A fence is only as good as its gate, and the gate is where nearly every failed barrier we're called to has gone wrong: a spring that weakened, a latch mounted too low, a hinge that sagged until it stopped catching. Ours swing away from the water, close themselves every single time, and latch high and magnetically — which is exactly what the inspector tests first.
We test your existing gate the way an inspector would — swing, self-close from several positions, latch height, and gap at the hinge side.
Often it's a hinge, spring, or latch rather than the whole gate. We'll tell you which, and we'll say so when a repair is enough.
We cycle the gate with you until you've seen it latch from every position, then leave you the hardware warranty.
Springs weaken, hinges sag under weight, and latches drift out of alignment — all gradually, so nobody notices the day it stops catching. That is why we recommend testing your gate monthly: open it halfway, let go, and confirm it closes and latches on its own.
It varies by jurisdiction, but the principle is the same everywhere: high enough that a small child cannot reach it, commonly around 54 inches from the ground, and on the pool side of the gate. We check your county's exact figure during the assessment.
Yes, and we do it often. Gate hardware is frequently the only thing standing between an otherwise sound fence and a compliant barrier — replacing it is far cheaper than replacing a fence.
In virtually every jurisdiction, yes — away from the pool. The reasoning is that a child pushing on the gate pushes it closed rather than open. It is one of the most common reasons a barrier fails inspection.
Book a free gate assessment — we'll test it the way your inspector would, tell you honestly whether it needs hardware or replacement, and quote it in writing.
