Repair calls in Saint Paul follow the calendar. In April and May it is posts that lifted over the winter and gates that no longer meet their latch. In summer it is sections flattened by a thunderstorm or a fallen limb. In fall it is owners who want a loose fence made solid before the ground freezes. We fix wood, vinyl, chain link, aluminum and steel fences and the gates that go with them.
We begin at the posts, because a leaning panel is almost always a post problem. Each post is pushed by hand to see if it moves and probed at the ground for rot. A sound fence with two or three bad posts is worth repairing: the old post and its footing come out, a new one goes in below frost depth and the rails are fastened back. Rails, pickets, chain link fabric, hinges and latches are replaced as needed.
Older Saint Paul lots are tight, with garages on the line and little room between houses, so much of this work is done with hand tools. We also tell you when a repair is not good value. If most posts in a run rock in their holes, rebuilding that run costs less over a few years than fixing it post by post. Our guides below explain how we judge that.
Fence repair in Saint Paul: common questions
Can a fence be repaired in winter in Saint Paul?
Above-ground work such as boards, rails, hinges and latches can be done in the cold. Setting new posts is hard once frost is deep. For a leaning run we can brace it for the season and reset the posts after the thaw.
My gate dragged all winter and swings fine in summer. What is wrong?
The hinge post or latch post is moving with the frost. It was likely set too shallow. Resetting that post deeper is the lasting fix. Trimming the gate only hides the problem until next winter.
Do I need a permit to repair a fence in Saint Paul?
The city's fence page speaks of a permit for a new fence. Whether a repair or a partial rebuild needs one is decided by the Department of Safety and Inspections. We ask them for your job before starting.
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.