Fence Gate Installation & Repair in Sarasota, FL
Add a walk gate, open up room for a boat or golf cart with a double drive gate, or fix the gate that drags and won't latch. Aluminum, vinyl, wood and chain link gates, hung square and built for salt air.
- New gates & gate repair
- Walk, drive & pool gates
- Stainless & coated hardware
- Free on-site estimates
- Permit & HOA paperwork handled
- Salt-air-ready hardware
- Old fence haul-away & cleanup
Gates Take the Most Abuse
A gate opens and closes thousands of times, takes wind like a sail and hangs its whole weight off one post. That's why most fence service calls start at a gate. We build gates to stay square for years:
- Strong hinge posts set deeper in concrete than line posts.
- Internal aluminum frames in vinyl gates so they don't sag.
- Diagonal bracing and anti-sag kits on wide wood gates.
- Stainless or hot-dipped galvanized hardware so hinges and latches don't rust out near the coast.
Gates We Install
Sized for what actually needs to fit through.
How Much Does a Gate Cost in Sarasota?
Gates are priced by width, material and hardware.
Ranges are typical installed prices drawn from published Sarasota and Florida cost data. Your free on-site estimate turns them into one written number. More detail in our Sarasota fence cost guide.
Choosing the Right Gate
Width
A 4 ft walk gate fits people, bins and push mowers. Riding mowers and golf carts usually need 5–6 ft or a double gate. Boat trailers and RVs need 10–12 ft or more. We measure what you actually need to move through.
Adding a gate to an existing fence
Usually no problem. We cut out a section, set two new posts in concrete and hang a gate that matches your fence as closely as the style allows.
Material
Match the fence in most cases. Aluminum gates are light and rust-free; vinyl gates need a metal frame inside; wood gates need bracing; chain link gates are the most economical for wide openings.
Hardware
- Hinges: heavy strap hinges for wood, adjustable hinges for vinyl and aluminum, self-closing hinges for pool gates.
- Latches: gravity latches for everyday gates, lockable latches for security, magnetic self-latching hardware for pools.
- Drop rods: hold the inactive leaf of a double gate, with a sleeve set in the ground or driveway.
- Gate stops and wheels: keep a gate from over-swinging and support very wide leaves on smooth surfaces.
How a Gate Project Works
New gate or fix, the process is quick.
Measure the opening
We measure, check the posts and talk through how you use the gate.
Set or reinforce posts
Weak posts are reset or replaced; new openings get new posts in concrete.
Hang and adjust
The gate is hung, leveled and adjusted so it swings freely and latches every time.
Fixing a Sagging or Sticking Gate
Our most common gate repairs:
- Resetting the hinge post. A moving post is the top cause of sag, especially in wet sandy soil.
- Heavier hinges and anti-sag cable kits on wide wood gates.
- Aluminum inserts inside vinyl gates for stiffness.
- Realigning or replacing latches so the gate closes and catches on its own.
- Replacing rusted hardware with stainless or coated parts.
Pool gate not closing on its own? That's a safety issue, so we treat it as a priority. Gate work often goes with a fence repair or replacement, so mention it when you call.
Pool Gates That Pass
Florida's pool barrier law requires pool gates to open outward away from the pool, close by themselves and latch by themselves, with the release on the pool side where a young child can't reach it. We set the swing direction, tune the self-closing hinges and test the latch from a few different starting positions.
All the details are in our Sarasota pool fence guide. Building a whole new pool barrier? See aluminum pool fences.
Frequently Asked Questions
How wide should a gate be for a riding mower or golf cart?
Usually 5–6 ft for a single gate, or a double gate for larger equipment. We measure your mower or cart at the estimate.
Why does my vinyl gate sag?
Most often the hinge post has moved or the gate has no metal frame inside. Resetting the post and adding an aluminum insert usually fixes it.
Which way should a pool gate swing?
Outward, away from the pool, and it must close and latch on its own under Florida law.
Do you install gates on aluminum and chain link fences?
Yes. We install and repair gates on aluminum, vinyl, wood and chain link fences.
What hardware lasts near the beach?
Stainless steel or hot-dipped galvanized hinges, latches and fasteners. Plain steel rusts fast in salt air.
Can you automate a drive gate?
We build and hang manual swing gates sized and braced so they can be fitted with an opener later. Tell us at the estimate if you're planning one.
Can a gate be locked?
Yes. We install lockable latches and padlock-ready hardware on walk and drive gates. On pool gates, the latch still has to self-latch on its own every time.
Gate Across Sarasota & Manatee
Get Your Free Gate Estimate
Call us or send a quick request for a free on-site estimate and a written quote. No cost, no pressure.
- Free on-site estimates
- Permit & HOA paperwork handled
- Salt-air-ready hardware
- Old fence haul-away & cleanup