White Center gate repair — Landscape Repair
Homeowner’s Issue
Seattle’s marine climate and heavy seasonal rain are great for greenery but tough on gates and fences. In White Center, wet soil, moss-friendly shade from maples and cedars, and heavy winter rains around Westcrest Park and Delridge mean posts can shift, hardware corrodes, and gates sag or stick. Compact, clayey soil in many yards holds water at the post base, accelerating rot and loosening anchors. Slopes and uneven sun exposure add pressure where one hinge takes most of the load.
Homeowners typically notice uneven gaps, dragging on lawns or paths, or a latch that won’t catch after a few years. These issues hurt curb appeal and can let pets out or let moisture into the fence line. Landscape Repair here focuses on practical, sustainable fixes that address drainage and footing as much as the gate hardware—moving water away from posts, resetting anchors, and recommending low-maintenance materials so your gate runs true with fewer visits from crews. The goal is safer, neater yards that work with Seattle’s weather instead of fighting it.
Our Quality Service
We diagnose the root cause, not just the symptom. For Landscape Repair in White Center we inspect posts, hinges, ground grade, and nearby drainage, then make repairs using stainless or galvanized hardware and sustainable practices—no herbicides, always organic weed control on request. We favor solutions that reduce future maintenance: better post footings, slight regrading, and moisture management near fence lines.
Benefits:
- Safer gates that keep kids and pets contained.
- Improved curb appeal with neat, aligned openings.
- Long-lasting results that reduce repeat service calls.
What’s Included
- Full inspection of gate, hinges, posts, and latch.
- Hinge adjustment or replacement with corrosion-resistant hardware.
- Post reinforcement or localized post replacement as needed.
- Realignment and proper clearance adjustment.
- Lubrication and smooth-function checks.
- Haul-away of removed materials (or green bin drop-off).
Options / Upgrades:
- Mulch + landscape fabric around gate approaches for cleaner footpaths.
- Organic weed control and manual ivy removal (no herbicides).
- Better drainage solutions: French drain or simple regrade.
- Paint or stain touch-up to match fence finish.
Before & After / Expectations
Repairs are usually short but honest work: expect some noise, a small amount of debris, and needing clear access to the gate area. Most standard repairs finish in a few hours; replaced posts or drainage work may take a day or more. We pack out most waste and can sort to green bin or haul-away per your preference.
Care tips for repaired Landscape Repair yards:
- Keep soil away from post bases and maintain a gravel or mulch ring.
- Water deeply but infrequently; avoid splash-back against wood.
- Pull weeds and ivy promptly—moss thrives in shaded, damp spots.
- Re-check latches and hinges each spring after the rainy season.
FAQs
How quickly can you assess my gate?
- We can often provide a photo/video estimate the same day and schedule an onsite visit within a week.
Will you use herbicides to clear ivy or weeds?
- No. We use mechanical removal and organic methods only.
What if a post is rotten?
- We’ll recommend reinforcement or replacement and address surrounding drainage to prevent recurrence.
Is the work disruptive to my lawn or path?
- We aim to limit disturbance and tidy the site. Larger post replacements may need a small excavation.
Call to Action
If your gate’s sagging or sticking, book a free estimate for Landscape Repair in White Center, Westcrest Park, or Delridge. Fast scheduling, practical fixes, and local know-how—done sustainably. Email neatandtidyseattle@gmail.com to get started and we’ll arrange a quick photo estimate or an onsite visit.
neatandtidyseattle@gmail.com
Mon–Sun: scheduling flexibility for homeowners.