Gate repairs for safety and security.
When a metal gate at a Northern Beaches kindergarten came loose from the wall, safety quickly became a top priority. The gate had ripped away from its brick mounting, with the screws pulling clean out—leaving the gate unstable and difficult to open or close. In an environment where child safety and secure access are essential, this was an urgent repair.
A secure and lasting fix.
Once at the kindergarten, Peter assessed the damage and found the original screw holes in the brickwork were too wide to reuse. Attempting to reinstall the gate using the same holes would risk it pulling away again with daily use.
Instead, Peter drilled new mounting holes in fresh brickwork and installed new heavy-duty screws to securely reattach the gate. Fortunately, the original damaged holes were hidden behind the gate frame, so the fix looked clean and professional.
To further reinforce the gate, extra screws were added to distribute weight more evenly and reduce strain on any single point. Now, even if a child swings on the gate, it remains firmly secured to the wall.
With a little extra time and care, Peter ensured the gate is strong, functional, and built to withstand the everyday wear and tear of a busy kindergarten. Most importantly, the staff now have peace of mind that the gate is will be safe and secure for many years to come.
CONTACT PETER
From schools and kindergartens to family homes, Peter delivers repairs with safety, durability and care in mind. If you’ve got a loose gate, damaged fence, or anything else putting people at risk, call Peter to get it fixed properly.
Peter is a local Northern Beaches handyman who services clients from Palm Beach to Manly, Terrey Hills to Balgowlah, and everywhere in between. No job too small.
Get all your home repair jobs fixed at once. Prepare a list of all those annoying property maintenance and home repair projects that have been bothering you and get Peter to fix them in one go.
Peter Mitchell, That Handy Guy
Handyman Northern Beaches