Local Fence Repair in Edinburgh

Several common issues when it comes to fence repair Edinburgh-wide, include damage caused by harsh weather conditions, rotting, and insect attacks which, over time, can cause your fence to become weakened, and can result in a cracked, broken, or leaning fence. These issues can compromise the security and stability of your garden fence, and it's essential to get them repaired promptly.

Fence Post Repair

Causes: Rot, Insect Attacks, Weather Damage

Most often, fence posts can become rotted and weakened in a number of ways and is mainly caused by wooden fence posts being exposed to constant moisture in soil. This means that fence posts just above the concrete base at ground level and that the post will likely still be solid below and above the affected area. 

Insect attacks from beetles, woodworm and moths for example, can also be a common cause of damage, causing wooden fence posts to rot. These insects use wood to call home for their entire life cycle, and over time this weakens them, leading to a need for a professional fence post repair service.

When strong weather is added on top, this can make already weak, stressed and rotted posts even weaker and lead to them ultimately breaking and if it is not repaired, a damaged fence post will start to pull down the adjacent posts as well. Therefore, if a rotten, weak or wobbly fence post is not repaired immediately, one broken fence post can soon cause the whole fence to collapse. For rot-damaged fence repair Edinburgh fence experts can help.

Fence Panels Repair

Causes: Windy weather, Mould & Mildew, Rust

With the severe stormy weather we can get in Edinburgh it's not a surprise to see damage occurring to your fence panels and our fence repair Edinburgh service is here for those occasions when help is most needed. The need for fence repair in Edinburgh during the winter months, when the wind and rain strikes your garden, is to be expected but unforeseen emergency situations from falling trees for example can be worrying.

If one or more fence panels have become damaged or broken give team for emergency fence repair in Edinburgh a call to get it mended asap. This is because wood is more likely to start rotting when it is damp and damaged, so it will exacerbate the problem if you delay fixing it.

If your fence panels have been struck by mildew or mould, a straightforward clean with a pressure washer may be enough to do the job of cleaning it, but should be followed with a quality wood treatment to prevent it happening again.