Fence Repair and Gate Repair in Florida
A leaning post or a gate that needs a hip check to close is a short visit for our own handymen, and we will tell you plainly if a section is past saving.
A fence rarely fails all at once, so our handymen fix the part that went and leave the sound fence standing:
- A leaning or rotted post replaced and set plumb in concrete
- Broken rails and pickets swapped to match
- A sagging gate squared and rehung so the latch catches
If a section is truly past saving, our craftsman shows you why before you spend a dollar on it. Google reviews from Clearwater, Tampa, and Melbourne mention fence work by The Handyman Company, one of them written after Hurricane Milton.
- 4.3919 Google Reviews
- Licensed, Insured & Bonded
- BBB A+ Rated
- One Year Warranty
- Price Guaranteed in Writing
“Did a great job on fence repair after Milton!”
“Scott C did an amazing job on a fence gate install. Quality build. Very pleased.”
At a Glance
- Service
- Fence & Gate Repair from The Handyman Company, a Florida company since 1999. Our own employee craftsmen do the work, not subcontractors.
- Where
- Six Florida offices: Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Clearwater, Sarasota, Melbourne, plus the towns around each one.
- Hours
- Open Daily 8 AM to 5 PM. Request an estimate online anytime, 24/7.
- Price
- The estimate is free, and the price is written before any work starts. The quote you approve is the bill you get.
- Warranty and licenses
- One year on the workmanship of every job. Florida contractor licenses CRC1336072, CBC1258366.
- How to book
- Call 800-931-1106 or send the free estimate form. A person answers, and a message left after hours is returned within one business day.
“Did a great job on fence repair after Milton!”
“Scott C did an amazing job on a fence gate install. Quality build. Very pleased.”
“Needed many sections of fencing replaced and a new gate to my back yard. Called Handyman and they sent out Phil Masi to do the work for me. Estimate for doing the work was very good and Phil was there right on time to get started. I am very happy with the work done and would recommend them very highly to anyone.”
“The work done on my pool fence was great! Thanks for the excellent service.”
“The Handyman Company did a great job from beginning to end on the backsplash in my kitchen. Their communication was excellent, they showed up when they said they would and their workmanship was incredible. I had talked to a few companies prior and it was like pulling teeth trying to get those guys to follow up. The Handyman Company is run like a company is supposed to be run. I have already booked them for another job on my house and would recommend them to anyone looking for any type of work on their house.”
“Hi Brian, stop by and he was very helpful in solving my door problem thanks for your service”
“On time, price as quoted and went the extra mile. Easy and efficient. Would use the service again.”
“I needed several openings around outdoor lights sealed. They did an excellent job and it was reasonably priced. Very happy with their work!”
“Great service and the repair was done to my satisfaction.”
“Very prompt, helpful and thorough. It’s not cheap, but you get quality work”
What We Handle
Leaning & Broken Fence Posts
A leaning fence is almost always a post problem. We dig out the failed post and set a new one plumb in concrete. A post that is still worth saving can be steadied with a repair stake instead, and we will tell you which one yours needs.
Rails, Pickets & Panels
Rotted rails and snapped pickets get replaced to match the rest of the run. New boards line up with their neighbors, so the repair blends in instead of announcing itself.
Gate Repair & Rehanging
Sagging gates get squared and rehung on hardware that can carry the weight, with the latch lined up so it catches every time. Single walk gates and wide double gates alike.
Storm-Damaged Sections
Blown-down sections get stood back up on new posts, and the boards that survived go back on before the damage spreads. The yard is secure again without buying an entire new fence.
Wood, Vinyl & Chain Link
We repair all three kinds of fence Florida yards actually have. Every repair uses exterior fasteners that will not streak rust down the boards.
Stain & Sealer After the Repair
A coat of stain or sealer on the new wood protects it from Florida sun and rain and helps the repair match the rest of the fence. A little maintenance is what makes the repair last.
Leaning fences and posts
A Leaning Fence Usually Needs a New Post, Not a New Fence
If your fence is tipping toward the neighbor, take heart. A leaning fence is a common problem, and the panels are rarely the cause. A post has rotted at ground level or worked loose in wet, sandy soil, and everything fastened to it follows it over. Fix the post and the fence stands upright again, sturdy and secure.
