Wood fence installed by Chadds Ford Fence Company

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Fence Repair& Replacement

About this service

Repairs for leaning posts, broken boards, damaged sections and sagging gates, and a full tear-out and new fence when repair no longer makes sense.

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Fence Repair & Replacement: what to know

Common fence problems we fix

If something's wrong with your fence, it's usually one of these:

  • Leaning or wobbly posts
  • Broken, split or missing boards and pickets
  • Sections knocked down by storms or falling limbs
  • Gates that sag, drag or won't latch
  • Damaged rails or panels

Repair or replace?

Posts are usually the weak point. Wood decays fastest just below the soil line, where moisture and air meet, while the rails and panels above ground last much longer. So a fence with rotted posts but sound panels can often be saved by replacing the posts and rehanging the existing sections.

When most of the posts and panels are failing, or the fence no longer suits the property, a full replacement usually makes more sense. We'll look at it with you and tell you which way we'd go.

Sources: Journal of Light Construction: Repairing Wooden Fences, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension

What affects the cost of a fence repair or replacement

Every property is different, so we price each job after seeing it. These are the main things that shape the number:

  • How much of the fence is damaged
  • Whether posts, rails, boards or panels need replacing
  • Matching the existing material and style
  • Gate hardware and alignment
  • Removing and hauling away the old fence, for a full replacement

The estimate is free. Request one online, call 610-388-3110 or text 610-563-1624.

Why Chadds Ford Fence

Experience
More than 30 years of fence installation
Service area
Philadelphia Main Line, Southern Chester County, Northern Delaware
Credentials
Registered PA Home Improvement Contractor #PA064219
Estimates
Free, by phone, text or online

What customers say about their fences

“I used Chadds Ford Fence to put in a 6 ft privacy fence and I cannot recommend them enough! Allan, Janet and the entire team were a pleasure to work with. Janet was fantastic with communication and Allan and his team were efficient on the day of installation.”
Katie Wimmer · Oct 10, 2021 · Google review
“Alan and his crew did such an awesome job! They fenced in my backyard faster than I ever thought they could. They were very neat and respectful of our property. We love our newly fenced in backyard. Best of all, our cute puppies LOVE that they have a safe place to run and play!”
Ashley Arocho · Oct 29, 2024 · Google review

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Fence Repair & Replacement: common questions

Can you repair a fence you didn't install?
Tell us what you have when you request an estimate, ideally with the material and what's damaged, and we'll let you know.
Should I repair or replace my fence?
If the posts are rotted but the panels are sound, replacing posts and rehanging the panels is often enough. If most of the fence is failing, replacement usually costs less over time. We'll give you our honest take at the estimate.

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