Custom Gate Installation in Tacoma
Gates get more use and more abuse than any other part of the fence. Our team builds custom cedar gates framed to fit your opening, with heavy-duty strap hinges and latches chosen for the gate weight and swing direction. Every gate gets a diagonal brace running from the bottom hinge-side corner to the top latch-side corner to prevent sag.
Pedestrian gates, double drive gates for vehicle or equipment access, and replacement gate panels all follow the same build process: properly set gate posts (6×6 for heavy gates), a framed gate panel with diagonal bracing, hardware rated for the load, and adjustments so it swings and latches cleanly.
- Custom widths and heights to clear driveways or side yards
- Heavy-duty hinges and latches sized for cedar gates
- Diagonal bracing to prevent sag over time
- Double gates with cane bolts, drop rods, and center stops for a solid close
If your current gate drags on the ground, will not latch, or has hardware pulling out of soft wood, our team can rebuild it with a proper frame, new posts if needed, and fasteners rated for the weight.
What to expect
Our team measures the opening, confirms swing direction with you, sets or resets the gate posts in concrete, builds a framed gate panel to fit, then hangs and adjusts hardware so it swings and latches on day one.
Common questions
Can you add gates to an existing fence?
Yes. Our team can cut in a new gate by setting proper posts and framing a new panel to match the line.
Do you install metal or composite gates?
We primarily build wood gates but can install hardware-ready frames you supply if they fit the opening and load.
How do you prevent sagging?
Every gate gets a diagonal brace (bottom hinge corner to top latch corner), structural screws instead of nails, and hinges rated for the actual gate weight. The crew tunes swing clearance and latch engagement after install.
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