Fence Installation Poteet TX | Call Seven Seven Fencing

High winds around Poteet—especially during spring storms—can cause fence panels to act like sails. The force pushes against pickets and rails, loosening nails or screws and sometimes breaking wood or bending metal. We solve this by using deeper-set posts (at least 24 inches in our area’s soil), thicker gauge brackets, and extra screws at connection points. For new installations, we also recommend wind-resistant designs like spaced picket fences or reinforced hardware, so your fence stays upright through gusty conditions.

Common signs include a gate that sags, doesn’t latch properly, or drags on the ground when you open or close it. You might also see rust on hinges, loose screws in the post or gate frame, or hear a squeak that won’t go away with oil. If the gate feels heavy to lift or has visible gaps around the latch, the hardware has likely worn out. In Poteet’s humidity and occasional high winds, hinges and latches can loosen faster. Calling us early can prevent a gate from pulling the post out of plumb.

In most cases, we can replace only the damaged sections—broken pickets, bent rails, or loosened posts—without touching the rest of the fence. This keeps your costs down and saves time. We’ll inspect the undamaged portions to make sure they’re still solid and properly anchored. If the posts are still in good shape and the rest of the fence is secure, we’ll splice in new materials that match. If the damage is widespread or the posts have shifted, we may recommend a full section rebuild or reinforcement. We’ll walk your fence line with you and give a straightforward recommendation.