Fences, gates & decks in South Orange County
Standing straight, latching clean, sealed before the weather takes it.
Fences and gates fail from the ground up. A post that has gone soft at grade takes the panel with it, the gate racks out of square, and then it drags, stops latching, and gets lifted every time it is opened until something breaks.
The fix depends on what is actually gone. Often it is two posts and a handful of boards, not the whole run — and Dan will tell you when that is the case rather than quoting a replacement. When the frame itself has racked, metal gets re-squared and re-welded and timber gets re-braced, so it hangs properly instead of being propped.
Decks are a maintenance cycle rather than a repair: sanded back, damaged boards and fasteners replaced, then sealed before the next summer rather than after it. Left too long, resealing becomes rebuilding.
What's included
- Fence repair, board replacement and post resetting
- New fence runs in wood or metal
- Gate re-squaring, re-hanging and latch hardware
- Deck repair, board replacement, sanding and resealing
- Patio covers, railings and pergola repairs
- Staining, sealing and painting of the finished work
Common questions
Do I need a whole new fence, or can it be repaired?
Most of the time it is repairable. If the posts are sound and only boards have gone, replacing those is a fraction of the cost. Dan will tell you which it is after looking at it, not before.
How often should a deck be resealed?
Around here, every couple of years — sooner on a fully exposed deck, later on a shaded one. The test is whether water still beads on it. When it soaks straight in, it is overdue.
My gate scrapes the ground. Is that fixable?
Yes, and it is a common one. It is normally the frame racking or the post leaning rather than the gate itself. Both get corrected so it swings clear and latches properly.
Where Dan does this work
Every town below has its own page, with what the homes there tend to need.
Other things he handles
Most people hand over a list rather than a single job.
Something not on the list? The odd job is the catch-all — if it is broken, leaning, squeaking or half-finished, ask.
Got a list? Give Dan a call.
Free quotes, honest pricing, and work you won't have to redo. Call or text and tell him what's going on.
(949) 355-6508The fastest way to reach Dan is a text — send a photo of the problem and he'll take it from there.