All Ornamental & Custom Ironworks - San Carlos's Experienced Privacy Fence Installation

Frequent causes include misalignment from gate sagging, worn internal components, or corrosion from coastal moisture. We often adjust the gate hinges first to realign the latch, then replace the lock mechanism if needed. For older iron gates, we can fabricate a custom bracket to match existing hardware.

Surface rust is common on aging iron, especially if paint has chipped. Left untreated, it can lead to pitting and weaken the metal. We can grind down the rust, apply a rust converter, and repaint the affected sections. If the damage is deeper, we weld in replacement bars or sections to restore strength.

A gate that sticks or drags usually indicates hinge wear or post settlement. We first check the hinge pins and replace any that are worn. Then we evaluate the gate's squareness and adjust the hinges or add an anti-sag bracket. If the posts have shifted, we can re-set or brace them to keep the gate operating smoothly.