A Tallebudgera owner’s side access gate had become hard to open and close, thanks to age and some movement in the structure holding it up.
The hinges were worn, fixings had worked loose and some of the timber had started to break down. I took the gate off, repaired and reinforced it where it needed it, and hung it back on new heavy-duty hinges.
After adjusting it, the gate swung freely and lined up with the latch and fence line again, and every fixing was checked and tightened. The owner was happy to keep a gate that still had plenty of life in it rather than pay for a new one.
How I fix a sagging timber gate
- Check whether the gate, the hinges or the post is the real problem.
- Take the gate off and square it up, adding bracing where needed.
- Repair or replace soft timber.
- Hang it on heavy-duty galvanised hinges with solid fixings.
- Adjust it so it clears the ground and catches the latch every time.
Need something similar done in Tallebudgera? I’m Dan, a licensed tradesman and former builder with 35+ years in the building industry, and I do every job myself. See my handyman services in Tallebudgera, or get a free quote. You can also call Sue on 0435 207 771.
