Fence Repair in Lubbock, TX

Leaning posts, panels laid flat by wind, popped pickets or a gate that won't latch: what can be fixed and what it costs.

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Fence repair in Lubbock usually means fixing wind damage: leaning posts, flattened panels and torn-off pickets. HomeAdvisor puts most repairs at $304 to $948.

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Fence down near a power line? Stay away from it, keep kids and pets back, and call your electric provider before anyone touches the fence.

What South Plains storms do to fences

Fence damage here comes in bursts. Three storms on the National Weather Service and Texas Tech records show the pattern:

June 22, 2006: a haboob with measured gusts of 50 to 70 mph uprooted trees, damaged roofs and downed power lines across the South Plains (NWS).
June 5, 2019: outflow winds gusting 45 to over 60 mph pushed a wall of dust across the central and eastern South Plains. A West Texas Mesonet station in Lubbock County measured 61 mph (NWS).
June 5, 2025: a supercell crossed Lubbock with gusts over 60 mph in places and wind-driven hail. Texas Tech's National Wind Institute reported downed fences, power outages and broken windows within the city, and a 109 mph gust at the Smyer station west of town.

Match the damage to the fix

What you see	Usual cause	Typical repair	National price (HomeAdvisor)
A whole run laid flat	Wind load on a solid fence; posts failed at or below ground	Reset or replace posts, rehang rails and pickets	About $150 to $400 for a fallen fence
One post leaning, fence still standing	Post rotted at ground line or loose in its footing	Replace or reset the post in concrete	About $270 per post replaced
Whole fence leaning	Several weak posts or shifted footings	Straighten and brace, or replace posts	About $200 to $400
Missing pickets or boards	Wind, impact, old fasteners	Replace pickets, refasten	About $150 to $300 per panel for missing sections
Gate sags or won't latch	Dropped hinge post, frame racked out of square	Reset the post, square the frame, new hardware	About $100 to $400
Split, cracked or warped boards	Sun, dry air, hail	Replace boards	About $125 to $400
Rust at metal post bases	Coating worn through at the soil line	Treat or replace sections	About $250 to $500

HomeAdvisor puts the overall average at about $619 (checked October 2026), with very small fixes around $50 and major damage up to $5,450. Fixr's national range for most repairs is $200 to $850.

Repair it or rebuild it?

Three questions settle most cases:

What are the posts made of? If they're steel and still solid, panels and pickets can usually be rehung. A Lubbock fence company's FAQ hosted on KCBD's website notes that wood posts rot and work loose in their concrete. If one wood post broke, its neighbors may be close behind.
How much of the fence is down? A few panels is a repair. If most of a run is flat or leaning, a new run on steel posts may cost little more than fixing the old one.
How old is the wood? Graying is cosmetic. Boards that crumble at the bottom, or rails that have split at the brackets, mean the fence is near the end.

HomeAdvisor notes that a damaged post or rail can sometimes be reinforced with a steel mender or bracket instead of replaced, which costs less. Ask whether that's a sound option for your fence or only a short-term patch. If you decide to rebuild, see wood and cedar fences for steel-post construction or chain link for a lower-cost, open fence.

Insurance and fence damage

The Texas Department of Insurance explains how most home policies treat fences:

Wind damage is usually covered if your policy includes wind coverage.
Fences are typically paid at actual cash value. The insurer deducts depreciation based on the fence's age and condition, and you still pay your deductible.
Other structures coverage is often about 10% of the house's insured value. TDI's example: $300,000 of coverage on the house means about $30,000 for other structures.
Ice and snow damage often isn't covered for fences unless the house collapses onto the fence. Call your agent to check your policy.

For an older wood fence, depreciation plus the deductible can mean a small check. Get the repair price first, then decide whether a claim makes sense.

Protect yourself after a storm

The Texas Department of Insurance gives this advice for hiring repair contractors after a storm:

Get bids in writing, on paper with the company's name, phone number and address, and use local companies when possible.
Don't sign a contract with blank sections.
Walk away from anyone who offers to waive your deductible. TDI says that's illegal.
Never pay the entire bill up front, and be wary of a large down payment. TDI also says that when a disaster is declared, it's illegal for contractors from outside your area to ask for payment before they start work.
Pay by check or card, not cash, so you have a record.

Before the company arrives

Take photos of the damage from a few angles. Measure how many feet are down. Note whether the posts are wood or steel and how tall the fence is. Mark sprinkler heads near the fence line. If the job includes new post holes, ask who places the 811 locate request (see the fence rules guide).

Prices for new fence, if you're weighing a rebuild, are in the Lubbock fence cost guide. If a gate is the problem, see gates. Other common questions are in the fence FAQ.

Common questions

How much should it cost to repair a fence?

HomeAdvisor puts most fence repairs at $304 to $948, about $619 on average, with small fixes from about $50 (national, checked October 2026). Replacing a single post averages about $270. Long runs of storm damage can cost as much as a new section.

My fence blew down. Should I prop it back up myself?

Only if it's safe. Keep clear of any downed power line and call your electric provider. Don't stand a heavy panel back up in wind; it can fall again. Take photos first if you might file a claim, then tie off or lay down anything loose.

Is it worth fixing a fence with rotted wood posts?

If one or two posts are bad, replacing them is usually fine. If most posts are wood and rotted at the ground, a rebuild on steel posts often costs less over time than repeated repairs. Ask the company to price both.

Can the company bill my insurance company directly?

Ask the company how it handles claims. Either way, the deductible is yours. The Texas Department of Insurance says it is illegal for a contractor to offer to waive your deductible or promise a rebate for it.

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Last updated 2026-10-23