Atlanta, GA • Gate Repair
Gate Alignment in Atlanta, GA
Gate alignment is the service of correcting a gate that sags, drags on the ground, swings unevenly, or will not latch because its hinges, posts, or track have shifted. Gates go out of alignment when posts settle in soft soil, hinges wear, or a vehicle clips the frame. A pro fixes it by resetting posts, replacing or adjusting hinges, shimming the frame, and tuning the latch and opener so everything lines up again.
Atlanta's clay soil expands and shrinks with the seasons, which slowly pushes gate posts out of plumb, and heavy spring rains speed up the settling. A dragging gate only gets worse if ignored. When you call, we connect you with an independent local pro who can realign your gate and give you a free estimate.
This service is part of our broader gate repair in Atlanta coverage — see the main guide for related repairs, installations, and pricing.
What Gate Alignment Includes
The pro checks the gate the way a carpenter checks a door, looking at the gaps at the top, middle, and bottom to see where it has dropped. Posts that have leaned are dug out, reset plumb, and re-set in concrete so the fix lasts. Hinges are adjusted or swapped, the latch is lined up with its strike plate, and the opener is retested so the motor is not fighting a crooked gate.
- Inspection of posts, hinges, frame, and latch points
- Post resetting and re-plumbing where soil has shifted
- Hinge adjustment or replacement
- Track cleaning and roller alignment for sliding gates
- Latch and strike-plate realignment
- Opener and safety-sensor retesting after alignment
Signs Your Gate Needs Alignment
Scraping sounds as the gate moves, a visible lean, or a latch that only catches if you lift the gate are all alignment problems. Sliding gates that jump the track or bind halfway have roller or track misalignment. If your opener strains or the gate reverses for no reason, a crooked gate may be overloading the motor and sensors.
What Happens When You Call
Call (678) 940-0457 and describe the symptoms, like dragging or a latch that will not catch. We will connect you with an independent local pro who can inspect the gate, find what shifted, and explain the fix. You get a free estimate before any work starts, so there are no surprises.