Veteran Fencing | Best Fence Contractors in Crockett, TX

After a strong wind event, check for loose fence panels that rattle or shift when pushed. You might also notice sagging gates, popped nails or screws near the rails, and gaps between pickets. Wind often loosens the concrete footings, so look for visible cracks around the base of your posts. Catching these early signs can prevent a full section collapse.

The most common cause is wind-driven leverage on tall panels, which stresses the post-to-rail connections. Over time, this repeated flexing loosens fasteners and can cause the wood or concrete around the post base to break down. Poor original installation—like shallow post holes or untreated wood in contact with soil—also speeds up the problem. High winds here simply exploit any existing weakness.

We start by inspecting every post, rail, and picket to find the root cause. For loose panels, we re-secure or replace damaged rails and reinforce connections with heavy-duty galvanized screws. If a post footing is cracked, we dig down, reset the post, and pour fresh concrete. For areas consistently exposed to wind, we recommend adding wind bracing or switching to heavier-gauge hardware. We always tailor the repair to your fence type and the local wind conditions.