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Fence repair in Fort Lauderdale typically costs between $350 and $1,800, with most homeowners spending around $650 to $1,200 depending on the damage, fence material, and how much of the fence line is affected. Small fixes like replacing a few pickets or re-securing a gate run $150 to $400, while storm damage repair or full section replacement can push past $2,500. We’ll walk you through the real numbers below so you know what to expect before you pick up the phone.
But before we get into pricing, it’s worth saying plainly: Fort Lauderdale’s climate is rough on fences. Salt air, summer humidity, and hurricane season winds all take their toll. A fence that looks fine in February can be leaning by September. When you call Mason Remodeling Co Fort Lauderdale at (754) 354-3720, a live person answers, and we’ll give you a written price before any work starts.
Key Takeaways:
- Typical fence repair in Fort Lauderdale: $350 to $1,800
- Minor repairs (pickets, gate hardware, post re-setting): $150 to $600
- Storm-related fence repair: $800 to $3,000+
- Replacing a full fence section: $400 to $1,200 per 8-foot section
- Labor rates in Broward County run $55 to $95 per hour
- We give you a written price before any work begins, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing
Fence Repair Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s what fence repair actually costs in Fort Lauderdale in 2026, broken down by the kind of work involved. These ranges reflect what we see across neighborhoods like Victoria Park, Rio Vista, Coral Ridge, Sailboat Bend, and the Las Olas Isles area. Prices are consistent with the broader Broward County market.
| Repair Type | Typical Cost Range | What’s Included |
|---|---|---|
| Replacing individual pickets or slats | $150 – $450 | Removing damaged boards, matching material, securing new pickets |
| Gate repair (hinges, latch, sag adjustment) | $125 – $400 | Hardware replacement, re-hanging, alignment |
| Post replacement (single post) | $250 – $600 | Digging out old post, setting new post in concrete, reattaching rails |
| Fence section replacement (per 8-foot section) | $400 – $1,200 | Removing and replacing rails and pickets for one full section |
| Lean or sag correction (multiple posts) | $600 – $1,800 | Resetting 2-4 posts, re-leveling rails, reattaching fence panels |
| Hurricane / storm damage repair | $800 – $3,000 | Depends on extent – from section replacement to full side rebuild |
| Wood fence staining or sealing | $4 – $8 per linear foot | Power washing, stain or sealant application |
| Full fence replacement (materials and labor) | $3,500 – $9,000 | Complete teardown and rebuild for an average Fort Lauderdale lot |
Those full replacement numbers align with what we charge for vinyl fence installation across Fort Lauderdale, which runs $3,500 to $9,000 depending on linear footage. Aluminum fence installation lands in the $4,000 to $10,000 range. If your repair quote is approaching 60% or more of replacement cost, it’s usually smarter to replace the section outright.
What drives the price up or down?
Three things move the number more than anything else: what your fence is made of, how much of it is affected, and whether the posts are still solid. PVC and vinyl fences are often cheaper to repair because individual slats pop in and out. Wood fences, especially older pressure-treated pine or cedar common in Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods, cost more when posts have rotted at the base. Aluminum fence repair tends to be straightforward for bent pickets but gets expensive if the top or bottom rail is kinked.
Access matters too. If our crew has to work around dense landscaping, a pool cage, or a narrow side yard with less than three feet of clearance, it slows the job down. That’s real money in labor. We’ll tell you upfront if access is going to add to the price – you’ll see it in the written estimate before any work begins.
What Affects Fence Repair Pricing in Fort Lauderdale
Here’s what actually changes your final number in this market, not in some national average chart.
- Hurricane season demand. Between June and November, fence repair companies in Fort Lauderdale get flooded with calls after every named storm. Prices can spike 15-25% during high-demand weeks, and wait times stretch. If your fence is leaning before a storm, getting it fixed in May saves money. That said, we never inflate prices because of demand. Our written price stays the written price.
- Salt air and moisture rot. Fences within a mile of the Intracoastal or the Atlantic deal with constant salt exposure. We routinely see post bases in neighborhoods like Harbor Beach and Lauderdale Harbors that look fine above ground but are spongy and failing at the concrete line. That hidden rot adds $100 to $300 per post once we’re digging.
- Fence material. Pressure-treated pine is the most common and usually the cheapest to repair. Cedar costs a bit more for materials. Vinyl is mid-range but requires careful matching – if your fence line is older, we may need to special-order a close color match. Wrought iron and aluminum are harder to repair because bent rails often can’t be straightened, only replaced.
- Permit requirements. Fort Lauderdale requires a fence permit for most repairs that go beyond simple cosmetic fixes. The city’s fence code (Chapter 47 of the Unified Land Development Regulations) governs height, setback, and material standards. For basic repairs under $500, you usually don’t need one. For post replacement or section rebuilds, we handle the permit paperwork and the cost is included in your written estimate.
