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Get your free estimateGate Company in Tampa, FL
Gate repair in Tampa comes down to one thing: the salt air, humidity, and thunderstorms that wear down hinges, tracks, and control boards faster than almost anywhere else in Florida. We’re Latch & Post Gate Repair, part of the Cedarwell family, and we focus only on gates: repair, installation, and electric opener work. Whether you’re in a 1920s bungalow in Seminole Heights with a custom wrought-iron driveway gate or a newer build in Westchase with an aluminum gate and LiftMaster opener, call (850) 789-6299 and a live person answers, any hour.
Why Tampa Homes Are Different
Tampa’s subtropical climate does two things to gates. First, the combination of high humidity and salt spray from Tampa Bay accelerates rust on steel hinges, latch hardware, and track rollers. A gate that would last 15 years inland might need hinge replacement in 8 to 10 years here if the hardware wasn’t chosen for coastal conditions. Second, afternoon thunderstorms are not just a weather pattern; they’re a surge risk. Lightning strikes and power flickers regularly damage gate opener control boards, keypads, and safety sensors, which is why electrical troubleshooting calls are so common across Tampa.
The housing stock adds another layer. South Tampa neighborhoods like Hyde Park and Palma Ceia have driveway gates built from custom wrought iron between the 1920s and 1950s. Those gates often have non-standard hinge sizes and need custom fabrication or careful retrofitting; you can’t just order a replacement off a shelf. In contrast, newer subdivisions like Westchase and gated communities in New Tampa tend to use aluminum or powder-coated steel gates with standardized parts, but those still need corrosion-resistant hardware because of the climate. We keep that in mind on every visit.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Tampa Services
Most Tampa homeowners reach out to us for one of three reasons: a gate that won’t open or close properly, a full replacement, or an electric opener that stopped responding. Each service has its own detailed Tampa page below.
Gate Repair in Tampa
Sagging gates, stuck latches, rusty hinges, and bent tracks are the common repair calls we handle across Tampa. In older neighborhoods like Seminole Heights, we often find custom wrought-iron gates where the original hinge pins have worn into an oval shape, which means the gate drops and drags on the driveway. We’ll name the exact repair needed, give you a written price before any work starts, and where there’s a choice, we’ll use corrosion-resistant hardware so the fix holds up to Tampa’s salt air. Full details are on our Gate Repair in Tampa page.
Gate Installation in Tampa
A new gate in Tampa needs to be chosen for the climate, not just the look. Aluminum and powder-coated steel hold up better to humidity and bay air than bare iron. We measure, order the right materials, and install with stainless or coated fasteners so the gate doesn’t start rusting at the bolts a year in. Whether you’re replacing a 1940s driveway gate in South Tampa or putting in a side-yard gate for a newer home, we give you a written quote before the order is placed. See the full scope on our Gate Installation in Tampa page.
Electric Gate Repair in Tampa
When an opener stops working in Tampa, it’s often the control board, a surge-damaged transformer, or a misaligned safety sensor. Summer lightning storms in particular cause power surges that take out opener electronics. We’re factory-trained on LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, and Mighty Mule systems, and we diagnose the exact fault before quoting a repair, so you’re not guessing or paying for parts you don’t need. For more on how we handle opener problems, visit Electric Gate Repair in Tampa.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Tampa
We carry repair parts for LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, and Mighty Mule gate openers, among others, so most common fixes happen on the first visit rather than after a parts order. Every technician is factory-trained on the brands our customers actually have. You can read more about our equipment experience through our brands.
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| Service | Typical range in Tampa |
|---|---|
| Gate latch replacement | $80 – $180 |
| Hinge replacement (per hinge) | $60 – $140 |
| Track straightening and realignment | $120 – $260 |
| Wheel or roller replacement | $90 – $200 |
| Gate frame welding (minor) | $100 – $300 |
| Opener control board replacement | $250 – $450 |
| Keypad replacement | $120 – $220 |
| Safety sensor alignment or replacement | $100 – $190 |
| Full automatic opener installation | $900 – $1,800 |
| Custom gate fabrication (per linear foot) | $150 – $400 |
In Tampa, prices can shift upward when a gate is custom-sized from an older home or when corrosion has compromised multiple components and the repair scope grows during diagnosis. You’ll always see the exact written price before we begin, and that price doesn’t change unless you ask us to add work.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Tampa
We work across the Tampa area daily, and our typical response is same-day or next-day depending on your location and the job. These are a few of the neighborhoods we’re in most often:
- Hyde Park
- Seminole Heights
- Palma Ceia
- Westchase
- New Tampa
Service Area – Cities Near Tampa
Beyond Tampa proper, we also handle gate work in several nearby communities. That includes Odessa, FL to the northwest, Pinellas Park, FL across the bay, Lutz, FL just north of the city, and Tarpon Springs, FL up the coast. If you’re not sure whether your address falls in our service area, call (850) 789-6299 and a live person will tell you directly.
Serving Tampa, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Tampa area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Gate Company in Tampa
We schedule same-day or next-day visits for most Tampa neighborhoods, and emergency calls are answered by a live person 24/7. Call (850) 789-6299 and we’ll give you a specific arrival window, not a vague promise.
It depends on your neighborhood. Some Tampa HOAs require approval before a gate style change or full replacement, though repairs that match the existing gate usually don’t. We’re happy to install what your HOA approves; the approval itself is yours to obtain.
Our estimates are free, and the written price covers the diagnosis and the repair together. You know the full number before any work starts, and if you decide not to proceed, there’s no charge for the visit.
If your gate is sticking, sagging, or not responding to the opener, call (850) 789-6299. A live person answers, we’ll talk through what you’re seeing, and we’ll schedule a time that works for your household. Written price first, shoe covers and drop cloths on every visit, and a cleanup photo before we leave.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local gate repair pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Tampa Customers Say
"Careful and considerate from start to finish. Our kids were playing in the yard and the crew was mindful of them the whole time. Gate opens like new and the area was spotless after."
- Marcus Teague"Installed a new gate motor and remotes. Respectful crew, protected the driveway, and cleaned up every bit of welding debris. Walked me through the new setup patiently."
- Nick Farrow"Our gate opener quit and they came out quick. The tech was careful not to leave the yard open while our dog was out, which I really appreciated. Clean work, swept up the metal shavings."
- Eleanor Boggs