What’s included
- Gravity, thumb and two-sided latches
- Rusted hinges replaced
- Anti-sag cable kits
- Self-closing hinges
- Drop rods on double gates
- Gate stops
What we don’t do
- New fences, decks or block walls built from the ground up.
- Roofs, high eaves and anything above safe ladder reach.
- Concrete pours and tree work.
In Alhambra homes
About 77 percent of Alhambra’s homes were built before 1980, according to a city housing report. Older properties often have wood side gates on aging posts and driveway gates that have been patched many times.
Get a quote in one text
Send a photo of the gate, hinges and latch. Our number for photos is (310) 628-9399, and the price comes back before any work is booked.
Sag first
A latch only works once the gate is square.
Not included
Gate openers and welding go to a gate company.
In older Alhambra houses this job often turns up next to fence and gate repair, lock and smart lock installation and wood rot repair, so mention those when you text and we can price them together.
Sources: City of Alhambra, housing needs report (age of housing stock).
Gate latch and hinge repair questions from Alhambra homeowners
How do you fix a sagging gate?
Square the frame, add an anti-sag cable and use stronger hinges.
Why won’t my gate stay closed?
The latch doesn’t reach the catch. We realign it or add a self-closing hinge.
Do you repair metal gates?
Bolt-on hardware, yes. Welding goes to a gate shop.
How much does gate latch repair cost?
It depends on the gate. Text a photo for a free estimate.
Repair guides for this job
- Why original wood doors stick, and how we free them upWhy solid wood and arched-top doors in Alhambra's older homes stick or drift open, the simple hinge fixes, and how we adjust them without harming the wood.
- Keeping original built-in cabinets and hutches workingHow we repair original built-in hutches, linen cabinets and cupboards in Alhambra's 1920s homes: sagging doors, sticky drawers, worn catches and glass.
- Getting the house ready for Santa Ana windsHow to get ready for Santa Ana winds in Alhambra: doors and gates, loose screens, outdoor items, power outages and the small repairs that keep dust and drafts out.
Looking for a handyman in Alhambra for more than one job? Send the whole list and we’ll price it together.
We serve Alhambra first, plus Monterey Park, San Gabriel and other nearby cities. Have a question? See the handyman FAQ.