Professional Privacy Fence Installation in Midland, TX 79707 - Brandon's Knockabout Services

That’s a common call we get around the Grasslands Estates and up near the Scharbauer Sports Complex. The intense West Texas sun breaks down the finish on wood fences quickly. UV rays degrade the stain or paint, leaving a gray, powdery surface. Our fix is to pressure wash the fence, let it dry, then apply a high-quality UV-resistant stain or paint. We also add a sealer to help it hold up through the next few summers.

Gate sagging is usually a sign that the hinges are loose or the gate post has shifted in the soil. In Midland’s clay-heavy soil, posts can move after heavy rain or drying out. We’ll check the post for rot or movement first. If it’s solid, we tighten the hinge bolts or replace them with longer, galvanized ones. If the post is leaning, we can reset it with concrete to get the gate back to level.

Yes, that’s a moisture issue we see a lot on fences behind homes off Golf Club Road. Water splashes up from rain or sprinklers soaks into the bottom of the boards. We can install a gravel strip or a small French drain along the fence line to divert water. For existing rot, we cut out the damaged section and replace it with treated wood. Then we apply a weatherproofing sealant to the bottom foot of each board to slow future damage.