R&R Fencing | Oak Point, TX Fence Repair & Gate Fixes for Local Issues

The most common signs include fence boards starting to bow outward or warp, a greenish or damp look at the base of the posts (indicating rot from ivy or ground cover), and vine tendrils getting caught between pickets. If you notice large woody roots from shrubs or hedges pushing against the bottom rail, that's a clear sign of pressure damage that needs attention.

Gate sagging is usually caused by the gate's weight stressing the hinges or hinge screws pulling out of the wood over time. In Oak Point, it’s made worse by the expansive clay soil we have. When the ground shifts after rain or a dry spell, the gate post can lean slightly, throwing the gate out of level and creating that tell-tale drag on the ground.

We start by assessing whether the post is still vertical. If the post has shifted, we brace or reset it. Then we either replace old hinges with heavy-duty, corrosion-proof hinges or adjust the tension on adjustable hinges. Often, simply swapping in longer, stronger screws that reach into the gate's frame and adding a cross-brace or a wheel support at the bottom solves the issue for good.