Top-Rated Privacy Fence Installation in Geneva, NY 14456 - Reale Fence

In Geneva, heavy winter snow and freeze-thaw cycles can shift gate posts, while the weight of the gate itself stresses hinges over time. This causes the gate to drag on the ground or not latch. Our solution involves assessing the post foundation, replacing or reinforcing posts as needed, installing heavier-duty hinges, and often adding a wheel or anti-sag kit. We tune the gate so it swings freely again.

A latch that sticks or won’t engage is often a sign that the gate has sagged or the post has shifted. Even a small misalignment puts strain on the latch mechanism. Instead of just replacing the latch, we check the gate alignment and post plumb. If the gate is level and the posts are solid, we can install a new, heavy-duty latch—often a gravity latch or a self-latching option—so it works reliably through Geneva’s weather.

If your gate is sagging, try tightening the hinge screws. If they won’t hold, or if you notice the post leaning or rot near the ground line, the post likely needs replacement. For chain link or wood fences around Geneva, we use concrete footings set below frost line to prevent future movement. If the post is solid and plumb, we can often just adjust the hinges and replace worn parts.