Fence Repairs

Fence Repairs — Storm Damage, Posts, Panels and Gravel Boards

Most fence repairs are one of four jobs — a post, a panel, a gravel board or a full spurred run — and knowing which one you actually need is what keeps the bill down.

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A fence rarely fails all at once. It's usually one or two posts that go first, a panel that's taken the brunt of a storm, or gravel boards that have finally rotted through after years of ground contact — and the right repair depends on catching which of those it actually is before quoting a full replacement.

We repair what can be repaired. Where a run genuinely needs replacing we'll say so, but a huge amount of the work we do is targeted — one post, one panel, one section — rather than starting again from scratch.

Storm damage

After high winds the pattern is usually the same: panels blown flat where a post has snapped or pulled out of its concrete base, and neighbouring bays left standing but stressed at the fixings. We assess the whole run, not just the fallen section, because a post that's been leant on hard by a falling panel next door is often compromised even if it's still upright.

Insurance-linked storm claims are common enough that we know what most policies expect: a clear written description of the damage, photographs where possible, and a fixed-price quote that itemises materials and labour separately, which most insurers want before they'll process a claim.

Posts

A post repair is either a reset (the post is sound but the base has failed), a concrete spur bolted to a rotten post above ground level, or a full replacement where the timber has gone too far to save. We test each post on site — a screwdriver probe at ground level tells us more than a visual check — before recommending which.

Reset in fresh concrete where the post itself is sound
Concrete spur bolted above the rotten section, when enough good timber remains
Full post replacement where rot has reached the panel fixings

Panels and part-run replacement

Where one or two panels have failed — warped, snapped, or blown out — we'll match the existing profile and height as closely as the current market allows and fit into the existing post line if the posts are sound. On older or discontinued panel profiles we're honest if an exact match isn't available and offer the closest realistic option rather than pretending otherwise.

Part-run replacement (three or four bays out of a longer boundary) is often the most cost-effective repair — it resets the weak section without touching bays that are still doing their job.

Gravel boards

Gravel boards take the brunt of ground moisture and are usually the first timber component to fail — often years before the panels above them show any problem. Swapping timber gravel boards for concrete ones at the same time as a repair is one of the simplest ways to add years to a fence line without touching anything else.

Insurance paperwork

For storm and accidental-damage claims we provide an itemised written quote broken into materials, labour and disposal, plus photographs of the damage taken on our first visit — the documentation most insurers ask for before authorising a repair. We don't deal with your insurer directly, but we make sure what we hand you is in the format they typically need.

What we don't do

We don't patch a fence that's genuinely at the end of its life just to make a quick fix — if more than roughly a third of the posts in a run are compromised, we'll tell you that a repair is a false economy and price a proper replacement instead. We also don't submit or negotiate insurance claims on your behalf; that's between you and your insurer, though we'll give you everything you need to make that conversation easier.

Fence repairs by town

Every town page below covers local property types and the specific repair issues we see there most.

Frequently asked

Can you repair just one panel without replacing the whole fence?

Yes — if the posts either side are sound, a single panel or gravel board swap is usually the cheapest and quickest fix.

Will you provide paperwork for an insurance claim?

We provide an itemised quote and photographs of the damage from our site visit, which covers most of what insurers ask for — we don't submit the claim itself.

How do I know if a post needs a spur or full replacement?

We probe the timber at ground level on site. If rot hasn't reached above where a spur would bolt on, a spur is usually enough; if it has, the post needs replacing.

How quickly can storm damage be repaired?

We prioritise storm callouts where the damage affects safety or security — a fallen boundary next to a road or shared path gets seen first.

Is it cheaper to repair or replace?

It depends how much of the run is affected — a repair to one or two bays is usually cheaper, but if a third or more of the posts are failing, replacement often works out better value over a few years.

Do you match old fence panel profiles exactly?

We match as closely as current stock allows. Some older profiles are discontinued, and we'll tell you honestly if an exact match isn't possible before you commit.

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