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A leaf sags or drags
Post movement, hinge wear, frame condition, grade, impact, or alignment can change the swing arc.
Plan around an arc of travel
Swing Gate Repair, Installation, and Automation Services
Swing gates need stable posts and hinges, clear opening arcs, suitable grade, reliable stops and latches, and correctly matched operator geometry when automated. D&L reviews single- and dual-leaf movement before recommending repair, installation, or operator work.
- Single and dual swing gates
- Hinges and posts reviewed
- Operator geometry considered
Starting at
$289
Understand the problem
When to request swing gate service
Start with the change you can observe. The actual cause and service scope are confirmed after the system is reviewed.
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The leaves meet incorrectly
Stops, latches, sequencing, hinges, posts, operator limits, or changed alignment may be involved.
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Wind or slope affects movement
Gate area, exposure, grade, clearance, and operator demand should be reviewed for the site.
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An operator arm binds or overtravels
Mounting geometry, hinge position, limits, stops, gate movement, and arm condition must be considered together.
Systems, products & scope
Available swing gate service paths
The service path should match the identified system, condition, location, and confirmed scope rather than a generic package.
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Swing gate repair
Address identified post, hinge, frame, stop, latch, alignment, or movement concerns.
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Swing gate installation
Plan supports, leaves, arc, grade, clearance, latching, and manual or automated use.
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Swing gate automation
Add compatible operators, mounting, power, controls, and protective equipment to serviceable movement.
Equipment compatibility, available parts and the installation scope are confirmed before ordering or approving work. Bring model information and photos to the service conversation.
Know what you are booking
A clear inspection. An informed next step.
A gate problem can involve the moving structure, drive mechanism, power or controls. Inspecting them together helps identify the cause and define a useful repair or replacement quote.
Gate site visit & operator inspection
From $289
This is the starting inspection charge, not a completed repair or installation price. Confirm the site, access and applicable charges when scheduling. Additional work requires a separate approved quote.
What affects the repair or installation quote?
- Leaf count, dimensions, weight, and condition
- Posts, hinges, frame, grade, and clearances
- Operator arms, power, controls, and protective equipment
- Site work, access, location, and approved scope
What the inspection considers
- Posts, hinges, and frame
- Support stability, pivot points, gate leaves, sag, damage, and manual effort are reviewed.
- Arc, grade, and clearance
- The full opening path, slope, vehicles, landscaping, stops, and pinch or obstruction areas are considered.
- Latching and dual-leaf timing
- Closed position, stops, latches, sequencing, and coordination between leaves are checked.
- Operator geometry
- Arm mounting, travel, limits, power, controls, and protective devices are matched to the swing layout.
Stop using a gate with unsafe movement. Keep people and vehicles away from a gate that moves unpredictably, drags, has damaged supports, or does not respond correctly to safety devices. Disconnecting or bypassing safety controls is not a troubleshooting step.
Repair or replace?
The decisions that shape swing gate service
The useful option depends on the diagnosed condition, compatible equipment, site limits, and the outcome you need.
Restore the hinges and supports
Operator adjustments cannot solve an unstable post, worn hinge, sagging frame, or blocked arc.
Protect the travel area
Swing clearance, vehicle position, people, slope, wind, controls, and installed protective devices shape safe use.
Match the operator to geometry
Leaf dimensions, hinge placement, mounting points, arc, stops, load, and expected use all matter.
Make the visit productive
Prepare for your gate site visit
Gate inspections take place at the property. Share the entrance address, gate type, operator details and the problem you are seeing. Arrange safe access to the gate and keep its movement area clear before the technician arrives.
Portland team
6701 SE Foster Rd, Unit D, Portland, OR 97206
The showroom is at the back of the building near 67th Avenue and SE Foster Road. Enter the parking lot from 67th Avenue. Contact the office to arrange an inspection at your property.
Boise team
3800 W Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714
The showroom is near 38th Avenue and W Chinden Boulevard. Parking-lot access is from 38th Avenue. Contact the office to arrange an inspection at your property.
Helpful details to have ready
- Photograph both sides of the gate and the complete swing arc
- Note where each leaf drags, stops, or meets incorrectly
- Record operator, control, and accessory labels
- Keep vehicles and people outside an unsafe travel area
Before you book
Answers for a clearer decision.
Inspection costs, preparation, equipment and next steps. Tell us about your specific gate and entrance when you call.
How much does a gate or gate-operator inspection cost?
Gate site visits and gate/operator inspections start at $289. A site visit to assess the gate, operator and related controls before recommending work. This is the starting inspection charge, not a completed repair or installation price. Confirm the site, access and applicable charges when scheduling. Additional work requires a separate approved quote.
What access is needed for a gate inspection?
Arrange access to both sides of the gate and let the team know about traffic, pets and any entrance restrictions. Share the gate type, operator model and symptoms in advance. Keep the travel area clear and do not remove electrical covers or disconnect the operator before the appointment.
Does the inspection charge include repairs or replacement parts?
No. The inspection establishes the condition and recommended scope. Repair labor, replacement parts and installation are quoted separately for approval. Confirm any applicable tax, travel or urgent-service charges when booking. Ask about inspection-fee terms before authorizing service.
Why does a swing gate sag?
Post movement, hinge wear, frame distortion, impact, gate weight, or alignment may be involved. The supports and leaf must be reviewed before operator adjustments.
Can a swing gate work on a sloped driveway?
Slope changes clearance and geometry. The practical solution depends on the grade, opening arc, vehicle flow, gate design, supports, and operator plan.
Why do dual leaves close out of sequence?
Hinges, stops, latches, gate resistance, limits, controls, operator timing, or power may contribute. The complete system needs diagnosis.
Can any actuator arm fit an existing swing gate?
No. Gate load, hinge and mounting geometry, travel, stops, controls, power, use, and protective equipment must be compatible.
Related services & local information
Swing gate operators and actuator arms
Focus on mounting geometry, arm travel, load, limits, power, controls, and protective devices.
Gate repair
Diagnose broader mechanical, operator, control, or safety-device problems.
Gate installation
Plan a new opening around site geometry, supports, movement, vehicle flow, power, and access.
Gate repair and operators in Portland
Describe the Portland gate, operator and site so the team can confirm the service path.
Gate repair and operators in Boise
Discuss the gate, power, controls and property access with the Boise team.
Understand service pricing
Review how diagnosis, equipment, access, parts, and approved scope shape a service quote.
How D&L approaches service decisions
See how inspection findings, options, quote review, and customer approval fit together.
Tell D&L what you need from swing gate service
Share the system, site, location, and observed problem. D&L will confirm whether the request fits the current service area and explain the next step.
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The showroom is at the back of the building near 67th Avenue and SE Foster Road. Enter the parking lot from 67th Avenue. Call ahead to confirm visit arrangements.
The showroom is near 38th Avenue and W Chinden Boulevard. Parking-lot access is from 38th Avenue. Call ahead to confirm visit arrangements.