Fence & Gate Repair

Fences in Chicagoland take a beating. Freeze-thaw cycles heave posts out of alignment, summer storms snap pickets and topple panels, and years of moisture slowly rot the base of even pressure-treated wood posts. A fence that was straight and solid five years ago can develop a noticeable lean, a dragging gate, or gaps between boards that compromise both privacy and security. Left unaddressed, minor fence damage accelerates — a single leaning post shifts stress to its neighbors, and within a season or two, an entire section can fail.

CrestLine Home Pro specializes in fence and gate repair for every common fencing material found in the North Shore, Northwest Suburbs, and Chicago: cedar, pressure-treated pine, composite, vinyl (PVC), aluminum, wrought iron, and chain-link. We stock standard picket profiles, post caps, brackets, and hardware so most repairs can be completed in a single visit without waiting for special-order parts.

Our most common repair calls include resetting leaning posts (we dig out the old footing and re-set in fresh concrete), replacing wind-damaged or rotted panels and pickets, rehinging gates that sag or no longer latch, and replacing rusted chain-link top rail and tension bands. For wooden fences, we match the replacement lumber species and stain color to the existing fence so repairs blend in rather than stand out.

Gate repair is a specialty within fence work because gates combine structural framing with operating hardware — hinges, latches, springs, wheels, and closers. A gate that drags on the ground, won't latch, or swings open on its own is usually suffering from a combination of hinge wear, post lean, and frame sag. We address all three root causes rather than just shimming the latch — because a shim fix lasts weeks, while a proper repair lasts years.

We also handle partial fence replacement when damage exceeds what a repair can fix — for example, replacing a 30-foot section of privacy fence between your property and a neighbor while preserving the remaining good sections. We coordinate with property lines and HOA requirements to ensure compliance.

All fence repairs include a written warranty, and we photograph before-and-after conditions so you have documentation for insurance claims or HOA requests.