- Property line and HOA requirements. Communities like Coral Ridge Country Club Estates, Imperial Point, and many gated HOA neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale have their own fence standards – specific stain colors, height limits, and material requirements. Matching those specs can add 10-20% to a repair. If you live in an HOA, we’ll ask for the fence guidelines before quoting so the price you see is the price you pay.
- Root systems and soil conditions. Fort Lauderdale has sandy, fast-draining soil near the coast and denser muck further west toward Plantation and Davie. Big tree roots around fence lines – ficus, oak, and banyan roots especially – make post extraction harder and slower. Expect $50 to $150 extra per post when roots are involved.
How to Save on Fence Repair
You don’t have to overpay for fence work. Here’s what we tell our own neighbors in Fort Lauderdale when they ask how to keep costs down.
Fix small problems before they become big ones. A leaning post is a $250 repair this month and a $1,500 section rebuild if it rips the rails out of three more posts by next spring. Same logic for loose gate hinges – the gate is the most used part of any fence, and a sagging gate slowly pulls the whole post out of plumb. Tighten and reinforce early.
Match materials wisely. If your fence is older treated pine, you don’t need premium cedar for a repair. We’ll match what’s already there. But if you’re repairing more than three sections, ask us about upgrading to vinyl or aluminum. The vinyl fence installation cost in Fort Lauderdale is $3,500 to $9,000, but those materials resist salt air and moisture far better than wood, meaning fewer repairs over the next 15 years. Sometimes paying more now means paying less for the rest of the decade.
Repair before hurricane season, not during. The cheapest fence repair in Fort Lauderdale happens between January and May. Materials are in stock, crews aren’t running storm calls, and you’ll typically get more scheduling flexibility. If you’re reading this in June, don’t wait – but also don’t be surprised if every contractor in Broward is booked solid for two weeks after the first tropical system passes through.
Get a written price, not a verbal ballpark. This is where homeowners lose money. A verbal estimate from a contractor who hasn’t walked the fence line is a guess. We give every homeowner in Fort Lauderdale a written price before any work starts – no exceptions, no fine print that grows on the final bill. Call (754) 354-3720 and we’ll schedule a walk-through. The estimate is free, and you’ll know exactly what the repair costs before you commit to anything.
Common Fence Problems We See in Fort Lauderdale
After 20 years working in this market as part of the Threshold Group family of home-service companies, we’ve seen just about every way a fence can fail in this climate. Here’s what shows up most often.
Rot at the post base
This is the number one fence killer in South Florida. Wood posts set in concrete eventually wick moisture up from the ground line. Add in Fort Lauderdale’s summer humidity and afternoon thunderstorms, and a post that was solid in 2018 is crumbling by 2026. The telltale sign is a fence that leans but only in one section. The post doesn’t always look bad from the outside – the rot starts inside, right where the wood meets the concrete. When we pull a rotted post in neighborhoods like Shady Banks or Riverside Park, the concrete sleeve is usually fine but the wood inside it is gone to dust. Replacing the post and reattaching the rails fixes it for another 8 to 15 years.
Storm wind damage
Fort Lauderdale’s location means tropical storm force winds are a reality most summers. Fences take the full brunt. We see panels blown completely out of their rails, top rails snapped, and entire sections pushed over when posts weren’t set deep enough. A proper post in this market is set 30 to 36 inches deep in concrete – anything shallower is a wind casualty waiting to happen. If your fence survived a storm but has visible gaps between pickets and rails, get it checked. The next blow will finish the job.
Gate sag and misalignment
Humidity and heat expand and contract the hardware. Hinges loosen, latch plates shift, and the gate starts dragging on the ground. Left alone, a dragging gate pulls the entire post out of vertical. Most gate repairs in Fort Lauderdale are $125 to $400 – cheap compared to the $600 post replacement that comes later if you ignore it.
Salt corrosion on metal fences
Aluminum and wrought iron fences hold up better than wood in most respects, but the salt air near the coast is relentless. We regularly replace rusted gate hardware and corroded fasteners on metal fences in neighborhoods east of Federal Highway. The fence itself is fine, but the hinges and bolts are rusted solid. Using marine-grade stainless hardware on every repair adds maybe $15 to $40 to the job and doubles the life of the fix.
Fence Repair vs. Replacement: Which Makes Sense?
This is the question every homeowner in Fort Lauderdale should ask before signing a repair invoice. The answer comes down to math.
If your fence is less than 8 years old and the damage is isolated – one or two posts, a few pickets, a gate issue – repair is almost always the right call. You’ll spend $350 to $1,200 and get years more life out of the fence.
