Strong winds had damaged a section of a Carrara homeowner’s timber boundary fence. Palings had come loose and one post was leaning, so the fence was unstable and looked untidy.
I took out the damaged material and reinforced that section. The leaning post was straightened and securely braced, new palings were fitted to match the existing fence, and the fixings were upgraded so it handles the next storm better.
The repaired section blends in with the rest of the fence and is stable again, with privacy and security restored, and without the cost of a whole new fence.
How I repair a storm-damaged fence
- Make the damaged section safe first.
- Check the posts at ground level, as that is usually where they fail.
- Straighten and brace leaning posts, or replace them.
- Refit or replace palings to match the existing fence.
- Upgrade the fixings so it stands up to the next storm.
Need something similar done in Carrara? I’m Dan, a licensed tradesman and former builder with 35+ years in the building industry, and I do every job myself. See my handyman services in Carrara, or get a free quote. You can also call Sue on 0435 207 771.
