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Fence Repair & Maintenance Services in Jacksonville, FL

A leaning post throws off your whole fence line. A gate that drags on the ground stops latching. Boards check and split until the privacy you paid for has gaps in it. Fence repair in Jacksonville is what we do when your fence has stopped doing its job but the whole thing does not need to come down. We fix wood, vinyl, aluminum, and chain link across Duval, Nassau, and St. Johns, including fences we did not build. Still building safe spaces for your family and friends.

Common Fence Problems We Fix Across Northeast Florida

Sandy soil and a high water table are hard on posts here. Water sits at the base, the ground stays soft, and a post that was plumb three years ago starts to tilt. That is the most common repair call we get: leaning fence repair, where one or two posts have shifted and pulled a whole section out of line.

Wood rot is the other big one. Wood is a natural product, and in this climate it will eventually give way at the base where moisture collects. When we catch it early, a rotted fence post repair saves the panels above it.

We do not quote a full teardown when a post or a few boards are the real problem. That is the fastest way to lose a customer, and Steve started this company because too many contractors did exactly that.

Out at the beaches, salt air is the enemy of hardware. Hinges seize, latches corrode, and fasteners rust through long before the fence itself fails — the same salt air also eats through chain link fabric coatings and rail fittings faster than it does inland.

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(904) 719-3715

Wood, Vinyl, Aluminum & Chain Link Fence Repair

Different materials fail in different ways, so we approach each one on its own terms.

Wood fence repair

Covers board-on-board, shadowbox, spaced-picket, and stockade fences. We replace split pickets, reset or swap failing posts, and cut back rot before it spreads. Every replacement board gets inspected twice before it goes up: no splits and no big knots, because a knotted board breaks at the knot. We keep pickets within six inches of the first top rail, which limits how much of the board is free to warp. See our wooden fence options for how we build them from scratch.

Vinyl fence repair

Usually involves a cracked panel, a loose rail, or a settled post. Vinyl is low-maintenance, but when a section breaks, we pull it out and swap in a matching stock piece from Homeland Vinyl Products, the supplier we install. See our vinyl fencing page for the styles we offer.

Aluminum fence repair

Tends to be quick: a gate that binds, a post that settled, or a dented section that needs straightening or replacing. Our aluminum fencing doesn’t rust, so most of the work is hardware and alignment.

Chain link fence repair

Usually comes down to one of four things: fabric that has stretched or sagged out of its frame, a line post or top rail that has rusted or bent, fabric torn loose after a storm, or a gate frame that has racked out of square. We re-tension or replace sagging sections, swap out corroded posts and rails, and re-hang gate frames so they latch square again. It is often the fastest and least expensive of the four repair types, since the fabric and framework are simple to access and replace in sections.

Repair or Replace? How We Help You Decide

This is the question every homeowner is really asking, and no one gives you a straight answer.

Here is ours. Repair makes sense when the damage is isolated: one or two posts, a panel or two, a gate, and the rest of the fence is still sound and plumb. Fence post replacement on a couple of posts is a fraction of the cost of a new fence.
Replacement makes sense when the failures are spread out, multiple posts are leaning, rot is running along several sections, or the fence is fifteen-plus years old and giving way in more than one place. Once repair costs climb past roughly 60 to 70 percent of a new fence, you are better off replacing it.

Not sure which side you land on? That is what the estimate is for. If a full replacement is the right call, our fence installation options walk through it.

Sagging Gate & Hardware Repair in Jacksonville

A gate that drags, binds, or hangs low on one side is almost always a frame or hinge problem. Wood-frame gates sag because wood twists as it dries and swells. That is why every wood fence we build gets a welded galvanized steel frame gate that does not sag, warp, or twist.

If your existing gate has failed, we adjust it, rehang it, or rebuild it with a steel frame that holds square. Sagging gate repair is often faster and cheaper than people expect.

At the beaches, corroded hinges and latches are the usual culprit. We replace failed hardware with parts that stand up to salt air.

Our gate work is the strongest thing we do, and eight out of ten gate calls close the same estimate.

Every gate we repair gets checked for square, swing, and latch before we leave. Book your estimate and we’ll show up within 48 hours.

Storm Damage & Fast-Response Fence Repair

Fence damage does not wait for a convenient time — a storm knocks a section flat, a falling limb takes out a run of chain link, or a post that was already leaning finally goes down. When that happens, you do not need a full rebuild quote; you need someone to look at it fast.

We book estimates within 48 hours of your call, and we guarantee a same-day written estimate once we’re on site. Past customers go to the top of the list during storm season; no repricing for being a returning customer. If the damage turns out to be widespread rather than isolated, that same visit covers the fence installation side too, so you are not waiting on a second appointment to get a straight answer. Read this guide for more information.

