How do I know if I should repair or replace my fence?

Well that depends on the condition. If just one area got crushed by a tree falling on it or one post rotted it definitely makes sense to fix it. But if you can push on the posts and everything moves around it's lost structural integrity so you're better off replacing the whole thing.

Can you fix a gate that drags on the ground?

Yes, saggy gates are a very common fix. We repair them by putting on new heavy duty hinges, re-frame the wood so it won't warp, or even pull out the old post and re-insert a new post with a thicker support post in concrete and make it solid.

Can you remove the thick vines before fixing the fence?

Absolutely. A lot of water can be trapped against the wood in thick vines and dense underbrush...not to mention it can drag it down. Since we do land clearing, we can completely remove the overgrowth before we begin repairs.

Will you haul away the old broken wood?

Yes, we never leave your yard a mess. We take the rotted posts and splintered pickets and old chunks of concrete, etc., load it into our trucks and take it to the appropriate disposal facility.

Why do fence posts start leaning?

The reasons posts slant are: they didn't go in deep enough, they didn't use concrete, or there was standing water that made the dirt around the hole mud. We overcome this by using really deep holes, using new concrete, and the dirt being graded to be a water shed.

Will the new wood match my old fence?

Fresh pressure treated pine will be much lighter than a worn down fence. You can expect it to fade due to the sun and blend in naturally as it ages. Alternatively you could stain the fresh section once it dries with a similar stain.

Do you repair vinyl and aluminum fences?

Yes, we repair any fence. We can replace cracked vinyl panels, fix vinyl gate latches that have broken off, replace damaged aluminum that was torn from a storm or a lawnmower.

Do you offer financing for storm damage repairs?

Yes. If your property took a big hit from a hurricane or big storm and the cost to fix it is more than you've been expecting, we've got some flexible payment plans for you. We want to get your yard back in order and safe quickly.

Fence repair in the Golden Isles: restoring your property boundary

A damaged fence compromises your privacy and the security of your yard.

Living on the Golden Isles means your property has to endure a lot of punishment, no matter the time of the year. Coastal storms, gusty winds, heavy rains, and consistent wet ground all beat up the outside of your property. Your fence is going to suffer. Any time you have a tree branch fall across your fence line or a gate dragging across the dirt, your home is not as safe and your curb appeal has been diminished. Your animals aren't secure and your property is worth less. You need a quick solution to these problems to keep your animals in, and your property value from falling.

Golden Isles Fencing and Excavation is here for professional fence repairs in Brunswick and Glynn County. We don't just fix the visible problem and move on. We try to identify why the fence failed. If a post was rotted because it was in standing water, our background in excavation means we can correct the ground level before installing a new post. We're ensuring a long term repair.

Wood shadowbox gate with heavy black strap hinges hung between a house wall and a hedge — A shadowbox gate on heavy strap hinges. Gate hardware is what fails first, so it is worth the money.

Common fence repairs we handle in Glynn County

We do find that leaning or rotted posts are the biggest issues we deal with. A fence can only be as good as its support. If whoever installed the fence didn't dig deep enough or didn't use concrete then your posts will fail. We will remove the bad wood. We will dig deep holes. Then install brand new pressure treated posts with a lot of concrete. We can even upgrade you to thick (6x6) posts for maximum strength for areas that get a lot of wind.

The other big gripe we hear from people is about their gates. Having to lift up a gate to lock it can be heavy and unsafe. Gates sag because of worn out hinges. Or because the frame itself has warped. Or because the central supporting post is moving around in the wet dirt. We can fix gates. We can rebuild the structural frame. We can put heavy duty hardware in place. And we can replace the hinge post with a sturdier one so the gate will swing freely.

New pressure-treated wood privacy fence along a side yard with tools still on the ground — A treated pine privacy fence replacing an old wire line down a side yard.

Fixing wood, vinyl, and aluminum fences

We specialize in all types of fence materials. Maybe you've had a portion of your wood privacy fence come down after a storm. We'll replace the broken rails and pickets to ensure the security of your yard. We'll ensure that your new setup looks good in comparison to the stick built fence you may already have in place. Whether you have a standard privacy style of fence, or a super heavy duty shadow box style fence, we'll take care of it.

