Fence Installation & Repair in Charlotte NC — FixCraft VP

Fences in Charlotte take a beating — summer storms, UV exposure, and Carolina clay soil shifting around posts. Whether it's a few boards that need replacing, a gate that won't latch, or posts that have rotted at the base, most fence repairs are faster and cheaper than homeowners expect.

Common Fence Problems in Charlotte

Rotted or broken boards. The most common repair. Wood fence boards in Charlotte's humid climate typically last 8–12 years before needing replacement. Individual board replacement is straightforward — remove the damaged board, cut a new board to match, fasten. A full fence board replacement job on a section of 10–15 feet runs $150–$300 in materials and labor.

Leaning or wobbly posts. Posts lean when the concrete footing has deteriorated or when the soil has shifted around the base. For minor leans, the post can sometimes be straightened and re-anchored. For posts that have fully rotted at the base, the old post needs to be removed and a new one set in concrete. Post replacement runs $100–$200 per post depending on depth required.

Gates that won't close or latch. Gates sag over time as hinges loosen and frames shift. Hinge replacement, gate realignment, and latch adjustment usually fix the problem. A gate repair typically runs $75–$125.

Fence sections after storms. High winds can blow sections of fence completely over. In many cases the posts are fine but the horizontal rails have snapped. Section repair or replacement — pulling old rails, adding new ones, refastening boards — typically runs $150–$350 per section.

Fence Types We Work With

• —Wood privacy fence (most common in Charlotte)
• —Wood picket fence
• —Cedar fence
• —Pressure-treated pine fence

We don't currently work with vinyl, aluminum, or chain link — those require different tools and techniques.

When to Repair vs Replace

Repair makes sense when: - Damage is isolated to a few boards or posts - The overall fence is less than 8 years old - Posts are solid and plumb

Replace makes sense when: - 40%+ of boards are damaged or weathered - Multiple posts are rotted - The fence is 12+ years old and showing systemic wear

A full wood fence replacement in Charlotte typically costs $25–$40 per linear foot installed — that's a $5,000–$8,000 job for a typical backyard. Repairs at $150–$400 make a lot of sense when the underlying structure is sound.

Book a Fence Repair in Charlotte

FixCraft VP handles fence repairs across Charlotte and surrounding areas. Free estimates, flat-rate pricing. Book at fixcraftvp.com or call 980-201-6705.