Mr. Handyman of Munster - Cedar Lake handles fence repair and gate repair for homes across Munster, IN, and our crews bring an average of 15 years of trade experience to every job. Most fence trouble here starts underground. Lake County winters freeze the soil hard, then the spring thaw turns it soft again, and that heave-and-settle cycle loosens posts a little more each year. We reset leaning posts and rehang gates that drag or won't latch. Wood, vinyl, chain link, and ornamental aluminum all get a proper fix, not a quick patch that fails by March. Call your Munster handyman and get the yard buttoned up before the ground freezes.
Gate Repair and Fence Repair in Munster, IN
Gate Repair and Fence Repair in Munster, IN
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How Our Fence and Gate Repair in Munster, IN Works
A leaning fence is almost always a post problem. We start by walking the whole fence line, pushing on each post and checking the base for rot or a cracked concrete collar. A 4-foot level and a steel probe rod tell us quickly whether a post can be braced or has to come out. Much of Munster sits on the old lake plain of glacial Lake Chicago, and those heavy soils hold water against buried wood long after a storm. That's why posts in town often rot right at grade while the top still looks fine.
Once we know what failed, the repair usually falls into one of these:
- We dig out a failed post, set a new pressure-treated 4x4 or 6x6 in concrete, and slope the collar so water runs away from the wood.
- Split rails and popped pickets get replaced with matching lumber and exterior-rated screws or ring-shank nails.
- Sagging chain link gets restretched, with bent top rail swapped out and tension bands tightened.
- Cracked vinyl rails and loose post caps come out, and new pieces lock back into the existing posts.
Gates need their own attention because they take more abuse than any other part of the fence. Every swing puts leverage on the hinge post. Over a few seasons, it pulls out of plumb, and the gate drops until it scrapes the ground. We'll check that hinge post first, then add an anti-sag cable kit or heavy-duty strap hinges and adjust the latch so it catches on the first push. If the gate guards a pool, we set it up to swing shut and latch on its own.
Indiana's residential code sets footing depth at 36 inches in its northern counties, so we sink replacement posts at least that far to keep them below the frost line. Swapping a few boards rarely needs paperwork. Bigger jobs that rebuild whole runs can require a permit through the Town of Munster Community Development office at Town Hall on Ridge Road, and we check before anyone digs. We also call Indiana 811 before every post hole, since gas and cable lines often run close to lot lines in older subdivisions.
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Mr. Handyman is one of the largest and fastest-growing handyman services companies. Each day, we serve the service and repair needs of thousands of residential and commercial customers.
Why Munster Homeowners Choose Mr. Handyman for Fence Repair
The individuals who arrive at your door are background-checked and insured employees of Mr. Handyman of Munster - Cedar Lake, not subcontractors we recently hired. You will receive a specific arrival time and a written, upfront price before any work begins, with no unexpected hourly charges. Additionally, the same crew can take care of a few extra tasks while they are on-site, such as fixing a loose gutter or a cracked siding panel, allowing you to accomplish more on your to-do list in one visit.
Our service area reaches well past town limits. We're regulars in Dyer and Schererville, and our St. John handyman crew covers that town's newer subdivisions. Those homes tend to have vinyl privacy fences and HOA rules about height and color, which we'll follow when we order replacement parts.
Every fence and gate repair is backed by the Done Right Promise®. If a post we set starts to lean, or a gate we rehung drags again because of our work, we come back and fix it at no extra cost to you. It's a formal guarantee through the Neighborly family of home service brands, and it applies to every crew in our shop.
Why Munster Homeowners Choose Mr. Handyman for Fence Repair
Mr. Handyman of Munster Cedar Lake
Highland, IN 46322, United States