Common fence problems
- Leaning sections from rotted or loosened posts.
- Broken, warped or missing pickets.
- Sagging rails between posts.
- Storm or fallen-tree damage.
- Gates that drag or will not latch.
Posts are the key
Wood posts most often fail at ground level, where soil and water meet. Replacing a post can be a large part of a fence repair, especially when posts are set in concrete.
Before work starts
- Know where your property line is.
- Have underground utilities marked before any digging. In Georgia, call 811 before you dig.
- Check HOA rules on fence style and materials.
Clean or replace?
A fence that looks green or gray may be structurally fine. Mildew and algae on wood fences often clean up well — fence washing in LaGrange from Southern Style Soft Wash, an independent local business, can show what is weathered versus what is actually damaged.
What to send
A wide photo of the fence line, close-ups of damaged posts and pickets, the fence height and approximate length of damage.
Common questions
Can you fix a leaning fence without replacing all of it?
Often. If one or two posts have rotted or loosened, those can sometimes be replaced. Widespread post rot may make larger replacement more practical.
Who is responsible for a shared fence?
That is between you and your neighbor, and sometimes HOA rules. Settle it before work starts.
Where TLC Repairs offers fence repair
Based in LaGrange and serving communities within about 30 miles, including: