Leaning or Broken Posts
Rotten or snapped posts are the main reason fences lean.
We dig out the old footing and set a new post in concrete.
Fence Repairs Wagga Wagga
Fence Repairs in Wagga Wagga
Fence repairs in Wagga Wagga are often needed after strong winds, a wet winter or a run-in with a car or trailer. We fix timber, steel, slat and wire fences.
We look at the whole run, not just the broken bit. If the posts are rotten all the way along, patching one panel will not last.
Send photos or call, and we will tell you if it is a repair or a replacement.
- Timber, steel and wire
- Storm and impact damage
- Honest repair-or-replace advice
- Gate fixes
Repair types
Common Fence Repairs
Rails and Palings
Split rails and loose or missing palings are replaced to match.
New timber will look lighter at first and weather down over time.
Steel Sheet Replacement
Dented or bent steel sheets can be swapped one at a time.
We match the colour as closely as the current range allows.
Gate Repairs
Sagging gates, worn hinges and failed latches are among the most common callouts.
We re-hang, brace or replace the hardware so the gate swings freely.
Scope
Repair Approaches
Spot Repair
One or two posts or panels fixed where the rest of the fence is sound.
Section Rebuild
A bay or run rebuilt using new posts and the existing style.
Post Reinforcement
Steel post supports can stiffen a sound timber post that has started to move.
Wire Re-Tension
Slack rural or mesh fences re-tensioned and re-tied.
Repair options
Repair Options Compared
The right fix depends on what failed and why.
| Option | Characteristics | Typical applications | Considerations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post replacement | New post set in fresh concrete. | Rotten, snapped or heaved posts. | Neighbouring posts may also be close to failing. |
| Paling or rail swap | Like-for-like timber replacement. | Storm, impact or rot damage to infill. | New timber stands out until it greys or is stained. |
| Sheet swap | Single steel panel replaced. | Dents and bends from impact. | Older colours may have changed slightly in the current range. |
| Gate hardware | New hinges, latches and bracing. | Sagging or dragging gates. | A gate on a moving post needs the post fixed first. |
Assessment
Repair or Replace?
We use a few simple tests to decide.
Post Condition
We probe posts at ground level. Soft timber there means rot below.
How Much Is Damaged
If most bays are failing, replacement is usually better value.
Fence Age
An old fence near the end of its life may not be worth patching.
Shared Fences
Repairs to a dividing fence are often shared with the neighbour.
Process
How Our Repair Visits Work
- 1
Photos or Call
Send photos so we can bring the right parts.
- 2
Inspection
We check the posts, rails and gate along the whole run.
- 3
Repair Quote
You get a written price, with replacement priced too if it makes sense.
- 4
Make Safe
Fallen or loose sections can be made safe first if needed.
- 5
Repair and Test
We fix the fence and test any gate before we leave.
Workmanship
How We Make Repairs Last
A repair should not fail before the rest of the fence.
Fresh Footings
Old concrete is broken out so the new post sits in solid ground.
Matching Fixings
Galvanised fixings to suit the existing fence.
Blending New Timber
New palings can be stained to blend with older timber.
Root Cause
We look for sprinklers, soil build-up or tree roots that caused the damage.
Service area
Fence Repairs Across Wagga Wagga
We repair fences in every suburb we serve, from older streets to new estates.
North Wagga Wagga
Semi-rural lots just across the bridge from the city centre, post, rail, sheet and gate repairs.
View detailsTurvey Park
Older brick and weatherboard homes with mature trees, post, rail, sheet and gate repairs.
View detailsBoorooma
Recent builds where the first boundary fence is still going in, post, rail, sheet and gate repairs.
View detailsEast Wagga Wagga
Yards and depots that need lockable perimeters, post, rail, sheet and gate repairs.
View detailsMount Austin
Sloping blocks on the rising ground in the south, post, rail, sheet and gate repairs.
View detailsGobbagombalin
Larger lots that back onto open rural land, post, rail, sheet and gate repairs.
View detailsAshmont
Long-held homes where front fences are being refreshed, post, rail, sheet and gate repairs.
View detailsKooringal
Family homes where pools and side gates are common jobs, post, rail, sheet and gate repairs.
View detailsTolland
Established southern streets near Ashmont and Turvey Park, post, rail, sheet and gate repairs.
View detailsRelated
If a Repair Is Not Enough
Fencing
Everything we build, if a repair will not do.
View serviceColorbond Fence Installation
Swap timber for steel.
View serviceTimber Fence Installation
A new timber fence when palings are beyond fixing.
View servicePool Fencing Installation
New barriers when a pool fence repair is not enough.
View serviceCommercial Security Fencing
Upgrade a patched-up site fence to new mesh.
View serviceRural And Farm Fencing
Rebuild wire fences and strainers.
View serviceAluminium Slat Fencing
Replace a failing front fence with slats.
View serviceFence Replacement
Remove the old fence and build new.
View serviceFence Painting And Staining
Recoat timber after repairs.
View servicePricing
Fence Repair Cost Factors
Repair prices depend on how many posts and panels need work and how easy they are to reach.
| One post or one panel | Small job, priced on time and parts |
|---|---|
| Several bays | More posts and footings |
| Make-safe after storms | May be done first, then the full repair |
Matching discontinued colours or unusual timber can also take extra time.
Request a repair quoteQuestions
Fence Repair FAQ
Is it worth repairing an old fence?
If the posts are mostly sound and only a section is damaged, yes. If rot runs the full length, replacement often costs less over time.
Can you match my old palings?
We match the size and timber as closely as we can. New timber will look lighter until it weathers or is stained.
Can you fix storm damage quickly?
We can often make a fallen fence safe first and then come back for the full repair.
Do I need my neighbour's OK to fix a shared fence?
Talk to them first, especially if you want to share the cost. The NSW Dividing Fences Act sets out how that works.
Can you repair Colorbond fences?
Yes. We replace dented sheets, bent rails and loose posts on steel fences.
Can you just straighten a leaning fence?
Sometimes. If the posts are sound and the lean came from soft ground, we can reset and re-concrete them. If the posts have rotted at ground level, straightening will not hold, and new posts are the better fix. We check each post before we suggest either option, so you only pay for work that will last.
Next step
Got a Fence That Needs Fixing?
Send photos or book a visit, and we will tell you what it needs.
Call +61 483 709 394 today.
Repair guide
Signs Your Fence Needs Repair
Look for leaning sections, soft timber at the base of posts and palings that rattle in the wind.
On steel fences, check for rust at the bottom where soil touches the sheet, and for loose top rails.
Gates tell you a lot. A gate that suddenly drags often sits on a post that has started to move.
We will not patch a fence that is about to fall over and call it fixed. If it is unsafe, we say so.
Wind is the big one. A solid fence acts like a sail, and gusts in spring storms snap weak posts.
Clay soil is next. It swells in wet winters and shrinks in dry summers, which slowly pushes posts out of plumb.
Sprinklers that hit the fence every day keep the base wet and speed up rot.
Garden beds piled against palings and steel sheets trap moisture where it does the most harm.
Tree roots lift footings and push panels as they grow.
Knowing the cause helps us fix it so the same damage does not come back.
What Usually Damages Fences in Wagga Wagga