We repair wood, vinyl, chain link and metal fences in Stamford and the towns around it. Frost, rot at the soil line and fallen limbs cause most of the damage we see. Text us a photo and we can usually say whether it is a repair or a replacement.
Winter does most of the damage to Stamford fences. The ground freezes and thaws many times between December and March, and each cycle pushes a little on any post that was set too shallow. Wood posts also rot right at the soil line, where they stay damp. When a section leans, we check the post first. If the panels and rails are still sound, we pull the failed post and its footing, set a new one about 42 inches down and hang the same panels back on it.
The second cause is wind. Nor'easters and summer thunderstorms bring down limbs across the wooded lots of North Stamford and Westover, and along the shore in Shippan and the Cove a solid fence takes the full force of a gale off the Sound. We replace broken posts, rails and panels and match the old fence as closely as current stock allows. If an exact match is not available, we say so before the work starts.
Gates are the other steady call. A gate that drags or will not latch nearly always has a hinge post that has moved. We reset or replace that post, square the gate and adjust the latch. One thing to know: Stamford requires a permit for a fence, so if a repair grows into replacing a whole run, we check with Zoning Enforcement before rebuilding it.
Fence repair in Stamford: common questions
Can you repair one section of my Stamford fence without replacing all of it?
Yes, in most cases. If one or two posts have failed and the rest of the line stands straight, we replace those posts and reuse the panels. If most posts move when pushed, a new fence is the better use of the money.
A storm brought a limb down on my fence. What should I do first?
Take photos of the fence and the limb before anything is moved, then call your insurer and call us at (203) 409-8830. We can write an estimate you can send to the adjuster, and we can close an opening temporarily if you have a dog or a pool.
Do you repair vinyl, chain link and aluminum fences too?
Yes. Vinyl is usually repaired by the panel or the rail, chain link by the post, top rail or a stretch of mesh, and aluminum by the section. Send a photo and we can tell you what the repair involves.
How it works
- Free estimate: Call, text or book online. We visit, measure and talk through options.
- Written quote: Clear pricing with material choices side by side.
- Permits & planning: We check local rules and help with permits before we dig.
- Install & clean-up: Our crew installs, cleans up and walks the finished fence with you.