Exterior & Outdoor Structures

Fence Repair in Ontario

Fences rarely need replacing all at once. What actually happens: one post rots at ground level, a windstorm takes out two panels, a gate starts dragging, or frost heave tilts a section toward the neighbour's yard. Those are repairs β€” and repairing the failed part is a fraction of the cost of a new fence.

The most common call we get is the leaning fence. Nine times out of ten it's a post problem: rotted where it meets the concrete, or heaved by frost. We pull and reset the bad post, or sister a new one beside it, and the run comes back to straight. Broken boards, sagging rails and storm-blown panels are the same story β€” targeted fixes, matched to the existing fence as closely as weathered wood allows.

One caution we'll always give honestly: if most posts are soft at the base, replacing boards is dressing up a fence that's about to fall over. We'll tell you when a repair makes sense and when it doesn't.

What this covers

  • Resetting or replacing leaning and broken posts
  • Replacing broken or rotted fence boards
  • Rail and panel repairs
  • Storm damage repair and temporary securing
  • Gate repair β€” sagging, dragging and latch problems
  • Re-levelling frost-heaved sections
  • Matching existing board style and height
  • Partial section replacement within an older fence

Just need one small job done?

What affects the price

  • How many posts or panels are involved
  • Post repair method β€” resetting, sistering or full replacement with new concrete
  • Digging out old concrete footings, which is real labour
  • Matching aged or discontinued materials
  • Access to the fence line from both sides
  • Gate hardware and rebuild needs
  • Whether the damage is isolated or a sign the whole run is failing

Every home is different, so we don’t publish flat prices β€” the quote is free and based on your actual job.

Common questions

My fence is leaning after the winter. Can it be straightened?
Usually. If the post is sound and just heaved, we can reset it deeper with a proper footing. If it's snapped or rotted at grade β€” very common, since that's where moisture sits β€” the post gets replaced and the existing panels go back on. Either way the fix is local to the bad posts, not the whole fence.
A storm blew down two panels. Is that worth a professional visit?
It's a normal job for us, and worth doing promptly β€” a gap in the fence matters if you've got dogs or kids, and a downed panel gets walked on and wrecked. We can secure it temporarily fast and do the proper repair on the next visit if materials need matching.
Why does my gate sag?
Gates carry their whole weight on two hinges bolted to one post, so they sag when the hinge post shifts or the gate frame racks out of square. The fix ranges from a diagonal brace or tension cable to resetting the hinge post. It's one of the most satisfying small repairs there is β€” a gate that clicks shut again.
Will new boards match my old grey fence?
Not at first β€” new wood is bright, old wood is silver. It weathers toward a match over a season or two. If it bothers you, staining the repaired section (or the whole fence while we're there) evens things out immediately.
Can fence repairs be done in winter?
Board and panel repairs, yes. Post work is harder once the ground freezes, but not impossible β€” and if a section is down in January we can brace it securely until the ground opens up for a proper reset.

Ready to sort out your fence repair?

Tell us what your home needs β€” a small fix or a full project β€” and get a free quote.