Wrought iron
Wood & steel frame
Farm & ranch
Sliding driveway gates
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Get your free estimateGate Company in Fontana, CA
Fontana’s gates take a beating that gates in coastal cities never see. The Santa Ana winds that barrel through the Cajon Pass each fall push hard against long driveway spans, and the dry summer heat bakes powder coating and frays nylon rollers faster than most homeowners expect. We’re Latch & Post Gate Repair, a Cedarwell family gate specialist, and we work on the brands Fontana homes actually have: LiftMaster, BFT, Linear, Viking, and Ghost Controls. When your gate stops latching or the opener groans instead of moving, call (341) 895-4331 and a live person answers, day or night.
Why Fontana Homes Are Different
Fontana grew fast. The northern tier above the 210, around Heritage Village and Sierra Lakes, is full of homes built since the early 2000s, and many of them came with developer-installed steel-frame gates that were sized for looks, not for the wind loads they’d actually face. A gate that swings fine on a calm day might bind against the post when the Santa Anas hit 40 mph and the frame flexes. We see bent hinge tabs, sheared post bolts, and latch strikes that drift out of alignment seasonally.
The older central neighborhoods tell a different story. Ranch homes from the 1950s and 60s often have narrow side-yard gates built for RV access. Many of those were converted from manual to automatic years ago with the cheapest opener available at the time. A long, heavy gate on an undersized operator arm burns out the motor, usually within a few years. In Fontana, we check the operator’s duty rating against the actual gate weight before assuming the motor simply “wore out.” The climate does the rest: airborne grit from dry winds coats roller tracks and gear plates, and temperature swings loosen chain tension until safety edges start faulting for no reason the homeowner can see.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Fontana Services
Most Fontana calls fall into three buckets: a gate that won’t latch or hang straight, a new gate planned to match a specific driveway or HOA standard, and an opener or sensor system that has stopped responding. Each has its own page with pricing and the full picture.
Gate Repair in Fontana
Fontana’s wind and grit mean we repair a lot of sagging hinges, noisy rollers, and misaligned latch strikes. A gate that scrapes the ground or won’t close quietly is usually a hinge or wheel problem, not a reason to replace the whole gate. We work on wrought iron and tubular steel, and we quote the exact fix in writing before we touch anything. See Gate Repair in Fontana for common repairs and what they cost.
Gate Installation in Fontana
A new gate in Fontana has to handle the wind load of the Cajon Pass and still swing easily for delivery trucks and school drop-offs. We measure the span, match the material to your existing fence or HOA palette, and size the posts to hold the gate in high wind, not just on install day. Full details on materials, timing, and written pricing are on Gate Installation in Fontana.
Electric Gate Repair in Fontana
When a driveway gate stops answering the remote or the keypad flashes an error, the problem is usually the operator, the safety sensors, or the wiring between them. Fontana’s dust and heat are hard on circuit boards and limit switches. We replace faulty arms, realign photo eyes, and reprogram remotes on LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule. See Electric Gate Repair in Fontana for what gets checked and typical costs.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Fontana
We’re factory-trained on the openers Fontana homeowners most often have: LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, Viking, Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule. Our trucks carry common replacement parts for these brands, which keeps most Fontana repairs to a single visit. For less common boards and arms, we can usually have the part within a day or two. See our brands for the full list and what we stock.
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What you pay depends on the job, but these are the ranges we typically quote in Fontana. The exact price is always in writing before any work begins.
| Service | Typical range in Fontana |
|---|---|
| Gate latch replacement | $85 – $190 |
| Hinge replacement (pair) | $120 – $260 |
| Gate wheel or roller replacement | $95 – $220 |
| Gate post reinforcement | $180 – $400 |
| Opener motor replacement | $280 – $540 |
| Safety sensor alignment/replacement | $90 – $210 |
| Remote/keypad programming | $60 – $145 |
| New gate installation (materials included) | $1,100 – $4,800 |
| Full electric opener installation | $850 – $2,600 |
| Chain or belt replacement | $110 – $260 |
What pushes a Fontana quote toward the top of the range is usually gate weight and wind exposure: a heavy steel gate on a windy north-tier lot needs a stronger post and a more powerful opener than a light aluminum gate in a sheltered central neighborhood. The written price you get before we start is the price you pay, no exceptions.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Fontana
We work across Fontana, from the newer subdivisions north of the 210 down to the older central blocks near Jurupa and the South Fontana neighborhoods closer to the 10. Most repairs in Fontana can be scheduled within one to two days, and emergency calls are answered around the clock.
- Heritage Village
- Sierra Lakes
- The Preserve
- Belmont
- Rancho Fontana
Service Area – Cities Near Fontana
Beyond Fontana, we serve the surrounding Inland Empire communities. If you’re in Rialto, CA, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Riverside, CA, or San Bernardino, CA, you’re in our service area and can expect the same written-price promise and 365-Day Done Right guarantee.
Serving Fontana, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fontana 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 Fontana
Most non-emergency calls are scheduled within one to two days across Fontana. If a gate is stuck open and the house is unsecured, we treat that as urgent and prioritize the call. Call (341) 895-4331 anytime and a live person will tell you the soonest available visit.
Many Fontana HOAs have rules about gate height, color, and opener type, especially in newer north-side communities like Heritage Village and Sierra Lakes. We recommend checking your HOA’s design guidelines before scheduling a new installation. For repairs that match your existing gate, approval is rarely required.
Yes. We schedule morning and afternoon windows across Fontana and can accommodate quiet-hours requests if you have a sleeping child or a nervous pet. The technician will call ahead, arrive in uniform, and walk you through the price in writing before starting. Call (341) 895-4331 to set a time that works.
Ready to get the gate working? Call Latch & Post Gate Repair at (341) 895-4331 for a free estimate. A real person answers 24/7, and your written price is always delivered before any work begins.
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 Fontana Customers Say
"New hinges welded on a heavy gate. They laid down protection so no sparks hit the driveway and cleaned every bit after. Respectful of the property and the result is solid."
- Derek Pulanco"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"Our gate opener quit and they came out quick. The tech was careful not to leave the yard open while our dog was out, which I really appreciated. Clean work, swept up the metal shavings."
- Eleanor Boggs