Fence and gate repair in Sarasota

 Do you live in Sarasota or surrounding areas and need fence or gate repair? If your gate sags or a fence post rots, Handy Home Medic should be your choice for all fence and gate repair. We have the knowledge and experience to get the job done right. We are insured and bonded for your piece of mind.

In the harsh Florida climate, there are many factors that cause fence or gate damage. Whether it is daily summer thunderstorms or weeks of unending sunshine, the weather here poses problems to any fence or gate. With this in mind, we will go over a few reasons why a fence or a gate will malfunction.

Rotting Fence Post

If your fence has fallen over, a rotted fence post is likely the cause. The constant rain that we experience wreaks havoc on fence posts. The soil can remain saturated around a fence post for days on end. Since the post is made out of wood it can act as a sponge, retaining moisture until the soil dries out. Although fence companies use pressure treated posts, eventually these too will experience rot.

Rotting Fence Boards

There are several reasons why the boards of a fence would need to be replaced. Since most boards on fences are not pressure treated, they tend to experience rot a lot sooner than the posts. Another reason boards would be replaced is the fact that they are attached with small staples. The staples are only a little bigger than your average office staple so there is not much metal holding up the boards.