A fence isn’t just a line of wood or metal separating your property from your neighbor’s. It’s protection, privacy, and curb appeal all rolled into one. When your fence is strong, it frames your home and yard beautifully. When it’s broken, leaning, or missing boards, the whole property looks tired—and sometimes, it becomes unsafe.
Most fences don’t need full replacement at the first sign of damage. With good repairs, you can save a lot of money, avoid headaches, and keep your place looking sharp. Plus, you don’t have to go it alone. If this fence stuff sounds overwhelming or you want pro results without the sweat, I’ve got services that handle everything. Check out my Handyman Services for what I can do. And if you want the knowledge to find similar work yourself, I put together a guide called Dee Bee’s Handyman Guide that shows how I got hired by a property manager and how you can too. More on that later.
🐝 The Most Common Fence Problems
Here are the typical crap you’ll face:
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Leaning Posts
The posts are what hold the fence up. They lean when soil washes away, when wood rots at the base, or when the concrete footing shifts/cracks. -
Broken Panels or Pickets
Boards get destroyed by storms, pets, or just old age and weather. Even one broken board makes the fence look weak. -
Sagging Gates
Gates take a beating. Hinges loosen over time. Latch misaligns. Before you know it, the gate drags or won’t close properly. -
Loose Nails, Screws, or Hardware
Tiny things, but ignored, they turn into sections falling apart. -
Weather Damage
Sun cracks, rain rots, wind warps. Paint/stain fades, seal fails, moisture gets in.
🐝 DIY Repair Tips
If you have some tools, time, and patience, you can handle a ton of this yourself:
Reset Leaning Posts
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Dig around the post base.
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Straighten with a level.
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Refill with concrete or pack gravel nice and tight.
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Make the top slope so water runs off—not pooling where rot can happen.
If the post is already rotten, replacing it is the better bet.
Replace Damaged Panels or Boards
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Remove nails/screws and take out the damaged board.
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Measure & cut a matching replacement.
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Secure it with weather-proof screws or galvanized nails.
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Paint or stain to match so it doesn’t stick out like a sore thumb.
Fix a Sagging Gate
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Tighten or replace worn hinges.
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If needed, install an anti-sag brace (steel cable + brace).
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Adjust latch alignment so it closes cleanly.
Reinforce Weak Spots
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Use metal brackets at corners or joints.
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Swap out rusty nails for proper exterior screws.
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Use wood filler for small cracks.
Maintenance = Prevention
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Clean the fence periodically (hose or pressure wash).
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Apply sealants or stain every few years.
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Trim plants growing on or near the fence—damp foliage causes rot.
🐝 When DIY Isn’t Enough
There comes a point you’re better off calling a pro. Consider doing that when:
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Multiple posts are leaning.
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A big section is damaged or down.
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You don’t have the tools or time.
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You want someone else’s hands doing the heavy lifting.
If you’re in that spot, check out my Handyman Services page. I handle everything from appliance installation and drywall or gate repairs to total fence section replacement—so you don’t have to worry.
🐝 About Dee Bee’s Handyman Guide — Your Shortcut to Real Jobs
Here’s the cool part: I didn’t just mess around with fixing fences and hoping people noticed. I landed paid work from a property manager—someone who needed me regularly to keep properties in shape. That’s not random luck; there’s a system.
That’s what Dee Bee’s Handyman Guide is for. It walks you through how I found that property manager job (the one in the picture), how to talk to property managers so they reply, and how to build a repeatable, reliable stream of work. Not side gigs, but work that keeps your calendar filled, no chasing leads, no hope-sales, just steady income. If you want to level up your handyman game and get hired regularly like I did, the guide is your blueprint. Check it out here.
🐝 Why Hire Me?
Even with all that info above, there are legit times when hiring a pro makes more sense:
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I spot hidden damage you might not—underground rot, pests, moisture issues.
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I work faster with the right tools.
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I avoid mistakes that cost more later.
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I guarantee work that looks good and lasts.
If you don’t want to mess with it, let me handle the job. I’m in your area, the rates are fair, and I pride myself on making fences solid again.
🐝 Cost & Value
Repairs are almost always cheaper than full replacements.
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Resetting posts or replacing a panel costs far less than taking down and rebuilding whole sections.
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Upfront effort (or hiring someone you trust) means avoiding bigger expenses down the road.
My Handyman Services page outlines what I generally charge, so there are no surprises.
🐝 Bottom Line
Your fence doesn’t have to be perfect; it just needs to protect your yard, your pets, and your peace of mind.
You’ve got options:
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DIY the smaller stuff. Put in some sweat, get some tools, and learn something.
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Or let me handle it, so you can focus on whatever you’d rather be doing.
And if you’re serious about getting steady handyman work—like working with property managers and making this more than just weekend side hustle—grab Dee Bee’s Handyman Guide (linked above). It pushes you past the beginner mistakes and into real, reliable job income.
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