How Much Does Fence Repair Cost in Lafayette, CO?
If you've got a fence that's seen better days — a leaning post, rotted boards, a gate that won't latch — you're probably wondering what it'll cost to fix it before you pick up the phone. Fair enough. Here's an honest breakdown of what fence repair typically runs in Lafayette and the surrounding Boulder County area.
What Affects the Cost of Fence Repair
No two fence jobs are exactly alike, but the biggest cost drivers are:
Type of fence — wood, vinyl, chain link, and wrought iron all have different material and labor costs
Extent of damage — a single broken board is very different from a section that's rotting at the base or pulled away from the posts
Post condition — post replacement is the most labor-intensive part of most fence repairs
Access — tight side yards or sloped terrain take more time
Typical Fence Repair Costs in Lafayette and Boulder County
These are real-world ranges based on what we see on jobs in Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, Broomfield, and Erie:
Repair Type Typical Cost Range
Replace 1–3 fence boards $75 – $175
Reset or replace a single post $175 – $300
Repair or rehang a gate $200 – $350
Replace a full fence section (8 ft) $500 – $1000
Patch and repaint/re-stain (per section) $100 – $200
Note: These are handyman-scope repairs. Large fence replacements or full installs are typically a fencing contractor job.
Wood Fence Repair: The Most Common Call We Get
Wood privacy fences take a beating in Colorado. The freeze-thaw cycles, spring wind, and afternoon sun all accelerate rot and warping. The most common issues we see:
Rotted posts at ground level — the post itself looks fine above grade but is crumbling below. This requires digging out the old post and setting a new one in concrete. Budget $175–$300 per post.
Warped or split pickets — usually a straightforward board swap. A few boards can often be done in under an hour.
Leaning sections — sometimes it's just a loose post that needs to be rebraced. Other times the post needs full replacement.
Gate Repairs
Gates are the part of a fence that takes the most daily wear. Common problems include:
Sagging due to a loose hinge or a gate that's grown too heavy over time
A latch that no longer aligns
A post that's shifted, throwing off the whole gate frame
Most gate repairs are relatively quick — often $200-350 depending on what's needed.
When to Repair vs. Replace
A good rule of thumb: if more than 30–40% of your fence panels or posts are damaged, replacement often makes more financial sense than patching. But if you've got isolated damage — a storm knocked out a section, a post rotted while the rest is solid — repair is almost always the right call.
We'll always give you an honest assessment when we come out. If it makes more sense to replace, we'll tell you that too.
Getting an Estimate
We serve Lafayette, Louisville, Longmont, Superior, Boulder, Broomfield, and Erie. Fence repairs are one of our most common calls, especially in spring after winter weather does its thing.
Ready to get your fence sorted?
Contact us at oldtownfixit.com or give us a call to schedule an estimate (or text me).
Old Town Handyman & Home Solutions is a locally owned handyman service based in Lafayette, CO. We handle the repairs, maintenance, and to-do list items that make your home work better — so you don't have to.
