Send a photo of the problem to our number and tell us how many posts move when you push them. That is usually enough for us to say if you are looking at a repair or the end of the fence.
Start a fence repair in San Jose by pushing on the posts. If a post rocks, the problem is underground: wood gone soft at the soil line, or a footing sitting loose because the adobe has shrunk away from it. Boards and rails that are still sound can go straight back onto new posts set deeper than the originals.
The calendar predicts the calls. Late summer brings split boards, popped nails and gates that have dried out of square. The first big winter storm brings whole sections down, because several days of rain soften the clay and then the wind arrives. We can secure an opening quickly when a dog or a pool is exposed and return to finish properly.
Since most back and side fences here stand on a line between two homes, we suggest talking to the neighbor early. We can write one scope for both households and list the shared run separately. We also say so plainly when a fence has reached the point where more patching is money wasted.
Fence repair in San Jose: common questions
Is a permit needed to repair a fence in San Jose?
Replacing boards, rails or a few posts at the same height and place is maintenance. The city ties its building permit to fences that exceed the maximum heights in Municipal Code Chapter 20.30, Part 6. If the repair raises or moves the fence, ask the Planning Division first.
My neighbor and I share the fence. Who pays to fix it?
California Civil Code section 841 presumes both owners share the reasonable cost equally and requires 30 days' written notice before one bills the other. This is general information, not legal advice.
Can you match my old boards?
We match species, width and style as closely as current stock allows. New wood will look brighter than weathered wood for a season or two, then it greys to blend in.
How it works
- Free estimate: Call, text or book online. We visit, measure and talk through options.
- Written quote: Clear pricing with material choices side by side.
- Permits & planning: We check local rules and help with permits before we dig.
- Install & clean-up: Our crew installs, cleans up and walks the finished fence with you.