Question 1

Should I repair or replace my broken fence?

Accepted Answer

If fewer than 30% of boards are damaged and the posts are solid, repair is usually the better value. If posts are rotted, leaning, or broken at ground level, replacement is typically more cost-effective long-term. In DFW, cedar posts in clay-heavy soil often rot within 10–15 years and are a common repair driver.

Question 2

What causes fence posts to lean or rot in DFW?

Accepted Answer

The main causes of fence post failure in Dallas-Fort Worth are clay soil expansion and contraction with moisture changes, inadequate post depth, wood rot from ground contact, and damage from severe storms or high winds. Concrete footings help but do not fully prevent movement in expansive clay soil.

Question 3

What does fence repair cost in DFW?

Accepted Answer

Fence board replacement in DFW costs $5–$15 per board installed. Post replacement runs $100–$250 per post. Full cedar privacy fence replacement averages $18–$28 per linear foot installed. A typical 150-foot backyard fence replacement in DFW runs $2,700–$4,200 depending on height and material.

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