Storm-Damaged Backyard Fence Torn Down and Rebuilt From Scratch

A tornado doesn't leave a lot behind. When this backyard fence took a direct hit from the April 2024 storm, it wasn't a matter of patching a few boards - the whole thing was done. Posts snapped, footings compromised, sections flattened. Before we could build anything new, we had to deal with what was left.

We started by pulling out every broken post and digging out the old footings. That part matters more than people realize. Leaving a damaged footing in the ground and trying to build on top of it is just asking for problems down the road. We cleared everything down to solid ground before a single new post went in.

From there, we framed the whole run - new posts, new rails, the full structure. You can see in the mid-build shots how clean the framing came together before the pickets ever went on. That bone structure is what determines whether a fence stands straight and square for years, or starts leaning and sagging after the first hard winter.

Once the frame was set, we ran the pickets all the way around the yard - tight, consistent, and level from the house to each corner. The finished fence gives this homeowner back what the storm took: a fully enclosed yard with real privacy and solid security on every side.

Storm damage puts homeowners in a tough spot. The old fence is gone, the yard is exposed, and figuring out next steps takes time. We handle the whole process - demo, footing removal, and a complete new build - so you end up with something that's actually built to last, not just patched back together.