Wood Fence Repair in Ocala, FL
Broken boards, rotten rails, leaning posts, and sagging gates repaired across Marion County. Pressure treated materials. Posts reset in concrete. Repairs matched to your existing fence.
Get a Free Estimate ›Most Wood Fence Problems Come Down to Three Things
Posts, rails, and boards. Posts fail at the ground line when wood rots or when sand soil loses its grip. Rails fail when fasteners pull loose and boards sag off the rail. Boards fail at the bottom from ground moisture contact and at the face from UV exposure and seasonal wood movement.
Fences R Us repairs wood fencing across Marion County. Manny assesses the full fence line before quoting any repair job. A fence with three leaning posts and 12 bad boards needs a structural review before repair work begins.
Wood fence repair is part of the Fence Repair & Painting service. If posts are the primary issue, see the dedicated Fence Post Replacement page. After repair, see Fence Painting or Fence Staining to unify the fence appearance.
| Problem | Most Common Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Leaning post | Post in sand without concrete | Reset post in concrete |
| Rotten bottom boards | Ground contact, moisture | Replace boards, add 2 in gap |
| Loose or sagging boards | Smooth nails pulling free | Re-fasten with ring-shank or screws |
| Rotten rail | Water pooling in rail notch | Replace rail, treat notch |
| Sagging gate | Gate post shifting or leaning | Reset post, rehang gate |
| Split boards | Florida UV drying, no stain | Replace boards, paint or stain |
Wood Fence Repairs Fences R Us Handles in Marion County
Board Replacement
Individual boards that are split, rotted, or missing are replaced with pressure treated pine in matching dimensions. New boards are face-nailed with ring-shank galvanized nails or structural screws. The bottom of the new board is set 2 inches above the ground to prevent moisture wicking.
Rail Repair and Replacement
Rails that have pulled loose or rotted at the notch are replaced with new 2x4 pressure treated lumber. Rail brackets replace notching for a stronger connection without a water-pooling cavity.
Gate Rehang
A sagging gate is almost always a post problem rather than a gate problem. The gate post shifts in sandy soil and the gate droops as the post leans. Fences R Us resets the post in concrete, allows it to cure, and then rehangs the gate level. If the gate itself is damaged, a new gate panel is cut and built to match.
Cap Rail Replacement
The cap rail sits on top of the fence posts and boards. It takes direct rain and is often the first part of a Florida privacy fence to show rot. A new cap rail keeps water from pooling at post tops and extends the life of the boards beneath.
Post Reset
A leaning post can often be reset without replacing it if the wood is still structurally sound. Fences R Us digs out the old base, resets the post plumb, and fills the hole with new concrete. Rails and boards are reattached after the concrete cures.
Partial Section Rebuild
When a section of fence has multiple failures close together, a partial rebuild is more cost-effective than individual repairs. Fences R Us pulls the damaged section, resets posts in concrete, installs new rails, and adds boards to match.
When Repair Makes Sense and When It Does Not
Repair is the right call when the problems are isolated. Replacement is the right call when repair costs approach or exceed the cost of a new fence. Here is a rough guide.
| Condition | Repair or Replace | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 3 bad boards, solid posts | Repair | Quick, low cost, posts are good |
| 1 leaning post, rest of fence sound | Repair | Reset post and you have years of life left |
| Multiple leaning posts throughout | Consider replace | Foundation of fence is failing |
| 40%+ boards rotted or damaged | Consider replace | Cost approaches new fence |
| Rails rotted throughout | Consider replace | All boards will need to come down anyway |
| Storm damage to one section only | Repair | Rest of fence still good |
Fence Repair and Painting Across Five Central Florida Counties
Fences R Us handles fence repair and painting for residential and commercial properties within roughly one hour of Ocala.
Other Repair and Painting Services from Fences R Us
See the full Fence Repair & Painting page for all available services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get a Free Repair or Painting Estimate
Manny comes out, assesses the fence, and gives you a written quote. No obligation. Call (352) 266-2849 or use the form below.