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Serving Burlingame, CA and surrounding areas. (650) 582-0659
Leaning posts, rotted boards, and broken gates do not fix themselves. We diagnose the real problem and repair it to last through every wet winter Burlingame brings.
Fence repair in Burlingame covers everything from replacing a few rotted boards and resetting a leaning post to repairing storm damage across a long section or rehinging a gate that no longer closes - most jobs are completed in a single day.
If your fence is looking worse every season, you are not alone. Burlingame's combination of coastal fog, wet winters, and clay soil is genuinely hard on wood - especially at the base of posts where moisture sits longest. The good news is that most fences do not need to be fully replaced. A targeted fence repair that addresses the root cause - not just the visible damage - can add years of life to a fence that looks like it is failing.
If a repair does not make financial sense for your situation, we will tell you honestly. For fences that have reached the end of their useful life, see our fence replacement service.
Stand at one end of your fence and look down the line. If it bows or leans rather than running straight, one or more posts have likely shifted or rotted at the base. In Burlingame, this is often caused by clay soil expanding and contracting through wet winters and dry summers - and it tends to get worse each season if left alone.
Run your hand along the lower portion of your fence boards and press gently. Wood that gives under light pressure or crumbles at the edges has rot working through it. Given Burlingame's persistent coastal fog and morning moisture, this kind of decay is common - especially on the shaded or north-facing side of a fence where wood stays damp longest.
A gate that used to work fine but now scrapes the ground or refuses to stay closed is usually telling you that the post holding it has moved. This is a repair worth making promptly - a gate that does not close securely is a safety issue if you have children or pets in the yard.
If boards that used to sit flush against each other now have visible gaps, the fence structure may be shifting rather than just the wood drying out. Gaps that appear suddenly after a wet season are often a sign that posts have moved - a quick inspection will tell you whether a simple board replacement or a post reset is needed.
Our fence repair service starts with an honest assessment - not a sales pitch. We walk your fence line, show you what is failing and why, and give you a written estimate before any work begins. Whether the job is a single post reset, a section of new boards, or a complete gate rebuild, we handle it in one visit when possible. For fences that have been patched before but keep failing in the same spot, we look at the post and footing - that is almost always where the real problem is.
We repair all common fence types: wood, vinyl, chain link, and aluminum. If your fence has reached the point where repair no longer makes sense, we can transition the conversation to our custom fence design service so you can plan a full replacement that fits your home and your budget. We also handle fence replacement when repair is not the right call.
Suits homeowners with a leaning or cracked post that is causing the rest of the fence to shift.
Suits any fence with rotted, cracked, or missing boards that are otherwise structurally sound.
Suits anyone whose gate drags, will not latch, or has pulled away from its post.
Suits homeowners dealing with damage from fallen branches, wind, or vehicle impact.
Burlingame sits close to San Francisco Bay, and the marine layer that rolls in most mornings keeps wood fences damp for hours at a time. Over years, this repeated wetting and drying cycle breaks down wood fibers from the inside out - especially at the base of posts where they meet the soil. A fence that looks solid from a distance may already be soft and failing at ground level. Catching that early saves you from a full replacement. The older housing stock in neighborhoods like Easton Addition and Burlingame Park means many properties are working with fences that have been patched multiple times over decades - which is why addressing the root cause rather than just the visible damage matters so much here.
We serve Burlingame and the surrounding Peninsula, including Millbrae and San Mateo. If you are not sure whether your fence needs repair or something more, give us a call - we will be honest with you either way.
Call or message us and describe what you are seeing - a leaning post, rotted boards, a broken gate. We reply within one business day and can usually schedule an on-site estimate within a few days.
We walk your fence line with you, show you exactly what we are finding, and give you a written estimate with no obligation. We will tell you honestly if a repair makes sense or if replacement is the better call.
Most standard fence repairs are done in a single day. We remove damaged sections, reset or replace posts as needed, install new boards or rails, and rehang any gates - leaving the site clean when we go.
Before we leave, we walk the repaired section with you and confirm everything looks right. We will also let you know what maintenance steps - like when to apply a sealant - will help the repair hold up through Burlingame's wet winters.
Free estimate, no pressure. We reply within one business day.
(650) 582-0659A repair that only addresses visible damage and leaves a compromised post in the ground will fail again in the same spot. We start underground - assessing the post and footing before touching anything above the rail - so the repair actually lasts.
Burlingame's marine fog and wet winters are genuinely hard on fence materials that were not chosen with that in mind. We select materials and finishes suited to the Bay Area's damp climate, so the repaired section holds up the same way a well-built fence should. The American Fence Association recommends climate-appropriate material selection as a best practice.
We have been working on fences in Burlingame and the surrounding Peninsula long enough to know the soil conditions, the permit requirements, and the material choices that hold up here. Local experience is not a slogan - it shows up in the quality of the work.
Burlingame has specific rules about fence height and setbacks, and work done without the right approvals can create problems when you sell your home. We check permit requirements for your specific property before we start, so the work is done right and properly documented.
We do not pressure anyone into more work than they need - and we do not take on repairs we cannot stand behind. If a fence is worth saving, we will fix it to last. The American Fence Association sets the industry standard for repair best practices, and California contractor licensing requirements ensure any contractor working on your property is legally authorized to do so.
When repair no longer makes sense, start fresh with a fence designed specifically for your yard and home.
Learn MoreFull fence replacement when the structure has aged past the point where targeted repairs will hold.
Learn MoreCall us today or request a free written estimate online - we reply within one business day and serve all of Burlingame.