Case Study: We where called in to fix a dragging gate.

We where called in to fix a dragging gate and discovered the hinges where installed too low on the post. We also corrected the vertical alignment of the gate to bringing it back to plumb, the gate post may have leaned over due to the weight of the gate over the years, or it wasn’t installed correctly in the beginning.

The markings from the laser level and the position of the new pintles and gudgeons i.e. hinges.
The lower Pintle showing it raised several centimetres
The image above shows the laser level at the height of the adjacent hinge confirming that the dragging gate was hung too low.

We went one step further than required and created a stone bolt foundation to allow the weight of the gate to be supported when not in use in the closed position. This will prevent any sag of the gate post and the gate compared to hanging unsupported.