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Serving Windsor, CA and surrounding areas. (707) 687-4981
Leaning posts, rotted boards, broken gates - we assess what is actually failing and fix only what needs fixing, so the repair holds through Windsor winters.
Fence repair in Windsor, CA covers everything from replacing a single rotted board to resetting a concrete post, reattaching a sagging gate, or patching sections after a storm - most jobs are completed in a single visit of a few hours, and most do not require tearing out the whole fence.
Windsor homeowners most often call us after a wet winter reveals a leaning post or after they notice boards going soft near the ground. The repair itself is straightforward - the important part is diagnosing what is actually failing before starting work. A post that gets propped up without addressing the underlying cause will fail again by the following spring. If the damage is widespread enough that repair no longer makes financial sense, we will tell you that directly and walk you through what a full fence replacement would involve instead.
Catching a problem early almost always costs less than waiting. A single rotted post left in place puts extra stress on the posts beside it. A loose board that goes unfixed lets moisture into the wood behind it. The longer a small repair is deferred, the more it tends to cost.
If your fence started tilting during rainy season and has not straightened out, the post below ground is likely the problem. Windsor's clay soils absorb a lot of water and can shift posts that were perfectly plumb when installed. A lean that is getting worse means the post needs attention before the whole section comes down.
Wood that has gone gray and feels spongy when you press on it is rotting from the inside out. This is common in Windsor after several wet seasons, especially on lower boards closest to the ground where moisture collects. You do not need to replace the whole fence, but those boards need to come out before the rot spreads to the posts.
A gate that scrapes the ground when you open it, or that you have to lift to get the latch to catch, has shifted out of alignment. This usually means the post it hangs from has moved, or the hinges have loosened over time. It is a fixable problem, but it gets worse the longer it is left alone.
If boards that used to sit flush now have visible gaps between them, the wood has dried and shrunk or the fasteners have pulled loose. This is especially common after Windsor's dry summer heat follows a wet spring. Gaps reduce privacy, invite wind, and let boards warp further - all accelerating the damage.
We repair wood, vinyl, chain link, and aluminum fences. The most common repair calls are post resets, board replacement, and gate realignment - and in most cases all three happen on the same job. Quality repair means using materials that match what is already there: same board width, same spacing, same finish. A contractor who grabs whatever is on the truck is cutting a corner that will show every time you look at your yard.
If the repair reveals that a larger section needs to go, we will walk you through what a custom fence design would cost for that section - sometimes replacing a long run of damaged fence is smarter than patching it repeatedly. We lay out both options and let you decide.
Ideal for leaning or rotted posts - the most common structural failure in Windsor's clay soils.
Best for localized rot or impact damage where the posts and rails are still sound.
Gates get the hardest use - we rehang, adjust hinges, and replace latches so they work correctly again.
For sections damaged by fallen branches or high winds - assessed carefully before quoting to check post condition underneath.
Panel replacement, rail fixes, and mesh patching for non-wood fences that need spot work rather than full replacement.
For homeowners unsure how much of their fence has been compromised - we walk the whole line and give you an honest picture.
Windsor sits in Sonoma County's inland corridor, where winters bring sustained rainfall and summers push temperatures well above 90 degrees. That cycle of soaking and drying is hard on wood posts and boards - it causes swelling, cracking, and eventually rot. Homeowners here tend to see the most fence damage show up in late winter or early spring, after months of rain have done their work. Homeowners in Healdsburg deal with the same conditions, and the repair timeline and approach are similar across the region.
The clay-heavy soils throughout Windsor and the broader Sonoma Valley floor add another layer. Clay expands when wet and contracts when dry, and that movement slowly pushes fence posts out of plumb even without visible damage to the boards. If your fence is leaning but the wood looks fine, the soil underneath may be the real cause - a common finding in Windsor yards and across neighboring Guerneville properties as well. Knowing this upfront changes how the repair is scoped and what materials are used.
We ask a few questions about your fence type, roughly how much is damaged, and whether you have photos to share. We respond within 1 business day and schedule a quick in-person visit - this is not a sales call.
We walk the entire fence line, check post stability, and assess whether damage is surface-level or structural. You receive a written estimate with a clear scope - no vague descriptions, no surprise line items at the end.
The crew removes damaged boards or posts, sets any new posts in concrete, installs replacement boards, and checks that everything is plumb and secure before leaving. Most residential repairs are done the same day.
We walk the repaired section with you - check gate latches, confirm new boards match the existing fence, and make sure all debris is hauled away. If new concrete was poured, we tell you exactly how long before loading that section.
We respond within 1 business day, come out to assess the damage at no charge, and give you a written price before any work starts.
(707) 687-4981A repair that props up a leaning fence without addressing the post underneath will fail again by the next rainy season. We assess what is actually causing the problem before picking up a tool - so the repair holds.
We hold a valid California Contractors State License Board license for fence work. You can verify our license status in minutes at cslb.ca.gov. Hiring a licensed contractor gives you real recourse if anything goes wrong.
The number on your written estimate is the number you pay. We do not quote over the phone without seeing the fence first - that is how surprise invoices happen. One visit, one written price, no pressure to sign immediately.
Many Windsor neighborhoods have HOA guidelines on fence appearance. We check what is required before starting so the finished repair fits your neighborhood's standards. New boards and hardware are matched to your existing fence as closely as possible.
The American Fence Association outlines the standards that separate quality fence repair from temporary patching - root-cause diagnosis, material matching, and proper post-setting are at the top of the list. We follow those standards on every job in Windsor and Sonoma County.
If repair is no longer the right call, we design and build a replacement fence spec'd exactly to your lot, soil, and style preferences.
Learn MoreWhen more than a third of the fence has failed, a full replacement often costs less over time than ongoing repairs - we can walk you through both options.
Learn MoreSonoma County contractors fill up fast after rainy season - reaching out now means your fence gets fixed before the wait grows.