Is it worth repairing my fence or should I replace it?
A repair makes sense when the damage is limited and most of the fence is sound. A replacement makes more sense when many posts are soft, the rails are rotted throughout or the fence leans along its whole length.
A simple rule of thumb
- One or two bad posts or a storm-damaged section: repair.
- Scattered missing boards on a solid frame: repair.
- Posts rotted at the base across most of the run: replace.
- A fence that has been patched many times and still leans: replace.
We do not push for a bigger job than you need. If you are weighing it up, see our wood fence installation page for what replacement involves.

