Fast, reliable fence repair across Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula. We fix storm damage, leaning posts, broken palings, and more — for both Colorbond and timber fences.
Drysdale Fencing repairs Colorbond, timber, and post-and-rail fences across Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula. Storm damage, leaning posts, rotted palings, rusted panels — quoted on-site and typically turned around within the same week. Free assessments — call 0485 577 980.
Drysdale Fencing repairs Colorbond, timber, and post-and-rail fences right across Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula. We handle storm-damaged panels, leaning or snapped posts, rotted palings, and rusted Colorbond — from a single board to a full section rebuild. Most repairs are quoted on-site and turned around within days.
Whether it's storm damage after a wild Bellarine winter, years of wear and tear, or just a few broken palings — we provide prompt, professional fence repair services across Geelong and the surrounding areas.
We repair both Colorbond and timber fences, from minor paling replacements to major post and section repairs. Our goal is to get your fence looking and functioning like new, as quickly as possible.
Book a RepairFrom sudden storm damage to gradual wear, we've seen and repaired it all across Geelong.
High winds and storms can flatten panels, snap posts, and tear palings free. We respond quickly to secure your property and restore your boundary fence.
Posts that lean or shift over time — often caused by poor original footings, tree roots, or soil movement. We re-set or replace posts with proper concrete footings.
Timber posts and palings can rot at ground level or where moisture sits. We replace rotten sections with quality materials to restore structural integrity.
Colorbond panels and metal fittings can develop rust, particularly in coastal areas. We replace damaged panels and fittings with fresh, colour-matched materials.
Individual palings that have cracked, split, or fallen off are a quick fix. We match existing palings as closely as possible for a seamless repair.
Sagging gates, broken hinges, stiff latches — we repair and realign gates so they swing and latch properly again.
We handle repairs for all common fencing types found across Geelong and the Bellarine.
Panel replacement, post straightening, rail repair, and colour matching. We source genuine Colorbond materials for a seamless finish.
Paling replacement, rail renewal, capping repair, and treatment of rot-affected sections. We match timber species and paling sizes.
Complete removal and replacement of damaged or rotten posts with hardwood posts set in poured concrete footings for lasting stability.
Individual paling swap-outs or full section replacements. We source palings that match your existing fence for a consistent appearance.
We understand a damaged fence is a security concern. We aim to assess your repair within 1-2 business days and schedule work promptly.
We'll tell you whether a repair makes sense or if a replacement would be better value. No unnecessary upselling — just straightforward advice.
We use the same quality materials for repairs as we do for new builds — hardwood posts, galvanised fittings, and genuine Colorbond steel.
Repair scope depends on the damage, material type, and site access. Here's what each common repair involves and how quickly we can usually turn it around — every job gets a free on-site assessment and quote.
| Repair type | What's involved | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Single paling replacement | Match & fit replacement paling(s) | Same day |
| Small section repair (up to 3 m) | Re-rail & re-clad the damaged section | 1–2 days |
| Single post replacement (concrete footing) | Excavate, re-plumb & pour new footing | Half day |
| Storm damage — panel + post rebuild | Rebuild posts, rails & panels after storm | Often same week |
| Full fence-run replacement (per metre) | Remove old run, install new (Colorbond or timber) | 1–3 days |
Turnaround reflects standard Geelong residential conditions. Coastal jobs (salt-air fixings, sandy soil) may take longer. All work is quoted on-site before proceeding — call 0485 577 980.
Storm damage is prioritised — for urgent call-outs after severe weather we aim to assess within 1–2 business days and begin work as soon as materials are on hand, often the same week.
A leaning fence isn't just an eyesore. In Geelong's reactive clay, a post that's gone over is telling you the footing has failed, and left alone it only tips further.
In short: Fence bracing props a leaning post upright while you sort out a proper fix. In Geelong clay, a leaning post nearly always means the footing has moved, and the usual culprit is dry-mix or a footing that was never dug deep enough. We work out on site whether a brace will hold you over or whether the post needs resetting in poured concrete. Free on-site assessment: call 0485 577 980.
Greater Geelong sits on expansive reactive clay, Class M to Class H under AS 2870. It swells when it's wet through winter and shrinks back when it dries out over summer, working away at anything set in it the whole time. A post bedded in dry-mix, or never dug deep enough, can't ride out that cycle. The footing cracks or shears, the post pivots in the ground, and the fence goes over.
Wind finishes the job. The Bellarine cops a steady south-westerly off Bass Strait, and a full run of fence is one big sail leaning on every post. A footing that's done its job shrugs that off. A cracked or shallow one gives a little more each gust.
A brace is a timber or steel prop angled against the leaning post to hold it where it is. It's a stop-gap, not a repair, and it earns its place when:
We'll be straight with you: on most of the leaning fences we see around Geelong and the Bellarine, a brace on its own won't last. If the footing has already failed (dry-mix, too shallow, or cracked through), the post starts walking again the moment the brace comes off or the next south-westerly rolls in. The fix that actually sticks is resetting the post in properly poured concrete, dug to the depth this soil demands.
You'll get an honest call on site either way. If the post and rail are sound and we can rehab the footing without ripping it out, we'll say so and save you the money. If we dig down and find the post has rotted off at ground level (and timber posts that have sat in moisture-holding clay for years often have), a full replacement is the cheaper option over the life of the fence, not the dearer one. We'll tell you that too.
Book a Bracing or Repair Assessment
Exact scope depends on post material, access, depth required, and number of posts. A free on-site quote with firm pricing is provided before any work begins.
