Gate Repair Services in Cohasset, MA
Gate repair in Cohasset typically runs $180-$650 depending on whether the issue is a simple hinge adjustment or a full motor replacement, and most calls are completed in a single visit. Ironworks Gate Co. has been answering calls from Cohasset homeowners since 2013, and we know the difference between a harbor-front estate gate battered by salt air and a inland Colonial with original wrought iron from the 1920s. If your gate is sticking, sagging, or stopped working entirely, call us at (833) 754-7503 - a live person answers, day or night.
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.
Why Cohasset Homeowners Choose Ironworks Gate Co.
We have been driving the same South Shore roads for over 42 years, and Cohasset is familiar territory - our serving Scituate, MA experience extends right up the coast. Our technicians know to look for granite ledge before quoting a post reset on a Beechwood Street property, and they carry the corrosion-resistant hardware that holds up against Massachusetts Bay salt. Cohasset homeowners do not call us for quick patches - they call because they want the gate fixed correctly and never thought about again.
Our reviews from Cohasset mention the same things: we show up when we say we will, we explain the repair before starting, and we leave the driveway cleaner than we found it. We serve homes throughout the Beechwood area and along the harbor near Government Island, and our average response time to Cohasset is under 90 minutes during business hours. Every technician is background-checked and uniformed, and every job carries our written 90-Day Done Right Promise - no paperwork, no arguing, just fixed.
We are not the cheapest bid you will find. We are the last call you will need to make.
Gate Repair Services We Offer in Cohasset
Gate Repair
Sagging gates, seized hinges, broken latches, and misaligned frames - we handle the full range of mechanical gate repair on properties from Little Harbor to South Main Street. Our mobile welding rig lets us fabricate repairs on-site when standard parts do not exist for century-old ironwork. Learn more about our Gate Repair in Cohasset.

Gate Installation
When a gate has reached the end of its service life, we measure, fabricate, and install replacements that match Cohasset’s architectural character - ornamental steel and wrought iron for historic estates, modern aluminum where weight and automation demand it. We probe for granite ledge before quoting post work, so your estimate reflects reality, not guesswork. Learn more about our Gate Installation in Cohasset.

Gate Motor & Opener
We are trained and equipped on nine automation brands including Linear, Viking, and Ghost Controls, so the correct fix happens on the first visit - no return trips for parts we should have had. From salt-corrupted circuit boards to gearboxes seized after a hard winter, we diagnose and repair motors for swing, slide, and barrier gates. Learn more about our Gate Motor & Opener in Cohasset.

Gate Access Control
Keypads, intercoms, telephone entry systems, and remote programming for Cohasset estates where security and convenience matter equally - our Cohasset Gate Access Control services cover it all. We repair existing systems and upgrade older setups to modern standards without replacing what still works.

Gate Parts & Welding
Custom fabrication is often the only option for Cohasset’s non-standard gates. Our mobile welding unit repairs broken scrollwork, reattaches separated joints, and handles Gate Parts & Welding - Cohasset needs when original parts have been obsolete for decades.

