Good news first: most fence problems don't need a full replacement. A leaning post, a few broken pickets, a sagging gate, a storm-snapped section — these are repairs, not rebuilds, and they cost a fraction of a new fence.
Free in-person assessment · written quote on the spot · same- or next-day service when scheduling allows.
Where you land in that range depends on what failed and how much of the run needs work. Below is the breakdown, plus the two questions that come up most: repair or replace? and who pays?
What drives the repair price
| Repair | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Single broken / split picket | Low end (~$250) |
| Sagging gate re-hung + hardware | Low–mid |
| Leaning post re-set in concrete | Mid |
| Multiple posts + rail replacement | Mid range |
| Storm-snapped section, partial rebuild | Higher end (~$800) |
The big variables are how many posts are involved (posts are the labor-heavy part) and whether anything has to be re-set in fresh concrete. A picket swap is quick; pulling and resetting rotted posts takes real time. We give a written quote on site once we see exactly what failed.
Common repairs we handle
- Leaning posts — re-set in concrete, or sistered if the post is still sound
- Broken or split pickets — replaced with matching cedar
- Sagging gates — re-hung, re-leveled, hardware replaced
- Storm-snapped sections — partial rebuild integrated with the existing run
- Post rot at ground level — pulled and replaced, footings re-poured
- Loose or missing hardware — galvanized replacements
Repair or replace? The honest test
Repair makes sense when the damage is localized — a section or two, a handful of posts, storm damage in one spot — and the rest of the fence is sound. You're spending hundreds, not thousands.
Replacement becomes the better value when you're chasing failures across an aging fence — fix one leaning post and two more lean next season. At that point repeated repair bills add up to more than one clean replacement. If your fence is at that stage, we'll tell you straight rather than sell you a string of repairs. (See what a full fence replacement costs in Wichita.)
Storm damage repair
Kansas weather doesn't ask permission. Straight-line wind, hail, and the occasional tornado leave snapped pickets, leaning posts, and sections flattened by fallen trees. We prioritize storm-damage calls and try to be on-site within a business day or two.
When a tree comes down across your fence, it has to come off before we can rebuild — so we partner with Baker Tree Service for the tree removal. They clear the tree, we rebuild the fence on the same property, no second contractor for you to coordinate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does fence repair cost in Wichita?
Most fence repairs run between $250 and $800 depending on what failed and how much of the run needs work. A single broken picket is at the low end; multiple posts plus rail replacement lands mid-range; a storm-down section needing partial rebuild reaches the higher end. We give a written quote on site after seeing the damage.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace a fence?
If the damage is localized — a few posts, some pickets, a storm-snapped section — repair is far cheaper and the right call. If the whole run is rotted, leaning, or past its service life, repeated repairs cost more over time than one replacement. We tell you straight which situation you're in at the free estimate.
Who pays for fence repair between neighbors in Kansas?
In Kansas there's no automatic 50/50 split. Responsibility generally falls on whoever owns the fence — whose side of the property line it sits on — plus any local or HOA rules. Many neighbors split costs voluntarily when both yards benefit, but legally the owner is responsible unless an agreement says otherwise. Check your plat or survey to confirm whose property the fence is on.
Do you offer same-day or storm-damage fence repair in Wichita?
When scheduling allows, yes — we aim for same- or next-day service on urgent repairs and prioritize storm damage. After a major storm event we assess by severity, usually within 2-3 business days. For tree-on-fence damage we partner with Baker Tree Service to remove the tree before we rebuild.