Fence replacement
Replacing a boundary is the point at which to fix the things that made the last fence fail early — usually post type, post depth and timber sitting in wet soil.
Signs a fence needs replacing rather than repairing
Timber that is soft to a screwdriver, posts that move when you push the fence, boards that have gone silver-grey and thin, and repeated panel losses in ordinary wind all point the same way.
- Multiple posts rotted or snapped at ground level
- The run leans noticeably even after refixing
- Panels blowing out every winter
- Timber soft, flaking or crumbling at the base
- Gravel boards gone and the boards now sitting in soil
Upgrades worth considering while the fence is down
The access is never easier than when the old fence is out, so this is the moment to change post type, add gravel boards, adjust the height, or add a side gate. All of those are far cheaper done now than retrofitted later.