Stormy weather is a regular challenge in York, and strong winds can cause significant damage to garden fences. Panels can blow out, posts can snap at ground level and whole sections of fencing can end up leaning at awkward angles. We understand how stressful this can be, especially when your garden suddenly feels exposed or unsecured.

At York Fencing we do our best to respond quickly to storm damage and urgent repair requests. While we cannot promise a same day visit in every situation, we will always prioritise unsafe or high risk issues, such as fence panels that have blown across footpaths, loose posts that could fall into the road, or damaged boundaries that leave pets or children able to wander out.

In an emergency situation, the first step is to make things safe. That might mean removing broken panels, cutting back sharp or splintered sections and temporarily bracing a leaning run of fencing. Once the area is safe and secure, we can talk you through permanent repair options. In some cases we can reuse existing posts and replace only the damaged panels or gravel boards. In other cases, where the posts have failed or the fence was already near the end of its life, a new fence may be the most practical solution.

We always recommend taking photographs of the damage as soon as it is safe to do so, particularly if you are planning to speak to your home insurer. Clear images and notes about when the damage occurred are very helpful for insurance claims. We can provide written quotations for repair or replacement work for you to pass on to your insurer if needed.

If your fence has suffered storm damage in York or the surrounding villages, get in touch as soon as you can. The earlier we can assess the situation, the sooner we can secure your boundary again and prevent further damage from occurring in the next spell of bad weather.