Professional Walpole Fence Repair Services

This eloquent fence adds an incredible amount of eye-catching curb appeal given its durability and the elegance it adds to the perimeter of your property. Plus as a versatile material, it bodes well in fluctuating temperatures. Although it requires less maintenance it still needs to be occasionally brushed off any debris including dirt, leaves, and twigs washed with warm, soapy water, and painted to keep discolored rust at bay. If not, you risk the wrought iron pickets becoming corroded as they weaken, crumble, and bend into wayward shapes. Lately, if you’ve noticed the wrought iron fence’s pickets are loose, bent, or detached, the gate itself is not closing properly or the wrought iron material has become discolored as you notice the paint is chipping away it’s about time for a fence repair. Walpole, MA, clients can expect our expert handyman to fix a loose railing for a wrought iron fence that has become detached from its concrete base using the following methods:

1. Cut Loose: First, we need to remove the damaged parts of the railing by cutting it off with a reciprocating saw. Rust itself tends to crop up near the base of the post for a wrought iron fence which causes the railing to wobble. After removing the post and any other components which are rusted including screws or bolts we will remove and set aside the railing.

2. Remove And Toss: The bottom half of the damaged railing post that is deeply entrenched in the concrete needs to be removed. So our handyman proceeds by using a hammer drill to remove the remainder as the drill tool effortlessly breaks the concrete away. Next, we’ll clean up the mess and remove any metal or concrete debris inside the hole itself.

3. Extra Leg Work: We may overlay a leg extension insert atop the damaged railing post which technically replaces the rusted-over area. We’ll ensure these match the current railing for your Walpole fence repair.

4. Good Fit: First we have to physically cut off the damaged railing bottom using the reciprocating saw to remove any rough or rusted areas from the bottom half of each post. We will check to see if the rounded ends of the extension insert fit snugly into the railing post’s end to ensure they align. If not, we will continue shaving off the railing post until the extension insert does fit.

5. Seal It Off: Now we will insert the two portions of the railing post and leg extension together using a caulk gun to glue them to one another.

6. Secure And Set: To further secure the leg extension insert we will use a rivet gun to tightly fasten it. Just above the space between the old railing post and the new extension insert, approximately a few inches in length, we will drill a small hole to make space for a rivet that is a quarter-inch wide. Although this step is not mandatory we find that for a fence repair, Walpole, MA clients must note it’s better to take extra precaution as the repaired joint is bound to loosen again so it’s better to double fasten it.

7. Back To The Basics: Now we will reinsert the repaired railing section back into its original position. We do this by placing new post bottoms in the holes within the concrete opening. We will also reattach any fasteners to other sections of the railing.

8. Glue Down: We may mix a small amount of hydraulic cement and apply it to the railing post’s hole using a trowel. We carefully shovel small portions of the cement into the post’s hole and press along ensuring there is no gap left behind and press out all the air pockets. We will ensure the concrete application sits flush with the new post and smooth it against the old concrete.

9. Clean Up And Play It Safe: We will use a damp rag to clean up extra concrete residue on the railing or surrounding areas of the porch. We always advise clients to wait a couple of days before leaning against the new railing post or grabbing onto the railing itself for a couple of days. This is due to extra pressure which can cause it to dislodge as the post within the cement may not be fully cured as of yet.