Residential timber work
Timber Gate Repairs in Sydney
What we can look at
A manual timber side gate that drags or will not latch might need hinges, a post, the latch or the gate leaf assessed—not necessarily an entirely new gate.
What the damage may mean
A sagging leaf, loose hinge screws, a moving timber post and a misaligned latch feel similar when the gate is shut. Views of the opening and closing position help locate the fault without forcing a gate that has become unstable.
Repair, replace or investigate
If the leaf is sound, rehanging or suitable hardware may solve the problem. A decayed post or rail needs timber work, and a distorted leaf may warrant replacement. The fixing substrate and access matter as much as the visible latch.
Scope and boundaries
This covers manually operated timber gates. Motors, remotes, automatic systems and pool safety certification are separate specialist matters. Hardware replacement and a whole new gate must be explicitly within an approved quote.
What shapes a quote
Show the gate open and closed, the scrape point, both posts and readable hardware. Dimensions, post condition, hinge fixing and hardware availability influence the repair.
Check the location
Tell us your suburb. Sydney locations, nearby access and the work offered there must be confirmed before an appointment is agreed; a suburb name alone is not a service promise.
How area checks workQuestions about this job
Can the existing gate be rehung?
Possibly, if the leaf and fixing post remain sound.
Is it the hinge, latch or post?
The gap and movement need checking before selecting a repair.
Does the quote include new hardware?
Only when the hardware and supply are listed in the agreed scope.