Albany's storm record means plenty of fence repairs: limbs across a section, posts loosened in wet soil, panels blown out. If the posts are sound, a repair is usually the economical route.
Common repairs
- Sections hit by falling limbs, often from big old trees
- Leaning or rotted posts
- Blown-out privacy boards or vinyl panels
- Gates that drag or won't latch, including pool gates
Repair or replace
A few bad boards on good posts: repair. Rotten or loose posts along the run: replacement usually costs less in the long run.
Costs
Angi lists removing an old fence at about $3 to $5 per linear foot, and gates from under $150 to about $2,000.
New posts mean digging
Georgia 811 needs at least 3 business days' notice before digging.
Sources
- Angi: How Much Does Fence Installation Cost? (national survey data, checked November 2026)
- Georgia 811: 811 for Homeowners
Checked November 10, 2026. Codes and price surveys are revised; the linked source governs.