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Serving Mountain View, CA and surrounding areas. (650) 582-0577
Leaning posts, cracked boards, a gate that won't latch - we fix every problem the right way so it stays fixed through the next rainy season.
Fence repair in Mountain View covers everything from a single cracked board to a leaning post that needs to be reset, and most residential jobs wrap up in one visit. Simple fixes like board replacement or gate hardware typically run $100 to $250, while resetting a post or repairing a longer section usually falls in the $300 to $700 range, with Bay Area labor rates pushing costs above the national average.
If you have a wood fence that has been through a few Mountain View winters, there is a good chance it has problems you have not noticed yet - soft post bases, loose fasteners, or boards that look fine from the front but are pulling away from the rails behind them. When repair is no longer the right answer, we also handle custom fence design and full fence replacement if the structure has aged past the point where patching makes financial sense.
If your fence looks straight in October but develops a visible lean by February, Mountain View's clay soil is likely the cause. Clay swells with winter rain and pushes posts sideways. A lean of more than a couple of inches means the post base has been compromised and needs attention before the next dry season makes it worse.
After a long Bay Area summer, wood fence boards often crack along the grain or start pulling away from the rails behind them. Once a board has a gap large enough to see through, it is no longer doing its job - and water will work into that gap and speed up damage to the framing behind it.
A gate that scrapes the ground when you open it, or swings open on its own, has either worn-out hardware or a shifting post. Either way, it is a security issue - especially if you have children or pets in the yard. This is one of the most common repair calls we receive from Mountain View homeowners.
Walk your fence line and look at where posts meet the ground. A gap, soft wood, or a post that moves when you push it means the base has rotted. In Mountain View's wet winters, a rotted post base can fail completely within one season - catching it while the post is still standing costs far less than dealing with a collapsed section.
Fence repair covers more than most homeowners expect. We handle post resets, board replacement, rail repair, gate rehangs and hardware replacement, storm damage patches, and rot removal on wood fences. Every repair starts with a full walkthrough of your fence line - not just the obvious damage - because problems rarely stay in one place. A leaning post puts stress on neighboring posts and panels, and a cracked board lets moisture into the framing behind it. We look at the whole fence so we can tell you what actually needs attention and what can wait.
If your fence is mostly solid but needs a design refresh, we also offer custom fence design for homeowners who want to upgrade rather than simply patch. And when a fence has aged past the point where repairs make financial sense, our fence replacement service gets you a new structure built right from the ground up.
Best for fences with one or more posts that have shifted, leaned, or lost their footing in Mountain View's clay-heavy soil.
Best for wood fences with cracked, rotted, or missing boards where the posts and rails are still in good shape.
Best for gates that drag, won't latch, or swing open on their own - whether the problem is hardware wear or a shifting hinge post.
Best for fences that took a hit from a fallen branch, wind event, or vehicle impact and need structural assessment before patching.
Mountain View's Mediterranean climate is one of the most fence-unfriendly climates in the country for wood structures. The dry season bakes boards and loosens fasteners, and then November through March brings steady rain that soaks into any crack or gap the summer left behind. That cycle repeats every year. The city also sits on clay-heavy soil that swells when wet and shrinks when dry - a pattern that gradually pushes fence posts out of alignment even when everything else about the fence is fine. Homeowners in older Mountain View neighborhoods near Castro Street often discover a fence that was installed a decade ago is now noticeably out of plumb just from seasonal soil movement.
We work on fences throughout Mountain View and across the surrounding area, including Los Altos and Campbell. The housing stock and soil conditions are similar across the South Bay, which means we have seen the same failure patterns many times over. Whether your fence is on a shared property line with a neighbor or runs along the back of a small Mountain View lot, we know what good repair looks like in this area.
When you reach out, you will hear back within one business day - often the same day. You do not need to know exactly what is wrong with your fence before you call. Just describe what you are seeing and we will take it from there.
Before any price is given, we come to your property and look at the fence in person. We check not just the visible damage but also the posts, gate hardware, and overall condition - because problems often extend further than they first appear.
After the walkthrough, you receive a written quote that breaks down what needs to be done and what it costs. A good estimate explains why each repair is needed. If the job involves a shared fence, this is also the time to loop in your neighbor if you have not already.
Most fence repairs in Mountain View are completed in a single visit. The crew brings materials matched to your existing fence, makes the repairs, and cleans up before leaving. We walk the repaired sections with you before packing up so you can confirm the work looks right.
No pressure. No surprise charges. We walk the fence with you first.
A cracked board or a leaning section is almost always a sign of a deeper problem - a rotted post base, a failed concrete footing, or a hardware issue that has been building for months. We find the actual cause during the walkthrough so the repair holds, not just long enough for us to leave the driveway.
Mountain View's expansive clay soil is one of the primary reasons fences fail here. We set replacement posts with the soil movement in mind - proper concrete depth and footing size - so the repair does not repeat itself the following February. Contractors who do not account for local soil conditions leave you with the same problem in two years.
Many Mountain View neighborhoods have HOA guidelines about fence height, color, and material. We know what is typically required in this area and match replacement materials to what your association expects - so the repair passes your HOA review without a second look. Verifying compliance is part of the California Contractors State License Board's standard of care for licensed fence contractors.
California Contractors State License BoardShared fences are the norm in Mountain View's dense residential neighborhoods. We know how California's Good Neighbor Fence Law works and can help you navigate the conversation with your neighbor before work starts - so everyone is on the same page and you are not left in a dispute after the repair is done.
Every repair we do starts with a real in-person walkthrough and ends with a final check before we leave the property. We do not hand off a quote over the phone and show up with a different scope - what we estimate is what we do.
For permit questions specific to your project, the City of Mountain View Building Division can confirm whether your repair requires a permit before work begins. For shared fence questions, the California Courts Self-Help resource on fences outlines how the Good Neighbor Fence Law applies to your situation.
Ready to build something new? We design custom fences tailored to your lot, your HOA rules, and your budget.
Learn MoreWhen repair is no longer cost-effective, we handle full fence replacement with matching material options.
Learn MoreGet a written repair estimate now - most Mountain View jobs are completed in a single visit, so there is no reason to wait.