Broken boards, leaning posts, sagging gates, and wobbly deck rails — repaired to match, and stained or sealed before winter finds the weak spot. San Francisco, the East Bay, and the Peninsula.
A photo of the fence or deck gets you the most accurate quote. We reply within 24 hours.
Cracked, warped, or missing fence pickets and deck boards replaced and matched to the existing run.
Posts reset or reinforced, and rotted bases re-poured in concrete so the line stands straight again.
Gates re-squared with an anti-sag brace, hinge posts reinforced, and latches adjusted so they close clean.
Rotted deck boards swapped, popped nails and loose screws re-secured, and wobbly railings and balusters firmed up.Repairs / in-scope · structural rebuilds referred out
Hinges, latches, gate springs, and post caps replaced with weather-rated hardware.
Cleaned and sealed or stained before the winter rains so the wood sheds water instead of soaking it up.
Bay Area fences and decks take a beating from the climate: long dry summers shrink and split the boards, then the winter rains soak the bases and rot the posts. Add a windy storm or two and that's when gates stop latching and a picket or deck board finally gives. Catching it as a repair — before a whole section leans or a railing lets go — is far cheaper than a rebuild.
We do this work across San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, and out to Walnut Creek, Concord, and the Peninsula. Most fence and deck repairs are single-visit jobs quoted from a photo, and fall is the ideal time to pair a repair with a stain or seal so everything is buttoned up before the first big rain. For a leaning line of rotted posts or a full rebuild, we'll tell you honestly when replacement is the better value.
Getting the outside ready for winter? Pair it with gutter cleaning, or see the full list of 20 services. In the East Bay, start with our Oakland handyman page.
Snap the fence or deck and note what's failing — a leaning post, a sagging gate, soft boards.
We reply within 24 hours with a fixed price, plus an honest repair-vs-replace read if it's borderline.
Boards matched, posts solid, gate latching — and stained or sealed if you want it winter-ready.
It depends on what's failing — a few loose boards and a gate latch is a quick visit; resetting rotted posts in concrete takes more time and material. Send a photo of the fence or deck and we'll quote it upfront. Estimates are free and the price is set before work starts.
If the posts are sound and only boards, rails, or a gate have failed, repair is the cheaper, faster fix and we can usually match the existing look. If most posts are rotted at the base or the whole line is leaning, replacement may be the better value — we'll give you an honest read either way.
Yes — sagging gates are one of our most common calls. We re-square the gate, add an anti-sag brace or turnbuckle where needed, reset or reinforce the hinge post, and adjust or replace the latch so it closes clean.
Yes. We replace individual rotted or splintered deck boards, re-secure popped nails and loose screws, and firm up wobbly railings and balusters. For structural framing or a full rebuild we'll tell you if it's beyond handyman scope.
Yes, and fall is the time to do it — before the winter rains. We clean the surface and apply stain or sealer so the wood sheds water through the wet season. It pairs well with repairs done in the same visit.
Cleared and flushed before the rainy season finds the clog.
See the page → HandymanThe whole honey-do list — one visit, one upfront price.
See the page → Contra CostaFence, deck, and small repairs across Walnut Creek and Concord.
See the page →Free estimates for fence and deck repair across the Bay Area. Insured, tidy, and guaranteed.