Fence Repair in Allen, TX
We replace failed posts, sagging runs, and whole sections for homeowners in Allen, Plano, and McKinney.
What Neighboring Damage Shows
Roughly 58 percent of Allen's homes were built between 1990 and 2009. On most streets here, every fence went in during the same season, out of the same material.
So they age as a group. If the fence next door failed this year and yours went up with it, yours is not far behind. That is the most useful thing anyone can tell an Allen homeowner about fence repair in Allen, TX.
- We check every post on the run, not only the one that gave way.
- We push test the poles that still look fine.
- We probe the base of each post where the wood meets the dirt.
- We measure what has actually failed, so you know the size of the job.
Repairs We Handle in Allen
This is structural work. Poles that snapped or pulled loose, runs that dropped, sections that came down in wind. If a real piece of your fence has failed, that is our work.
- Post replacement where a pole has rotted through or broken at the ground.
- Full section rebuilds where a run has sagged, twisted, or fallen.
- Storm work on sections that went over in a spring blow.
- Kicker board replacement along the base, the piece people call a rot board.
- Rebuilds on fences a previous owner held up with stakes, ties, or a leaning table.
We replace poles and boards in cedar so the repaired run matches how the rest of the fence was built.
How 2000s-Era Fences Fail
A fence built in the 1990s or 2000s doesn't fail all at once. It fails in a sequence, and the sequence is the same on almost every one of them.
The Bottom Goes First
Water is the enemy and it works from the ground up. Boards set touching soil draw moisture straight into the end grain. The bottom few inches go soft, then dark, then soft enough to push a thumb through.
Most homeowners never see this, because grass and mulch have grown up over it.
Then the Poles
The post is what holds everything, and it is the part nobody inspects. On fences of this age the pole is often wood. Wood gives out right at the ground line, where wet meets dry.
Allen requires metal posts on fences today. If yours are wood, that tells you what you're working with. It also tells you where to look first.
Then a Whole Section Drops
Once one pole lets go, the run beside it has nothing holding that end. The boards pull down, the rails twist, and the next post takes a load it was never set for. That is how one bad pole becomes three.
- A section that leans while the rest of the fence stands square.
- Rails pulling away from the post face.
- Boards fanning out of line along the top.
- Gaps opening at the bottom where the run has dropped.
Five-Minute Fence Check
You can check your own fence without any tools. Here is what to look for and what it means.
Push each post at shoulder height. A sound one barely moves.
Press a screwdriver into the post right at the soil line. If it sinks, the wood is gone where it counts most.
Look down the top of the fence from one end. A dip means a pole is going.
Pull the grass back at the bottom and look at the boards.
If you find one soft pole, check them all. On a fence this age they rarely fail alone.
Clay Soil and Post Movement
Allen sits upstream in the Rowlett Creek basin, on the same heavy black clay as the rest of north Texas. Cottonwood Creek runs north to south through the middle of town, and creeks like Watters Branch cut between neighborhoods.
That clay swells when it is wet and shrinks when it dries, and it does that every year. A post set shallow lives entirely in the layer that moves. Each wet and dry cycle works it a little looser until the run above it drops. People here know that soil from foundation talk. Almost nobody connects it to a fence.
Replacement Post Materials
Allen's code today requires metal posts, metal caps, and metal hardware on every fence. If your original fence went in with wood posts, the replacement goes in with steel. That is the code, and it is also the right call.
- Galvanized steel posts, factory-coated so rust never starts.
- Buried 3 feet deep, well past Allen's minimum. That depth reaches below the active clay that cycles through the seasons.
- Spaced at 6 feet, tighter than the 8 foot intervals the industry defaults to.
- A kicker board along the base, keeping the boards up off damp dirt.
When the Whole Run Needs Replacing
Sometimes the sequence has already finished and there is nothing sound left to build on. What goes back is our signature build: an 8 foot pre-stained cedar fence, board on board, with a top cap. Same crew, same posts, same standard.
DIY Repairs vs. Calling a Crew
Some fence work is yours if you want it. Swapping a cracked board, re-fastening a loose picket, washing mildew off the cedar, clearing soil that has piled against the base, trimming branches that lean on the run. Those are afternoon jobs and they help.
What is not an afternoon job is a post. Pulling a failed pole, digging a new hole to 3 feet, setting steel in concrete, and rehanging the rails and boards around it takes a crew, a hole digger, and the right post. On a fence where every pole is the same age, doing one at a time means calling someone again next spring. We check the whole run and tell you which poles are sound. Everything we pull out leaves with us.
