What do you repair?
- Sections blown down or leaning after wind events.
- Snapped or rotted wood posts, often replaced with steel.
- Cupped, cracked or loose boards from sun exposure.
- Cracked or popped vinyl panels and rails.
- Bent chain link posts, torn fabric and loose tension bands.
- Gates that drag, sag or will not latch.
Why do fences blow down in Bakersfield?
Most fences that fall in a windstorm were already weak at the posts. A wood post that has dried, split or rotted at grade, or a post set in a small, shallow footing, gives way first. The neighboring panels then fall with it. A solid 6-foot fence on a long, open run takes the most force.
Repair or replace?
If the boards are sound and only a few posts failed, swapping those posts for steel and re-hanging the panels is usually the best value. If many posts are cracked or the boards are badly weathered, replacement often costs less over time. We show you what we see and price both when it is close.
Is wind damage covered by insurance?
Sometimes. Policies vary, so check with your insurer. We can provide a written description and quote of the damage for your claim.
Who pays to repair a shared fence?
Under California Civil Code section 841, neighbors are presumed to share responsibility for a boundary fence. A single written quote both households can see makes that conversation easier.
Want it stronger this time?
Read how to wind-proof a fence, then send us photos through the form.