Dallas Fence Service
Fence Repair in Dallas, TX
Fence repair in Dallas, TX: storm damage, leaning posts, rotted posts, gate and board fixes for wood, chain link, and iron fences.
- On-site estimates
- Written 5-year workmanship warranty
- Serving Dallas since 2008
- Dallas BasedDallas, TX
- Built for Clay SoilSteel-post options
- Written Coverage5-year workmanship warranty
- Clear ScopeMeasured, itemized estimates
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Measure the Property
Footage, grade, access, removals, gates, and obstructions are reviewed before the scope is written.
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Specify the System
Material, posts, hardware, finish, and details are matched to the way your fence repair needs to perform.
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Confirm the Scope
The proposed work is documented so the estimate is useful and the installation crew knows what was agreed.
Fence Repair in Dallas
Materials, options, and build details that matter.
Review the specifications, design choices, site conditions, and installation decisions behind a durable fence repair.
A fence rarely fails all at once. A post loosens after a wet spring, a gate starts dragging, a few pickets rot at the base — and a fence that could have been a quick fix turns into a full replacement if it's left too long. We repair wood, chain link, and iron fences across Dallas and the surrounding suburbs, and most of the time we can save what you already have. When we can't, we'll tell you that too, and show you why. Call (469) 809-2424 for a free on-site assessment.
Storm Damage Fence Repair
North Texas storms — straight-line winds, hail, the occasional microburst — take fences down every spring. A solid privacy fence works like a sail: one strong gust catches the face and snaps posts or lays a whole section flat. We handle the aftermath, resetting or replacing broken posts, rebuilding downed sections, and matching the new lumber to what's still standing so the repair doesn't look like a patch. If a tree limb came through, we clear the fence line and rebuild from the footing up.
Worth knowing: storm damage to a fence is often covered by homeowner's insurance. We document the damage and itemize the repair so you have what you need to file a claim.
Leaning Fence Posts
A leaning fence almost always traces back to the posts, not the panels. In Dallas that usually means one of two things: a wood post that rotted at the ground line, or the expansive clay soil — "black gumbo" — heaving and shifting the footing through a wet-then-dry cycle. If the post itself is still sound, we can often dig it out, re-plumb it, and re-set it in fresh concrete. If it's a wood 4x4 that's gone punky at the base, the real fix is a galvanized steel post that won't rot or move again. Either way, we straighten the run, re-hang any panels that pulled loose, and leave the line true.
Rotted Post Replacement
Wood posts are the number-one failure point on Dallas fences. They rot from the ground up — the section buried in soil and concrete stays damp, and cedar or pine gives out there years before the pickets do. When a post is soft, wobbly, or snapped off at grade, we pull it, clear the old footing, and set a new one in concrete. Our standard replacement is a galvanized steel post, which takes rot off the table for good, but we'll match a wood post if you're keeping the fence uniform for now. We can swap a single failed post or re-post an entire run that's on its way out.
Gate Repair
Gates take more abuse than any other part of a fence — swung, slammed, and leaned on daily — so they're usually the first thing to go. Most gate trouble comes down to sag (the gate drops and drags or won't latch), worn or bent hinges, a failed latch, or a gate post that's shifted and thrown the whole thing out of square. We re-square sagging gates with an anti-sag cable or a rebuilt frame, replace hinges and latches with heavier hardware than the builder used, and re-set the gate post when that's what pulled it out of line. If a gate is beyond saving, we rebuild it to match the fence. For automated gates, see our automatic gate repair page.
Board and Picket Replacement
Cracked, split, warped, or missing boards are the most common repair we do — and the most visible. Individual pickets fail from age, impact, or a knot that finally lets go, and a handful of bad boards can make an otherwise solid fence look neglected. We replace damaged pickets and rails with matching lumber, and where the old cedar has weathered gray, we blend the new wood with stain so the repair reads as one fence instead of a checkerboard of light and dark boards. On board-on-board fences we match the overlap and pattern so the fix disappears. See our wood fence installation page for how we build them in the first place.
