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Fencing and gate problems

10 problems

Caution

Fence Leaning After High Winds

A run of fence has tilted after a gale and is now noticeably out of vertical, with posts moving in the ground.

Caution

Fence Post Rotted At The Base

A timber post has gone soft and crumbly right at ground level, while the timber above and below still looks sound.

Low risk

Gravel Board Rotten

The board along the bottom of the fence has gone soft and broken up, leaving a gap under the panels and soil against the timber.

Caution

Fence Panel Blown Out Of Its Slots

A panel has lifted or blown clean out from between the posts, leaving a gap in the fence while the posts stayed put.

Caution

Concrete Fence Post Cracked Or Snapped

A concrete post has cracked across its face, the slot edge has broken away, or the post has snapped through completely.

Low risk

Gate Dropped And Dragging On The Ground

The gate has sagged on its hinge side and now scrapes the ground or the paving as it swings.

Low risk

Gate Will Not Latch Or Close

The gate closes but the latch no longer engages, or it binds and springs back open instead of catching.

High risk

Electric Gate Not Opening

The automated gate will not open or close on the remote or keypad, opens partway and stops, or reverses for no obvious reason.

Low risk

Fence Too High Or Blocking A View

A fence has been built taller than you expected (or you want to raise yours), and you are not sure what height is allowed.

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