Fence Repair Herne Bay & Whitstable
Storm damage, rot, panel replacement, post repair, gate rehang and fitting. Real job photos from across the local area. Most standard jobs turned around same day.
Storm damage or a rotten post? A photo on WhatsApp tells Mitchell more than a description ever could — faster than a call, easier than explaining.
Double Driveway Gates — Tankerton
A pair of large double wooden driveway gates freshly installed in Tankerton. Dark grey stained solid timber boarding with diagonal cross-brace framing and arched top profile. Heavy-duty central bolt, ring pull handle, and base shoot bolt all fitted.
The gates were hung, adjusted, bolted and tested on the same day. Tools were still on the ground when the photograph was taken. Standard work, done in a day.
Double driveway gates installed in Tankerton. Hung, bolted, and ready same day.
Base bolt fitted and dropping clean on the Tankerton gates. Drill still on the drive.
What was underneath the paint at ground level in Swalecliffe. Wet rot through the base of the post and into the rail.
Post Base Rot — Before & After Swalecliffe
A gate post in Swalecliffe painted grey above, but at ground level the timber had completely deteriorated — fibrous, crumbling, black with wet rot. The paint had been hiding the extent of the damage.
Damaged section cut back, made good and repainted. Fresh grey paint applied to post, rail and surrounding woodwork. The contrast between painted surface and rotted core is exactly what homeowners discover too late.
Rot cut back, made good, and painted in Swalecliffe. Sound timber, sealed finish.
Panels painted in Swalecliffe. Two full panels done, posts to follow.
Frequently Asked
Can you repair a fence?
Yes. Panel replacement, post repair and replacement, gate rehang, new fence sections. Storm damage is a common reason for call-out and is often turned around quickly.
Do you hang and fit gates?
Yes. Single and double gates, hinges, bolt fittings, latch hardware. Timber and metal gate installation. Driveway gates hung and bolted same day on most standard jobs.
Can you treat and paint fence panels?
Yes. Fence panels and posts cleaned, primed where needed, and painted or treated. Colour changes done as a complete job with panels and posts matching.
What areas do you cover for fence repair?
Herne Bay and Whitstable primarily. Also Tankerton, Seasalter, Swalecliffe, Chestfield and surrounding areas.