Repairs carry a 3 month craftsmanship warranty, and we are insured.
How an Allen Fence Repair Runs
- Send photos or call, and we'll come walk the run with you.
- We check every post and measure what has actually failed. On alley lots we check access from the back so the crew knows the plan before demo day.
- You approve the scope, pole by pole and section by section.
- Posts go in first, then framing, then boards. The old material leaves with us.
What Our Customers Say
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Very responsive and fixed my fence issue professionally and quickly. Excellent communication and workmanship. Highly recommended!
My Mom and Dad found Mom’s Fence Man they were so pleased with their quality workmanship on their new fence and I was so happy to hear how they had such a great experience. I also had a beautiful new gate with fence built and most recently a new beautiful shared backyard fence. They went above and beyond communicating from the beginning with several easy to understand quotes to updates through the materials arriving and updates of their arrival on the day of work. Throughout the process from the beginning up to the building of my new fence I was able to continue my daily work and scheduled appointments with no interruptions and have peace of mind.
He did a great job, was very communicative and easy to work with! Highly recommend!
I can’t thank Bill, Yvette and the rest of the team at Mom’ Fence Man for their dedication and hard work with replacing my 21yr old fence. From the design process to the demo and installation, the entire process and project were handled with the utmost care and dedication to excellence. I would highly recommend Mom’s Fence Man to anyone looking to install or replace their fence. Thank you Bill, Yvette and the rest of the team for bringing my dream to life! I can’t thank you enough! :) Tracy Marshall #momsfenceman #customerservice #amazing #teamwork #trustedpartner #excellence #expertcraftsmanship
Bill came out and fixed the issues I had. He is so helpful and kind. I love working with this company
My experience with Mom’s Fence Man in replacing my old 6’ fence with a beautifully crafted 8’ fence was 100% positive. The communication was excellent from start to finish. I always knew what to expect and the timelines given were accurate so I was able to plan my time accordingly. Bill helped with the design options and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Home repairs and improvements have always been something I dread, but this experience showed me that doesn’t have to be the case if you have the right company. I highly recommend them.
Bill and his team were very professional, easy to work with, and provided great guidance throughout the process. They did an excellent job with our fence replacement and repairs, and we’re very happy with the results. Highly recommend Bill and his team!
Fantastic work! Yvette and crew took great care in removing and replacing our fence. They took their time and did it right. We are thrilled with the final product and give Mom's Fence Man our highest recommendation.
When I called Bill he answered the phone and we made an appointment to get an estimate to repair my fence. He showed up on time and provided a reasonable estimate. Two weeks later as scheduled his reliable and professional crew arrived on time and completed my repairs the same day to my satisfaction. He was very nice and honest to work with. If I need more repairs in the future I will call him. I recommend you at least call for an estimate and I think you will be pleased! (I had called another company after I spoke to Bill to get a second estimate and to this day they never returned my call. That he answered my call impressed me a lot!)
Frequently Asked Questions
My fence has wood posts. Does Allen's code mean the replacements have to be metal?
Yes. Allen requires metal posts, metal caps, and metal hardware on every fence today. When we replace a failed wood post, the new one is galvanized steel set 3 feet deep. The code and our spec line up on that.
One post is bad but the rest look fine. Do I have to do the whole fence?
No. We quote what has failed. On a fence this age we will also push test every other post on the run and tell you which ones are close. Then you can do them in one visit or wait. Your call.
Can I fix my own fence?
Some of it, yes. Swapping boards, re-fastening loose pickets, washing mildew, clearing dirt off the base, and trimming branches off the run are all things you can do and they all help. What you cannot do well from a hardware store run is pull a post and reset it in steel at 3 feet. That is what we are for.
My lot backs up to a creek and the fence is leaning toward the water. What is going on?
The ground on a creek backed lot moves more than most. Soil washes downhill, the clay swells and dries unevenly, and posts lose their footing faster. Allen also prohibits fencing inside a floodplain entirely, so the line may need to move. We check the grade and the easement on the walk through.
How do I know if a repair is enough or if I need a full replacement?
We will tell you straight. If half the posts on the run are soft and the boards are weathered through, repairing section by section costs more in the end than one clean build. We show you the numbers both ways.
Does the warranty cover repair work?
Yes. Repairs carry a 3 month craftsmanship warranty. If a post we set moves, we come back out. You don't pay twice for the same post.
Schedule Your Repair
Tell us what your fence is doing and we'll come check the whole run.