When Should I Repair My Fence?

Living in the Boise, Idaho area comes with some extremes in the weather and temperature. These conditions tend to be hard on cedar, vinyl and even wrought iron fences, resulting in rotted or broken fence posts, dry rot concerns and even pest infestations. Some signs that you need to repair (or even replace) your fence include: 





1. Leaning wooden or vinyl fence: If your fence is leaning or even swaying in the wind, it is important that the broken area of the fence is repaired before the entire system fails. Whether the culprit is a loose or rotting fence post or faulty supports, our fence repair specialists at Certified Fencing can fix the problem before it turns into a much more expensive need for an entire fence replacement. 

2. Physical damage: Sections of your chain link, aluminum or cedar fence could break for various reasons, including high winds, personal accidents, or a tree falling onto the fence. Missing pieces or sections could also signal that animals or people have or could enter you property. Our team at Certified Fencing will determine whether its only necessary to repair a small area or if its more important to fix a larger area of your fence. 

3. Pest Problem: At Certified Fencing, our cedar wood fencing is treated with special products to help prolong resistance to pests and rot. However, without consistent maintenance and repair, any wood fence or gate can become susceptible to bugs. Look for tiny holes in the wood, soil that is not level beneath a fence post, or simply just the presence of a lot of insects on or even around your fence, be it a ranch-style, board on board or other style of cedar wood fence. 

4. Moisture and Dry Rot Concerns: A good fence installer knows that when installing a wood fence, its important to not let any of the wood touch the ground, including the posts (which are secured in concrete instead). With time and weathering however, these conditions might change, leading to moisture from the soil creeping into the wood itself. To know if this has happened, look for discolored wood, mildew, mold or even brittle-looking wood on your fence. If you do see evidence of this, contact Certified Fencing as soon as possible so that we can replace the rotted posts. 


If you are seeing any of these signs, call Certified Fencing at 208-449-2040 to schedule an appointment. We serve Boise, Idaho as well as Nampa, Meridian, Eagle, Kuna and all surrounding areas. From repairing a rotting fence posts to completely replacing an old fence, our professional technicians can get the job done right! 



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