Fences that stand straight.
Paling repairs, leaning posts, sagging gates and full replacement runs — solid timber fencing for Canterbury sections.
Fencing work we do
Canterbury weather is hard on timber fences. Nor'westers push them, winter wet rots the ground line, and one failed post soon leans a whole run. Oddly Odd Jobs Limited, based in Papanui, Christchurch, repairs and replaces timber fencing for homes across the Canterbury region — from a handful of storm-damaged palings to tired runs that have reached the end of the road.
Repair work covers the jobs fences most often need: replacing broken or rotten palings, straightening and re-setting leaning posts, fixing rails, rehanging gates, and fitting or adjusting latches, hinges and bolts so gates actually close and stay closed. Where a fence has multiple failures along its length — posts gone at the ground line, rails split, palings missing — a replacement run is usually the honest answer, and we will say so rather than patch something that will fail again by next winter.
A good fence is about what you cannot see as much as what you can. Posts set properly and rails fixed true keep palings straight for years; gates hung square with decent hardware swing freely instead of dragging. We work to that standard because a fence that looks right on day one but leans by autumn helps nobody.
Fencing pairs naturally with the rest of our work. A new fence run is the ideal moment to clear the garden beds along it, cut back overhanging growth, and tidy the section — our garden maintenance service finishes the job. And while we are on site, the indoor repair list can be worked through too. One call to 027 819 0417 arranges the lot.
We are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so storm damage does not have to sit open all weekend. If a fence has come down and the section is exposed, call and we will talk through making it safe and getting it fixed.
Frequently asked questions
Can you repair just part of a fence?
Yes. Individual palings, rails, posts and gates can all be repaired or replaced without redoing the whole fence — provided the rest of the run is sound.
How do I know if my fence needs replacing instead?
Multiple leaning posts, rot at the ground line along the run, and split rails are the usual signs. Read our guide to fence repair or replace, or just call and we will give you a straight opinion.
Do you fix gates?
Yes — rehanging sagging gates and fitting hinges, latches and bolts is regular work for us.
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