Gate repair in Katy

A gate that drags, sags or will not latch is annoying and can be unsafe. Sometimes it needs a new latch. Often the real cause is a moving post or a frame that was never braced.

Common problems

Sagging or dragging: the post has moved or the frame has racked. Will not latch: the post has shifted or the gate is out of square. Loose hinges: the hardware is too light or the post is weak. Rotted boards: moisture at the bottom.

What we do

We check the post first. Options include resetting or replacing the post, adding a diagonal brace, installing heavier hardware or rebuilding the gate on a steel frame.

Repair or rebuild

An older gate with a rotted frame is usually not worth patching. See fence repair and driveway gates.

Why gates fail in Katy

Clay soil moves, gates swing and posts are often undersized. See clay soil and fence posts.

How an estimate works

1. 1
   Tell us about the job

   Call, text, use the form or book online. Include your street or community.

2. 2
   We look at the site

   We check the fence line, grade, gates, access and any HOA or city needs.

3. 3
   You get an itemized estimate

   Material, height, gates and scope in writing.

4. 4
   Approval and scheduling

   If your HOA or city needs to approve the fence, that comes first. Most fence projects take one to two days once scheduled, and pool fences one to three days.

5. 5
   Build and final walk-through

   We install, clean up and walk it with you.

What to ask on the estimate

• Is the post solid?
• Hinge and latch type
• Frame bracing or steel frame
• Any rot in the boards or rails

Compare this with the parent site's materials and styles pages at 76fence.com/katy, and see what a fence costs in Katy.

Last reviewed September 2026. Local rules and prices change; confirm details with 76 Fence, your HOA and your city or county.