Perhaps you've got a vinyl or aluminum fence. They're tough materials but they aren't immune to being bashed by a lawnmower or a limb that's fallen. We can replace cracked vinyl panels and bent aluminum rails. We'll make sure to use high quality replacements so that the new portion will fit in with the rest of your boundary. Get that super clean look back for your modern fence style.

Long wood privacy fence at dusk on a new-build lot with sandy ground at its base — Sandy coastal ground like this is exactly why posts here go deeper and get more concrete.

Why fixing the dirt matters for your fence

A lot of fencing companies fail to pay attention to what's going on under that wood. We look at things a bit differently. We focus a lot on land grading and excavation. So we know how water can affect things. If you get rain that collects along the line of your fence it will rot the wood and cause the soil that your concrete footings are in to wash away. We can fix the broken panels and at the same time grade the soil to keep water from coming to your fence line. We can also remove excessive brush and vines which are actually causing your fence to physically be pulled down.

Our step by step guide to fixing your fence

We are clear in our communication, straight in our pricing. We have an organized approach to getting your yard back in order.

Site assessment. Examine the damage. Determine cause of failure. Give a clear estimate to repair.
Clearing the damaged materials. Removing rotted posts. Remove broken pickets. Remove twisted metal. We will fill up our trucks with trash.
Prepping the ground. Removing problem roots. Problem vines. We will level soil if water is an issue.
Installing the new structure. Installing new posts in concrete. Installing heavy rails. Installing new pickets or panels with nails.
Job site cleanup. Test gates. Walk line with you. Load all old broken trash in truck. Take it to local dump.

Get your boundary standing straight again

It's frustrating when you have a broken fence. It's stressful and you don't want it to be even more stressful to get it repaired. Golden Isles Fencing and Excavation is a Christian based, family owned, honest working business. We've got flexible payment plans to help you deal with the cost of a big repair if you just had a really bad storm that did a lot of damage to your property. Give Tyler a call today and set up a free estimate so that you can secure your property.

Fence repairs across the Golden Isles

Storm damage, rot and leaning posts show up differently on the islands than in town. Read about fence repair in Brunswick, GA, fence repair on St. Simons Island, fence repair on Jekyll Island, and our fence company in Glynn County.

When a repair is not enough

If the fence is past saving, see our wood fence installation, vinyl fence installation, aluminum fence installation, and demolition service for removing the old fence.

White picket fence and gate enclosing a side yard

Questions and answers

Common questions about fence repair

Here are honest answers to the questions we hear most often about fixing fences in Brunswick, GA.

Well that depends on the condition. If just one area got crushed by a tree falling on it or one post rotted it definitely makes sense to fix it. But if you can push on the posts and everything moves around it's lost structural integrity so you're better off replacing the whole thing.
Yes, saggy gates are a very common fix. We repair them by putting on new heavy duty hinges, re-frame the wood so it won't warp, or even pull out the old post and re-insert a new post with a thicker support post in concrete and make it solid.
Absolutely. A lot of water can be trapped against the wood in thick vines and dense underbrush...not to mention it can drag it down. Since we do land clearing, we can completely remove the overgrowth before we begin repairs.
Yes, we never leave your yard a mess. We take the rotted posts and splintered pickets and old chunks of concrete, etc., load it into our trucks and take it to the appropriate disposal facility.

The reasons posts slant are: they didn't go in deep enough, they didn't use concrete, or there was standing water that made the dirt around the hole mud. We overcome this by using really deep holes, using new concrete, and the dirt being graded to be a water shed.
Fresh pressure treated pine will be much lighter than a worn down fence. You can expect it to fade due to the sun and blend in naturally as it ages. Alternatively you could stain the fresh section once it dries with a similar stain.
Yes, we repair any fence. We can replace cracked vinyl panels, fix vinyl gate latches that have broken off, replace damaged aluminum that was torn from a storm or a lawnmower.
Yes. If your property took a big hit from a hurricane or big storm and the cost to fix it is more than you've been expecting, we've got some flexible payment plans for you. We want to get your yard back in order and safe quickly.