Fence Repair in McAllen, TX

Signs your fence needs repair

• A section leans or moves when you push on it
• Boards are loose, cracked or missing
• The gate drags, won't latch or has dropped
• Posts are soft or crumbling at the ground
• Rust is showing on metal posts, rails or welds
• A storm knocked down a section or a tree limb landed on it

Repair or replace?

Repair usually makes sense when the problem is limited to a few posts, some boards or the gate. Replacement makes more sense when most posts are rotting, the whole fence leans, or repairs would cost more than half of a new fence. A good repair pro will tell you honestly which side of that line you're on.

Common repairs in McAllen

• Post replacement: the most common fix. Rotted wood posts can be replaced with new wood or with steel posts that won't rot again.
• Board and picket replacement: swapping broken or missing boards, matched as closely as possible.
• Gate repair: new hinges, latches, a stronger hinge post or an anti-sag kit.
• Metal fence repair: welding broken pickets or rails, treating rust and recoating.
• Chain link repair: stretching sagging mesh, replacing bent top rail and fixing ties.

After a storm

If a storm damaged your fence, take photos before anything is moved, since your homeowners insurance may cover part of it. Stay clear of any downed power lines and call the utility first. Then call us and describe what's down, and we'll connect you with a pro who handles storm repairs.

What affects the price

The number of posts or sections, the fence material, how easy the damage is to reach and whether matching materials are available all change the cost. Most repairs cost far less than new fencing.

Rot or a loose footing?

A leaning post can have two very different causes, and they're fixed differently:

• Loose footing: the post itself is solid, but the concrete around it cracked or the soil shifted. You'll see a gap around the concrete or the whole footing tips with the post. This can often be fixed by digging out and resetting the post in new concrete.
• Rot or termites: the wood is soft, dark or crumbling right at ground level, and you may see mud tubes. The post has to be replaced. This is a good time to switch to a galvanized steel post that won't rot again.

For metal fences, the same test applies: a post that moves in solid concrete may be rusted through at the base and need replacing or a welded repair.

Small repairs you can watch for

Some problems are cheap to fix early and expensive later: a gate that has started to drag, a single loose board, a little rust at a weld, or a sprinkler that soaks the same posts every day. Catching these during a yearly walk around your fence line can add years to its life.

When to call

Call sooner rather than later. A single leaning post puts extra load on the posts next to it, and within a season or two one bad post can turn into a whole leaning section. Fixing one post now costs much less than replacing a section after the next storm.

Related services in McAllen

• Wood Privacy Fence in McAllen: Full-height cedar or pine privacy fences that block the view, keep pets in and give your backyard some quiet.
• Wrought Iron Fence in McAllen: Steel and ornamental iron fences for front yards, pools and driveways that add security without blocking the view.
• Chain Link Fence in McAllen: Affordable, low-maintenance chain link for backyards, dogs, lots and businesses, with privacy slats if you want them.

Not sure which service you need? Tell us about the job and we'll point you to the right pro.