Fencing Repairs Perth

Fence Repairs

Every winter, the same thing happens across Perth. A cold front rolls through, the wind picks up to 90 or 100 kilometres per hour, and by morning half the streets in suburbs like Kingsley, Greenwood, and Duncraig have at least one fence down. Hardie panels that looked fine the day before are now scattered across the lawn. Timber posts that had been quietly rotting at the base finally give way. Colorbond sheets that were set too low in the ground have rusted through at the bottom rail and the whole section has peeled back like tin foil.

At Fosters Fencing, fence repairs are a significant part of what we do. Tim Utting and David Fallows have been repairing and replacing residential fences across Perth since 2011, with 35 years of combined experience between them. We can assess the damage, tell you whether a repair makes practical sense or whether replacement is the smarter call, and provide a quote you can take straight to your insurance company if the damage is storm-related. Belinda West in Kingsley came to us after storm damage took out colorbond fencing on two sides of her house. She said we “came out and provided a reasonable quote straight away after the storm” and described the team as “professional, efficient and delightful to deal with.”

Whether the damage is from a storm, a fallen tree, general wear and tear, or years of neglect, we can help. Get in touch for a free quote.

What Is The Most Common Type Of Damaged Fences?

Storm Damaged Hardie Fence

This is the fence repair job we see more than any other. Hardie fence has a reasonable lifespan, but after seven to ten years the fibre cement becomes brittle. Cracks develop, and once the wind catches a broken section, it pulls neighbouring panels down in a domino effect. The whole run can come apart in a single storm.

Hardie fence lasts longer when it has not been stressed by overhanging trees cracking the sheets, when the ground beneath it has been properly retained, and when nobody has added lattice extensions that increase the wind load on an already lightweight structure. But most Hardie fences in Perth’s older suburbs have at least one of those problems working against them. Insurance companies often cover storm-damaged Hardie fence claims, and we provide a detailed damage assessment as part of our quote to support your claim with the insurance company.

One thing we always raise with homeowners: Hardie fence was discontinued by the manufacturer in 2019. Replacement sheets are no longer available new. If your Hardie fence has sustained significant damage, upgrading to colorbond fencing is almost always the better long-term investment than trying to patch what remains with increasingly scarce secondhand panels.

Rotting Timber And Picket Fences

Timber fencing and picket fences are the second most common repair we handle. In Perth’s sandy coastal soils, timber posts can rot at the base faster than homeowners expect, particularly if the posts were not set in concrete or were installed using untreated pine. The post looks solid above ground, but at soil level the wood has gone soft. One decent gust and it folds.

We dig out the failed posts, assess whether the rails and palings are worth saving, and either re-concrete new posts into the existing fence or recommend a full replacement if the timber has deteriorated beyond the point where a repair makes financial sense. For older wooden picket fences with character, we try to preserve them where we can. But we will always be upfront if the cost of patching a failing timber fence is creeping towards the price of a new colorbond or timber fence that will last another twenty years.

Tree And Root Damage

This one catches people off guard. A small ornamental tree planted a metre from the fence line ten years ago is now a five-metre monster with a root system that has cracked retaining walls, pushed fence posts off plumb, and lifted paving. Creeper vines are just as bad. They look harmless, but unchecked growth wraps around rails and posts, adds weight to the structure, and traps moisture against the materials, accelerating rot in timber and corrosion in steel.

At Fosters Fencing, we dig down and cut out problem roots, cut back overgrowth, and rebuild the fence around what is left. Grrayt, one of our Google reviewers, said he “expressed my wants and concerns with Tim and nothing was too much for them to achieve,” and called the result a “top quality job.” That kind of site difficulty is standard for us. We have dealt with root systems intertwined through retaining wall panels, trees that have grown into fence lines, and blocks where the entire boundary has been destabilised by vegetation that was never managed.

Rusted Colorbond Bottom Rails

This is the damage most people do not see until it is too late. When a colorbond fence is installed with the bottom rail set too low, soil or sand gets backfilled against it, or paving is laid above the rail line with no drainage gap. Water sits against the steel with nowhere to escape, and over a few years the bottom rail and the base of the posts rust through from the inside out. The fence looks fine from the street, but it has lost its structural integrity at the base.

The fix is relatively straightforward. We remove the damaged bottom section and install aluminium plinths (Allywall retaining) to elevate the colorbond panels off the ground. The aluminium will not rust, it provides a clean finish, and it prevents the same problem from recurring. It is one of the most cost-effective fence repair services we offer, and it can add years of life to an otherwise sound colorbond fence.

Our Fence Repair Services

Not every damaged fence needs a full replacement, and not every repair is worth doing. The difference between a fence repair job that holds and one that fails again in twelve months comes down to whether the person assessing the damage actually understands what caused it in the first place.

We repair and replace all types of residential fencing across Perth: colorbond fencing, Hardie fence, timber fencing, picket fences, pool fencing, tubular fencing, modular wall systems, retaining walls, gates, automatic gates, and custom gates. We also handle core drilling for new post installations in concrete or limestone, which is common in Perth’s northern and coastal suburbs where limestone sits close to the surface.

Our approach is simple. We assess the damage on site, explain what caused it, and give you the options. Sometimes the repair work is as straightforward as replacing a few damaged sheets or re-concreting a couple of posts. Other times, the honest answer is that the repair will cost almost as much as a new fence and will not last as long. Neil Johnson had us replace a full side of fence and noted the job was “done to a great standard” even though his garden was not the easiest site to work in. Tom Lowndes described the result as “great communication and work” and said the team “left the site clean.”

We work closely with homeowners, insurance companies, real estate agents, and builders across the Perth metropolitan area and surrounding suburbs. If your fence has been damaged and you need a clear assessment of what it will take to fix it, or whether it is time for something new, we are the team to call.