A fence only has to fail in one spot to stop doing its job. The dog gets out through a gap, the gate drags on the ground and will not latch, or one leaning section makes the whole backyard look neglected. MLE Lawn Landscape and Tree Service repairs fences and gates for homeowners in Matthews and the nearby towns. We are already in these yards mowing and trimming along the fence line, so we see the problems early.
Common fence and gate problems we fix
- Sagging or dragging gates. The most common call. Loose hinges, a leaning hinge post, or a gate frame that has pulled out of square.
- Latches that do not line up. Usually a symptom of the gate or post moving, so we fix the cause, not just the latch.
- Loose, broken, or missing pickets. Boards that popped their nails, split in the heat, or got hit by the mower.
- Leaning sections. Often caused by a post loosening in wet clay or a tree root pushing from one side.
- Storm damage. Sections knocked down or bent by a falling limb.
Why fences move in Charlotte-area clay
The red clay around Matthews holds water after a heavy rain, then shrinks and cracks in a dry August. That cycle works fence posts loose over a few years, especially gate posts, which carry the weight of the gate every time it swings. Wood that sits in wet ground or against damp soil and mulch rots faster at the base. A good repair looks at the post first, because a new hinge on a loose post just sags again.
How a repair job works
- Look at the whole run. We check the problem spot and the posts on either side, so the quote covers what is actually wrong.
- Give you a price. You know the cost before we start. If the fence is past the point where repair makes sense, we tell you.
- Make the repair. Posts, rails, pickets, hinges, and latches as needed.
- Clean up. Old boards, hardware, and any brush along the fence line get hauled off.
Fence repair in Matthews
In downtown Matthews, around John Street and Trade Street, older homes often have older wood fences in tight side yards, where the gate gets used every week and wears out first. In the established neighborhoods off Sardis Road, big trees drop limbs on back fences and roots push posts out of line. Newer lots along the Weddington Road corridor tend to have builder fences where the gates start sagging within a few years.
Fence and gate repair in Indian Trail
In Indian Trail, most subdivisions off US 74 and Old Monroe Road have privacy fences that went up with the house, and many back up to a strip of woods. Limbs from that tree line land on the fence, and HOAs notice a leaning section fast. We fix the fence and can clear the overhanging limbs on the same visit.
Fence and gate repair in Mint Hill
Mint Hill lots are bigger, so fence runs are longer and often border woods. Brush and volunteer trees grow into the fence line and push on it every year. We can clear that growth back and repair the damaged sections together, so the fix lasts.
Pair it with other yard work
Fence problems and tree problems often show up together. Our tree service takes care of the limbs over the fence, and junk removal hauls off the old boards and debris. Weekly lawn care keeps the fence line trimmed so grass and weeds do not hold moisture against the wood.
How to book
Call (704) 634-0393 or use the form on our contact page. Tell us what is wrong with the fence or gate and roughly where it is, and we will come take a look.
Fence and gate repair questions
Why does my gate keep sagging?
Usually one of three things: the hinge post is leaning, the hinges have worked loose in the wood, or the gate frame itself has racked out of square. Tightening screws only fixes it for a few weeks if the post is the real problem. We look at all three before deciding on the fix.
Is it worth repairing an old fence, or should I replace it?
If the posts are solid and the damage is limited to a gate, a few pickets, or one section, repair usually makes sense. If most of the posts are rotted at the ground, repairs will keep coming. We will tell you honestly which side of that line your fence is on.
Can you fix a fence section that a tree limb knocked down?
Yes. That is a common call after a storm. We can clear the limb, haul the debris, and repair the fence in the same visit when the damage allows it.
My HOA sent a letter about the fence. Can you help?
Yes. Tell us what the letter says and when the deadline is. Loose boards, a leaning section, or a gate that hangs open are the usual complaints, and they are usually repairable.
Get a free fence repair quote
Tell us your address and what the fence or gate is doing.