Fence post repair in San Diego. Stop the leaning, save the fence.
A leaning fence is almost always a post problem. Rotted wood at grade, cracked concrete from clay-soil movement, or posts that were set too shallow in the first place. We fix the cause — steel post inserts, full replacement, or concrete rebuilds — so the fence above stays where you put it.
What's included in this service?
- Post rot diagnosis at grade (the most common failure point)
- Steel post inserts — Simpson Strong-Tie Postmaster, E-Z Mender, or equivalent
- Full wood post replacement — dig out old concrete, new 4x4 or 6x6 in fresh concrete
- Concrete footing repair — crack sealing, crown repair, or full footing replacement
- Re-plumb leaning posts without full replacement where possible
- Anti-sag cable kits for gate-side posts that keep sagging
- Fence-panel protection — we salvage and reattach the existing pickets whenever possible
When do you need this service?
- Fence section leans visibly to one side
- Post cracks or splits when pushed at the top
- You can see rotted wood at ground level
- Concrete footing has cracked, heaved, or sunk
- Gate-side post has moved and the gate won't latch
- Wind or vehicle impact damaged a single post
What do homeowners ask about Post Repair?
How do you know if it's a post problem vs a panel problem?
Lean direction tells you. If the whole section leans together like a domino, it's the posts. If only some pickets are loose or falling, it's panel-level. Most leaning fences are 100% post-caused — the wood or concrete at grade has failed.
Steel post insert vs full replacement?
If the post above grade is still solid, a steel insert (like Simpson Strong-Tie Postmaster) sleeves into the remaining wood and bolts to a new concrete footing — cheaper, faster, and often stronger than a full replacement. If the whole post is rotted, full replacement is the right call.
Will a post repair ruin the look of my fence?
Done right, no. We dig the footing carefully, protect the panels on either side, and reattach the existing rails and pickets to the repaired post. After a couple of weeks the new concrete weathers in and the repair is invisible.
How long will a repaired post last?
Steel post inserts typically outlast the wood they support — 20+ years. Full post replacements in cedar or PT pine last 10–18 years. We always use stainless or hot-dip galvanized hardware so the hardware doesn't become the next failure point.
Where do we offer Post Repair in San Diego County?
We provide post repair in every city and community in San Diego County. Pick your city for local climate notes and service specifics.
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Homeowners who hired us for this
Got three quotes for a new cedar fence. Fence Pros was the only company that actually walked the whole line, pulled the HOA spec, and showed me a stain sample before quoting. Clean crew, clean jobsite, beautiful finish.
Our 12-year-old fence was leaning bad and I thought we needed a full replacement. They installed steel post inserts on six posts, saved the panels, and the fence looks great for another decade. Saved me thousands.
Needed a code-compliant pool fence before our home sale. They came out same-week, quoted honestly, and installed glass panel fencing that passed inspection on the first try. Handled everything — measurement, hardware, final walk-through.
Need post repair in San Diego County?
Call for a free quote. Most work scheduled within the week.