Fence & Gate Repair in Memphis, TN
Wood privacy fences are everywhere in Memphis, from the alleys behind Midtown bungalows to the long backyard runs in Bartlett, Germantown and Cordova subdivisions, and they don't have an easy life here. Our clay-heavy soil holds water after heavy rain and then dries hard in August, so posts loosen in their holes over a few seasons. The bottoms of wood posts sit in that damp ground and rot right at the soil line, and the humidity keeps pickets damp enough that they cup, split and turn gray. Then a spring thunderstorm comes through with straight-line winds, and a solid six-foot fence catches it like a sail. That's when a run that was barely holding finally leans over or snaps a post.
Most of the time a damaged fence doesn't need to be replaced. We reset leaning posts, replace rotted ones with new pressure-treated posts set deeper in concrete, sister or replace broken rails, and swap out split or missing pickets to match what's there. Gates get the most attention: we square up sagging frames with anti-sag kits or new bracing, replace worn hinges and latches with heavy, galvanized hardware, and rehang them so they close and latch on their own. Chain-link fences get re-stretched, re-tied and repaired where trees or storms bent them. We clean up the old wood and debris when we're done.
What this covers
- Leaning post resetting and straightening
- Rotted post replacement in concrete
- Sagging gate squaring and rehanging
- Hinge, latch and drop-rod replacement
- Broken rail and picket replacement
- Storm and fallen-limb damage repair
- Chain-link repair and re-stretching
- Old wood and debris haul-off
How a fence & gate repair visit usually goes
Walk the Fence Line
We check posts, rails, pickets and gates, find what's loose or rotted, and give you a clear plan and price.
Reset or Replace Posts
We dig out failed posts, set new ones deeper in concrete, and brace them while it cures.
Repair Rails, Pickets and Gates
We replace broken rails and boards, square and rehang gates, and install sturdy hardware that won't rust out.
Check and Clean Up
We check that the run is straight, the gate latches on its own, and we haul away old wood and debris.
Trees are the other fence problem in Memphis. Many older neighborhoods have huge willow oaks, pecans and hackberries along property lines, and their roots heave fence posts while their limbs come down in storms and ice. After a big windstorm or an ice event, we often see fence sections crushed under fallen branches across Midtown, East Memphis and Whitehaven. We cut away and clear the debris from the fence line, repair the posts and rails, and get your yard closed back up so the dog stays in. If a large limb or tree is involved, we'll refer you to a tree service to remove it safely before we start the repair. Where roots have lifted a post out of line, we can often shift the new post a few inches to clear the root rather than cutting into it, which keeps both the tree and the fence healthier.
What shapes the price in Memphis
Fence repair cost depends on how many posts need to be reset or replaced, how much of the run is damaged, and the height and style of the fence. Replacing a few pickets or a gate latch is a short job. Several rotted posts, a long run that needs straightening, or storm damage where a tree limb crushed a section take longer and more material. Hard digging around tree roots or old concrete footings adds time, as do tight alley access and slopes. Taking care of everything in one visit, rather than waiting for the next storm to knock down another section, is usually the cheaper path.
Neighbors often ask
My fence leaned over in the last storm. Do I need a whole new fence?
Usually not. In most Memphis storms, the panels and rails are fine and the failure is at a few posts that had rotted at ground level or loosened in soaked soil. We replace or reset those posts in fresh concrete, pull the run back into line and re-fasten everything. That's far less expensive than a new fence and buys you years of service.
Why does my gate keep sagging?
Gates sag because the frame racks out of square under its own weight, the hinges wear, or the post the gate hangs on starts to lean. We figure out which it is, square the frame with a turnbuckle kit or diagonal brace, replace the hinges with heavier ones, and reset the hinge post if it's moving. Once all three are solid, the gate stays put.
Can you match my existing fence boards?
We match board size, height and style as closely as possible. New wood will look brighter than weathered boards for a while, but it weathers to a similar gray within a season or two in our sun and rain. If you'd like a more even look right away, we can stain or seal the repaired section once the new wood has dried out enough to take it.
Do you repair fences that belong to two neighbors?
Yes, as long as both neighbors agree on the work. Shared fences are common in Memphis subdivisions. We'll provide one clear quote that you can split however you like, and we're happy to talk with both owners about the plan.
Can you add a self-closing hinge to my pool or backyard gate?
Yes. We install spring-loaded hinges and self-latching hardware so the gate closes and latches on its own, which matters for pools, dogs and small kids. We adjust the tension so it closes firmly without slamming.
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