Fence repair rental in Teignmouth

### The Tenant Call About The Fence

Phone rings. It's your tenant. The fence has **blown down in last night's storm**. Or the panel's **broken and next door's dog keeps getting through**. Or it's **collapsed completely** and they've got no privacy from the neighbours.

You need it fixed, and you need it fixed properly. Not temporarily propped up - actually sorted.

> 💡 **Pro tip:** Boundary fences affect tenant security, privacy, and relations with neighbours. A broken fence isn't just cosmetic - sort it fast and your tenants will appreciate it.

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### Why Fence Repairs Can't Wait

Broken fences cause problems fast in rental properties.

| ✅ Fixed Properly | ❌ Left Broken | |------------------|----------------| | Tenant privacy maintained | Next door can see into garden | | Security intact | Easy access for intruders | | Good neighbour relations | Complaints and tension | | Professional property maintenance | Looks neglected and uncared-for |

Plus, if the tenant's got kids or pets, a broken fence is a security issue. They'll be on the phone daily until it's fixed.

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### What You Get

**🔧 Common Fence Repairs**

**🪵 Panel Replacement** - Remove damaged panel(s) - Fit new panel matching existing style - Secure properly to posts - Check neighbouring panels are secure

**⚓ Post Repairs** - Re-secure wobbly posts that are still sound - Replace rotten posts with new (concrete base) - Straighten leaning posts - Add post supports if needed

**🔨 Board Repairs (Close-Board Fencing)** - Replace broken feather-edge boards - Re-secure loose boards - Replace gravel boards if rotten - Check and tighten arris rails

**📦 You're Left With** - Secure boundary restored - Matching repair (not obviously patched) - Tenant happy and private again - Photos showing work completed

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### Pricing Guide

| Repair Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |-------------|----------------|------------| | Single panel replacement | 1.5-2 hrs | **£85-£110** | | Multiple panels (2-3) | 2.5-3 hrs | **£135-£160** | | Post replacement & panel | 3-4 hrs | **£160-£210** |

*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Materials (panels, posts, concrete, screws) additional - usually £25-60 per panel depending on quality.*

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### Panel or Close-Board? What You've Got

**Panel Fencing** (most common in rentals) - Pre-made 6ft panels fitted between posts - Quick to replace when damaged - Cheaper materials - Less durable but easier to repair

**Close-Board Fencing** (better quality) - Individual feather-edge boards nailed to rails - More robust and longer-lasting - Repairable board-by-board - Harder to match if very old

I work with both. The repair approach depends which you've got.

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### Storm Damage vs Wear and Tear

**Storm damage** (sudden failure) - Panels blown clean out - Posts snapped at ground level - Whole sections collapsed - Usually happens to already-weakened fencing

**Wear and tear** (gradual failure) - Posts rotting at ground level - Panel edges crumbling - Gravel boards completely gone - Needs replacing not repairing

I'll tell you honestly which you've got. Storm damage to old fencing usually means the whole lot's on borrowed time - you might fix this panel, but next storm will take another.