Carrick gates that drag: hinges, posts, and a latch that meets

If the gate is dragging, the post has often already moved.

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A gate that drags on the walk is usually a hinge and post problem. Planing the gate in a wet season can leave a gap later. The lasting fix is a post that stands and a latch that meets.

On a slope, the gate may need to swing the way the grade allows. We'll tell you if the current swing is fighting the walk.

A fence that's otherwise sound can keep its run with one new post. That's a better quote than a whole replacement you didn't need.

If the gate is the only safe side-yard exit and it won't open, say so. That's access, not only appearance.

A Bridgeville side gate that has to close for a yard or a pet is the flatter-lot version of this post-and-latch job; see Bridgeville deck and fence repair.

If the only safe side-yard exit won't open, say that — it's access, not only appearance. A larger Fox Chapel gate with the same latch problem is described on the Fox Chapel deck and fence page.

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