A single broken panel, a leaning post, or a gate that’s dropped on its hinges usually gets treated as a sign the whole fence needs replacing — when in most cases it’s a localised repair. The difference comes down to diagnosis: a rotten post at ground level needs replacing, but the panels either side are often still fine.
Gates that won’t latch properly are almost always a hinge or alignment issue rather than a fault with the gate itself.
Diagnosing whether it’s the post, panel, or hinge that’s failed avoids paying for a full fence replacement when a repair would do.
Often combined with other outdoor jobs — shed repairs, pressure washing — in the same visit.
In most cases, yes — a single panel or post can be replaced without touching the rest of the fence.
Depends on what needs replacing. Send a photo of the damage for an accurate price range.
Usually dropped or worn hinges, or the gate post itself shifting slightly — both fixable without a new gate.
Either, depending on ground conditions and what’s there already — confirmed on site.
A single panel and post typically takes a couple of hours; larger runs are quoted based on scope.
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