Homeowners love the timeless look of a wooden fence, but weather, kids, pets, and time can leave boards cracked or sagging. Knowing your wooden fence repair cost before you call in a crew helps you budget, compare options, and avoid unwelcome surprises. CountBricks makes that process simple: speak to our AI estimator from your phone, and receive an itemized cost breakdown in minutes—complete with local material pricing and labor rates.
• Fence material type — cedar, redwood, pine, or composite replacements carry different price tags
• Extent of damage — a single loose board costs far less than entire panel replacement
• Post integrity — rotted posts require additional digging, concrete, and labor
• Hardware upgrades — swapping rusted nails for coated screws or new hinges increases durability and cost
• Site accessibility — tight urban lots in San Francisco differ from wide suburban yards in both time and disposal fees
Based on recent projects entered into CountBricks.com/portfolio:
• Minor repair (1–3 boards, no post work) • $95 – $225
• Moderate repair (4–10 boards, hardware, minor post brace) • $225 – $450
• Major repair (post replacement, panel reset, gate realignment) • $450 – $950
Prices include labor, fasteners, disposal, and a light stain touch-up. Exact numbers depend on your ZIP code; CountBricks updates material pricing every hour so your estimate never goes stale.
Traditional contractors walk the site, scribble notes, and email a price a few days later. CountBricks compresses that timeline into three steps:
1. Voice Capture: Open the CountBricks mobile app, describe the damaged fence while you stand next to it, and snap a few photos.
2. Instant Takeoff: Our AI maps board size, post spacing, and hardware from your images and cross-checks against regional lumber costs.
3. Live Estimate: You receive a line-item proposal—materials, tasks, labor hours, and taxes—ready to accept or revise. Approve it, and CountBricks auto-generates the service invoice and scheduled work order.
• Prevent budget creep — knowing the true wooden fence repair cost avoids emergency withdrawals from your renovation fund
• Support insurance claims — CountBricks documentation includes photo evidence and cost justification accepted by most carriers
• Plan long-term maintenance — seeing replacement vs. repair pricing helps decide if a full fence upgrade in two years is smarter
Small cosmetic fixes can be tackled over a weekend. However, hidden decay in posts or city permitting requirements often tip the scales toward a professional. Below is a real project logged through CountBricks.com/services:
• DIY materials (three cedar boards, fasteners, stain) • $68
• CountBricks professional repair (same scope, warranty, disposal) • $175
The pro price is higher, yet includes specialized tools, guaranteed stain match, and a 12-month workmanship warranty. When you add your own time (three hours) and rented tools ($45), professional service quickly pays for itself.
• Schedule repairs during off-peak seasons to access lower labor rates
• Group tasks—ask CountBricks to bundle gate adjustment or latch upgrades in the same visit
• Choose pressure-treated pine if aesthetics allow; it is 25-30 % cheaper than redwood
• Keep leftover stain for touch-ups instead of buying a new gallon
• Sign up for CountBricks preventive maintenance—subscribers receive 10 % off small repairs all year
How long does a typical repair take?
Most single-panel jobs finish in two to four hours. Gate rehanging or concrete post sets may extend into the next day.
Will my fence color match?
CountBricks technicians carry spectrophotometer scanners to custom blend stain on-site. Your repaired boards age consistently with the original fence.
Do I need a permit?
San Francisco requires permits for new fence construction over 6 feet but not for simple board replacement. CountBricks handles any required paperwork.
Ready for accurate numbers and a flawless finish? Tap “Get Estimate” inside the CountBricks app or visit CountBricks.com/consultation. Our team will connect you with a licensed local crew, finalize your schedule, and keep you updated in real time until the last nail is set.
When the Ramirez family in the Sunset District noticed their backyard cedar fence leaning, they feared a full replacement. Instead, they opened the CountBricks app and completed a voice walkthrough in under five minutes. Here’s how our workflow trimmed their wooden fence repair cost:
1. Smart Detection: AI identified only two compromised posts, not four as initially suspected, reducing material and labor totals.
2. Batch Purchasing: CountBricks bundled their order with two nearby projects and secured wholesale cedar pricing at a 12 % discount.
3. Real-Time Scheduling: By accepting a mid-week slot, the family saved another 6 % through our flex-schedule labor rates.
Final invoice: $612, versus the $750 average quoted by traditional contractors.
• Reseal replacement boards within 30 days to lock out moisture
• Keep sprinklers from spraying directly on fence lines to prevent rot
• Add gravel at the post base for drainage if soil retains water
• Conduct an annual spring inspection with CountBricks preventive service to find small issues before they become costly
• Digital Job File — every screw, board, and labor hour documented on CountBricks.com/portfolio for future reference
• Warranty Tracker — automatic reminders before coverage expires so you can schedule free touch-ups
• Blueprint Sync — upcoming patio or deck plans import directly into your fence record, ensuring new structures won’t compromise repaired posts
Moving beyond the fence? CountBricks’ AI estimators handle everything from decking to kitchen remodels with the same speed and accuracy. Explore CountBricks.com/services and see how our technology-driven approach reshapes residential construction budgeting.
