What to Do When a Storm Damages Your Fence

Northumberland sees its share of stormy weather, and fences are often the first thing to suffer. If you've come outside to find a fence down or damaged after a storm, here's what to do.

Check for Safety Issues First

Before you do anything else, check that no fence posts or panels are leaning in a way that could fall and injure someone. If a fence borders a road or public area, make it safe — even temporarily — as quickly as possible.

Assess the Damage

Not all storm damage is equal. Sometimes it's just a panel or two that have blown out of their slots — these can often be put back relatively easily. Other times, posts have snapped or rotted at the base and the whole run needs attention.

Key things to look at:

Check Your Home Insurance

Storm damage to fences is sometimes covered under home insurance. It's worth checking your policy before you start any repair work, as your insurer may want to send an assessor. Keep photos of the damage as evidence.

Temporary Fixes

If you need to make the fence safe while you wait for a permanent repair, you can often prop panels back up or use some temporary fixings. Avoid leaving a gap where dogs or children could get through.

Call Us for a Permanent Repair

We carry out fence repairs across Morpeth and Northumberland, often at short notice after storm events. We'll assess what needs doing and give you a straight, honest quote for putting it right properly. If you also need a full replacement, see our fencing services in Morpeth page for more details.