A tree came down across the fence, a post leans after the last storm, boards are rotting at the ground, 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.
When a repair stops making sense
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 Walterboro
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
How a fence repair usually goes
- Look at the whole run. The broken section may not be the only weak spot, so check the posts on either side.
- Clear the damage. Trees and debris come off, and broken pieces are removed.
- Reset or replace posts. Any new digging starts with a SC811 request.
- Rebuild the section. New boards, panels or wire are matched as closely as the old fence allows.
- Check the gates. A gate on a moved post usually has to be re-hung.
What affects the price of a fence repair
- How many posts have to be reset or replaced
- How many feet of boards, panels or wire are damaged
- The material, and whether a match is still sold
- Removing a tree or debris from the line
- Whether a gate has to be rebuilt or only adjusted
Photos of the whole run help, because a price based on one broken board can change once the posts are seen.
Homes, farms and rental property
At home in Colleton County, most repairs start with a storm, a tree or a dog that found a gap. On a farm, a broken stretch can let stock out, so say so and it can be noted on the request. If you manage a rental, say who approves the work and who should get the estimate.
Common fence problems
- Leaning fence posts: why they move, and how they're reset
- Storm and fallen tree damage: what to do first
- A sagging gate: the usual causes and fixes
- A rotting wood fence: repair or replace
Fence repair questions in Walterboro
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. South Carolina law requires you to contact SC811 at least three business days before you start digging, not counting the day you file, weekends or holidays, and fence post holes count as digging (SC811). The request is free.
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