavior and force settings, this is what makes the difference between a gate that closes cleanly and one that bangs, bounces or leaves a gap.