Fence Repair Cost in Martinez & Contra Costa County
What fence repair costs in Martinez and the East Bay: pickets, panels, gates and posts, and when a fence needs replacement rather than repair.
“Fence repair near me” is one of the most searched outdoor jobs, and costs vary by what’s wrong. A few loose pickets are quick. A leaning post is a bigger job. Here’s what typical handyman-scale fence repair costs in Martinez and nearby East Bay towns.
These are general ranges, not a quote. Materials are extra.
Typical Prices
- Replace a few pickets or boards: about $100–$250
- Replace a fence panel or section: about $150–$300
- Adjust, rehang or latch a gate: about $75–$150
- Replace a rotted post (dig and set): about $200–$450
- Re-secure rails and hardware: about $100–$200
- Wash a fence before staining: quoted with the pressure washing
What Changes the Price
Post condition. A fence stands on its posts. If they’re rotted at the base, the boards can be replaced but the fence will keep leaning until the posts are fixed.
Material. Redwood and cedar cost more than pine. Weathered boards are harder to match.
Access. Narrow side yards, slopes and landscaping add time.
Wind and storm damage. Several panels down at once may be a bigger job.
Property line and ownership. Shared fences are typically agreed with the neighbor before work starts.
Repair or Replace?
If most posts are solid and the damage is limited, repair is the better value. If posts are rotted across the whole fence or the fence leans along its whole length, replacement is cleaner. Complete fence replacement is usually a licensed contractor’s job and runs past California’s $1,000 limit for unlicensed work.
Prevent the Next Repair
Keep soil and sprinklers off the bottom of the boards, and stain or seal wood fences every few years. Wood in contact with the ground rots first. See the deck and fence staining guide.
Get a Quote
I’m a one-person, insured handyman based in Martinez, serving about 35 miles around. See the fence & gate repair page for what’s included, then send me photos and I’ll quote before I start, or call 925-257-2685.
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