Honey Don't Handyman | Reliable Wood and Vinyl Fencing in Littleton, CO

Our area's dramatic freeze-thaw cycles cause the clay soil beneath your gate post to shift and heave. This movement changes the post’s angle, pulling the gate out of square. If the wood wasn't properly sealed, moisture from spring snowmelt can also warp the rails. Signs you have this issue include a gate that drags on the ground, won't latch, or has a visible gap at the top corner. As your Littleton handyman, we can re-set the post, install a post base that resists frost heave, and re-hang the door so it swings freely again.

It depends on the cause. If the rail is simply pulling away from the post where a nail has corroded, we can reinforce the joint with galvanized screws and then apply a weatherproof caulk bead to seal the gap. This is a fast, affordable fix that buys you a year or two. But if the rail itself is rotted or the post is leaning more than ten degrees, the wind load will eventually snap the repair. During a door repair or installation visit, we’ll check the entire section and give you an honest opinion on whether a patch or a full replacement makes more sense for your Littleton home.

Absolutely. Non-standard widths are very common in older Littleton yards. We don't just handyman assemble a pre-made door; we custom-build the frame to fit your exact opening, whether it's 46 inches or a non-square brick column gap. During the installation, we’ll also add a heavy-duty self-closing hinge and a slam latch to handle Colorado's gusty winter winds. It eliminates the gap that lets pets escape and keeps wind from ripping the hardware out of the soft brick or stucco.