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Fence Repair by Big Chief Fence Builders in Des Moines, Iowa
Fence repair · Des Moines & central Iowa

Fence Repair in Des Moines Iowa

Fence post repair, leaning and storm damaged fence fixes, and honest advice on fence replacement vs repair. Same crew that installs — fast response, fair pricing, and we tell you straight.

Free estimates
Licensed & insured
Financing available
FastEstimates in days, most jobs built within two weeks.
Fair pricedOne written fence quote. No surprises, no upsell.
Real serviceThe owner answers the phone and calls you back.
Fence Repair by Big Chief Fence Builders in Des Moines, Iowa
Licensed & insured · Des Moines

Fence repair · Des Moines & central Iowa

Fence Repair in Des Moines Iowa

Fence post repair, leaning and storm damaged fence fixes, and honest advice on fence replacement vs repair. Same crew that installs — fast response, fair pricing, and we tell you straight.

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Free fence estimates · Serving Des Moines & central Iowa

See If the Fence Is Worth Saving

Tell us about the yard. Fast reply — usually the same day — and a fair written price.

Sound familiar?
Sound familiar?

That Lean Gets Worse After Every Freeze

Sound familiar?
A section blew over in the last storm.
Posts snapped at ground level, panels on the neighbor's lawn.
The fence leans more every spring.
Frost heave on shallow posts. It won't fix itself.
Boards are rotting at the bottom.
Pickets touching soil, rails soft at the ends, a gate sagging off a rotten post.

Repair makes sense when the posts are sound or only a few have failed. If more than a third of the posts are gone, we'll show you the math on replacement.

Common repairs

Fence Repair That Matches What Still Stands

Same crews, same deep-set posts as new installs. We match wood, picket profile and stain as closely as the weather allows.

Post reset or replacement
Most common

Post reset or replacement

Pull the failed post, dig to 42 inches, set a new treated 4x4 in crowned concrete, rehang panels plumb.

TimeSame day
Typical$150–$300 / post
Gates, hardware & stain
Refresh

Gates, hardware & stain

Rehang gates on adjustable hinges, replace latches and brackets, power-wash and stain the whole fence.

Time1–2 days
TypicalQuoted on site

Insurance claim for storm damage? We write estimates adjusters can use. Request a free estimate.

Your fence crew

Repair Crews Who Tell You Straight

Local fence builders who've set posts in every kind of central Iowa ground — Polk County clay, Dallas County fill, Warren County hills. We show up when we say we will, show you material samples side by side, and give you one fair written price. No upsell, no surprises, and the owner picks up the phone.

Posts below frost line42"+ in crowned concrete, every post.
Licensed & insuredCertificates on request.
Permits & locates handledCity permit and Iowa One Call, done.
Fast, fair, friendlyQuick scheduling, fair pricing, real customer service. Financing available.
The Big Chief Fence Builders crew beside a cedar fence in progress
How it works

Three Steps to a Fence That Stands Again

1

We walk your property line

You tell us what you need — privacy, pets, curb appeal, security. We measure, check grades and utility locates, and explain your options with no pressure.

2

You get a clear plan and price

A written estimate with materials, layout and timeline spelled out. No hidden fees. You decide when — or if — you want to move forward.

3

We build it right and clean up

Posts below frost line, crowned concrete, straight lines. We haul away the old fence and debris, and walk the finished job with you before we leave.

Recent work

Repairs We Finished and Cleaned Up

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Before you book

What to Ask Before You Repair or Replace

How much does fence repair cost in Des Moines?

Resetting a single post runs $150–$300; replacing a panel $200–$450; a typical storm repair of three to five sections is $800–$2,000. Minimum trip charge applies to very small jobs.

Repair or replace?

If posts are sound and damage is limited to boards and rails, repair. If a third or more of the posts have heaved or rotted, replacement is usually cheaper over ten years. We'll show you both numbers.

Can you match my old fence?

We match height, picket profile and spacing. New wood will look lighter for a season; staining the whole fence afterward blends it.

Do you repair chain link and vinyl?

Yes — re-stretching fabric, replacing top rail and fittings, swapping vinyl panels and pickets, and rehanging gates on all fence types.

Workmanship warranty

If a post we set heaves or a gate we hung sags, we come back and fix it. Materials carry the manufacturer's warranty on top.

Why not wait?

Every winter a leaning fence leans more. Lumber and labor don't get cheaper, and the dog isn't getting slower. Build it now and have the yard this season.

Risks of waiting or cutting corners

Wait Another Winter and You Rebuild More

Leaning posts pull neighboring panels out of line until whole sections need replacing

Rotted rails and pickets turn a cheap repair into a full rebuild

Shallow-set posts heave more every winter — the fix costs more each year you wait

A failing fence means escaped pets, disputes with neighbors, and a hit to your home's value

Get a trusted fix
Leaning fence that needs fence repair in Des Moines, Iowa

A Standing Fence Starts With an Estimate

Free fence estimates across Des Moines and central Iowa. Fast scheduling, fair pricing, and a crew that calls you back. Most jobs built within two weeks.

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