Wrought iron
Wood & steel frame
Farm & ranch
Sliding driveway gates
LiftMaster operatorsFree on-site gate assessment - hinges, posts, and your LiftMaster or Nice gate operator checked before anything is quoted
The assessment is free and the quote is the invoice.
Get your free estimateGate Company in Flatbush, NY
Latch & Post Gate Repair is a Flatbush gate company focused on the ironwork and fence lines that define this neighborhood’s pre-war streets. In Flatbush, gate repair usually means working on original cast-iron pieces attached to rowhouses and Victorian homes, where rust, heaved concrete, and narrow stoop walkways are part of the job. We repair, install, and service electric gates, and every visit starts with a written price before any work begins. Call (934) 649-3673 for a free estimate.
Why Flatbush Homes Are Different
Flatbush is dense with late 19th-century wood-frame and brick rowhouses, many of which still carry their original decorative iron gates and fences. These gates sit tight to the sidewalk or open onto a small front yard with a stoop only a few feet wide, so they were often custom-sized for the opening. An off-the-shelf gate from a big-box store rarely lines up with the original hinge points or the latch catch embedded in the brick or stone.
The climate works against that old iron too. Flatbush sits close enough to the Atlantic that salty air drifts inland, and winter road salt gets kicked up onto low gate hardware. That combination accelerates rust on hinges, latch housings, and especially on the bottom rail where moisture pools. We see hinge pins seized with corrosion and latch bolts that snap at the point where they meet the strike plate. A local technician who knows Flatbush understands that many of these gates still hang on original cast-iron posts set in concrete that has heaved over decades, so re-hanging often means re-setting the post as much as repairing the gate itself.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Flatbush Services
These are the three jobs Flatbush homeowners call us about most. Each one has its own Flatbush page with pricing, what to expect on the visit, and the specific brands we service.
Gate Repair in Flatbush
Most gate repair calls in Flatbush involve rusted hinges, a latch that no longer catches, or a gate that sagged because the post shifted in old concrete. We work on the original ironwork itself, which means freeing seized pins, re-welding cracked pickets where the design allows, and re-hanging the leaf so it swings true on the original hinges. The goal is to keep the period look of a Flatbush rowhouse while making the gate solid again. We carry replacement parts suited to salt-air conditions, and we quote the repair in writing before we touch anything. Gate Repair in Flatbush
Gate Installation in Flatbush
New gate installation in Flatbush often means fabricating to a specific stoop or narrow walkway width that standard catalogs don’t cover. We measure the existing opening, account for how the sidewalk or front steps have settled, and build or order a gate that fits both the dimensions and the look of the house. For pre-war homes, that usually means matching the original ironwork style rather than installing a generic aluminum panel. We also handle the post-setting work, because a new gate on old, heaved footings will sag within a season. Gate Installation in Flatbush
Electric Gate Repair in Flatbush
Electric gate repair in Flatbush usually involves the operator, the safety edges, or the wiring run between the house and the gate. Salt air corrodes exposed wire connections and limit switches faster here than inland, and older brick construction makes fishing new cable through a wall more involved. We service LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, and Mighty Mule operators, and we test the safety loops and edges so the gate reverses properly before we call the job done. The written price covers everything, and we explain it before we start. Electric Gate Repair in Flatbush
What happens when you call
- 1
A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
- 2
You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
- 3
A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
- 4
You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Flatbush
We’re factory-trained on the equipment families actually own in Flatbush: LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, and Mighty Mule. We keep common boards, remotes, and safety-edge parts in local stock so a repair here doesn’t wait on a slow ground shipment. See the full list on our brands page.
See the difference
Before
After
Before
After
Before
AfterPricing for Gate Company in Flatbush, NY
These are typical ranges for Flatbush gate work. You’ll see the exact number in writing before any work begins.
| Service | Typical range in Flatbush |
|---|---|
| Hinge replacement | $180 – $340 |
| Latch replacement | $150 – $290 |
| Gate re-hang and alignment | $220 – $410 |
| Gate post reset | $350 – $620 |
| Weld repair (per picket or crack) | $75 – $160 |
| Surface rust treatment and repaint | $260 – $480 |
| Full custom gate fabrication | $1,200 – $3,400 |
| Electric gate operator repair | $280 – $570 |
| Operator replacement | $750 – $1,900 |
| Safety edge or loop replacement | $190 – $380 |
In Flatbush, the main cost drivers are how much rust has to be cut out and whether the original post needs to be re-set in fresh concrete before the gate can be hung. That’s why we quote first – you get the price in writing, we talk through what’s necessary, and nothing starts until you agree.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Flatbush
We work throughout Flatbush, from Ditmas Park’s large Victorian porches to the tighter rowhouse blocks around Prospect Park South and the side streets off Flatbush Avenue. Most repair calls get a same-week visit, and we schedule around what works for your household.
- Ditmas Park
- Prospect Park South
- Beverley Square West
- Caton Park
- West Midwood
Service Area – Cities Near Flatbush
Our gate repair and installation work covers Flatbush and the surrounding Brooklyn neighborhoods. If you’re just outside Flatbush, you’ll find our local pages for Brooklyn, NY, New York, NY, Financial District, NY, and Canarsie, NY.
Serving Flatbush, NY - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Flatbush area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Gate Company in Flatbush
Most Flatbush gate repairs are scheduled within the same week, and we can often offer a next-day visit for a gate that won’t close or latch. Emergency calls go through our live phone line at any hour, and we’ll give you a realistic arrival window when you call.
Most like-for-like gate repairs and replacements don’t need a permit, but a new gate opening, a taller fence, or any change to the sidewalk line can trigger filing with the city. We’ll tell you if your job needs paperwork and handle the technical details on our side.
Yes. We fabricate and weld to match the existing picket style, rail pattern, and finish as closely as the original material allows. It won’t be an identical twin to a 100-year-old casting, but from the sidewalk it will read as the same gate, not a replacement.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local gate repair pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Flatbush Customers Say
"The gate screeched and dragged. They fixed the track and oiled it, and wiped down everything after so there was no mess. Quiet and kind, in and out without any fuss."
- Opal Reddick"Careful and considerate from start to finish. Our kids were playing in the yard and the crew was mindful of them the whole time. Gate opens like new and the area was spotless after."
- Marcus Teague"Electric gate was sticking. He oiled and adjusted the track, wiped everything down after, and left no grease anywhere. Quiet, kind, and quick."
- Carlene Fuchs