A tree came down across the fence, a post leans or heaved over the winter, the field wire is sagging, or the gate drags? Tell us what’s damaged and how much fence is involved.
Common repairs
- Fallen trees and storm damage to panels, rails and wire.
- Washed-out or leaning posts reset deeper.
- Rotted boards and pickets replaced.
- Field wire re-stretched or replaced, and gates re-hung.
Repair or replace?
When most posts are solid, fixing the damaged stretch usually makes sense. If rot or erosion has loosened much of the line, a new fence may be the better value. You will see both options when it is close.
Repair or replace?
A repair usually makes sense when the damage is limited to a few posts, boards or sections and the rest of the fence is sound. Replacement is worth pricing when most posts are rotting at the ground, boards are failing all along the run, or the whole line leans.
Common fence repairs
- Resetting leaning posts, or replacing posts rotted at the ground
- Replacing broken or rotted boards, pickets and rails
- Re-stretching chain link and replacing bent top rail
- Fixing sagging or dragging gates: hinges, latches and an anti-sag brace
- Storm and fallen-tree damage
- Re-tightening and splicing field wire
After a storm in Anderson
Take photos of the damage before anything is moved. If a tree is across the fence, it has to come off before the fence can be fixed. Check your homeowner's policy too: many treat a fence as an other structure, but coverage depends on the policy and the cause.
What to send with a repair request
- Photos of the damage and of the whole run
- Roughly how many feet are damaged
- The material and height of the fence
- Whether a gate is involved
- Whether a tree or debris is still on the line
Fence repair questions in Anderson
Can just one section of a fence be fixed?
Usually, if the posts on either side are sound. Weathered wood or discontinued vinyl may only be a close match, not an exact one.
Does homeowner's insurance cover fence damage?
It depends on the policy and on what caused the damage. Many policies cover a fence as an other structure; check yours and take photos before anything is moved.
Do I need to call 811 to replace a post?
For any new digging, yes. Indiana law requires you to contact Indiana 811 at least two full working days before digging, and fence post holes count as digging (Indiana 811). The request is free.