7 Fence Repairs That Can’t Wait
Here are seven specific fence issues that require immediate professional attention from a fence repair expert.
1. A Leaning or Sagging Gate
If your gate is dragging on the ground, it is putting massive stress on the gate post. Over time, this can snap the post or pull the entire section of the fence out of alignment. More importantly, a gate that doesn't latch is a major safety risk for children and pets.
2. Wobbly or Rotted Posts
The posts are the skeleton of your fence. If you can push a post and see it moving in the ground, the concrete footer has failed or the wood has rotted through. A single failed post can cause a "domino effect" during a high-wind storm, taking down 30-40 feet of fencing.
3. Broken "Puppy Pickets" or Bottom Gaps
If you have a pool safety fence or a dog enclosure, any gap larger than 4 inches is an emergency. It only takes a second for a small child or pet to find that gap.
4. Rotted Bottom Rails
In Magnolia, fences often sit in damp soil or tall grass. If the bottom rail (the horizontal piece) rots, the pickets will lose their support and begin to fall off. Replacing a rail is cheap; replacing an entire fallen panel is not.
