Fence Repair
Fast fixes for leaning posts, broken sections, gates, and storm damage.
A damaged fence does not have to mean a full replacement. Most fence problems come down to a few failing parts, and fixing those parts is faster and far cheaper than tearing everything out. Terracotta Construction repairs leaning and rotted posts, broken rails and pickets, problem gates, and storm damage across Montgomery County and the Greater Houston area. We are locally owned, licensed, and insured, and every repair starts with a free estimate.
What Fence Repair Covers and Who Needs It
Fence repair is the work of restoring an existing fence to full strength and good looks without replacing the whole structure. If your line is mostly sound but a section has gone wrong, repair is almost always the smarter call. We handle the common failures that Texas fences develop over time, including posts that lean or wobble, posts that have rotted at or below the ground line, rails that have cracked or pulled loose, pickets that are split or missing, and gates that no longer swing, latch, or close square.
Homeowners call us when a section starts tilting after a wet season, when a gate begins to drag, or when a storm leaves part of the run flattened. Property managers and landlords call us between tenants, when a perimeter fence needs to look right and hold up before the next lease. Businesses call us when a damaged fence becomes a safety or security concern. In each case the goal is the same: bring the fence back to where it should be, at the lowest reasonable cost.
The honest part of our job is telling you when repair makes sense and when it does not. If the framing is solid and the damage is contained, we repair it. If the posts are failing up and down the whole line and the wood is at the end of its life, we will say so plainly so you are not paying to patch something that needs to come down. You get the straight version either way.
The Problems We Fix and the Materials We Match
Leaning and rotted posts are the most common repair we see, and they are also the most important to get right, because the post carries the load. In Texas, wood posts often rot where they meet the soil, where moisture and bugs do their work out of sight. Depending on the situation we reset the post in fresh concrete, sleeve or splice it, or pull and replace the rotted post entirely. For runs that keep failing in wet spots, we can step you up to treated wood or a steel post option so the next repair is years away instead of months.
Broken rails and pickets are usually a faster fix. We replace cracked rails, refasten loose ones, and swap split or missing pickets so the line reads as one fence again. Gates get their own attention, since they take the most abuse. We rehang sagging gates, add bracing or an anti-sag kit, adjust or replace hinges and latches, and square up frames that have racked over time so the gate opens clean and shuts on its own.
Material matching is where a repair either disappears or sticks out. We work with the common Texas fencing materials, including cedar and treated pine, chain link, and metal and ornamental panels, and we match board width, picket style, and rail layout to what you already have. New wood will always start lighter than weathered boards, but it weathers in over a season, and we can talk through stain or sealer options if you want the repair to blend faster.
Our Repair Process and What to Expect
Every job starts with a free on-site estimate. We walk the full fence line with you, not just the obvious break, because a leaning section is often a clue that the neighboring posts are starting to go too. We check post bases, rail connections, hardware, and the ground around the fence, then give you a clear written estimate that spells out what we will repair, what materials we will use, and what it costs. No vague numbers and no pressure.
On repair day our crew protects the surrounding area, removes the failed parts, and rebuilds the section to match the rest of the fence. Reset posts go into fresh concrete and are braced plumb while it cures. New rails and pickets are fastened securely and lined up with the existing run. Gates are hung, squared, and tested through a full swing and latch. When we are done we clean up the work area, haul off the old material, and walk the finished repair with you.
Most single-section and gate repairs are completed quickly, while storm jobs or multi-post runs take a little longer depending on scope and how much the concrete needs to cure before the fence carries weight. We will give you a realistic timeline up front so you know what to plan for, and we keep you posted if anything we find on site changes the picture.
Storm Damage Restoration
Greater Houston weather is hard on fences. High wind, saturated ground, and falling limbs are a regular part of life here, and they can lay a fence over in a single afternoon. After a storm we come out, assess the full extent of the damage, and tell you whether the run can be reset and rebuilt or whether the affected section needs to be replaced. Sometimes a fence that looks destroyed is mostly recoverable, and sometimes posts that look fine have been loosened in the wet soil and will fail next time if they are not addressed.
