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Fence Repair in Edmond, OK

Fence Repair Across Edmond, Oklahoma

Fence repair in Edmond, OK

Sooner Fence & Gate fixes wood, chain link, and gate problems fast, usually in a single trip. Honest written estimates, and work built to last through Oklahoma weather.

  • Free estimates
  • Single-visit repairs
  • Storm damage response
  • Licensed and insured

Fence Care Notes

Straight talk on keeping an Edmond fence standing.

Wood or Chain Link: Which Fence Is Better for an Edmond Yard?

July 1, 2026

Getting a fence ready for storm season

When an Edmond homeowner is weighing a new fence or a big repair, the choice almost always comes down to two options: wood or chain link. Both have earned their place in local yards, and neither is the right answer for everyone. The best pick depends on what you want the fence to do. Here is how they stack up.

Privacy

This one is not close. A wood privacy fence gives you a solid barrier that blocks sight lines, muffles some noise, and turns a backyard into a private space. Chain link is see through by design. You can add slats or let a hedge grow through it, but if privacy is the goal, wood wins easily.

Cost

Chain link is the budget friendly choice, both to install and to repair. There is less material, and the repairs tend to be quick. Wood costs more up front and more to maintain over the years. If your main concern is keeping a dog in the yard without spending much, chain link does the job for less.

Upkeep

Chain link is close to hands off. Aside from the occasional rust spot or a gate that needs adjusting, it mostly takes care of itself. Wood asks for more. To reach its full lifespan it wants sealing every few years, and boards and posts need attention as they age. Neither is difficult, but wood is the one that rewards a homeowner who stays on top of it.

Oklahoma Weather

Both materials have to survive the same Edmond conditions: heat, wind, ice storms, and clay soil that heaves posts. Wood is more affected by sun and moisture, so it shows its age faster here. Chain link handles the weather well but can rust once the coating is compromised. Whichever you choose, the posts are what carry it through a storm, and both hold up far better when the posts are set in concrete and kept sound.

Curb Appeal

Wood looks warmer and lifts the look of a home, which matters if the fence faces the street. Chain link is practical and low profile, which is why you see it more often in back yards and around utility areas than out front. Many Edmond homeowners land on a mix: wood where the fence shows, chain link where it just needs to do a job.

So Which One?

A quick way to decide:

  • Choose wood if you want privacy, curb appeal, and a fence that shapes the yard, and you do not mind a little upkeep.
  • Choose chain link if you want durability and security at a lower price, and privacy is not the point.

There is no wrong answer, only the one that fits your yard and budget. If you are stuck between them, or you are repairing an existing fence and wondering whether to match it or switch, we are glad to walk the property with you and lay out the options.

Call Sooner Fence & Gate at (405) 217-6480 for a free estimate, and we will help you land on the fence that makes sense for your place in Edmond.

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Getting Your Edmond Fence Ready for Storm Season

June 20, 2026

Getting a fence ready for storm season

Edmond sits squarely in Tornado Alley, and every spring brings straight line winds, hail, and the odd ice storm. A fence that is already weak going into that stretch is the one that ends up flat in the yard. A little attention now saves you a bigger repair later. Here is where to look.

Check the Posts First

Posts are what hold everything up, so start there. Grab each post and give it a firm push. If it rocks in the ground or the base feels soft, it is already compromised and a strong gust can finish it. Loose posts are the single most common reason a fence comes down in a storm.

Tighten and Secure the Hardware

Walk the line and look for loose rails, popped fasteners, and gate hinges that have worked their way out. Wind finds every weak connection and pries it wider. Snugging things up before the season is quick and keeps small gaps from becoming big ones.

Clear What Leans on the Fence

Overgrown limbs and heavy vines add weight and catch the wind like a sail. Trim back anything resting on or hanging over the fence so it is not fighting the storm with extra load.

Fix the Small Stuff Now

A cracked picket or a slightly sagging gate is cheap to handle today and expensive to ignore. Damage tends to spread once the weather turns, so the quick fix now is almost always the cheaper one.

Not sure whether your fence is ready? We are glad to take a look. Call (405) 217-6480 for a free inspection and estimate before the next storm rolls through.

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Sooner Fence & Gate provides fence repair in Edmond, OK, and we aim to have your fence solid again in one trip. Sagging gates, rusted chain link, cracked cedar pickets, leaning posts, loose tension wire, worn latches: whatever gave out, we set it right. We work on wood, chain link, vinyl, aluminum, and wrought iron, so it does not matter what went up around your yard years ago.

A fence does more than mark a property line. It keeps pets and kids in, keeps stray dogs and foot traffic out, and shapes the first impression your home makes from the street. When a section leans or a gate stops latching, all of that slips at once. We treat a repair as worth doing right, not just patching until the next storm.

We serve homeowners and small businesses across Oklahoma County, from the older streets near Boulevard and 2nd Street to the newer builds along the I-35 corridor and out toward Arcadia. Because we work close to home, we know the local clay soil that heaves posts, the summer heat that dries out cedar, and the ice storms that flatten a run overnight.

Every job starts the same way: we walk the fence with you, show you what we see, and hand you a written price before we touch a tool. No pressure, no upsell, and no surprises when the work is done. Call (405) 217-6480 and we will get you on the schedule.

