Morrison Gate & Fence is a fence and gate contractor serving the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. If you are comparing contractors, start with the condition of your fence or gate, the scope of work, and the materials involved. You can reach Morrison Gate & Fence at (469) 654-7729 to discuss your property and request an estimate.
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What does Morrison Gate & Fence do?
Morrison Gate & Fence serves people looking for fence and gate work in DFW. This page explains who to contact and what to compare before choosing a contractor. For the available categories of work, review the fence and gate services and identify the service closest to your needs.
A useful conversation starts with the problem, not just the appearance. A leaning fence may have damaged posts, loose connections, or a foundation issue. A dragging gate may need hinge adjustment, but it may also have an out-of-square frame or a moving support post.
Describe what you see and what you need the fence or gate to do. Privacy, boundary separation, pedestrian access, and vehicle access place different demands on the structure.
What should I look for in a fence and gate contractor?
Look for a contractor who can explain the proposed work in terms you can check. “Fix the fence” is not a clear scope. Replacing two damaged posts while retaining the existing panels is much easier to understand and compare.
Before agreeing to work, ask:
- Which components are damaged, and which can remain?
- What materials and dimensions are included?
- Does the work address the cause of the failure or only the visible symptom?
- What removal, disposal, and cleanup are included?
- What assumptions could change the scope?
- Are any warranty terms provided in writing?
If someone claims insurance coverage or a trade credential, request current documentation rather than relying on a logo or verbal assurance. Compare written scopes before comparing totals. Two estimates can describe very different amounts of work, even when both use the same service label.
Should I repair or replace my fence or gate?
Repair can make sense when damage is limited and the surrounding structure remains sound. Replacement deserves a closer look when deterioration is widespread, several supports have failed, or the existing layout no longer meets the property's needs.
| Broken or missing wood pickets | Damage is isolated and rails and posts remain sound | Pickets, rails, and posts show widespread deterioration |Leaning fence section | A limited support problem can be corrected | Multiple posts or connected sections have failed |Gate dragging on the ground | Hinges or alignment need correction and supports are stable | The frame is badly distorted or support posts are failing |Metal corrosion | Surface corrosion is limited and the metal remains sound | Corrosion has weakened posts, rails, welds, or connections
The deciding question is whether the remaining structure can support a lasting repair. New pickets do not correct a failing post. Likewise, replacing a gate operator does not correct a gate that binds mechanically. An inspection is needed to distinguish those conditions.
Which fence materials and gate parts should I compare?
Compare the complete assembly rather than judging a fence by its visible surface alone. Posts, rails, fasteners, hinges, and connections all affect how it holds together and operates.
For a wood fence, ask about the wood species, picket thickness, rail dimensions, post material, and fastener type. If stain or another finish is included, the scope should identify preparation and application work. An unfinished fence and a finished fence are not equivalent proposals.
For a metal fence or gate, compare the frame, infill, connections, and protective finish. Ask whether existing corrosion is superficial or has reduced the strength of a component. Painting over weakened metal does not restore its strength.
For a gate, compare hinge condition, latch alignment, frame squareness, and support-post stability. A swing gate needs room to travel through its arc. A sliding gate needs clear travel space along the fence line.
Where powered equipment is involved, mechanical movement and electrical controls require separate evaluation. Do not bypass photo eyes, sensing edges, or other safety devices to keep a malfunctioning gate moving.
What should a written fence or gate estimate include?
A written estimate should let you identify what will change on the property and what will stay. Ask for enough detail to compare the proposal with another estimate without guessing.
Useful scope details include:
- Location and quantity: The fence run, gate opening, or sections involved.
- Dimensions: Proposed fence height, approximate length, and gate opening width.
- Materials: Pickets, posts, rails, framing, hardware, and finishes.
- Existing components: What will be reused, repaired, or removed.
- Site work: Removal, disposal, access needs, and any stated restoration work.
- Gate equipment: Whether hinges, latches, operators, controls, or safety devices are included.
- Terms: Payment arrangements, exclusions, warranty terms if offered, and how changes are approved.
An estimate should also distinguish confirmed conditions from items that need further inspection. Hidden deterioration, uncertain boundary locations, and underground obstructions should not be treated as settled facts.
Do not assume permits or association approval are included. Ask who will check applicable requirements and handle any necessary submissions before work begins.
Does Morrison Gate & Fence serve my part of DFW?
Morrison Gate & Fence serves the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. Share the property address and type of work when you contact the company so service availability can be confirmed for your location.
The listed business address is 4514 Cole Ave Suite 40, Dallas, TX 75205. Call before planning an in-person visit; a listed address does not establish walk-in hours or showroom availability.
You can also email info@morrisonfencing.com with a short description of the project. Explain whether the issue involves an existing fence, a pedestrian gate, a driveway gate, or a proposed change to the property. Include any access constraints that could affect an inspection, such as a locked yard or a gate that will not open.
What should I send when requesting a fence or gate estimate?
Send enough information to show both the overall layout and the specific concern. Clear photos and approximate measurements can make the initial discussion more useful, but they do not replace checking structural conditions.
Include:
- Your name, property address, and preferred contact method.
- A wide photo showing the full affected fence run or gate.
- Close-up photos of damaged posts, rails, hinges, latches, or connections.
- Approximate fence length, height, or gate opening width, if safely accessible.
- A description of when the problem occurs.
- Your goal: restoring function, increasing privacy, changing access, or replacing deteriorated materials.
For a powered gate, describe any sounds, stopping points, or intermittent behavior without opening electrical enclosures. Photograph an equipment label only if it is safely accessible. Do not force a stuck gate, climb a damaged fence, or remove hardware just to gather information.
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Can photos confirm whether a fence post needs replacement?
Photos can show leaning, visible decay, cracked connections, and separation between components. They usually cannot establish the condition of buried wood, a footing, or concealed fasteners. Send wide and close-up views, but expect the repair decision to depend on an inspection of the post and surrounding structure.
Should I replace the gate operator if my gate stops moving?
Not automatically. A gate can stop because of mechanical binding, unstable supports, power problems, controls, or a safety-device fault. The cause needs diagnosis before equipment is replaced. Keep people and vehicles clear of the moving area, and do not bypass safety devices or force the gate through resistance.
Do I need exact fence measurements before contacting a contractor?
No. Approximate measurements can help describe the job, but final dimensions should be checked before materials are ordered or work is agreed. If measuring would require climbing, entering an unsafe area, or handling a damaged gate, send photos and describe the layout instead. Safety matters more than preliminary precision.
Can a replacement fence follow the existing fence line?
An existing fence line is not proof of a property boundary. Before replacing or relocating a fence, check the available survey and any applicable restrictions. If the boundary is unclear, resolve that uncertainty before setting posts. Tell the contractor about known easements, shared sections, or access concerns during the estimate discussion.
Request a fence or gate estimate: Call Morrison Gate & Fence at [(469) 654-7729](tel:+14696547729) to discuss your DFW property, describe the work, and ask about the next steps.