In Florida, no matter how strong your fence may be, it is vulnerable to damage caused by the weather. Heavy rains and winds may break boards, cause the fence to fall and create rot. The sun and rain can cause some fencing materials to wear down over time. Whatever the cause, there will eventually come a day when you may need to repair your fence. Whether you need a simple fix or something more involved, The Handy Brit Handyman Service can help. The Handy Brit repairs all types of fencing including vinyl and wood fences. We can repair chain link, privacy fencing, or decorative fencing. From small sections to new posts, no job is too big or too small. The Handy Brit is also experienced at repairing and fixing decks, railings, patio pavers, and gates. gates.
A great way to make sure that your fence is secure is to place the palm of your hand on the top of the fence and press firmly. If the fence moves more than a few inches the fence posts are probably rotten or not set in concrete correctly. Also, give the fence a good visual inspection, check the post bases are in good condition, there are no loose slats, and furthermore make sure the fence is straight.
One of the most common areas of failure on a wooden fence is the posts. The bottoms of the posts can rot faster due to moisture in the soil. Water can sit on top of the concrete base, which causes the wood to deteriorate. This is relatively inexpensive repair if the rest of the fence is in fairly good shape. Setting the fence in a concrete base it the most secure way to install a fence post. Some installers don’t set the fence in concrete and claim that this method prevents the posts from rotting. Unfortunately, the fence typically blows down long before the fence post has a chance to rot.
Vinyl is a very durable product however damage can still occur. Vinyl fence repair usually involves fixing the concrete base or replacing damaged sections. Vinyl fences can get damaged from falling branches or a vehicle driving into the fence. Typically it is fairly easy to complete Vinyl fence repairs when caught early.
Over time the hot, wet and windy Florida climate takes a toll on the vinyl fence posts. Eventually requiring vinyl fence post repair. This requires the fence post to be dug out and installed correctly. Most of the time the vinyl fence posts can be reused. However, sometimes the post needs to be replaced with a new one.
Gates are by far the most expensive part of your fence. Due to the constant movement, they are often the first part to fail. Consequently over time gates sag which may prevent the gate from latching or closing correctly. The fix can be as simple as moving the latch, adding a diagonal brace, or rehanging the gate.
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Awarded Best of Florida
Nest Pro Installer
Local Veteran Owned and Operated
workers compensation exemption
12 Month Labor Warranty
$1,000,000 General Liability Insurance
