Fence & Gate Repair

Fences take weather, ground movement, and years of use, and eventually something needs attention — a post rots off at the base, a gate starts dragging, a section blows over in a storm, or a wire fence loses its tension. We repair all of it, across wood, metal, and farm & ranch fencing, and we take repair work as seriously as a new build. A good portion of our repair calls are on fences another contractor originally installed, which is completely fine — we're glad to assess and fix an existing fence regardless of who built it.

Common repairs we handle

Most repair calls fall into a handful of categories:

• Storm and wind damage — a section blown over, boards stripped off, or a tree limb down on the fence line. If it's a weather event you're filing a claim for, see our insurance claim fence repair page.
• Leaning or failed posts — usually a post that's rotted below grade or was set too shallow to begin with. The fix is resetting or replacing the post properly, at the right depth and bracing.
• Broken or rotted rail replacement — swapping out a cracked, sagging, or rotted rail or board without rebuilding the whole run.
• Gate problems and hinge adjustment — a sagging or dragging gate is often a hinge, hardware, or post-plumb issue rather than a gate that needs replacing. We realign hinges, re-hang, and re-square gates so they swing and latch the way they should.
• Wire fence stretching and re-tensioning — farm and ranch wire loses tension over time and after animal pressure. We re-stretch and re-secure sagging wire and repair failed corner bracing so the line holds again.

Repair or full replacement?

Not every problem calls for a rebuild, and we'll tell you straight which situation you're in. If the posts and overall structure are sound and it's a section of boards, a panel, a gate, or hardware that's failed, that's a repair. If posts have failed across most of the fence line, or the fence is old enough that other sections are right behind the part that just went, a full fence replacement is often the more honest recommendation — patching one section of a fence that's failing everywhere just delays the same conversation. We'd rather give you the real assessment during a free, on-site look than talk you into either extreme.

Repairs by fence type

Repair work looks different depending on the fence. Wood fence repairs usually involve matching existing boards, rails, and finish, and addressing rot at the posts. Metal fence repairs often mean replacing a damaged chain-link section, a bent rail, or hardware, or re-securing an ornamental panel. Farm & ranch repairs are typically about restoring tension and structure — re-stretching wire, rebuilding a corner or H-brace, or replacing failed t-posts. We also repair and realign gates of every type, and service gate openers we installed.

Storm damage and insurance claims

Storm-damaged fencing is one of the most common reasons people call, and fence damage is often covered under a homeowner's or property insurance policy. We can document the damage and work with you through the claim process — the details are on our dedicated insurance claim fence repair page.

Why work with us on a repair

Because we're based right in Onalaska, a repair call in our service area doesn't come with a long drive tacked onto the price, and we're nearby if anything needs a follow-up. We're insured and locally owned, and the same people who own the business do the work. Fence contracting doesn't require a state license in Texas, so we don't claim one — we carry insurance and we stand behind our repairs the same way we stand behind new construction.

Frequently asked questions

Do you repair fences you didn't build?

Yes — a good share of our repair work is on fences originally installed by someone else. We're glad to assess and fix an existing fence regardless of who built it.

Can you just fix a sagging gate, or do I need a whole new one?

Usually just a fix. A sagging or dragging gate is most often a hinge, hardware, or post-plumb issue — we adjust the hinges, re-hang, and re-square the gate rather than replace it, unless the gate itself is beyond repair.

My wire fence is sagging — can it be re-stretched instead of replaced?

Often, yes. If the wire and posts are still sound, we can re-stretch and re-tension the line and repair the corner bracing rather than replace it. If the wire itself is failing, replacement may make more sense — we'll tell you which during the estimate.

How do I know whether to repair or fully replace a fence?

It comes down mostly to the posts. Sound posts with failed boards, panels, or hardware means a repair; posts failing across the whole line usually means replacement is the more honest call. We give you that assessment straight during a free, on-site look.