Residential fence repair
A damaged fence can affect privacy, pet containment, security, gate operation, and the appearance of your property. We begin by looking at the damaged section and the overall condition of the fence.
Repair the damage before a small problem becomes a larger one
Modern Fence Company provides residential fence repair throughout Fort Smith, Western Arkansas, and Eastern Oklahoma.
We repair many common problems involving
- Wood privacy fences
- Chain link fencing
- Ornamental iron fencing
- Agricultural and ranch fencing
- Walk gates
- Driveway gates
- Steel-frame wood gates
- Fence posts
- Rails and panels
- Hinges and latches
- Storm and wind damage
- Vehicle-damaged fencing
When a focused repair can provide dependable results, we explain what should be corrected. When the fence has widespread damage or has reached the end of its useful life, we explain why replacement may provide better long-term value.
Our goal is not to sell a complete new fence when a practical repair will solve the problem.
Damage happens gradually — or all at once
A post may begin leaning after years of soil movement. A gate can slowly sag until it no longer latches. A storm may damage several sections in one night. A vehicle, falling tree, animal, or nearby construction project may also cause sudden damage.
- Leaning fence sections
- Broken or rotted posts
- Loose fence posts
- Missing wood boards
- Broken rails
- Cracked or damaged panels
- Sagging gates
- Gates that drag on the ground
- Gates that no longer latch
- Broken hinges
- Damaged chain link fabric
- Bent chain link framework
- Loose top rails
- Damaged ornamental iron sections
- Broken welds
- Wind damage
- Storm damage
- Tree damage
- Vehicle impact
- Fence damage caused by drainage or erosion
- Access openings that no longer meet the property’s needs
The correct repair depends on the material, age, construction, and cause of the damage.
Sun, rain, wind and regular movement
Over time, homeowners may notice:
- Leaning sections
- Rotted wood posts
- Broken rails
- Loose or missing pickets
- Cracked boards
- Warped boards
- Gate problems
- Faded or weathered surfaces
- Damage near the bottom of the fence
- Loose cap and trim
- Storm-damaged sections
A repair may involve
- Replacing selected posts
- Rebuilding damaged sections
- Replacing rails
- Installing replacement boards
- Reattaching loose materials
- Adjusting gates
- Replacing gate hardware
- Reinforcing selected areas
- Removing storm-damaged sections
- Preparing the fence for cleaning or staining
Modern Fence Company provides wood fence repair for damage that can be corrected without replacing the entire fence. The new material may not initially match the color of an older weathered fence.
One post may not be a lasting result
A damaged privacy fence may leave a yard exposed, create gaps for pets, or reduce security around the property.
Privacy fence repairs may include
- Replacing damaged posts
- Rebuilding leaning sections
- Replacing missing boards
- Repairing broken rails
- Adjusting uneven fence lines
- Repairing steel-post connections
- Rebuilding walk gates
- Repairing steel-frame gates
- Correcting selected bottom gaps
- Replacing damaged cap and trim
Before completing a repair, we consider whether the surrounding sections are still strong enough to support the work. Replacing one post may not provide a lasting result when several nearby posts are also failing.
A chain link fence is a connected system
Chain link fencing is durable, but individual components may be damaged by storms, vehicles, falling trees, animals, equipment, or ground movement.
Chain link fence repair may include
- Replacing damaged wire fabric
- Repairing torn or cut chain link
- Replacing bent posts
- Replacing damaged top rail
- Reattaching loose fabric
- Restretching selected sections
- Replacing fittings
- Repairing braces
- Adjusting walk gates
- Repairing double-drive gates
- Replacing damaged latches or hinges
Damage to one post or rail can affect the tension and alignment of nearby sections. We inspect the full damaged area before recommending the work.
Bent or damaged posts
Chain link posts may bend after vehicle impact, falling trees or limbs, equipment contact, severe storms, heavy pressure or ground movement. Replacing a damaged post may require temporarily releasing tension from the fabric and surrounding framework.
Torn or loose fabric
The repair may involve replacing a portion of the wire and reconnecting it to the existing system. Older fencing may have a different finish or degree of weathering than the replacement wire. An exact visual match is not always possible.
