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Gate lock repair in Fort Worth usually costs between $95 and $275, and most jobs take about an hour once our technician is on site. Latch & Post Gate Repair Fort Worth handles latch bolts, keypad locks, deadbolts, magnetic locks, and manual slide locks on swing gates and drive gates across the city. Call (682) 841-5749 and you’ll get a live person, a straight answer, and a written price before we turn a single screw.
We’re the lock and latch specialty arm of the Cedarwell family, and we’ve been working on home gates around Fort Worth since 2009. A gate lock isn’t a side project for us. It’s half of what our name means: every gate comes down to two parts, the latch that holds it and the post that carries it. That’s the job we focus on. If you need a broader look at Gate Repair in Fort Worth, that page covers the full range of what we do, but this one is all about the lock itself.
We work on the brands Fort Worth families actually have: Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule are the ones we see most often on residential gates. Our technicians are factory-trained on those systems, so the right fix usually happens on the first visit.
When You Need Lock Repair
A failing gate lock tends to announce itself in specific ways. Here’s what we hear from homeowners across Fort Worth, from Tanglewood to Wedgwood to the neighborhoods off River Oaks Boulevard:
- The key turns but the latch doesn’t pull back. This usually means the internal tailpiece has worn or snapped, which is common on older DoorKing and Mighty Mule manual locks after years of Texas heat cycling.
- The keypad accepts your code but the gate won’t budge. On Ghost Controls and Elite systems, this often points to a failed actuator or a low-voltage issue at the lock itself, not a problem with your code.
- The gate drifts open after it closes. A latch that doesn’t seat fully into the receiver is a lock problem, not a hinge problem. Left alone, a drifting gate wears out the latch body faster. In Fort Worth’s spring wind season, we see this a lot.
- You have to lift, shove, or jiggle the gate to get it to latch. This is usually misalignment between the lock and the post strike plate, often caused by shifting soil. Fort Worth’s clay-heavy ground moves with the rain and the dry spells, and gates settle with it.
- A key broke off inside the lock cylinder. We can extract the broken key and re-key the cylinder in most cases without replacing the whole lock body. It’s a common enough fix that we stock the extraction tools on every truck.
- The lock is heavily rusted or seized. Fort Worth’s humidity plus iron hardware equals rust. A seized lock left untreated eventually transfers strain to the gate frame itself, which turns a $120 lock repair into a much larger frame job.
Our Lock Repair Process
Every lock repair follows the same careful sequence. No shortcuts, no surprises, no mess left behind.
- You call (682) 841-5749. A live person answers, day or night. We ask what the lock is doing, what brand of opener or lock you have if you know it, and what part of Fort Worth you’re in. Then we schedule a time that works for the family, including nap time if quiet matters.
- The technician arrives and looks before touching. They’ll ask to see the gate, the lock, and any keypads or remotes you use. We ask before we move or touch anything, including trimming back branches or checking the post. Our technicians wear uniforms, are background-checked, and arrive with drop cloths and shoe covers on the truck, not as an upsell.
- You get a written price before any work starts. We explain what’s wrong, what we recommend, what it costs, and whether a repair or a replacement makes more sense. You see the number in writing. There’s no pressure to accept on the spot, though most jobs we can complete that same visit.
- We do the repair and protect the space around it. If the lock work takes us inside the house, shoe covers go on and drop cloths go down before the first step. We use quiet tools when kids are asleep, and we choose pet-safe lubricants where there’s a choice. That’s the C.A.R.E. routine: clean up like it’s our own home, ask before we move or touch anything, respect the family’s time and quiet hours, explain the price before the work.
- We test the lock in front of you. We’ll operate the lock several times, show you what we replaced, and make sure the gate swings and latches the way it should. If it’s a keypad lock, we’ll walk you through the code and entry function before we leave.
- You get a photo of the cleanup. Before we drive away, our technician takes a photo of the work area, cleaned and reset. It’s part of the Cedarwell Care Promise, and it’s included on every visit. Then we walk through the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if anything about that lock repair isn’t right, Latch & Post makes it right. No argument, no fine print.
Lock Repair Pricing in Fort Worth
Here’s what lock repair typically costs in Fort Worth. These are real ranges from the jobs we’ve done across the city, not national averages pulled from a database:
- Latch adjustment or alignment: $95 – $145. This covers realigning the lock with the receiver plate, adjusting the strike, and lubricating the mechanism. Most common lock call we handle.
- Latch bolt replacement: $120 – $190. When the bolt itself is worn, bent, or snapped, we replace it with a part matched to your gate system. Common on Mighty Mule and older manual gates.
- Keypad lock actuator replacement: $160 – $275. For Ghost Controls, DoorKing, and Elite systems where the keypad talks to an actuator that’s failed. Includes testing the full entry sequence.
- Broken key extraction and re-key: $95 – $165. Extracting a snapped key and re-keying the existing cylinder. Often same-visit when the cylinder is salvageable.
- Full lock assembly replacement: $220 – $350. When rust, impact damage, or years of Fort Worth weather have done too much to salvage the old lock. Includes the new assembly, installation, and alignment.
What affects the price? The brand of lock, whether it’s a manual or electric actuator system, how much corrosion has set in, and whether weld & rust repair or post work is needed. Post work is a separate conversation, and we’ll tell you that plainly if we see it. You’ll get a written price before any work begins, and the estimate is free. Call (682) 841-5749 for a straight number for your gate.
FAQs – Lock Repair
How much does gate lock repair cost in Fort Worth?
Most gate lock repairs in Fort Worth run between $95 and $275, depending on the lock type, the brand, and whether parts need replacing, gate realignment, or just adjustment. A simple latch adjustment usually starts around $95, while a full actuator replacement on a DoorKing or Ghost Controls keypad system can reach $275. You’ll always get a written price before we start. Call (682) 841-5749 for an exact quote, the estimate is free.
Can you repair a gate lock the same day?
Yes, in most cases we can repair a gate lock the same day or within 24 hours, depending on where you are in Fort Worth and how early you catch us. Our trucks are stocked with common latch, lock, and actuator parts for the brands we service. Same-day availability is common, but we’ll tell you honestly on the call what the schedule looks like. Call (682) 841-5749 and we’ll get you on the calendar.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace a gate lock?
Repair is almost always cheaper than full replacement when the lock body is intact. A latch adjustment at $95 – $145 solves most problems, whereas a full lock assembly replacement runs $220 – $350. We’ll recommend repair whenever it’s safe and durable, and we’ll show you the numbers for both paths in writing before any work starts.
What brands of gate locks do you repair?
We’re factory-trained on Ghost Controls, DoorKing, Elite, and Mighty Mule automatic gate repair systems, along with LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, Linear, and Viking. That covers the vast majority of residential gate locks in Fort Worth. If you’re not sure what you have, describe it on the call or we’ll identify it on site before quoting.
Do you handle lock problems on sliding gates too?
Yes, we handle lock problems on sliding gates and swing gates. Sliding gates often have a lock integrated into the motor or a separate latch at the receiver post. The repair approach differs, but the written price, shoe covers, drop cloths, and cleanup photo are the same on every job.
Written by Cody Beckman, Owner at Latch and Post Gate Repair Fort Worth, serving Fort Worth.