Repairs and Storm Damage
Fence Repair in Gastonia, NC
J & G Fence Company, Inc. handles fence repair in Gastonia, NC, from one leaning post to whole sections knocked down by a storm. Every estimate is free and in writing.
Fence Repair in Gastonia, NC From a Company That Began With Storm Work
Repair is where J & G Fence Company, Inc. started. In September 1989, Hurricane Hugo tore through the Carolinas and left damaged fences all over Gastonia, so two best friends, Joe and Gary, began putting them back up for their neighbors on a handshake and a promise to do it right.
More than 35 years later, we still repair fences for homeowners across Gaston County and the greater Piedmont, restoring posts, panels, rails and sections and replacing whatever cannot be saved. Call (704) 868-3559, and we will come out, look at the damage and tell you what it actually needs.
Warning Signs Your Fence Is Failing
Most fences give plenty of warning before they fail, and catching a problem early usually means a smaller, less expensive repair. Watch for these signs:
- Posts that lean, wobble or move when you push on them
- Boards, pickets or rails that are cracked, loose or missing
- A section that sags between two posts
- A gate that drags, sticks or will not latch
- Soft or rotting wood at the base of a post
- Damage from a fallen limb, high wind or a car
Small problems tend to spread, because a leaning post pulls on the neighboring rails and a loose board lets the next one work free. If you notice any of these signs, call for fence repair in Gastonia, NC before a small fix becomes a bigger job.
Our Fence Repair Process
Fence repair in Gastonia, NC starts with an honest inspection and ends with a careful final check. Here is what happens after you contact us.
Inspect the Damage
We come out, walk the fence with you and examine the posts, rails, boards and hardware, not only the area that originally caught your attention.
Recommend Repair or Replacement
We tell you honestly whether a repair will hold or whether part of the fence should be replaced. You get a free written estimate before any work starts.
Make the Repair
Our own crew members, all J & G employees, reset or replace posts, rebuild sections and refasten loose parts. We match the existing fence as closely as the material allows.
Triple-Check the Fence
We inspect the repaired area and the surrounding fence three times before we call the job finished, and then we review the completed work with you.
Storm Damaged Fence Repair
Storm damaged fence repair is the work this company was founded on. After Hurricane Hugo in 1989, Joe and Gary spent their days putting neighbors' fences back up, and that same work is still part of what we do after a severe storm moves through the area.
Wind is especially hard on solid privacy fences, which catch it like a sail, and falling limbs or entire trees can crush a section in an instant. Saturated ground after heavy rain also loosens posts, so a fence that survived the wind may begin leaning several days later.
After a storm, stay clear of any fence touching a downed power line and contact the utility first. When it is safe, photograph the damage for your records and call us at (704) 868-3559. We will schedule a visit, look at the whole fence and tell you what can be repaired and what should be replaced.
Leaning Fence Repair and Fence Post Replacement
A leaning fence almost always comes back to the posts, which carry the weight of the entire fence, so when one weakens, the surrounding rails and boards follow. Leaning fence repair usually means finding out why the post moved and fixing that cause.
Sometimes the post is sound but the footing has loosened, and we can reset the post and bring the fence back to plumb. Other times the post has rotted at the ground line or snapped below the surface, and fence post replacement is the right fix. We remove the old post, set a new one and reattach the rails and boards.
A single damaged post is a small job, while several leaning posts in a row, or posts that keep failing, may indicate a fence near the end of its usable life. We will tell you honestly which situation you are in, so you can decide whether to repair now or plan for a new fence.
Fence Section Replacement
Some damage is too extensive to patch, and a section crushed by a tree, broken by a vehicle or rotted through may need to come out entirely. Fence section replacement swaps that panel or run for new material, while the rest of the fence stays in place.
We match the style, height and spacing of your existing fence as closely as we can. New wood will look brighter than the old boards at first, and it weathers toward the rest of the fence over time. For chain link and other materials, we match the fabric, rails and hardware to what is already there.
When too many sections are failing, repair stops making financial sense, and we will say so plainly. If it is time for something new, our crews also build new wood fence installations and chain link fence for homes across the region.
What Affects the Cost of Fence Repair
The cost of fence repair in Gastonia, NC depends on what broke and why. We give you a free written estimate after we see the damage, so the price matches the actual job. These are the things that affect it most:
- How many posts, rails or sections need work
- The fence material and how easy it is to match
- Whether posts can be reset or must be replaced
- Access to the damaged area, including trees, slopes and tight spaces
- Hauling away broken material and storm debris
- Any gate hinges, latches or hardware that need replacing
Why Neighbors Call J & G When a Fence Goes Down
J & G was built on repair: the company began with two friends helping neighbors recover from a hurricane, and that habit of showing up for the community never disappeared. We are still locally owned and operated, with Joe still involved and his standards on every job.
We tell you what the fence needs, not what costs the most. If a repair will hold, we repair it, and if the fence is past saving, we explain why and put every option in writing. That honesty is a big reason more than half of our work each year comes from repeat customers and the people they refer.
Fence Repair Questions
Every board on this fence is a question we hear often. Pick one and it swings open.
Is it better to repair or replace my fence?
It depends on how much of the fence is failing. One or two bad posts or a damaged section is usually worth repairing. When many posts are leaning, boards are rotting along the whole run, or repairs keep coming back, replacement often makes more sense. We look at the entire fence and tell you honestly which option fits.
Can you repair just one part of my fence?
Yes. Many repairs involve a single post, a few boards or one damaged panel. We fix the problem area and check the posts and rails on either side to make sure the repair will hold. You get a free written estimate first, so you know exactly what we plan to fix and why.
What should I do right after a storm damages my fence?
Stay away from any fence touching a downed power line and call the utility first. Once it is safe, take photos of the damage for your records and keep pets away from the open areas. Then call J & G at (704) 868-3559, and we will schedule a visit to look at the whole fence.
Can you match new boards to my existing fence?
We match the style, height and board spacing as closely as the material allows. New wood starts out lighter than weathered boards, and the color difference fades as the new wood ages. For chain link and other fences, we match the fabric and hardware to what you already have. We will talk through how the repair will look before we start.
Why does my fence lean after heavy rain?
Soaked ground holds a post less firmly, and wind pushing on a solid fence adds more force. Posts that have started to rot at the base usually give way first. A lean after a storm often means the footing has shifted or a post has broken below the surface. We check each post and recommend a reset or replacement.
Put Your Fence Back in Shape
Tell us what happened to your fence, and we will come out to look at it with you. Call Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or request your free repair estimate online.