5 Indicators That Your Fence is in Need of Repair

A fence is an investment in safety and security. But as with any investment, fences occasionally need to be maintained to hold their value. If neglected, a fence will show signs of wear and tear, and eventually need to be entirely replaced. Learn to recognize the signs of a fence in need of repair.

Ground Contact

Ground conditions can (and often do) shift over time, causing a fence to sit too close to the ground. Too much ground contact allows moisture to penetrate or damage materials, which can lead to premature fence failure. 

Rust

Wrought iron and other ferrous metals are susceptible to rust, which can cause a fence to become weak or fail entirely. Rust usually appears as an orange discoloration at first and typically begins in a wrought iron fence’s joints.

Discoloration

Chipped paint or other discoloration can also lead to further problems with your fence. When materials are left exposed to the elements, pests, moisture, and dry rot often damage fencing.

Warping or Bending

When posts begin to sway or fall, the rest of the fence is usually not far behind. Even strong materials like metal or pressure treated wood can warp or bend when over time as conditions around your fence slowly change.

Pests and Dry Rot

Wood fencing can also be susceptible to pests or dry rot. Dry rot occurs when wood loses its natural oils, and termites, carpenter ants, certain wasps, and various other wood borers can quickly ruin a fence if left unchecked.

Fences don’t have it easy. They are exposed to natural conditions at all times, and don’t get to take breaks or days off. If your fence or gate exhibits any of the above symptoms or is otherwise in need of repair, we can help add life to your fence and make it function properly. Repair services include:

Fences don’t have it easy. They are exposed to natural conditions at all times, and don’t get to take breaks or days off. If your fence or gate exhibits any of the above symptoms or is otherwise in need of repair, we can help add life to your fence and make it function properly.

Sanger Fence’s repair services include:

Gate and Fence Repair

Even if you did not buy your fence and gate from us, we can breathe years of new life and usability into fences and gates that have fallen into disrepair. Fence replacement is often costly and time consuming. Let us help you save time and money by repairing your existing fence.

What sets us apart

Sanger Fence Co. keeps a large inventory of maintenance parts in stock at all times — which allows us to perform immediate on-call repairs for many types of fences and gates. For example, several high end residential gate openers contain special, proprietary parts that other fence contractors would have to special order. Our large inventory of spare parts allows us to perform same-day repairs, restoring our customer’s sense of security in a matter of hours, not days.

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Warping or Bending

Traditional wood fences use wood posts set in cement footings. Unfortunately, water can seep into this cement, causing posts to sway or fall. Even pressure treated wood can warp or bend when exposed to water.

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Pests

Wood fencing can also be susceptible to pests. Termites, carpenter ants, certains wasps, and various other wood borers can quickly damage wood fencing materials if left unchecked

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Dry Rot

Dry rot can occur when wood loses its natural oils. In cases of dry rot, certain types of fungi begin to digest materials that give wood its strength and stiffness, causing a fence to become brittle and break.

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Rust

Wrought iron is susceptible to rust, which can cause a fence to become weak or fail entirely. Rust usually appears as an orange discoloration at first and typically begins in a wrough iron fence’s joints.

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Discoloration

Chipped paint or other discoloration can also lead to further problems with your fence. When materials are left exposed to the elements, pests, moisture, and dry rot often damage fencing.

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Ground Contact

Ground conditions can (and often do) shift over time, causing a fence to sit too close to the ground. Too much ground contact allows moisture to penetrate materials, and makes it easy for pests to reach.

Types of Fences and Gates We Repair

We repair virtually any and all kinds of fencing. From replacing rusted out sections in a metal fence or fixing a dry, rotted wooden gate, trust Sanger Fence with your repair needs. The types of fencing and gates that we repair include, but are not limited to, the following: