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How wide to make a gate, when to choose a double gate and the hardware that keeps it from sagging.
ServicesFence Repair
Not every problem means a new fence. A leaning section, a few broken boards or a gate that won’t latch can usually be fixed for a fraction of the cost of replacement.
Common Fence Repairs
We repair leaning, broken and sagging fences in St. Clair Shores, Harper Woods and across Macomb County, including fences we didn’t build.
- Leaning or heaved posts. We reset or replace the post and re-plumb the section.
- Broken boards, pickets and rails. We replace them to match as closely as the existing material allows.
- Sagging or dragging gates. We rehang, brace or replace hinges and latches.
- Storm and impact damage from wind, falling limbs or vehicles.
Repair or Replace?
If the damage is limited to a few sections and the rest of the posts are sound, repair is the better value. If many posts have rotted at the ground line or the whole fence leans, patching only moves the problem down the line, and replacement makes more sense. We’ll tell you which one you’re looking at. Our repair-or-replace guide lists the signs.
Repairs and Local Rules
Repairs still have to follow local rules. St. Clair Shores lists damaged or unstable fences that endanger the public as a prohibited condition, and any fence work involving electrical components needs its own permit and inspection there. If a repair turns into a rebuild, the new fence must meet current height and placement rules.
Recent Fence Repair Projects
Fence Repair Near You
We offer fence repair in these communities. Each page covers the local permit and placement rules.
From the blog
Fence Repair Guides
Fence Repair or Replacement? How to Tell What Your Fence Needs
The signs that point to a simple repair, the ones that mean it’s time to replace and how to decide.
Why Fence Posts Lean: Frost Heave, Post Depth and How to Prevent It
Frost heave, shallow posts, rot and gate strain: why fences lean in Michigan and how to prevent it.
FAQ
Fence Repair: Common Questions
Can You Match My Existing Fence?
In most cases, we can match the style. New wood looks brighter than weathered boards until it ages or is stained. Staining the whole run evens it out.
Do You Repair Fences You Didn’t Install?
Yes. Send photos with your quote request, and we can usually tell you what’s involved.
Free estimates
Get a Free Fence Repair Quote
Send a few details and we’ll follow up to set a time to measure and price your project. No pressure, no obligation.
- (810) 614-4181Free estimates, no obligation
- Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.Quote requests are accepted any time
- Based in St. Clair Shores, MIServing Macomb, St. Clair and Wayne counties
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Final Touch Fencing will be in touch soon. If your project is time-sensitive, call us at (810) 614-4181.
While you wait: check whether your city requires a fence permit in our local fence permit guide.