Fence & Gate Repair in Los Angeles, CA
Fences in Los Angeles fail differently than fences in places with real winters. Here the problem is usually the sprinkler. Years of irrigation spraying the same post bases keep the wood wet in a climate that's otherwise dry, and rot sets in at ground level, where you can't see it until the fence leans. Termites, both the subterranean kind and the drywood termites that are common across Southern California, eat posts and rails from the inside. Then the Santa Ana winds come through in fall and winter and push on those weakened posts until a panel goes down. Gates have their own issues: heavy wood or iron gates sag on undersized hinges, latches stop lining up, and side-yard gates that get used every day for trash cans wear out fast.
We find out why a fence failed before we fix it. A rotted post gets dug out and replaced with a new post set in concrete, shaped at the top so water runs off and not into the hole. Loose rails and pickets are refastened with exterior screws, not nails that back out. We rehang sagging gates with heavier hinges and add an anti-sag kit or diagonal brace, then adjust the latch so it catches on its own. When we're finished, we haul away old wood, concrete chunks and debris and rake the area clean.
What this covers
- Rotted or termite-damaged post replacement
- Wind-damaged panel and rail repair
- Picket and board replacement
- Sagging wood gate rehanging and bracing
- Iron gate hinge and latch repair
- Self-closing, self-latching pool gate hardware
- Hinge, latch and lockable hardware upgrades
- Debris haul-away and cleanup
How a fence & gate repair visit usually goes
Inspect the Whole Run
We check every post for rot and termite damage, look at how the sprinklers hit the fence, and find the actual reason it's leaning before we decide what to replace.
Replace Failed Posts
We dig out rotted posts, set new pressure-treated ones in concrete with a crown that sheds water, and reconnect the rails and panels to them.
Rehang and Adjust Gates
We install heavier hinges, add bracing or an anti-sag kit, and set the latch so the gate swings freely and catches on its own.
Haul Away and Clean Up
We remove old wood, concrete and hardware, rake the area clean, and point out any sprinkler heads that should be redirected away from the fence.
Block walls are common in LA, especially between neighbors and along side yards, and many have a wood or iron gate set between two block pillars. We can rehang and adjust those gates, replace hinges and latches anchored into the block, and repair wood fence sections that attach to the wall. If a block wall is leaning or cracked through after a quake, we look at it with you and lay out what the repair involves before anything else gets hung on it. When you want more privacy, we can add a wood or lattice topper on a side-yard fence, keeping within the height LA allows, which is lower in front yards than along the back.
What shapes the price in Los Angeles
Fence and gate repairs vary mostly with the number of posts that need replacing and what's around them. A post in open soil is quick, while one set next to a block wall, a tree root or a concrete patio takes longer to dig out. Heavy wood gates and iron gates need sturdier hardware than a lightweight picket gate. Termite damage often spreads further than it first looks, which can mean replacing rails and boards too. Narrow side yards and hillside lots add time for access and carrying materials. Fixing a few problem spots before they fail is almost always cheaper than rebuilding a whole run after a windstorm.
Neighbors often ask
My fence blew over in the Santa Ana winds. Can you fix just the broken section?
Usually, yes. After a wind event, most damage is limited to a few posts that were already weak from rot or termites. We replace those posts, rehang or rebuild the affected panels, and check the posts on either side for hidden damage. If most of the fence is in the same condition, we'll tell you honestly whether a full replacement would be the better use of your money.
Can you fix my pool gate so it closes and latches by itself?
Yes, and it's an important repair. California's pool safety rules call for gates in a pool barrier to be self-closing and self-latching, opening away from the pool with the latch out of a small child's reach. We replace worn self-closing hinges and latches, adjust the gate so it swings shut and catches every time, and check for gaps. If the whole barrier needs to be redesigned, a pool or fence contractor is the right call.
Should I keep my sprinklers away from the fence?
Yes, if you can. Water hitting the same posts every day keeps the wood wet in a climate where it would otherwise stay dry, and that's the main cause of rot in LA fences. Redirecting sprinkler heads, switching that zone to drip, or adding a gravel strip along the base can add years to a fence. We'll point out the worst spots while we're there.
Who's responsible for the fence between me and my neighbor?
California's good-neighbor fence law generally presumes adjoining owners share responsibility for a boundary fence, with notice requirements before work is done. We aren't the right people to give legal advice, but many neighbors agree to split a repair and pay for it together. We're happy to give you a written scope you can share with your neighbor before we start.
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