If your fence is 12 to 15 years old and you’re replacing posts in multiple spots every year, you’re in replacement territory. Think of it like a car: at some point, the repair bills within 12 months add up to more than a replacement would cost. For an average Fort Lauderdale lot, a full vinyl fence installation runs $3,500 to $9,000, and an aluminum fence runs $4,000 to $10,000. If you’re looking at $2,500 or more in cumulative repairs over the next two years, replacing now with a salt-resistant material saves money over the next decade.
We’ll be straight with you either way. If repair is the better value, that’s what we’ll recommend. We’d rather have you as a homeowner who trusts our word than one who paid for a replacement they didn’t need. That’s how we’ve operated since 2004, and it’s part of why our work is backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise – if something we fixed isn’t right within a year, we make it right at no cost to you.
FAQs – Fence Repair Cost
How much does fence repair cost in Fort Lauderdale?
Fence repair in Fort Lauderdale costs $350 to $1,800 for most jobs, with minor repairs like picket replacement or gate hardware running $150 to $450 and full section replacements running $400 to $1,200 per 8-foot section. Storm damage repair can reach $3,000 or more. Call (754) 354-3720 for a free written estimate on your specific fence.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace a fence?
Repair is cheaper when the damage is isolated – a single post, a few pickets, or a gate issue runs $150 to $600. Replacement makes financial sense when repair costs hit 60% or more of the replacement price, which for Fort Lauderdale runs $3,500 to $9,000 for vinyl and $4,000 to $10,000 for aluminum. We’ll give you honest math on both options before you spend a dollar.
Can you fix my fence the same day?
Yes, in most cases. Small repairs like re-setting a single post, replacing pickets, or repairing a gate can often be completed the same day or the next day in Fort Lauderdale. During hurricane season, same-day availability depends on current call volume. Call (754) 354-3720 and we’ll tell you our next open slot while you’re on the phone.
How much does it cost to fix a leaning fence?
Fixing a leaning fence in Fort Lauderdale costs $600 to $1,800 when two to four posts need to be reset and the fence re-leveled. A single leaning post is $250 to $600. The price depends on the number of posts, whether old posts are rotted enough to require new concrete, and whether the rails are still salvageable.
Do I need a permit for fence repair in Fort Lauderdale?
For minor cosmetic repairs like replacing pickets or gate hardware, no permit is needed. For post replacement, section rebuilding, or any repair that affects the fence structure, Fort Lauderdale generally requires a fence permit under the city’s Unified Land Development Regulations. Mason Remodeling Co Fort Lauderdale handles the permit paperwork as part of the job, and the cost is itemized in your written estimate.
How much does hurricane fence damage repair cost?
Hurricane fence damage repair in Fort Lauderdale runs $800 to $3,000 depending on the extent of the damage. Blown-out panels and snapped rails cost less than posts pulled out of the ground. After a named storm, demand spikes and some companies raise prices – we don’t. Our written price is the same in September as it was in May. Call (754) 354-3720 and a live person will answer, 24 hours a day.
Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Call Mason Remodeling Co
We know the decision to let a contractor onto your property is a safety decision, not a formality. Here’s what you get when you call us at (754) 354-3720 for fence repair in Fort Lauderdale.
You’ll know exactly who’s coming. Before any technician arrives at your door in Fort Lauderdale, you’ll receive their name and photo. When they arrive, they’ll be in a clean marked uniform and show a photo ID badge at the door. Every crew member holds to The Threshold Standard – background-checked and identity-verified. That’s a named process we follow on every job, no exceptions.
You’ll get a written price before any work starts. No verbal estimates that grow on the final bill. No surprise invoices. On every fence repair, you’ll see the full price in writing before a single tool is unpacked. That’s how we’ve operated since Isaac Pruett founded this company in 2004, and it’s how we’ll operate on your fence.
You’ll be covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the repair we make isn’t right within a year of completion, we return and make it right at no cost to you. The guarantee is in writing, with clear terms about what’s covered and for how long – 365 days from the completion date, stated plainly.
You’ll talk to a person, not a phone tree. A live person answers every call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays. When your fence falls over at 6:30 on a Sunday evening, you’ll reach someone who can help.
We also offer a full range of home services beyond fences. If your fence repair is part of a larger project – say you’re also looking at a home renovation or you need full fence repair in Fort Lauderdale – we can handle it all under one written estimate.
Get Your Fence Repaired Right
If your fence is leaning, sagging, or storm-damaged, don’t wait for it to get worse. Call Mason Remodeling Co Fort Lauderdale at (754) 354-3720 for a free estimate. We’ll walk your fence line, tell you exactly what’s wrong, and hand you a written price before you commit to anything. No pressure, no games, no surprises. Just the truth about your fence and what it costs to fix it.
Pricing reflects the Fort Lauderdale market as of 2026. Mason Remodeling Co Fort Lauderdale offers free estimates – call (754) 354-3720.
Written by Isaac Pruett, Owner at Mason Remodeling Co Fort Lauderdale, serving the Fort Lauderdale area since 2004.
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