Fence Repair in Dinuba, CA
I repair fences throughout Dinuba — leaning posts, broken boards, failed gates, storm damage. I fix the root cause, not just the visible problem. Most Dinuba fence failures trace back to the same two issues: posts not set deep enough for the clay soil, or posts set in dry-packed dirt without concrete. I've repaired hundreds of fences in this valley and the pattern is consistent.
Common Fence Repair Problems in Dinuba
Clay soil movement is behind most fence failures in Dinuba. A fence that looked straight when installed starts leaning after 2–3 wet seasons because the posts were set 18–24 inches in dry-packed dirt. The clay expanded, exerted lateral pressure, and the posts moved. Resetting those posts — excavating, pouring proper concrete, re-plumbing — is real repair. Pounding them back straight and hoping is not.
What I Repair Most Often in Dinuba
- Leaning posts — Excavate, inspect post condition, reset with proper concrete depth. If the post itself has rotted at the base (common on old pressure-treated and cedar), I replace the post during the reset.
- Broken and split boards — Individual board replacement on wood privacy fences. Matching material is usually available; I note when the profile is unusual and advise on options.
- Failed and sagging gates — Gate post settling causes most gate failures. I reset gate posts, adjust or replace hinge hardware, and realign the latch. Sagging single-swing gates over 4 feet wide usually also need an anti-sag kit — a cable system tensioned diagonally across the gate frame.
- Storm wind damage — Valley wind events can blow down entire fence sections if they're already compromised. I assess the extent of damage, provide a written quote for repair vs. replacement, and execute the correct scope.
- Chain link sag and fabric damage — Sagging chain link fabric is typically caused by insufficient tension or failed tension wire at the bottom of the run. I retension the fabric or replace damaged sections. Impact damage from vehicle or equipment contact is repaired by replacing the affected fabric panel.
- Wood rot at ground contact — Post bases that were set without concrete or with inadequate drainage often rot at the soil line. I replace rotted sections with new pressure-treated lumber or with steel post mounts that eliminate wood-to-soil contact.
Repair vs. Replacement — How I Advise
I look at three things: How many posts are compromised? What's the condition of the fence boards or panels? How old is the material? If I'm resetting 3 posts on a fence where the other 12 are solid and the boards are in good shape, repair makes sense. If the posts throughout are at 24 inches in dry-packed dirt and the boards are gray and checking, resetting 3 posts extends the fence another 3 seasons and you're back to the same conversation. I'll tell you which situation you're in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can leaning fence posts be fixed without replacing the whole fence?
Yes, when the posts are the only failure. I excavate the post, reset it at proper depth with concrete, and let it cure before reattaching rails and boards. If the boards and rails on that section are in good shape, the repair is complete. If they're damaged, I replace only the compromised components.
How much does fence repair cost in Dinuba?
Single post reset with concrete: $200–$400 depending on post size and depth. Board replacement on a section: $150–$400. Gate repair and rehang: $200–$500 depending on gate size and hinge hardware needed. Written quote after on-site assessment — repair costs vary too much by scope for phone estimates to be meaningful.
Do you repair fences you didn't install?
Yes. Most repair calls come on fences I didn't build. I assess the scope honestly, quote what's needed, and fix it correctly — same standard as a fence I built myself.