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Serving Sunnyvale, CA and surrounding areas. (669) 215-2682
Leaning posts, broken boards, or a gate that will not close - we diagnose what is actually wrong and repair it so it holds through Sunnyvale winters and summers.
Fence repair in Sunnyvale covers everything from replacing a single cracked board to resetting a leaning post, reattaching a sagging gate, or patching a section damaged by a fallen tree. Most repairs are smaller jobs completed in a single day, and the cost depends almost entirely on what is wrong underground, not just what is visible above the fence line.
Homeowners in Sunnyvale often call us because a fence that looked fine from inside the yard is leaning toward a neighbor - or because an HOA notice has arrived and there is now a deadline to fix it. Whatever the trigger, the right first step is a walkthrough that checks the whole fence line, not just the obvious damage. If you are facing a repair on an older fence that may be nearing the end of its life, it is worth comparing costs with our fence replacement service so you can make an informed decision.
We handle repairs for wood, vinyl, chain link, and aluminum fences across all of Sunnyvale and the surrounding South Bay. We reply to every inquiry within one business day.
If a section of your fence tilts toward the yard or away from vertical, the post holding it up has likely shifted or rotted at the base. In Sunnyvale, clay soil expands and contracts with every wet and dry season, gradually pushing posts out of position. A leaning fence puts stress on the boards and hardware around it, and one-post problems can quietly become three-post problems.
Walk your fence line and press firmly on each board. If any feel soft, spongy, or crumble slightly, rot has set in. Sunnyvale's dry summers dry out wood and open up cracks, then winter rains push moisture into those cracks - exactly how rot starts from the inside out. Catching soft boards early almost always costs less than waiting for a whole section to fail.
A gate that does not close properly is both a security issue and a sign that the post or hinges have shifted. Gates take more stress than any other part of a fence because they swing open and closed year after year. This is one of the most common repair calls we get, and it is usually a quick fix when caught before the frame itself warps.
If your HOA management company or the City of Sunnyvale has flagged your fence in writing, you are on a clock. Ignoring these notices can result in fines or forced repairs at your expense. A licensed contractor can assess the fence, give you a written scope of work, and help you respond to the notice with documentation the HOA will accept.
Our fence repair work covers every common failure point: board replacement, post resetting with proper concrete footings sized for Sunnyvale clay, gate realignment, hinge and latch replacement, and section-level repairs where multiple posts and boards have reached the end of their life together. We work on wood, vinyl, chain link, and aluminum fences. For homeowners whose fence has reached the point where repairs no longer make financial sense, we offer a complete fence replacement service so you are not choosing between contractors mid-project.
If your fence had a coat of stain or sealant that needs to be matched after a board or section repair, we coordinate with our fence staining and sealing service so the repaired section blends with the rest. We always source materials that match the existing fence in species, size, and finish - and if an exact match is not possible, we tell you upfront so you can decide whether to stain or paint the whole fence for a uniform finish.
Best for fences that are leaning or pulling away from vertical due to shifted or rotted posts in Sunnyvale clay soil.
Best for homeowners with isolated cracked, rotted, or missing boards who want to extend the fence's life without full replacement.
Best for gates that drag, fail to latch, or swing open - the most common service call for residential fences in the South Bay.
Best when multiple posts and boards in one area have failed together and a targeted repair is more cost-effective than replacing the whole fence.
Most of Sunnyvale's housing stock was built between the 1950s and the 1980s, which means a large share of the fences in this city are 30 to 50 years old and have never been touched. The clay soils across the Santa Clara Valley expand when wet and contract when dry, and that seasonal movement is the single biggest reason fences in Sunnyvale lean and fail faster than homeowners expect. A contractor who knows this soil will check post depth and footing condition before quoting, not after starting work. Homeowners in Santa Clara, CA and Mountain View, CA face the same soil and permit challenges, and we serve both cities regularly.
Sunnyvale also has a high concentration of HOA-governed neighborhoods, particularly in communities developed from the 1970s onward. Many of those HOAs have rules about repair materials, fence colors, and who needs to approve work before it begins. We know the common requirements in these neighborhoods and will flag any HOA approval steps before we pick up a single tool. California also treats most boundary fences as shared property, meaning your neighbor may share responsibility for repair costs. For a plain-language explanation of how that works, the California Legislative Information site publishes the full text of the Good Neighbor Fence Law.
When you call or message us, we ask a few quick questions about what the damage looks like and how long it has been that way. We respond to every inquiry within one business day and can usually schedule an on-site estimate within a few days.
At the estimate visit, we check the whole fence - not just the obvious damage. We look at post bases, test boards for soft spots, check gate hardware, and note anything that might fail soon. A thorough walkthrough is what separates an accurate quote from a surprise bill later.
After the walkthrough, you get a written estimate covering what needs repair, what materials we will use, and the full cost. If a permit is needed, we include it in the estimate upfront. We do not start work until you have approved the full scope in writing.
Most Sunnyvale fence repairs are completed in a single day. The crew arrives with materials already sourced. Before leaving, we walk the repaired section with you, check that the gate latches correctly, confirm posts feel solid, and haul away all old materials.
Written estimate. No pressure. We reply within one business day.
(669) 215-2682The most common reason a fence fails again after a repair is that the contractor only fixed what was visible above ground. We always check post condition at the base - below the soil line - before quoting anything. What is underground is what determines whether the repair lasts.
One of the biggest fears homeowners have is a contractor who keeps finding more problems mid-job and keeps adding to the invoice. We walk the full fence before we quote, tell you everything we find upfront, and do not start work until you have approved the full scope in writing.
We know the common HOA requirements in Sunnyvale's planned communities and will flag any approval steps you need to complete before we start. Getting a repair done only to find out it does not meet community guidelines is a real and frustrating outcome - and it does not happen on our jobs.
We know exactly when Sunnyvale requires a building permit for fence work and when it does not. If a permit is needed, we pull it for you and include the cost in your estimate. The City of Sunnyvale Development Services office handles these reviews, and our familiarity with the process keeps your project on schedule. See current permit guidance at the American Fence Association site for industry standards that guide our work.
Every repair we do is backed by a walkthrough inspection before we leave. You see exactly what changed and why, so there is no mystery about what the money went toward. We want you to feel confident the job was done right.
When a repair reveals that your fence is past its useful life, we design a replacement built specifically for your yard and HOA requirements.
Learn MoreFull fence removal and new installation when the cost of repairs no longer makes sense compared to starting fresh.
Learn MoreMost repairs are completed in a single day - call now and we will get you on the schedule before the next rainy season.