Chain Link Fence Repair
Chain link is durable, but it isn't indestructible — mesh gets bent or cut, top rails kink, tension bars pull loose, and posts lean like any other fence. We re-stretch and re-tension sagging mesh, splice or replace damaged sections, straighten or swap bent top rails and posts, and rehang gates that have dropped. If a vehicle or a fallen limb crushed a run, we rebuild it with matching-gauge mesh so the repair blends in. We handle residential and commercial chain link alike — more on our chain link fencing page.
Iron Fence Repair
Ornamental iron and tubular steel fences last for decades, but they have their own failure modes: surface rust, a bent or knocked-loose picket, a cracked weld, or a section that's sagged where a footing shifted. We weld and repair broken joints, replace damaged pickets and rails, re-set leaning posts, and treat and repaint rusted areas so the finish holds up again. Matching an older ornamental pattern is the tricky part, and it's where a fabricator beats a handyman — we replicate the picket style and spacing so the repair matches the original. Details are on our iron fence installation page.
Repair vs. Replacement: How to Decide
The honest answer isn't always "repair." Here's how we think about it, and how we'll advise you when we walk your fence.
Repair usually makes sense when the posts are sound and the damage is localized — a downed section after a storm, a sagging gate, a dozen bad boards, a couple of leaning posts. If most of the fence is solid, fixing the bad parts is the cheaper, smarter move.
Replacement usually wins when the problems are systemic. If posts are failing up and down the line, the whole fence is leaning, or wood posts are rotting one after another, you'll spend good money chasing failures that keep coming. At that point a new fence on galvanized steel posts costs less over five years than repeated repairs — and you reset the clock instead of patching a fence that's already at the end of its life.
We'll walk the fence, tell you which camp it's in, and give you both numbers when it's close. No upsell: if a repair holds you over for a few more years, that's what we'll quote.
We repair fences throughout Dallas and the northern suburbs, including fence work in Plano, Frisco, and Richardson. Call (469) 809-2424 or request a free estimate online — we'll come look, tell you straight whether it's a repair or a replacement, and quote both when it's a close call.
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Fence Repair questions
Practical answers about planning fence repair in Dallas.
What types of fences do you repair?
We repair wood, chain link, ornamental iron, tubular steel, and vinyl fences across Dallas and the suburbs — residential and commercial. Whether it's a leaning post, a sagging gate, storm-downed sections, or rotted boards, we work on every fence type we install, and plenty we didn't.
Should I repair or replace my fence?
It comes down to the posts and how widespread the damage is. If the posts are sound and the damage is localized — a downed section, a bad gate, a run of rotted boards — repair is the cheaper, smarter fix. If posts are failing all along the line or the whole fence is leaning, replacement usually costs less over a few years than chasing repeated repairs. We walk the fence and give you both numbers when it's a close call.
Can you match my existing fence?
In most cases, yes. We match picket size, board pattern, and rail style, and we can blend new wood into weathered gray fencing with stain so the repair doesn't stand out as a patch. Ornamental iron is the hardest to match — we replicate the picket style and spacing so the new section reads as part of the original run.
Is storm damage to my fence covered by insurance?
Often, yes. Most homeowner's policies cover wind and storm damage to fences, subject to your deductible. We document the damage and provide an itemized repair estimate you can submit with your claim. Check your specific policy for coverage and limits.
Why do fence posts rot or lean in Dallas?
Two reasons, and they usually work together. Wood posts rot at the ground line where the soil stays damp, and Dallas's expansive clay soil — 'black gumbo' — swells when wet and shrinks when dry, heaving footings and pushing posts out of plumb. Re-setting posts in galvanized steel and proper concrete footings is how we stop both from coming back.
How long does a fence repair take?
Most residential repairs — a gate, a run of boards, a few posts — are done in a single visit. Larger jobs like storm rebuilds or re-posting a long run can take a day or two depending on how much has to come out and go back in. We give you a clear timeline with your estimate.
Do you offer free repair estimates?
Yes. We come out, walk the fence, and give you an honest on-site assessment and quote at no charge — including a straight answer on whether a repair or a full replacement is the better spend.
Free Fence Estimate
Price your fence repair on the actual site.
Start with a free on-site measure and a written scope. You will know what is proposed before installation is scheduled.