We repair wood, vinyl, chain link and metal fences in Pittsburgh and the nearby towns. Text us a photo and the rough length, and we can usually say whether it needs a repair or a new section.
Fence repair in Pittsburgh usually starts with the hill. A fence on a slope carries its own weight downhill all year, and when the clay under it gets soaked, the posts lean the same way. Add a winter of freezing and thawing and a footing that was a little shallow gets lifted and tipped. We look at which posts have moved and why before we price anything. If the panels are sound, we pull the bad posts, dig new holes below frost depth and hang the same panels again.
Row house and alley fences bring a different set of repairs. Gates onto an alley get hit by cars and trash trucks. Wood set against a damp brick wall or a retaining wall rots where the two touch. Old chain link rusts through at the bottom, where leaves and road salt collect. Many of these are half-day jobs: a new gate post, a top rail, a stretch of fabric or a few pickets. Send us a photo and the rough length and we can usually say whether it is a repair or a rebuild.
Some damage is a warning about the ground, not the fence. If a whole line has shifted along with cracks in the lawn, a tilting retaining wall or a dip that was not there last year, the cause may be a moving slope or settlement over old mine workings. We will tell you when we see that. A new fence on ground that is still moving is money wasted, so the slope or the wall gets looked at first by the right professional.
Fence repair in Pittsburgh: common questions
Can you repair a fence on a steep hillside lot?
Yes. Sloped yards are normal in Pittsburgh and we build and repair on them. Access decides how long it takes, since posts and concrete often have to be carried in by hand. We look at the lot first and give you a written quote.
My fence leans downhill. Can it be straightened?
Usually, if the posts are replaced and set deeper. Pushing a leaning post upright does not last, because the footing has already moved. If the ground itself is sliding, that has to be dealt with before the fence.
Do I need city approval to repair my fence in Pittsburgh?
Replacing boards, a post or a gate on an existing legal fence is normally a repair. Rebuilding a whole run is treated like a new fence and has to meet the zoning code. We check with the city's zoning office when it is not clear.
How it works
- Free estimate: Call, text or book online. We visit, measure and talk through options.
- Written quote: Clear pricing with material choices side by side.
- Permits & planning: We check local rules and help with permits before we dig.
- Install & clean-up: Our crew installs, cleans up and walks the finished fence with you.