Wooden side gates in San Jose
A gate that drags on the paving or will not latch needs more than a new board. We look at the posts, hinge support, opening, swing direction and ground clearance to decide whether repair or replacement makes sense.
Manual wooden gates · standard option: 6 ft high × 4 ft wide.
SAN JOSE · PROJECT PLANNING
Keep driveway visibility and everyday access in the plan
San Jose’s fence guidance calls out driveway sightlines and street-facing boundaries. If the wooden gate sits next to your driveway or at the street, include a wider photo showing its position. We also ask which way the gate should open and whether bins, bicycles or garden equipment need to pass through.
Start with the opening and the supporting posts
For a gate replacement, photograph the posts and the space between them. A dragging leaf may come from a loose hinge or a moving post, so replacing the leaf alone may not solve it. We discuss which parts can stay and which need repair or replacement before confirming the work.
Make room for the way you use the gate
Check whether the leaf could hit a parked car, a door or a step when it opens. Consider the bins or bicycles that need to pass through. The clear passage between posts is different from the width of the gate leaf; hinges and latches also take space. Wider openings need a separate quote.
A gate-only estimate is welcome
You can use the estimate tool for a wooden gate without ordering a fence. The standard option is 6 feet high by 4 feet wide. Tell us if you need different dimensions, a matching board pattern or another wood. Repair work and unusual supports are assessed separately rather than priced as a standard new gate.
Before you book
Can I request only a gate without a new fence?
Yes. Select a gate-only project in the estimate tool. The standard wooden gate is 6 feet high by 4 feet wide.
Can an existing gate be repaired?
Sometimes. Call or email with photos of the leaf, posts, hinges and latch. We assess the cause before quoting a repair.
What if I need a wider opening than four feet?
Share the clear opening and a photo. A wider gate is a custom job, and we confirm its support, hardware and price separately.
Tell us what needs work.
Start with your project type, fence length or number of standard gates, and city. The tool collects your contact details so we can email the estimate and follow up to confirm the work.
The free tool is a starting estimate for standard pressure-treated wood and the listed dimensions. We confirm measurements, access and the agreed scope before work. Other woods, styles, heights and nonstandard openings need a separate quote.