Neighborhoods We Serve in Cohasset
We answer calls across Cohasset’s full 02025 ZIP code, with same-day availability for most repair requests. These are the neighborhoods we know best:
- Beechwood - historic homes with original wrought-iron gates on granite posts
- Little Harbor - waterfront estates with heavy salt-air exposure and custom automation
- Government Island area - Colonials and shingle-style homes with estate-grade entry gates
- South Main Street corridor - mixed architectural periods requiring adaptive repair approaches
- Border roads near North Scituate - rural properties with longer driveways and slide-gate systems
Most Cohasset calls are reached within 90 minutes during standard hours.
Why Cohasset’s Climate & Housing Affect Gate Repair
Cohasset sits directly on Massachusetts Bay, and that proximity shapes every repair we make here. Salt-laden air from nor’easters and persistent onshore winds corrodes wrought-iron and ornamental-steel gate hardware at a rate dramatically faster than towns just a few miles inland. We see hinge pins frozen solid after three seasons, motor housings compromised by surface rust, and welded joints that have oxidized from the inside out. The concentration of high-value waterfront estates means gate repair in Cohasset is almost always ornamental iron or automated swing-gate work on custom, non-catalog units - not the vinyl or chain-link jobs common to neighboring towns. This demands welding capability and access to specialty hardware rather than off-the-shelf parts.
The housing stock compounds the challenge. Cohasset’s large historic Colonials, Victorians, and New England shingle-style estates, many dating to the late 1800s and early 1900s, feature entry gates that are typically custom-fabricated wrought iron or ornamental steel hung on granite pillar posts. These gates are rarely standard sizes, and their hardware must be sourced or fabricated rather than replaced with modern equivalents. Then there is the ledge. Much of Cohasset sits on shallow granite that can appear within 12-18 inches of the surface, meaning replacement posts cannot always be dug to standard depth. Our technicians probe for ledge before quoting any post-reset job, and we often use core-drilled or surface-mount anchor plates rather than standard concrete footings. Freeze-thaw cycles add another variable - ground frost penetrates beneath post footings each winter, routinely shifting pillars out of plumb and producing the misalignment calls we field every spring.
Pricing for Gate Repair in Cohasset
We settle on an upfront price before turning a single bolt. No surprises on the bill, no open-ended hourly rates.
| Service | Typical Range in Cohasset |
|---|---|
| Basic hinge/latch adjustment | $180 - $280 |
| Hardware replacement (corrosion damage) | $250 - $450 |
| On-site welding/fabrication | $300 - $550 |
| Gate motor diagnostic & repair | $280 - $480 |
| Motor replacement (single) | $650 - $1,400 |
| Post reset (standard depth) | $350 - $600 |
| Post reset (ledge encounter, surface mount) | $500 - $850 |
| Seasonal tune-up | $89 |
Active offers: $50 off any repair over $250, free second opinion on any written estimate, and a permanent 5% senior and veteran discount. Call (833) 754-7503 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Service Area - Cities Near Cohasset
We carry the same tools and standards to neighboring communities. If you are near the Cohasset line in North Scituate, Scituate, Hingham, or Hull, we will answer your call with the same response time and the same written guarantee.
Serving Cohasset, MA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Cohasset area and know this community well, including our North Scituate service area. Use the map below to see our full coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Gate Repair in Cohasset
Most gate repairs in Cohasset fall between $180 and $650, with simple adjustments at the low end and motor replacements or ledge-compromised post work at the high end. Salt-air corrosion often means hardware replacement rather than adjustment, which pushes typical Cohasset repairs toward the middle of that range. Call (833) 754-7503 for a free estimate with exact pricing.
Yes, most Cohasset repairs are completed in a single visit because our trucks carry parts and welding equipment for nine major automation brands including Linear, Viking, and Ghost Controls. If your gate motor has failed completely, we stock common replacement units and can often restore operation before leaving. Call (833) 754-7503 - a live person answers 24 hours a day, and we schedule same-day service when the call comes in early enough.
Freeze-thaw cycles in Cohasset shift granite pillar posts out of plumb over winter, and salt air corrodes hinges until they no longer bear weight evenly. The ledge beneath many Cohasset properties also prevents standard deep footings, so posts that were never fully stable to begin with worsen with time. We diagnose whether the issue is post alignment, hinge wear, or frame distortion, then fix the root cause rather than adjusting symptoms.
Repair is usually more economical for Cohasset’s custom wrought-iron and ornamental-steel gates, which would cost significantly more to replicate than to restore. We recommend replacement only when the frame is structurally compromised, the motor is obsolete with no parts availability, or repeated repairs exceed half the cost of a new unit. Our free second opinion on any written estimate helps you compare with confidence. Call (833) 754-7503 to schedule.
That describes most Cohasset gates we service. The historic Colonials and shingle-style estates throughout Beechwood and Little Harbor feature custom fabrication from decades or centuries past. We fabricate replacement parts on-site rather than forcing modern hardware to fit, and we match repair materials to original specifications. Our mobile welding unit and access to specialty suppliers make this routine work for us.
Written by the team at Ironworks Gate Co., serving Cohasset since 2013.
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.
- 3A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, typically within 1-hour.
- 4You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
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