  • Honest pricingA written estimate before any work begins, and the number we quote is the number you pay.
  • Repair, not replaceIf a repair will hold, we say so. We will not push a full replacement you do not need.
  • Built for Oklahoma weatherMaterials and methods chosen to stand up to local heat, wind, and ice.
  • Backed by our promiseIf a repair is not right, we come back and make it right. Simple as that.

What Does Fence Repair Cost Around Edmond?

Most homeowners want a ballpark before they call, so here is an honest one. The ranges below are typical for the Edmond area and are a starting point, not a quote. Your real number depends on three things more than any other: the material (cedar and wrought iron cost more to match than pine or standard chain link), whether the posts are sound or need resetting in concrete, and how much of the run is affected. A single panel is quick and cheap. A whole side flattened by a windstorm is a bigger job. We put the firm price in writing after a free on-site look.

Board or picket replacement$150 to $550Post reset or replacement$150 to $450 eachChain link and gate repair$125 to $700
  • Match and swap damaged wood
  • Re-secure loose rails
  • Most jobs done in one visit
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  • Dig out the old post
  • Set new post in concrete
  • Fence line straightened
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  • Restretch mesh and tension
  • Straighten or replace posts
  • Hinges, latch, and alignment
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The Fence Problems We Handle

Different fences fail in different ways, and each one calls for a different fix. Here is what Edmond homeowners call us for most, and how we handle it.

Wood and Cedar Fence Repair

Warped boards, split or missing pickets, and posts that rot at the base or lean after the ground shifts. We reset or replace posts in concrete, swap boards matched to your existing fence, and re-secure loose rails so the whole run stands straight again.

Chain Link Fence Repair

Sagging mesh, rust, bent line posts, and gates that drag. We restretch and re-tension the fabric, straighten or replace posts, repair top rails and bottom tension wire, and re-tie the mesh so it holds its shape.

Gate Repair and Realignment

The gate works harder than any other part of the fence, so it usually fails first. When it drags, sticks, or will not latch, we reset the hinge post, square the frame, and replace worn hinges and latches so it swings clean and closes every time.

Fence Post Replacement

One failed post pulls the sections beside it out of line. We pull the old post, dig the footing, and set a new one in concrete so the line holds firm instead of spreading the problem down the fence.

Storm and Emergency Repair

Straight line winds and ice storms take fences down with little warning, and an open yard is a real problem. We secure or rebuild downed sections quickly, often the same day for straightforward jobs, so your property is closed off again fast.

Fence Repair Questions, Answered

How much does fence repair cost in Edmond?
Most repairs land between $150 and $700 depending on the material and how many posts are involved. Storm damage and full-section rebuilds run higher. Because so much rides on the condition of the posts, the only way to get a firm number is a free on-site look, which we put in writing before any work starts.
How soon can you get out to my property?
In most cases within a few days, and often sooner. After a major storm the schedule fills quickly because everyone calls at once, so it pays to call early at (405) 217-6480.
Do you cover my part of Edmond?
We serve Edmond ZIP codes including 73003, 73013, and 73034, along with Bethany, Arcadia, and the neighboring parts of north Oklahoma City. If you are not sure, just call and ask.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace my fence?
If the posts are sound and the damage is limited to a few boards, a section of mesh, or a single run, a repair is the smart, affordable choice. When posts are rotted up and down the line and several runs are failing at once, a replacement usually costs less over the next few years. We give you the honest read, not a hard sell.
What kinds of fences do you repair?
Wood and cedar, chain link, vinyl, aluminum, and wrought iron. If your fence is made of it, we most likely repair it. Send a photo when you call and we can usually tell you what you are working with and what the fix involves.
Can you match my existing fence?
We match your existing boards, pickets, and hardware as closely as we can so the repaired section blends in rather than standing out. On older fences a perfect match is not always possible, and we will tell you up front when that is the case.
Do you handle storm and emergency repairs?
Yes. Oklahoma weather is hard on fences, and we can secure or rebuild storm damaged sections quickly, often the same day for straightforward jobs, so your yard is closed off again fast.
Do you charge for estimates?
No. Every estimate is free and comes in writing before any work begins, so you know the price before you commit.
Do you stand behind your repairs?
Yes. If a repair is not right, we come back and make it right. We will explain the specific warranty on your job when we hand you the estimate.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. We are a licensed and insured local contractor and are glad to share our current details on request.

Neighborhoods and Nearby Towns We Cover

We are based in Edmond and keep our work close, which means faster scheduling and a crew that already knows the local soil, the wind, and the fence styles common to each part of town. We cover all of Edmond and the surrounding stretch of Oklahoma County, including the communities that border it to the south and east.

Not sure whether you are in our range? Call (405) 217-6480 and ask. If you are anywhere near Edmond, there is a good chance we cover you.

  • Edmond, OK (73003, 73013, 73034)
  • Bethany, OK
  • North Oklahoma City, OK
  • Arcadia, OK

Talk to a Local Fence Pro Today

A leaning post or a gate that will not close only gets worse with time, and Oklahoma weather does not wait. Handle it now, while it is still a quick repair. Sooner Fence & Gate offers free, no pressure estimates across Edmond and Oklahoma County, and most repairs are finished in a single visit. Call today and we will get your fence back to solid, secure, and looking right.

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