Fence leaning after a storm
Urgency
2/5
Honest verdict: this one's worth a pro$150–$400 per postTypical repair cost
Likely causes, most common first
- Post rot at ground line — wind just finished what moisture started
- Shallow footings heaved by freeze-thaw until the post lost grip
- Broken rails transferring the whole wind load to a few posts
Do this right now
- Brace it temporarily (2x4 stakes) so it doesn't take the neighbor's yard with it
- Wiggle test each post: movement at the base means the post, not the panel
DIY or call a pro?
Isolated posts get re-set below frost depth and the line comes back true. When most posts wiggle, re-setting the run approaches replacement cost — we'll do the honest per-post math with you.
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