My Timber Fence Is Falling Apart. Repair or Replace?

Your old timber fence has seen better days. A few palings are loose, one section leans, and you're wondering if it's worth patching up again.

It's one of the most common reasons people call us. And reviews are full of homeowners who replaced an old broken timber fence and wished they'd done it sooner.

When a repair makes sense

• Only a few palings or rails are damaged.
• The posts are solid and upright.
• The fence is relatively young.

When replacing makes more sense

• Posts are rotting at ground level or leaning.
• Damage is spread along the whole fence.
• You're repairing it every year.
• Termites have got into it.

If the posts are gone, the fence is usually gone. Replacing palings on rotten posts is money you won't get back.

Timber again, or something else?

Some people love the look of timber and replace like for like. Others switch to Colorbond for lower maintenance. Neither is wrong. It depends on your budget, your style and how much upkeep you want.

How we help

We'll look at your fence and tell you honestly whether it's worth repairing. If a repair will do the job, we'll say so.

Not sure what your fence needs? Call us on 07 2141 7748 or request a free quote.