AWR Mobile Welding - Burlington's Reliable Fencing Company

Sagging or dragging gates are often caused by a combination of factors: rust weakening the hinge points, loose or broken hinge bolts, and the natural settling of fence posts over time. In Burlington's humid climate and freeze-thaw cycles, moisture accelerates rust, while ground movement can shift posts. The heavy weight of the metal gate itself also strains aging hinges, causing them to bend or break. A mobile welder can assess the root cause on-site—whether it's a broken weld, a bent hinge, or a shifted post—and provide a permanent repair by welding reinforcement brackets or adjusting the frame.

A clear sign you need welding is visible separation or a gap at a joint where two metal pieces meet, such as where a picket has snapped off from the rail or where the frame has cracked. If you see rust bubbling around a joint and the metal feels loose, the weld has likely failed. Another sign is a gate that no longer latches because the frame has twisted out of square. While loose bolts can often be tightened, these structural separations require welding to restore the fence's strength and alignment. A professional mobile welder can inspect the joint and perform a precise weld on the spot without needing to remove the panel.

Absolutely. In most cases, we can repair the existing gate by welding a new hinge plate, reinforcing the latch area, or even fabricating a custom bracket to match the original design. This is a common solution for older wrought iron gates in Burlington, where finding exact replacement parts is difficult. We bring our mobile welding rig to your property, assess the damage, and perform the repair on-site. This avoids the cost and hassle of removing the gate and installing a new one, while restoring full functionality and security to your entrance.