Wind is behind most fence repairs in Lubbock. Posts work loose, sections lean and alley gates stop latching. Text us a photo and we can usually tell you whether new posts will save the fence or the run needs rebuilding.
Wind causes most of the fence repairs we see in Lubbock. A six foot privacy fence catches every gust that crosses the plains, and after enough springs the posts start to rock in their footings. The first sign is a section that leans after a windy night and partly stands back up. If the pickets and rails are still sound, the fix is at the posts: we dig out the loose footing, set a new post deeper and rehang the panels that are worth keeping.
Sun and dry air cause the rest. Wood that is never sealed dries out fast here. Pickets cup and split, nails back out and rails crack at the knots. Hail can also break older, brittle pickets and dent thin metal. We replace boards and rails where the damage is, and we tell you plainly when a run is too far gone to patch. New cedar next to weathered cedar will not match in color for a while, and we say so before the work starts.
Alley gates are the third common call. In most Lubbock neighborhoods the back gate opens to an alley and gets used for trash, trailers and mowers. Wide gates sag once the hinge post moves, and latches stop lining up. We reset or replace the hinge post, brace the gate frame and adjust the latch. If a repair grows into a new fence, we check the city rules and any HOA rule for your lot first.
Fence repair in Lubbock: common questions
Can you fix a fence that leans after wind without replacing all of it?
Often, yes. If only a few posts have come loose and the boards and rails are solid, we replace those posts and reuse the rest. If most posts along the run move when pushed, the lean will come back and a new section makes more sense.
Will new pickets match my old cedar fence?
Not on day one. New cedar is lighter in color and takes a season or more of Lubbock sun to grey. Staining the whole run after the repair is the way to even it out.
The fence on the alley was hit by a vehicle. Can you repair it?
Yes. Send a photo of the damage and the length involved. Take pictures before anything is moved, since you may need them for an insurance claim or for the driver's insurer.
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.