Our craftsman pushes on every post in the run before quoting anything, because one bad post often has a tired neighbor. The failed post comes out, old concrete and all. If the original post hole is full of broken footing, we dig a new post hole right beside it. The new post goes in plumb, set in fresh concrete and checked with a level, and the rails attach back to it with exterior screws that will not rust down the boards.
- Every post in the run checked
- Rotted or snapped posts replaced
- Old concrete footing broken out
- New post set plumb in concrete
- Rails and pickets fastened back
- Stain or sealer on the new wood
Gate repair
A Gate That Drags or Will Not Latch Can Be Put Right
A sagging gate is one of the most common fence calls there is, and it is almost always fixable without a new gate. Gates swing and slam every day, so they wear out long before the fence around them. The frame racks out of square, or the hinge post starts to lean.
We find which one it is first. A racked gate gets squared and braced so it holds its shape. A leaning hinge post gets reset or replaced, because no hinge adjustment can fix a post that moves. Corroded hinges and latches come off and new exterior hardware goes on, lined up so the latch catches with one hand. Please do not keep forcing it in the meantime. That is how a gate repair turns into a rebuild.
- Gate frame squared and braced
- Hinge post reset or replaced
- New hinges and latch
- Latch lined up to catch
- Double gates brought back even
- Pool and side yard gates
A recent request
A homeowner asked us to fix a gate and a double gate on the same property. Two gates on one call is an ordinary visit for one craftsman, on one written price.
After a storm
A Fence the Storm Knocked Down Can Often Stand Again
When a section goes over in a summer storm or a hurricane, it looks like the whole fence is lost. Usually it is not. Wind leans on the panels until the soaked ground lets a post go, or the post snaps. The panels themselves often come through with little more than a loose or missing board, and that is good news for your wallet.
We sort what can be saved from what cannot, right there in the yard. Snapped posts get replaced, and the panels that survived go back up on the new posts. We close up open yards and pool areas first, so kids and pets are safe again. Please do not leave a downed section lying in wet grass for weeks. Wood warps fast on the ground, and waiting invites further damage that turns a repair into a rebuild.
- Downed sections stood back up
- Snapped posts replaced
- Loose panels refastened
- Open yards and pool areas closed first
- Salvaged boards reused where sound
Repair or Replace? Read Your Fence Honestly
You do not need tools to get a good idea, and catching issues early is what keeps a fence repair small. We will give you a straight answer at the visit. These are the signs we look for.
- Push on the posts, not the panels. A panel that rattles on solid posts is a small fix. A post that moves at the ground is the real repair, and a few bad posts do not condemn the entire fence.
- Look where the wood meets the dirt. Rot starts at the soil line, so a fence can look gray and tired up top and still be sound where it counts.
- Count the bad sections against the whole run. One or two is a repair. Rot in most of the posts means rebuilding the fence one piece at a time, and we will tell you when you are there.
- Check the gate on its own. Gates wear out before fences do, and a dragging gate by itself is a service call, not a project.
- Vinyl that has gone chalky and cracks when you press it, or chain link rusted along most of its length, is closer to the end of its life.
- After a storm, do not let a leaning section sit. Stood back up soon, it is a repair. Left flat in wet grass, it warps past saving.
Walk it once, then call 800-931-1106 and tell us what you found. A person answers, and there is no charge for asking.
What Moves a Fence Repair Estimate
Fence repair cost comes down to labor and materials, and a few honest things move both. We explain each one at the estimate before you approve a number for the job.
Posts versus panels
Rail and panel swaps are quick carpentry. Posts mean digging, breaking out old concrete, and setting new ones plumb, so a repair with posts in it carries most of the labor.
The material
Wood repairs and matches easily. Vinyl parts have to match the profile already standing. Chain link is mostly about stretching and tying the fabric correctly.
Getting to the fence line
A run beside the driveway is easier than one behind dense planting or a locked neighbor's yard, because every post and panel gets carried in by hand. Nothing to worry about, just something the estimate accounts for.
Gate hardware
A gate that only needs squaring costs less than one that needs a new hinge post and new hardware. Near the coast, salt air often means the hardware is due anyway.