We can prioritize the work so the security and safety issues, like an open gap along a pool or a downed gate, get handled first, then circle back for the cosmetic finish. If your repair involves an insurance claim, we will provide clear documentation of the damage and the work so you have what you need for your records. The aim is to get your property closed in and looking right again with as little hassle as possible.
Why Doing the Repair Right Matters
A fence repair that is done cheaply tends to fail twice. A post reset without enough concrete leans again. A picket nailed back without fixing the cracked rail behind it pops loose by the next windy week. We do repairs the way we would on our own property, which means we fix the cause, not just the symptom, and we use quality materials rated for Texas heat, sun, and moisture so the fix lasts.
Because we are licensed and insured, you are protected while we are on your property, and you are dealing with an accountable local company rather than an unknown crew that may not be around next season. We stand behind our work with a satisfaction guarantee, and we would rather take the extra time to set a post correctly than come back to redo it. Solid posts, square gates, and matched materials are what separate a repair that holds from one that just looks finished on the day it is done.
There is a real cost to a fence that keeps breaking, in money, in time, and in the security and privacy you expect from it. Getting the repair right the first time is the cheapest path in the long run, and it is the one we steer every customer toward.
Get a Free Fence Repair Estimate
If your fence is leaning, sagging, storm damaged, or just looking rough in spots, the first step is a free estimate. We will look at it honestly, tell you whether a repair or a replacement makes more sense, and give you a clear price with no pressure. Terracotta Construction is locally owned right here in Montgomery, Texas, and we treat your fence like it is on our own street.
We repair fences throughout Montgomery County and the Greater Houston area, including Montgomery, Conroe, The Woodlands, Magnolia, Willis, Huntsville, Tomball, Spring, Cypress, and Katy. Whether it is a single section, a problem gate, or a full storm cleanup, we are ready to help.
Call Terracotta Construction at (936) 955-4083 to schedule your free fence repair estimate. We also offer 24/7 emergency response when storm damage leaves your property open and you need it secured fast.
Fence Repair FAQs
Should I repair my fence or replace it?+
It depends on how much of the fence is failing. If the framing is sound and the damage is limited to a few posts, rails, pickets, or a gate, repair is faster and far less expensive. If the posts are rotting up and down the whole line and the wood is at the end of its life, replacement usually costs less over time. We will walk the fence with you and give you the honest call during your free estimate.
Can you fix a leaning fence post without replacing the whole fence?+
Yes, in most cases. A leaning post is often the only thing wrong with an otherwise solid run. Depending on the post's condition we can reset it in fresh concrete, brace and splice it, or pull and replace just that post. Replacing the entire fence over one or two bad posts is rarely necessary.
Will the new boards match my existing fence?+
We match board width, picket style, and rail layout to what you already have, and we work with the common Texas materials like cedar, treated pine, chain link, and metal panels. New wood always starts lighter than weathered boards, but it blends in over a season as it weathers, and we can discuss stain or sealer options if you want it to match faster.
My fence was knocked down in a storm. Can you help right away?+
Yes. We respond to storm damage across Montgomery County and Greater Houston, and we offer 24/7 emergency response when a downed fence or gate leaves your property open. We can secure the urgent safety and security issues first, then handle the full repair, and we provide clear documentation of the damage if you are filing an insurance claim.
Why does my gate sag or stop latching?+
Gates take more wear than any other part of a fence because they move constantly. Over time hinges loosen, frames rack out of square, and posts shift, which makes the gate drag and miss the latch. We rehang and square the gate, add bracing or an anti-sag kit, and adjust or replace hinges and latches so it swings clean and closes on its own again.
How much does fence repair cost?+
Cost depends on what is wrong, how many posts or sections are involved, and the materials your fence uses, so there is no flat rate that fits every job. That is exactly why we offer a free on-site estimate. We look at the whole fence line, write down what needs to be done, and give you a clear price before any work begins.
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