Fence Repair in McKinney, TX
We put failed posts, dropped sections, and storm damaged runs back for homeowners in McKinney, Allen, and Frisco.
Fence Age and Repair in McKinney
We get the same call from both halves of this city. The fence is leaning, or a section is down, and the homeowner wants to know why. The answer is rarely the same twice.
Near the old core, a fence has usually been fixed before, more than once. Out in the newer neighborhoods, a fence that has failed has failed early. Those are two different jobs, so we read the run before we price it.
- Every post gets checked, not only the one that moved.
- We look at what has already been done to the fence.
- The base of each post gets probed where the wood meets the dirt.
- The damage gets measured, so you know how much fence is really in the job.
Repairs We Handle
Fence repair in McKinney, TX means structural work for us. Posts that gave up, runs that dropped, sections a storm took out. If the fence is no longer holding itself up, that is our work.
- Post replacement where the old post has rotted or leaned out of line.
- Whole section rebuilds where a run has dropped, twisted, or come down.
- Storm work on runs that went over in a Collin County wind event.
- Replacement of sections that earlier patch jobs left in mismatched shape.
- Kicker board replacement along the base, the piece people call a rot board.
- Rebuilds on fences propped up with stakes, ties, or something leaned against them.
We repair and rebuild in cedar, so what goes back matches how the fence should have been built.
Two Failure Profiles, One City
McKinney's old core and its newer ring are the same city on paper. Under a fence line they are nothing alike. Here is what each one actually looks like when it fails.
Previously Repaired Fences
Fences near the square have been patched by more than one owner and more than one crew. By the time we see it, the run is really several fences stitched together.
- Boards from three different years, in three different colors.
- Wooden posts next to steel ones, set to different depths.
- Rails doubled up where somebody sistered a new one alongside a soft one.
- Sections screwed to a neighbor's fence, or to a shed, or to a tree.
None of that is one owner's fault. It is what forty years of quick fixes leaves behind.
Aging Wood and Fastener Failure
This is the failure people do not see coming. Wood that has been through enough Texas summers goes soft in the middle, not just at the base.
A screw driven into it spins. A rail pulls off the post under its own weight. So a repair that would work on a ten year old fence just doesn't hold on this one. So we test the wood before we quote a fix, and tell you what will actually stay put.
Early Failure on Newer Fences
Out in the newer neighborhoods, age is not the answer. Those fences haven't been standing long enough to wear out.
So we ask a different set of questions. How deep did the posts go. How far apart were they set. Did the whole run go, or only the stretch that catches wind between two houses. A young fence that dropped is telling you something about how it was built. Worth knowing before you pay to put it back.
Diagnosing by Neighborhood Age
- Same phone call, different first question. This is roughly how the walk through splits.
- On an older lot: what has already been repaired, and how much of the original fence is left.
- On an older lot: whether the posts are wood, and whether they are still hard at the ground line.
- On a newer lot: how the posts were set, and whether the failure runs with the wind.
- On either: what the ground is doing. This clay swells wet and shrinks dry, which works a shallow post loose.
Replacement Posts and Materials
McKinney code enforcement does measure fence lean and will cite a fence that has tilted past a certain point. A fence that is standing but leaning is already past the line in the city's eyes, and propping it does not fix the citation.
- What goes back in when a post comes out matters just as much as pulling the bad one.
- Heavy duty galvanized steel posts, coated so rust never gets started. Steel does not soften at the soil line the way the wooden post it replaced did.
- Set 3 feet into the ground, below where the clay stops cycling between wet and dry.
- Set 6 feet apart instead of the 8 feet the industry treats as standard. That closer spacing keeps one failed post from pulling the next section out of line.
- A kicker board along the base, keeping the boards up off damp dirt.
- Every scrap the crew pulls out leaves on our truck the same day.
When the Whole Run Needs Replacing
Sometimes there is nothing left to build on and the run comes out end to end. What goes back is our signature build: an 8 foot pre-stained cedar fence, board on board, with a top cap. Near the square it goes back lower, to what that part of town allows.
When to Call a Fence Crew
You find out what the real problem is before you pay to fix the wrong thing. A propped fence and a rotted post look the same from the patio. They are not the same job, and only one of them holds.
New wood next to weathered wood won't match on day one. We'll tell you that up front rather than after. Every repair carries a 3 month craftsmanship warranty. We are insured.
How a McKinney Fence Repair Runs
Send photos or call, and we'll come walk the run with you.
We figure out which McKinney you are in. Near the square, we check whether your repair needs approval or whether like for like work is exempt. On a newer lot, we check your HOA's rules on materials and height before quoting.
You approve a scope that names each post and each section.
Posts go in first, then framing, then boards. The old material leaves with us.
Hear From Our Customers
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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!
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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
The city sent me a notice about my fence. What does 10 degrees actually mean?
McKinney code enforcement measures lean from plumb. Ten degrees is not far. Stand at one end of the run and look down the line. If the posts are visibly off vertical, the fence is probably past it. We check each post when we walk the run and tell you which ones are pulling the rest.
My fence has more than 5 percent of its boards missing. Is that a code issue?
It is. McKinney's maintenance standard flags fences with more than 5 percent of slats missing, loose, or broken. That threshold is lower than most people expect. We count and measure when we walk the run, so the scope covers what the city is looking at.
My house is in the historic district. Does a repair need the same approval as a new fence?
Not usually. Replacing what is there in the same materials and same design is generally treated as maintenance. Changing the fence's height, style, or location is a different conversation and does need approval. We check your address against the district boundary before we quote, so you know which side of that line your job falls on.
My fence is only a few years old and it is already leaning. What went wrong?
Age is not what took it. On a newer McKinney fence, the usual answer is how the posts were set. Shallow footings in this clay ride the wet and dry cycle until the run tilts. We check depth, spacing, and which direction it moved. That tells you whether one stretch is the problem or the whole line needs to come out.
My neighbor and I share the fence. Who is responsible for the repair?
Texas does not have a shared fence law. The fence sits on one lot or the other, and whoever's property it is on owns it. We can tell you which side the posts are on when we walk the run, and that usually settles the question.
A storm took out part of my fence. What do I do first?
Photograph it from both sides before anything gets moved. Then secure the yard if a pool or a dog is behind that run. Call us after that. We will tell you which posts survived and which ones need to come out.
