Should You Replace or Repair Your Fence?
Replacement usually makes sense when:
- Most posts are rotted at the ground line
- The whole fence leans or has been repaired many times
- Boards are brittle across the entire run
- You want a different height or style
If most posts are still solid and the damage is limited to a section or some boards, fence repair is usually the better value.
What Fence Replacement Includes
- Removal of the old fence, posts and debris
- New posts set plumb and solid
- New rails and boards installed straight and evenly spaced
- New or rehung gates
- Cleanup and haul-away
Property Lines, Neighbors and HOA Rules
In Alabama, a fence that sits on a shared property line is generally the joint responsibility of both neighbors, so it helps to talk to the neighbor before work starts. A replacement should stay on the same line as the old fence unless a survey shows otherwise. Some cities and HOAs set rules on height, style and materials, and a full replacement may need approval even when a small repair does not. This is general information, not legal advice.
What Affects the Price
- Length and height of the fence
- Number of gates
- Soil conditions and access
- Removal and disposal of the old fence
- Staining or painting after installation
We give a free written estimate after we see the fence, with optional items listed separately.
Fence Replacement Across North Alabama
We work in Huntsville, Madison, Owens Cross Roads, Hazel Green, Harvest, Meridianville, New Hope, Gurley, Athens, Decatur and Scottsboro. If you are nearby and not on the list, call and ask.
Workmanship You Can Count On. We stand behind our work with a standard 2-year workmanship warranty on roofing and a 1-year workmanship warranty on most other services, unless otherwise specified in your written agreement. Applicable manufacturer warranties are separate.
Veteran-Owned & Professionally Managed. Property Transition Company, LLC is owned and operated by a retired U.S. Army officer and is a licensed, insured Alabama residential builder.