FAULTNEST GARDEN & OUTDOOR
Garden & Outdoor Repair Guides
Fix common outdoor problems involving fences, gates, sheds, paving, gutters, drainage, exterior surfaces and garden services.
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Fences and gates Loose posts, leaning panels, sagging gates and latches.
Fence Panel Loose
Secure panels and inspect posts.
Fence Post Wobbly
Assess rot, concrete and repair options.
Fence Leaning
Find failed posts and wind damage.
Gate Sagging
Adjust hinges and add support.
Gate Won’t Close
Check alignment, swelling and latch position.
Gate Latch Not Working
Repair or replace the latch.
Wooden Gate Swollen
Dry, adjust and protect timber.
Fence Panel Rattling
Secure loose panels and gravel boards.
Sheds and outbuildings Leaks, doors, floors, roofs and condensation.
Shed Roof Leaking
Find felt, flashing and joint failures.
Shed Door Won’t Close
Adjust hinges and frame alignment.
Shed Floor Damp
Check base ventilation and water entry.
Condensation in a Shed
Improve airflow and moisture control.
Shed Roof Felt Damaged
Patch or replace felt correctly.
Shed Wall Rotting
Remove damaged timber and improve drainage.
Shed Base Uneven
Assess levelling and support.
Shed Window Leaking
Reseal glazing and frame joints.
Outdoor drainage Standing water, blocked gullies and poor falls.
Garden Flooding
Identify runoff, soil and drainage causes.
Patio Holding Water
Check falls, channels and blocked outlets.
Outside Drain Blocked
Clear gullies and inspect downstream flow.
Gutter Overflowing
Clean blockages and check falls.
Downpipe Blocked
Clear bends and outlet restrictions.
Water Pooling Near House
Improve grading and drainage.
Channel Drain Blocked
Remove silt and clear outlets.
Soakaway Not Working
Recognise saturation and failure.
Paving and decking Loose slabs, weeds, movement and slippery surfaces.
Paving Slab Loose
Lift and reset on a sound bed.
Paving Slab Sunken
Rebuild the base and correct drainage.
Weeds Between Patio Slabs
Remove growth and repoint joints.
Deck Board Loose
Refix or replace damaged boards.
Decking Slippery
Clean growth and improve grip.
Decking Rotting
Identify structural and surface rot.
Patio Pointing Crumbling
Remove and repoint failed joints.
Cracked Paving Slab
Replace the slab and inspect support.
Gutters and exterior fabric Leaks, cracks, render and seal failures.
Gutter Leaking at Joint
Clean and reseal or replace the fitting.
Gutter Sagging
Refix brackets and restore fall.
Downpipe Leaking
Repair joints and cracked sections.
Exterior Render Cracking
Assess movement and water entry.
Exterior Window Sealant Failed
Remove and reseal correctly.
Brick Pointing Crumbling
Assess repointing needs.
External Wall Damp After Rain
Inspect gutters, pointing and render.
Outside Tap Leaking
Repair washers, glands and frost damage.
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