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Fence repair in Metro Detroit: what to expect
Most fence repairs in Metro Detroit come down to posts. Wood posts rot at the soil line, frost heave in clay soil pushes posts out of plumb, and summer storms snap panels or push a whole run over. Gates sag when hinges loosen or the gate post shifts. Chain link fences need new fabric, ties or top rail after a tree limb or vehicle hits them.
A good repair pro diagnoses before replacing. A single leaning post can often be reset or replaced, and a few broken pickets or a damaged panel can be matched. If more than a few posts are failing, the fence may be near the end of its life, and a quote for a new fence is worth comparing. For gates that drag or will not latch, see gate installation.
What a proper job includes
- An inspection of posts, rails, panels and gates along the whole line
- A MISS DIG 811 ticket before digging new post holes
- Removal of broken posts and old concrete footings
- New posts set plumb with proper footings
- Replacement pickets, panels, fabric or rails matched as closely as possible
- Gate rehang, hinge and latch adjustment or replacement
- Cleanup and disposal of damaged material
What drives the price
- Number of posts that need replacing
- Removing old concrete footings from failed posts
- Material availability and matching an older style
- Gate hardware or gate replacement
- Access to the line (landscaping, sheds, neighbor side)
- Storm damage extent and debris removal
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Permits and licensing in Michigan
Repairing an existing fence is generally ordinary repair work. Replacing a long run or changing height or location is treated more like a new fence, which local zoning regulates and some municipalities, including Detroit, permit (through BSEED in Detroit). Confirm with your municipality. Digging new post holes requires notice to MISS DIG 811 at least three business days before digging.
Paid residential work above a threshold set by state law requires a LARA license: a Residential Builder license, or a Maintenance & Alteration Contractor license in a trade that fits the work. Check the number on the LARA lookup. For storm damage, take photos before repairs and check your homeowners insurance.
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How to compare quotes
- Ask whether posts will be reset, sistered or fully replaced.
- Ask how they will remove old footings and set new ones.
- Get a price to repair and, if the fence is old, a price to replace.
- Confirm the MISS DIG 811 ticket before any digging.
- Check the license on the LARA lookup and ask for proof of insurance.
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