- Don’t Settle for Subpar Gates
Professional Gate Replacement in Austin, TX
Replace worn, sagging, or hard-to-close gates with heavy-duty gate systems built to swing cleanly and latch securely every time.
- Improve Your Fence
Precisely Engineered Gate Replacements
The gate is usually the first part of a fence to fail. It moves every day, carries its own weight, and often takes the most abuse. When the frame starts to twist, or the posts begin to lean, you end up with a gate that drags, sticks, gaps, or stops latching the way it should.
At Pickets, we build gate replacements in Austin with a strength-first mentality. That means reinforced frames, properly sized hinges, and hardware chosen for the gate’s actual dimensions, not just what came in the catalog. For heavier cedar gates or wider openings, we can use welded gate frames and steel components to help keep the gate square and stable for years to come.
Before we replace the gate, we perform a full assessment. If the existing posts are rotted, shallow, loose, or out of alignment, a new gate will only solve part of the problem. When needed, we reset or replace the support posts with deeper, concrete-anchored posts so your gate has the foundation it needs.
- Custom Fit and Hardware
Gate Upgrades That Integrate With Your Property
A gate replacement is an excellent opportunity to enhance both the function and the appearance of your home’s entrance. We offer a wide range of high-quality latches, self-closing gate hinges, and decorative hardware that can turn a simple side gate into a secure, polished part of your exterior landscape.
Beyond appearance, we’ll also ensure your gate can accommodate modern needs, including riding mowers, trash bins, deliveries, and heavy equipment. If your current entryway is too narrow or difficult to navigate, our team will reconfigure the surrounding fence panels to create a larger, more accessible opening. Our goal is to fashion a custom cedar gate that feels solid, fits the style of your fence, and makes it easier to maintain your home.
- Everything You Need to Know
Gate Replacement FAQs
Below are the most common questions we receive about gate replacements in Austin.
Why Does My Current Gate Always Sag and Scrape the Ground?
Most gates sag because the frame, hinges, or support posts were not built to handle the gate’s weight over an extended period of time. Poor bracing, undersized hardware, shallow posts, shifting soil, and heavy wood can all cause these issues.
Can You Replace Just the Gate Without Replacing the Entire Fence?
Yes. In many cases, we can replace just the gate while keeping the surrounding fence in place. Before we do, we inspect the posts, opening, hinges, latch location, and nearby panels to make sure the new gate has a solid structure to hang from.
What Kind of Hardware Do You Use for Your Gates?
We use hardware based on the gate’s size, weight, and purpose. That may include heavy-duty hinges, self-closing hinges, secure latches, drop rods for double gates, steel components, or welded gate frames for larger openings.
How Wide Can You Make a New Replacement Gate?
Gate width depends on the fence layout, support posts, and what you need to move through the opening. We can build standard walk gates, wider side-yard gates, and double gates for mowers, trash bins, deliveries, or equipment access.
How Long Does the Gate Replacement Process Take?
Most straightforward gate replacements can be completed quickly in 1-2 days once the design and site conditions are confirmed. If the job is more complex and requires resetting posts, widening the opening, rebuilding nearby panels, or adding custom hardware, we will give you a clear timeline before work begins.
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Free Gate Estimate
Tired of fighting with a gate that drags, sticks, or refuses to latch? Start online with a free estimate and update to a high-quality design that is effortless to use.
- Enhance Your Fenceline
Request a Gate Replacement Today
A better gate starts with the right details. Use the form below to tell us what is happening with your current gate, whether it is sagging, scraping, sticking, too narrow, or no longer secure.
Once we know what you are working with, a Pickets project manager can review your preferred materials, hardware needs, gate width, and access goals. From there, we will schedule an on-site look and provide a firm price for your gate replacement or upgrade.
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- The Pickets Difference
Build A Gate That Actually Works in South Austin
Stop dealing with the daily frustration of a poorly crafted gate. Pickets builds gate replacements with stronger framing, better hardware, and the craftsmanship needed to improve curb appeal and keep your entrance working how it should.