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Fence repairs in Crawley
Fallen panels, leaning posts and tree damage, fixed by a local fencer.
Crawley is a green town, with mature trees along many streets and woodland at Tilgate, Worth and Buchan. When a storm comes through, falling branches and wind cause most fence damage. The other common cause is posts rotting or leaning in wet clay.
After a storm
- Stay clear of leaning fences and hanging branches
- Photograph the damage for any insurance claim
- If a tree has come down, deal with the tree first; a fencer cannot rebuild around it
- Speak to your neighbour if the fence is shared
Typical repair prices
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Replace a panel | £90 to £220 |
| Replace a post | £90 to £220 |
| Straighten a leaning run | Priced on the visit |
Why posts lean in Crawley
Clay swells when wet and shrinks when dry, slowly loosening posts. Tree roots make it worse by drying the soil in summer. Deeper concrete footings, or concrete posts, are the usual fix.
Common questions
Is a fence damaged by a neighbour's tree their responsibility?
It can be, but it depends on the circumstances. Talk to your neighbour and check your home insurance.
Do you do emergency repairs?
Requests marked "As soon as possible" go to a local fencer first. If they cannot help quickly, we pass it on.