Farence is family-run, not a franchise

Why Homeowners Trust Our Repair Crew

Read more about the crew on our about page.

Steve’s mother, Zondra, answers the phone and schedules you. His brother Matt runs the install crew. Steve sells the job and is on site the first day of every one.

We fix fences we did not build. You do not have to track down whoever installed your fence years ago; just call us.

As a fence repair contractor in Jacksonville, we take repair jobs with a $1,200 minimum, low enough to make sense on most calls, and we waive it entirely for past customers on warranty or repair work.

We run in-house W-2 crews on the work, not subs. You get a same-day estimate, guaranteed within 24 hours.

We are insured, A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau, and rated 4.9 across 107 Google reviews.

Fence Maintenance for Florida's Climate

The right upkeep is the difference between a fence you repair once and one you repair every spring.

Wood needs sealing or staining on a regular cycle to slow moisture from soaking into the grain. In Florida’s sun and rain, a wood privacy fence generally benefits from a fresh coat every couple of years. Watch the bottom rail and the post bases, which take the most water.

Vinyl and aluminum ask for far less: a hose-down a couple of times a year to clear pollen and grime. At the beaches, rinse the hardware to keep salt from eating the hinges and latches.

Twice a year, walk the line and push on a few posts. If one gives, catch it before the next storm season does.

Permits & Local Fence Rules

Some repairs are simple swaps, and some cross the line into work the city wants permitted. When you replace posts and re-dig holes, the rules come into play.

Front-yard fences top out at 4 feet; toward the rear they can reach 8 feet, per the City of Jacksonville zoning FAQ.
Jacksonville’s fence rules live in Chapter 656 of the city Ordinance Code.
Starting work that needs a permit before applying is a $250 fine.
A Notice of Commencement is required once improvements top $5,000.
Any post-hole re-dig triggers Sunshine 811: two full business days’ notice before we dig, and the utility marks stay valid for 30 days.

Some repairs may require a permit and some will not. We sort that out during the estimate. When in doubt, the Building Inspection Division at (904) 255-8500 has the final word.

Get Your Fence Repaired Before It Gets Worse

A single leaning post or a dragging gate only gets more expensive the longer it sits. We come to you, walk the fence, and put a written estimate in your inbox the same day, guaranteed within 24 hours.

Farence has served Jacksonville and the surrounding beaches since 2021, with 4.9 stars across 107 Google reviews and in-house crews on every job. Past customers go to the top of the list during storm season, no repricing.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I repair or replace my fence?

Repair when the damage is isolated and the rest of the fence is sound; replace when failures are spread across multiple sections or the fence is past fifteen years. One leaning post or a few split boards is a repair. Multiple rotting posts, sagging runs, or repair costs approaching 60 to 70 percent of a new fence point to replacement. We walk the whole line and tell you which side you are on before you commit to anything.

How much does fence repair cost in Jacksonville?

Our repair minimum is $1,200, and it’s waived for past customers on warranty or repair work. The estimate itself is free. Actual cost depends on material, scope, and access: a single fence post replacement runs less than a full panel rehang, and a gate adjustment costs less than a gate rebuild. You get the exact number before you approve the work.

Do you repair chain link fences too?

Yes — sagging fabric, rusted or bent posts and rails, storm-torn sections, and out-of-square gate frames are the most common chain link calls. Chain link is usually the fastest and least expensive of the four materials to repair, since fabric and framework come apart and go back together in sections rather than requiring a full teardown.

Do I need a permit to repair a fence in Jacksonville?

Some repairs need a permit, and some do not, and starting permitted work without one is a $250 fine. Simple board or picket swaps usually do not. Re-digging post holes or larger structural work can. We handle permitting when applicable, and the Building Inspection Division at (904) 255-8500 confirms anything in gray.

How often should I stain or seal a wood fence in Florida?

Plan on resealing or restaining a wood fence every couple of years in Jacksonville’s sun and rain. The bottom rail and post bases soak up the most moisture, so watch those first. Staying on that cycle slows rot, but it does not stop it; wood is natural and will eventually give way. That is also why our 10-year workmanship warranty covers installation defects, not warping or rot.

Can you fix a sagging or dragging gate?

Yes, and most sagging gates come down to a twisted wood frame or worn hinges, both of which we repair. We adjust, rehang, or rebuild the gate, often with a welded galvanized steel frame that holds square where wood twists. At the beaches, we also swap corroded hinges and latches for hardware that survives salt air. Most gate fixes are quicker than homeowners expect.

How fast can you get to storm or emergency fence damage?

We book estimates within 48 hours of your call and guarantee a same-day written estimate once we’re on site. Past customers go to the top of the list during storm season at no extra cost.