Fence Repair & Gates in Shreveport, LA

Hail, wind, ice and soggy ground all leave their mark on Shreveport fences. Most repairs start with one question: are the posts still sound?

Common repairs

Sections pushed over by spring and summer storms
Limbs down from ice storms
Posts leaning in wet ground
Sagging gates and worn latches

Shared fences

If the damaged fence is on the boundary, Louisiana law presumes it common, and where both lands are enclosed an owner may make the neighbor contribute to repairs. It's worth talking with the neighbor before the work.

Costs

Angi lists old-fence removal at about $3 to $5 per linear foot and gates from under $150 to about $2,000.

Sources

Checked November 10, 2026. Codes, statutes and prices change; see the linked source for the current text.

Shreveport fence FAQ

Who pays to fix a fence on the property line?

Under Louisiana Civil Code Article 685, a boundary fence is presumed common, and with enclosed lands an owner may compel the neighbor to share repair costs. This is general information, not legal advice.

Estimate a repair

Ring us or use the form, and expect a callback to arrange the measuring and a written estimate.

Call (318) 666-8689

For voicemail: name, phone, address and the fence or repair you have in mind.

Fence repair and gates in Shreveport