Fence Leaning Over
The fence is leaning noticeably to one side along part or all of its length.
What Is Causing This?
- 1Posts rotting at the base and losing structural integrity
- 2Wind loading on a long run of solid fencing
- 3Ground becoming soft or waterlogged around the post bases
How Urgent Is This?
This should be fixed in the coming weeks. Leaving it may allow the problem to worsen and cost more to repair.
What Needs to Be Done
A fencing specialist will straighten or replace the leaning posts, re-concrete the bases, and check the full run of fencing for other weak points.
How Much Will It Cost?
National average estimate
Labour: £57 – £163 | Materials: £47 – £210
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Ask a QuestionHow to Prevent This
Use deeper, wider post holes in exposed locations. Brace corner and end posts. Check posts annually and replace before they fail.
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Other Fencing Specialist Problems
One or more fence panels have blown out of position or fallen flat during strong winds.
Fence posts that are soft, crumbling, or breaking at ground level where they enter the soil.
A garden gate that drags on the ground, does not latch, or swings open on its own.
A fence damaged by branches falling from a tree, roots lifting the posts, or the trunk pushing against the fence.