Chain link gate repair
- Bent frames
- Damaged hinges
- Worn latches
- Gate-post movement
- Dragging
- Misalignment
- Damaged wire
- Broken wheels or guides
- Vehicle impact
Small hardware repairs may restore operation when the gate frame and posts remain usable. A bent or undersized gate may need to be rebuilt. Modern Fence Company can fabricate custom replacement gates for unusual openings, slopes, wider vehicle access, or heavier use.
Bent sections, broken welds and gate alignment
Ornamental iron fencing can be damaged by vehicle impact, storms, fallen trees, corrosion, soil movement, or gate problems.
Repair needs may include
- Bent fence sections
- Damaged posts
- Broken welds
- Loose panels
- Damaged brackets
- Gate alignment problems
- Broken hinges
- Worn latches
- Coating damage
- Rust in selected areas
- Damaged decorative components
Our metal fabrication capabilities may allow us to repair or recreate selected components. An exact match may not always be possible for older or discontinued systems.
Broken welds and metal components
Broken welds may develop after impact, movement, corrosion, or repeated gate use. A metal repair should consider:
- The condition of the surrounding material
- Whether corrosion has weakened the section
- How the part is loaded
- Whether the component moves
- Whether the original design is strong enough
- Whether the repaired area can be recoated
Welding a badly weakened component may not provide a dependable result.
Ornamental gate repair
An ornamental gate may need repair when it:
- Sags
- Drags
- Stops latching
- Moves out of alignment
- Has damaged hinges
- Has broken welds
- Is struck by a vehicle
- Pulls away from a post
- Develops operator problems
The gate, posts, hinges, and operating system work together. Correcting only the latch may not solve the problem when the support post has moved or the frame is damaged.
After a storm, do not rely on the fence
Strong winds, heavy rain, ice, and falling trees can damage residential fencing throughout Western Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma.
Keep children and pets away from unstable fence sections. Do not rely on a damaged fence for security or animal containment until it has been inspected.
Storm damage may include
- Leaning fence sections
- Broken posts
- Fallen panels
- Missing boards
- Bent chain link
- Damaged iron sections
- Broken gates
- Tree and limb damage
- Soil erosion around posts
- Gate operator damage
Rebuilding one panel may not hold
Solid privacy fences catch more wind than open chain link or ornamental fences. Wind damage may occur when:
- Posts are rotted
- Posts are too shallow
- Framing is weak
- The fence is unusually tall
- Soil is saturated
- Gates are left unsecured
- Nearby structures direct wind toward the fence
- The fence already has weakened sections
Rebuilding one fallen panel without correcting damaged posts may result in another failure.
Several parts of a fence at once
A falling tree or large limb can damage several parts of a fence at once. The repair may require:
- Removing damaged fence materials
- Replacing posts
- Rebuilding fence sections
- Repairing gates
- Replacing chain link fabric
- Fabricating metal components
- Adjusting the layout around remaining trees
Tree removal should be completed by an appropriate tree service before fence repair begins when the tree or limb remains unstable.
Posts and gates decide which way the job goes
A replacement post may be needed when
- Wood is rotted
- The post is broken
- Metal is bent
- The concrete foundation has moved
- The post no longer holds a gate
- The fence has shifted significantly
Post replacement can be more involved than it appears because the surrounding rails, boards, fabric, or panels must be temporarily supported.
A gate may be repaired when
- Hardware is worn
- Hinges need adjustment
- The latch is damaged
- A small portion of the frame is repairable
- The support posts remain stable
- The gate is still properly sized for the opening
Replacement may provide better value when
- The frame is badly twisted
- The gate repeatedly sags
- The support system is undersized
- Several welds are failing
- The opening needs to be wider
- The gate does not follow the slope
- The gate is too heavy for its posts
- An automatic operator is being added
A properly fabricated replacement can correct weaknesses in the original design.
Our residential fence repair process
1
Tell us what happened
Provide the property location, fence material, type of damage, approximate size of the damaged area, cause when known, gate or access concerns, and photographs when available.
2
Repair inspection
We review posts, rails, boards or panels, chain link fabric, gates, hardware, grade, drainage, nearby damage and the overall fence condition.
3
Repair recommendation
We explain whether the problem appears suitable for repair, partial replacement, or complete replacement.
4
Written proposal
We prepare a written scope describing the repair work, materials, and major exclusions.
