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Wood Fence Repair in McKinney, TX
Wood fence repair covers everything from swapping a few broken pickets to resetting posts that have heaved out of the ground. Most repairs don't require replacing the whole fence — targeted fixes on the damaged sections are usually enough. We assess what's structurally sound before pulling anything out.
McKinney Fence Repair Pros provides wood fence repair for homeowners across McKinney, TX. Call for a free inspection and a written quote before any work begins.
When to Call
When You Need Wood Fence Repair
- A storm snapped several pickets and the rails are sagging in one section
- Your gate won't latch because the post shifted after heavy rain
- Bottom boards are rotting out from ground contact in your backyard
- A car or lawn equipment hit a section and knocked it off the rails
- Two or three posts are leaning noticeably and the fence is pulling away from the neighbor's yard
- Wood is splitting and pulling away from rails along your front fence line
How It Works
Our Process for Wood Fence Repair
- 1
Initial call and scope questions
We ask about how many sections are affected, what type of wood, and whether posts or just pickets are involved. This helps us arrive prepared with the right materials.
- 2
On-site assessment
We walk the fence line and probe posts for rot, check rail integrity, and look at how posts were originally set. We don't assume everything is fine just because it looks okay from a distance.
- 3
Written scope before we start
We tell you exactly what we're replacing, what we're saving, and why. If we find more rot than expected, we show you before proceeding.
- 4
Post reset or replacement
Leaning posts get pulled, old concrete removed, and reset with fresh concrete at proper depth. We don't just prop them back up.
- 5
Rail and picket replacement
We match the existing wood species and picket profile as closely as available materials allow. New wood gets set to match the existing fence height and spacing.
- 6
Final walkthrough with you
We walk the repaired sections with you before we leave. Gate operation, post stability, and picket alignment all get checked together.
What's included
- Labor to remove and dispose of damaged pickets, rails, or posts
- Replacement lumber matched to existing fence profile where possible
- Concrete for any posts that are reset into the ground
- Gate hardware adjustment if gate function is part of the repair
- Cleanup of debris from the work area before we leave
What's not included
- Staining or sealing the repaired sections — that's a separate job
- Full fence replacement if the majority of posts are structurally failed
- Repairs to sections on a neighboring property without their direct involvement
Real Situations
Common Scenarios in McKinney
A homeowner in a West McKinney subdivision lost four fence panels after a spring storm pushed through with high winds.
We check whether the posts held or also need attention before just rehanging panels. If the posts are solid, we replace the rails and pickets and re-secure everything. If posts moved, we reset them first so the new panels don't lean again by next season.
A backyard fence in an older Craig Ranch home has rot eating through the bottom third of pickets along the entire back line.
We assess how far the rot has traveled into the rails and posts. In many cases we can cut out and splice the lower section rather than replace every picket top to bottom. We're honest if the rot has gone too far for that approach.
A gate post on a privacy fence is leaning inward, making the gate drag on the ground and refuse to close.
We pull the post, clear the old concrete footing, and reset it plumb at proper depth. Once the post is solid, we re-hang the gate and adjust the hinges and latch so it swings and closes correctly.
McKinney Context
Why this matters in McKinney
McKinney's clay-heavy soil expands and contracts significantly with seasonal moisture changes, which works post footings loose faster than in sandier ground. Most wood privacy fences here were built in the 1990s through 2000s during the big residential booms, so a lot of them are hitting the age where posts are failing even if the pickets still look decent. Hot summers also accelerate checking and splitting in pine boards that weren't treated well from the start.
Straight Talk
About pricing & scope
Price depends on how many posts need resetting versus just pickets and rails, and whether the existing wood species is easy to source locally. Cedar is usually available; some older privacy fence profiles take more effort to match. If we open up a section and find the rot goes deeper than it looked, we stop and talk to you before adding scope.
What This Fixes
Problems We See in McKinney
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