Most fence repairs cost $300 to $900 in 2026, by national published figures. A small job such as one board, a latch or a gate adjustment is $100 to $300. A big repair with several posts or a section on the ground is $900 to $2,500.
These price ranges are national figures published by HomeGuide for 2026. They are not our quotes. Rhode Island labor, material prices and what we find in your yard move the number up or down. Last checked October 2026.
| Repair | Typical cost | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Minor | $100 to $300 | A board or two, loose hardware, a small gate adjustment |
| Standard | $300 to $900 | One panel, one or two posts, new gate hinges |
| Major | $900 to $2,500 | Several posts, a fallen section, structural damage |
How much does it cost to fix a leaning fence?
It depends on how many posts have failed, because the lean starts at the posts. One or two bad posts make it a standard repair. When a whole run of posts has gone, rebuilding that section is cheaper than replacing posts one visit at a time.
Why is my fence leaning, and can it be fixed without replacing it?
Around Providence the causes are rot at ground level, frost lifting posts that were not set deep enough, and wind pushing on solid panels during nor'easters. Yes, it can often be fixed. If rails and boards are still good, we replace the bad posts and hang the same panels back up.
How much does it cost to replace a rotted fence post?
One or two posts fall in the national $300 to $900 range. We dig out the old post and its footing, set a new post below the 40-inch frost line and reattach the rails. A post beside a foundation, under a root or in stony ground takes longer.
My gate sags and will not latch. Repair or replace?
Repair it in most cases. The hinge post has usually leaned, the hinges have worn or the gate frame has gone out of square. We straighten or reset the post, brace the frame and move the latch to meet it. If the frame itself is rotted or bent, a new gate is the better fix.
How much does a contractor charge to fix a broken gate latch?
A latch or hinge swap is a minor repair, $100 to $300 by national 2026 figures. Fence companies commonly have a minimum charge for a visit, so list any other small problems and have them handled on the same trip.
My fence posts lifted over the winter and the gate will not close. Can they be reset?
Yes, but they need to be reset properly. Posts lifted by frost heave will rise again if they are just driven back down. We pull the post and footing and set it again below the frost line. The Rhode Island building code lists the frost line at 40 inches for the mainland.
My fence line goes wavy every winter. Is it the soil or a bad installation?
Mostly the installation, helped along by the soil. Ground that holds water heaves harder when it freezes. Posts set below frost depth, with a footing that does not flare out at the top for the frost to grip, stay where they are in that same soil.
A branch bent my aluminum fence. Do I need a whole new panel?
Sometimes only a part. A few aluminum systems allow a single rail or picket to be changed. Most come as assembled panels, and then the bent section is swapped. Send a photo and the brand if you know it, since matching the style and color is the main question.
For a real price on your own yard, book a free on-site estimate. Call (401) 356-3395 or text us a photo of the fence line.