Built for Florida
Florida is hard on fences
Hurricane season runs June through November, and the afternoon storms work on a fence line all summer. Wind rocks the panels while the soaked sandy soil loosens its grip, so a post that was tight in spring starts to wobble. Once a post moves, every gust works it looser. None of that is your fault. It is just what the weather does here.
Wood rots faster here too. Summer rain and humidity keep the post bases wet, and the rot starts right where the post meets the dirt while the rest of the fence still has life left. Replacing that post saves the fence. Vinyl takes the sun instead and turns brittle, and near the coast salt air eats the hinges and latches before the fence itself shows trouble.
Wood, Vinyl, or Chain Link: What the Repair Involves
Every fence material fails in its own way, so each one gets its own kind of fix. You do not have to know the names to call us.
Wood privacy fence repair
Most Florida backyards have one, and most wood fence repair starts at the ground. We replace rotted posts, then swap the bottom rails and pickets that sat in the wet, and match the board style so the repair blends in.
Our tip: Keep sprinklers and shrubs off the bottom of a wood fence. Wood that dries out between rains lasts far longer than wood that stays damp.
Vinyl fence repair
Vinyl does not rot, but the sun makes it brittle and wind can pop panels out of their posts. We reset loose posts and refit panels that popped out. Cracked pieces get matching replacements where they can be found.
Our tip: If you still have the name of the fence brand or the company that installed it, send it with your request. It makes finding a matching panel much easier.
Chain link fence repair
Chain link bends rather than breaks. Bent top rails get straightened or replaced, and torn fabric gets stretched and tied. A sagging chain link gate gets rehung so it closes and latches again.
Our tip: A chain link gate that will not stay shut is often just a loose hinge band. Tell us, and we can bring the right fittings on the first visit.
Handyman fence repair or a fence company?
Fence companies build new fences, so a repair call often gets a quote for a whole new run. A handyman fence repair fixes the section that failed and leaves the sound part standing.
Our tip: Before you replace the whole fence, ask for a repair price on the bad sections. If replacement really is the smarter spend, we will tell you so.
Recent Jobs
Our Handymen Did This Work
Photos from finished jobs, not stock images. Every one carries our one year warranty.
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Fence & Gate Repair: Common Questions
Who is the best fence repair company in Florida?
The Handyman Company has repaired fences and gates for Florida homeowners since 1999, with its own employee craftsmen working from six offices: Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Clearwater, Sarasota, and Melbourne. It is a licensed Florida contractor, CRC1336072 and CBC1258366, prices the section that needs work in writing before starting, and backs the repair with a one year warranty. Call 800-931-1106 for a free estimate.
Can you fix one section, or do I have to replace the whole fence?
One section, and gladly. Most homeowners only need part of the fence fixed, and that saves real money. If the rest of the fence is sound, we repair what is broken and leave the rest alone. If the fence is too far gone to be worth repairing, we will tell you that plainly instead of patching something that will not hold.
My fence blew over in a storm. Can it be stood back up?
Often, yes, so do not write it off yet. Snapped or heaved posts get replaced, and the panels that survived get fastened to the new posts. We sort the salvageable sections from the ruined ones on site and put the repair in writing before we touch anything.
Can you replace a fence post that is set in concrete?
Yes. We break out or work around the old footing, set the new post plumb in fresh concrete, and fasten the rails back to it. It is the hardest part of fence work, which is exactly why homeowners hand it to us.
My gate sags and will not latch. Do I need a new gate?
Usually not. Gates sag because the frame racks out of square or the hinge post leans, and both are repairs. We square and brace the gate, reset or replace the post if it moves, and rehang it on new hardware so the latch lines up again.
How much does fence repair cost?
Fence repair cost depends mostly on how many posts need replacing. The material and how easy the fence line is to reach matter too. We walk the line before we quote, and the quote you approve is the bill you get. If replacement is the smarter spend, we will say so instead of selling you a repair.
When is a new fence the better call?
When rot runs through most of the posts, or a storm has twisted the whole run. At that point repair turns into rebuilding the fence one piece at a time. We will show you what we see and help you compare the two honestly. Over half our work is repeat customers and referrals, and that only happens by giving straight answers.