After a strong blow, the fence repair calls are about leaning sections, snapped posts and panels on the lawn. Most of the time the damage is in the posts, not the boards.
What usually fails
- Posts: rotted at the ground or set too shallow for the wind load.
- Rails and fasteners: rusted nails and brackets give way first in salt air.
- Gates: heavy gates sag on a tired hinge post.
Repair or rebuild
If a handful of posts failed, replacing those posts (sometimes with steel) and re-hanging the boards can be enough. If the posts are failing all along the run, rebuild with deeper settings.
Costs
Angi lists old-fence removal at about $3 to $5 per linear foot and gates from under $150 to about $2,000.
Before digging new posts
Contact Texas811 at least two business days ahead. And expect some holes to hit caliche; see post holes and caliche.
Sources
- Angi: How Much Does Fence Installation Cost? (national survey data, checked November 2026)
- Texas811: Call 811 Before You Dig (homeowners)
Checked November 10, 2026. City rules and price surveys change; trust the linked original.