Frost, plowed snow and coastal wind do most of the damage to fences in Greater Boston. Send us a photo of the problem and we can often tell you if it is a small fix or a sign the posts are done.
Most repair calls in Greater Boston trace back to winter. Frost lifts posts that were set too shallow, snow from plows and blowers piles against panels, and road salt eats at steel and at fasteners near the street. The damage shows up in spring as a leaning run, a gate that will not close or pickets that have pulled loose. Often the panels are fine and the post is the real problem.
Wind is the second cause. Coastal storms push hard on solid privacy panels, and old street trees drop limbs across fence lines. Chain link usually bends and can be straightened or patched with new rail and fabric. Wood and vinyl tend to break at the rail or the post and need new parts. We match the height and style as closely as current stock allows, and we tell you before the work starts if an exact match is not available.
A repair is worth doing when the damage is in one stretch and the other posts are firm. Push on a few of them. If they rock in the ground or the wood is soft at the base all along the line, new panels on old posts will not last. Send a photo by text or call for a free on-site estimate, and you get a written quote for the repair. Our guides list published price ranges for common fixes.
Fence repair in Boston: common questions
Can a single leaning post be replaced without taking the fence down?
Usually yes. The panels on each side are unfastened, the old post and its footing come out, and a new post goes in below the frost line. The same panels go back on if they are still sound.
Is fence repair possible in winter?
Some of it. Panels, rails, pickets and gate hardware can be fixed in the cold. Digging new post holes is harder once the ground is frozen, so a broken post may get a temporary brace until the soil can be worked.
How it works
- Free estimate: Call, text or book online. We visit, measure and talk through options.
- Written quote: Clear pricing with material choices side by side.
- Permits & planning: We check local rules and help with permits before we dig.
- Install & clean-up: Our crew installs, cleans up and walks the finished fence with you.