Fence Repair in Houston
Leaning posts, broken pickets, sagging gates and fences knocked down by wind.
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Most fence repairs in Houston come down to posts. Ground that swells after heavy rain and shrinks in a dry summer slowly pushes posts out of line, and a wood post that sits wet for years rots at the ground line. Once a few posts go, the panels between them start to lean.
A good repair crew will tell you honestly whether a section is worth fixing or whether the fence is near the end of its life. If more than about a third of the posts are failing, a replacement often costs less over time than repeated patching.
After a storm, take photos of the damage before anything is moved. Your homeowner's insurance may cover a fence knocked down by wind or a fallen tree, and the photos plus a written repair quote are what the adjuster will ask for.
What to ask for
- Reset or replace leaning and broken posts
- Replace rotted pickets and rails to match
- Rehang sagging gates and fix latches
- Storm cleanup and full section rebuilds
Fence repair costs
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Typical fence repair (most homeowners) | $200 to $300 per job | Thumbtack's Houston average is about $250. |
| Full range of repair jobs | $50 to $1,443 per job | From one picket to a storm-damaged section. |
| Handyman fence repair labor | $45+ per hour, starting | A picket or two usually takes up to half a day. |
Storm knocked your fence down?
Leaning posts, missing pickets, fences on the ground. Choose storm damage in the form so the request goes to the front of the line.
What makes Houston fences different
Clay soil that moves
Much of the area sits on expansive clay that swells when wet and shrinks in drought. Post depth, concrete and steel posts make the difference.
Storm season
Hurricanes and tropical storms bring wind that flattens weak fences. After Hurricane Beryl in 2024 many homeowners waited weeks for repairs.
Humidity and termites
Wet air and termites shorten the life of untreated wood. Sealed cedar, vinyl and aluminum last longer.
HOAs and deed restrictions
With no city zoning, fence rules in Houston usually come from HOAs and deed restrictions. Check them before you build.
What does a fence cost?
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Wood privacy · 150 linear ft · 6 ft · 1 walk gates
$4,400 to $8,200
Service areas
Local fence contractors across these cities and everything in between.
- HoustonHarris, Fort Bend and Montgomery Counties
- KatyHarris, Fort Bend and Waller Counties
- CypressHarris County
- Sugar LandFort Bend County
- PearlandBrazoria, Harris and Fort Bend Counties
- The WoodlandsMontgomery and Harris Counties
- SpringHarris County
- HumbleHarris County
- PasadenaHarris County
- League CityGalveston and Harris Counties
- Missouri CityFort Bend and Harris Counties
- TomballHarris County
- KingwoodHarris and Montgomery Counties
- AtascocitaHarris County
- Cinco RanchFort Bend and Harris Counties
- FulshearFort Bend County
- RichmondFort Bend County
- RosenbergFort Bend County
- FriendswoodGalveston and Harris Counties
- ConroeMontgomery County
- BellaireHarris County
- West University PlaceHarris County
- Houston HeightsHarris County
- MemorialHarris County
- BaytownHarris and Chambers Counties
- Clear LakeHarris County
Other fence services
Fence replacement
Tear out the old fence and build a new one in a single job: removal, haul-away, new posts and pickets.
$28 to $52per ft, wood with tear-out
Wood privacy fences
Cedar and pine privacy fences, side-by-side or board-on-board, with wood or steel posts.
$25 to $45per ft installed
Vinyl fences
Low-maintenance privacy and picket fences that never need paint and do not rot.
$30 to $60per ft installed
Aluminum & ornamental
Clean, open fences for front yards and pools that will not rust.
$25 to $80per ft installed
Chain link
The budget option for dogs, side yards, lots and commercial property.
$10 to $25per ft installed
Gates
Walk gates and double drive gates built square so they do not sag.
$200 to $400per walk gate
Ballpark only. Final price depends on the ground, slope and access.