Fences standing straight again.
Leaning posts, sagging gates and storm-blown sections repaired or rebuilt - set properly in concrete this time, so the next gusty front does not undo it.
In Houston, fences fail at the posts: wet clay soil, rot at the ground line and wind loads take them out one lean at a time. Panels usually just follow the posts. We fix causes - footing, drainage at the post base, and hardware - not just symptoms.
What is included
- Leaning and broken posts replaced, set in proper concrete footings
- Storm-damaged sections rebuilt to match the existing fence
- Sagging gates rehung with solid hinge posts and hardware
- Rotten pickets and rails replaced selectively - honest repair before full replacement
- Full section replacement when repair no longer pencils out
- Stain and seal options to buy the wood years
How it works
- Walk the fence line. We check every post, rail and gate and tell you what is worth saving.
- Honest scope. Repair vs replace, section by section, in writing.
- Set and rebuild. Posts in concrete, rails square, pickets matched.
- Walkthrough. Gates swung, latches checked, site cleaned.
What drives the price
- Post count - digging and setting posts is the real labor of fence work
- Material: cedar vs treated pine, picket style and height
- Gates: the moving part that takes hardware and precision
- Access - tight side yards and established landscaping slow the dig
Common questions
Repair or replace the whole fence?
The honest math: if most posts are solid, sectional repair buys real years for a fraction of replacement. When rot has reached most posts or rails, replacement stops being the expensive option. We walk the line and tell you which side you are on.
Why do fence posts fail so fast here?
Our clay soil holds water against the post right at the ground line, which is exactly where rot and leverage meet. Posts set shallow or in dirt fail fastest. Proper depth, concrete and drainage at the base is most of a fence’s lifespan.
Who owns the fence - me or my neighbor?
In most Texas neighborhoods a shared fence line is just that - shared by agreement. Many neighbors split repairs; your survey shows whose side the line sits on. We are happy to quote it either way.
Guides worth reading first
- A seasonal home maintenance checklist for Houston owners
- Protecting your home from Houston humidity and storms