Fence Repair

A damaged fence is more than an eyesore. It can leave your yard exposed, let pets escape, create safety concerns and get worse with every storm. Xotix Fence provides fence repair for homeowners and businesses across Rochester and Monroe County. We repair wood, vinyl, chain link and aluminum fences, from small fixes to larger structural problems.

Common Fence Problems We Repair

Rochester weather is tough on fences, and a few issues come up again and again. Leaning or heaved posts are the most common, caused by frost, shallow footings or soggy soil. Broken or rotted boards and rails, loose panels, sagging gates, failing hinges and latches, torn chain link fabric, cracked vinyl components and storm or fallen-tree damage are all frequent calls. Snow plows, mowers and vehicles can also strike fences and knock them out of line.

Why Fences Lean and Fail

Understanding the cause helps determine the right fix. Posts set too shallow tend to move during freeze and thaw cycles. Wood buried in wet soil without proper protection can rot at the base. Gates sag when the frame is not braced properly or when hinges wear out. Water pooling along the fence line can undermine footings. Sometimes the fence was simply built without enough concrete or with fasteners that corroded.

When we repair a fence, we look for the root cause so the same problem does not return next season.

Repair Services for Each Material

For wood fences, we replace damaged boards and rails, reset or replace posts, rehang gates, and tighten loose sections. For vinyl fences, we replace cracked rails, panels and caps and correct alignment issues. Chain link repairs include re-stretching fabric, replacing posts and tension wire, and fixing gate frames. Aluminum fences can often be repaired by replacing damaged pickets, panels or hardware. If your fence is a specific product line, we try to match style and color as closely as possible.

Gate Repair

Gates take the most abuse because they move every day. A gate that drags, will not latch or hangs crooked can often be fixed by adjusting or replacing hinges, bracing the frame, resetting the gate post or upgrading hardware. See our fence gates page if you are considering a new gate rather than a repair.

Storm and Winter Damage

High winds, heavy snow and fallen branches can bring down sections quickly. After a storm, take photos for your records, stay away from damaged sections that could collapse, and contact us to assess the damage. Some situations may involve homeowners insurance, so check your policy. We can document what needs to be done and give you a clear scope of work.

Repair or Replace?

Repair is usually the better choice when damage is limited, the posts are still solid, and the rest of the fence is in good shape. Replacement may be wiser if multiple posts are rotted, if the fence is leaning along much of its length, if repairs keep recurring, or if the cost of fixing starts to approach the cost of new work. We will give you an honest recommendation, and you can learn more about fence replacement before deciding.

Keeping Your Fence in Good Shape

A simple spring inspection helps catch trouble early. Walk the fence line after the thaw, look for leaning posts, loose boards and rusty hardware, keep soil and mulch from piling against wood, and trim vegetation that pushes on panels. If you notice small issues, fix them early, and consult the American Fence Association for general maintenance guidance. For wood, resealing helps; for chain link, check for rust spots. If you need a brand new installation instead, our fence installation page explains how we work.

Where We Repair Fences

Xotix Fence serves homeowners and businesses across Rochester and surrounding Monroe County communities, including Greece, Irondequoit, Brighton, Henrietta, Gates, Chili, Penfield, Webster, Fairport, Pittsford, Victor and Spencerport.