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Fence Repair and Installation in Bozeman, MT
Leaning sections, sagging gates and new cedar or vinyl fences, set to stand up to frost and valley wind.
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Tell us what you need
Three fields. Our office follows up to schedule.
Most fence problems start at the posts
Fence repair in Bozeman almost always comes back to the posts. Deep frost pushes shallow posts up and out of line, wind across the valley works loose sections back and forth all year, and a gate that dragged a little last fall sags further every winter. We reset or replace the failing posts first, then fix the sections and gate hardware they carry, or build a new cedar or vinyl fence when the old one is past saving. The work is done by background-checked craftsmen and guaranteed in writing for one year. Call (800) 884-2639 for an estimate.
Sun is the other factor. At roughly 4,800 feet, unprotected cedar on south- and west-facing runs grays, dries and splits faster than it would at lower elevations. And with deer moving through plenty of Bozeman neighborhoods, a fence is often there to protect a garden or landscaping, so a gap or a gate that will not latch matters.
Fences also come with rules. Many Bozeman subdivisions have homeowners association guidelines for height, style and color. Inside Bozeman city limits, building permits go through the City of Bozeman's building division. Outside city limits the rules differ by location, so we confirm what your project needs before work starts.
Before you call
Signs your fence needs work
Leaning sections
A section that leans has almost always lost its post. Pushing it back without fixing the post only lasts until the next hard wind or frost.
A gate that drags or will not latch
Gates sag when the hinge post leans or the frame racks out of square. Both are fixable without replacing the fence.
Loose or heaved posts
Push on each post at the base. Movement, a post sitting higher than its neighbors, or dark, crumbling wood at grade means it needs attention.
Broken or missing boards
Wind, falling branches and snow piled against the fence knock out pickets and boards, which can be replaced to match.
Gray, split wood
Unprotected cedar weathers gray and splits, faster in strong sun. Cleaning and staining slows it down.
Fix the posts and the fence fixes itself
How it works
How a fence project runs
- 01
Tell us what you need
Call (800) 884-2639 or send the estimate form with a short description and a few photos, and our office will follow up to set a time.
- 02
Look at the posts and the line
We check every post and gate, measure the run, and talk through height, style and any HOA or city rules.
- 03
Utility locate
Underground utilities have to be located through 811 before any digging, and the locate has to be complete before posts go in.
- 04
Build or repair
Posts are set, sections hung, gates squared and latched, and the site cleaned up.
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Guaranteed in writing
A background-checked craftsman does the work and cleans up. Our workmanship is guaranteed for one year from the invoice date, and if a defect in our work shows up in that time we repair it free of charge.
Materials
Cedar, pressure-treated or vinyl
Cedar
A common fence wood. It resists rot better than pine, looks warm when new, and weathers to silver unless it is stained. Privacy, picket and horizontal styles.
Pressure-treated posts
Often used for posts under cedar boards because treated lumber holds up better in the ground.
Vinyl
Costs more up front but does not rot, split or need staining, which suits owners who want a fence they can ignore through sun and snow.
Cost
What affects the cost of fence work
Repair versus replace
Resetting a few posts and replacing a section costs a fraction of a new fence.
Length and height
Longer runs and taller privacy fences take more posts, boards and labor, and tall solid fences catch more wind.
Material and style
Picket and privacy styles use different amounts of material, and vinyl costs more than cedar.
Gates and grade
Each gate adds hardware and labor, and sloped yards take stepped sections or racked panels.
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Fence repair in Bozeman and nearby towns
We work in Bozeman, Belgrade, Four Corners, Gallatin Gateway, Manhattan, Three Forks, Livingston and Big Sky. Pick your town for local details.
Start here
Fence leaning or gate dragging?
We will look at the posts first. Call (800) 884-2639 or request an estimate online.
(800) 884-2639Or send it in writing