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Serving Ennis, TX and surrounding areas. (469) 881-8435
Broken boards, leaning posts, and storm damage repaired by a contractor who addresses the root cause - not just the visible problem.
Fence repair in Ennis covers everything from replacing a single broken board to resetting a leaning post or patching storm damage, and most jobs are finished in one visit or less.
If your fence has been showing problems for a while - a gate that won't latch, boards pulling away, or posts that rock when you push on them - you are not alone. Ennis sits on Blackland Prairie clay that expands and contracts with every rain cycle, and that constant movement is one of the most common reasons fences fail here even without a major storm. Addressing the root cause, not just the visible damage, is what determines whether a repair actually holds.
Sometimes repair is the right call, and sometimes the smarter move is a full custom fence replacement designed from the ground up for your property. We will tell you honestly which one makes more financial sense after walking your fence line.
If you can see your fence tilting or notice a gap between the bottom and the soil, the post underneath is likely failing. In Ennis, this is especially common after a wet season followed by a dry stretch, because the clay soil shifts dramatically between the two. A leaning fence puts stress on every section next to it and will not fix itself.
Wood boards that are soft to the touch, visibly dark at the base, or already broken away from the rails are past the point of painting or patching. Rot often starts where boards sit closest to the soil and spreads upward if left alone. Walk the fence line and press on the lower portion of each board - you can spot this yourself.
A gate that does not close properly is a security problem and a sign that something structural has shifted. Gates carry more stress than fixed panels because they swing on hinges, and they are usually the first to show when a post has moved. If your latch no longer lines up or the gate drags on the ground, the post it hangs on has likely settled.
After any significant thunderstorm or high-wind event - which Ennis sees regularly in spring - walk your entire fence line, not just what you can see from the house. Wind damage often shows up as panels that look fine from a distance but are no longer attached to the post, or posts that are cracked at the base. Catching this early prevents a small repair from becoming a full section replacement.
We handle the full range of fence repair work - post resetting and replacement, board and picket replacement on wood fences, gate rehang and latch adjustment, panel reattachment on chain link, and storm damage repairs across all fence types. When we come out for an estimate, we walk the entire fence line with you, not just the section you called about, because one problem spot often signals others nearby.
For properties where the damage is widespread or the fence has simply reached the end of its life, we also offer fence replacement and custom fence design. We will give you an honest assessment of which option makes more sense for your budget and your fence's condition.
Right for homeowners whose fence leans or wobbles - we address the structural anchor, not just the surface.
Ideal when a section has rot, impact damage, or boards that have pulled free from the rails.
Best for gates that drag, won't latch, or swing open - we realign or replace the post the gate hangs on.
For homeowners dealing with panels knocked down or posts cracked by high winds - we assess and restore the full affected run.
Ennis sits on Blackland Prairie clay - some of the most active soil in Texas. That clay swells with every rain and shrinks during dry spells, and the constant movement is the main reason so many fences here lean, rock, or pull away from the ground even without a storm. A repair that ignores the post and just replaces boards is going to fail again. We account for local soil conditions on every job, which is why homeowners in Waxahachie and Ennis call us back after the first job instead of starting over.
North Texas also sits in an active severe weather corridor. Straight-line winds and spring storms hit Ellis County regularly, and after a significant storm, repair contractors book out fast. If your fence was damaged in a recent storm, calling promptly - and taking photos before any cleanup - puts you in a better position for both scheduling and any insurance claim. The Texas Department of Insurance has resources to help you understand your policy rights if you run into pushback on a storm damage claim.
When you reach out, describe what you are seeing - leaning posts, broken boards, a gate that won't close - so we can bring the right materials. We respond within one business day to schedule your on-site visit.
We do not just look at the damage you called about. We walk every section and point out anything else that needs attention. You get a written estimate that breaks down each repair separately - not just a single total.
If your repair requires a City of Ennis permit - such as resetting posts or replacing a full section - we handle the paperwork before work begins. You should not have to manage that process yourself.
Most repairs are finished in a single visit. Before we leave, we walk the repaired sections with you. Check that posts stand straight, panels sit level, and gates latch. This is the right time to raise concerns.
Written estimate, no pressure. We respond within one business day.
(469) 881-8435Ennis sits on some of the most active clay soil in Texas. We set posts at the correct depth and use concrete footings sized to resist the seasonal swelling and shrinking that pushes under-engineered repairs out of alignment within a few years.
Every estimate breaks down each repair individually so you know exactly what you are paying for and why. A single lump-sum quote with no explanation is a flag - we do not work that way.
The City of Ennis requires permits for certain fence work, and unpermitted repairs can complicate home sales and insurance claims. We know which jobs need a permit and handle the process before any work starts - protecting you, not just checking a box. See the full requirements at the City of Ennis.
Nobody wants to call a contractor back a week later because a gate still won't latch. We do a walkthrough with you before we pack up so you can check the work, ask questions, and know the fence is solid - not just presentable.
Every one of these points comes down to the same thing: we do the repair correctly the first time, in a way that holds up to Ennis conditions. That means you are not calling someone back in six months because the gate is dragging again or a post is leaning after the first wet season.
When repair is not enough, we design and build a replacement fence sized and spec'd for your property.
Learn MoreFull fence replacement for properties where widespread damage or age makes repair the less cost-effective choice.
Learn MoreSpring storm season is the busiest time for fence repair in Ennis. Reach out now to lock in your estimate before the schedule fills up.