Dumpster Enclosure Repair: What Breaks and What It Costs
Dumpster enclosure repairs run $900 to $3,000, and new gates run $3,500 to $15,000 an enclosure.
Most dumpster enclosure repairs run about $900 to $3,000. What broke, how much of the gate frame can stay, and the finish set the price inside that range.
What breaks
Enclosure damage can include:
- Cracked hinge welds or worn hinges
- Bent or missing cane bolts
- Pushed-in, loose or rusted panels
- A bent upright
- A loose gate post
Primer or paint
The repair gets primer. Paint to match the rest of the gate is an option and it shows in the price.
Repair, or new gates
One hinge, a cane bolt, or a panel is a repair. When most of the gate has to be rebuilt, a repair can cost close to new gates, and we price both.
What it costs
The price depends on what broke, how many leaves it touches, and the finish.
Hinges and a rehang on one gate sit at the bottom of the repair band. One enclosure on its own costs more per unit than several on the same job, because the crew, the truck and the fabrication setup get spread across all of them. A roof or a fence above the wall is priced on top.
What to send us
- A photo of each gate leaf, and one of the hinge side of the post.
- What is broken: a hinge, a bolt, a panel, or the frame.
- The clear opening width.
We price most enclosure repairs from the photos.
Frequently asked questions
Can you fix a gate the garbage truck hit?
Yes. Truck damage repairs run $900 to $3,000.
Do you clean out dumpster enclosures?
The cleaning and the wash-down are the hauler’s or a janitorial company’s work. We build and repair the gates, the roof, and the steel.
Why do the panels rust along the bottom?
Water sits along the bottom edge of the sheet after rain or a wash-down, so the coating goes there first. A rusted panel comes off and new sheet goes on; the frame usually stays.
Can you add a roof or a fence on top while you are there?
Yes. A fence above the wall, flat top or spear top, or a roof in chain link or metal decking. Both are priced on top of the gate work.
How long does it take?
Hinges and cane bolts are usually one visit. New panels or a new upright get cut in the shop and go on at a second one.
Get a price on an enclosure gate repair
Send a photo of each leaf and the hinge side of the post, and tell us what it is doing, and we will price it.