5
Material and fabrication planning
Replacement materials are ordered or prepared. Custom gates and metal components are coordinated through our fabrication shop when needed.
6
Repair work
Our crew removes damaged materials, completes the approved repairs, and reconnects the fence or gate.
7
Cleanup and final review
Repair debris is removed from the work area. A supervisor or salesperson reviews the completed work and addresses customer concerns.
A small-looking problem may hide larger damage
A small-looking problem may involve hidden damage to posts, foundations, framing, or nearby sections.
A useful repair proposal should explain the work included rather than relying only on a general price per section.
Repair costs and scheduling depend on
- Fence material
- Type of damage
- Number of damaged posts
- Length of the affected section
- Gate damage
- Custom fabrication
- Material availability
- Matching requirements
- Existing concrete
- Fence removal
- Rock or difficult soil
- Slope
- Drainage
- Property access
- Storm demand
- Travel distance
- Access-control equipment
- Work performed by other contractors
Straightforward recommendations
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Serving the region since 1950
More than 75 years of experience with residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial fencing.
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Experience with multiple materials
We work with wood, chain link, ornamental iron, gates, and selected agricultural systems.
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Employee repair crews
Our fence work is completed by Modern Fence Company employees rather than unknown subcontracted installation crews.
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In-house metal fabrication
We can fabricate or repair selected gates and specialty metal components through our own shop.
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Fence and access-control capabilities
When a gate problem involves both the physical structure and operating equipment, our teams can evaluate the connected systems.
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Licensed and insured
Modern Fence Company carries licensing, general liability insurance, and workers’ compensation coverage for the work we perform.
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Workmanship warranty
Qualifying repair work includes a one-year workmanship warranty covering labor problems caused by our work. Damage from storms, vehicles, animals, soil movement, drainage, misuse, natural wood movement or outside contractors is not automatically covered. Review our warranty information.
Fence repair across
Western Arkansas & Eastern Oklahoma
Modern Fence Company provides residential fence repair throughout:
We also serve communities throughout Sebastian, Crawford, Franklin, Logan, Scott, Le Flore, Sequoyah and Haskell counties. Repair availability and travel charges depend on the property location and scope of work.
Wood, chain link, iron and custom gates
Visit our project gallery to see examples of wood fencing, chain link systems, ornamental iron, custom gates, access-controlled entrances, and completed installations. You can also read customer reviews from homeowners and property owners who have worked with Modern Fence Company.
Can you repair only one section of my fence?
Possibly. A focused repair may be practical when the damage is limited and the surrounding posts and materials remain stable.
Can you replace a single fence post?
Yes, in many cases. The surrounding fence and existing concrete must be evaluated before the repair scope is confirmed.
Can you repair a leaning wood fence?
Possibly. The cause may involve damaged posts, weak framing, wind, drainage, erosion, or soil movement.
Can you replace missing fence boards?
Yes. New boards may look different from the older weathered wood until they have been exposed to similar conditions.
Can you repair a sagging gate?
Possibly. The repair depends on the frame, hinges, latch, posts, grade, and amount of damage.
Can you rebuild my gate with a steel frame?
Yes. We fabricate steel-frame wood gates and other custom gate systems through our own shop.
Can you repair chain link fencing?
Yes. We repair selected damaged posts, rails, wire fabric, fittings, and gates.
Can you repair ornamental iron fencing?
Possibly. Our team can evaluate bent sections, damaged posts, broken welds, gates, and custom metal components.
Do you repair storm-damaged fences?
Yes. Storm work may include leaning sections, broken posts, fallen panels, bent chain link, damaged iron, broken gates, tree and limb damage, erosion around posts and gate operator damage. Keep children and pets away from unstable sections until the fence has been inspected.
We will explain which option is practical
A damaged fence can affect privacy, security, pets, gates, and the way your property is used. Our team will review the problem and explain whether repair, partial replacement, or complete replacement is the most practical option.
Tell us
- Where the property is located
- What type of fence is damaged
- What happened
- How much of the fence is affected
- Whether posts are leaning or broken
- Whether a gate is involved
- Whether the damage was caused by a storm, tree, vehicle, or another event
- Whether pets need to remain contained
- Whether access-control equipment is involved
- Whether photographs are available
- Your preferred repair timing