Fence gap in Midway
Tom Hanks, owner, 24/7 Express Handyman Service · Updated September 2026
24/7 Express Handyman Service closed a blown-down fence gap in Midway. 50 to 60 mph is the wind speed at which thunderstorm gusts are classified as damaging. (Severe Weather 101: Damaging Winds Basics - NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory) 5,590 feet is the elevation of Midway's nearest official climate station, in Heber City about three miles away, whose 1991-2020 climate normals record a January average low temperature of 12.5 degrees Fahrenheit and 21.5 inches of average January snowfall, with at least an inch of new snow falling on about 7 days in a typical January. (NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Monthly) — Heber, UT) In the Heber Valley & Wasatch County zone, scheduled work is $95/hour with a 2-hour minimum and no dispatch fee, plus a $35 fuel surcharge.
How much does a fence gap job cost in Midway?
From $225
Fence gap in Midway starts at $225: the 2-hour minimum at $95/hour ($190) plus the $35 fuel surcharge, with no dispatch fee. Time past 2 hours is billed in 30-minute steps. Larger parts are billed at cost plus 25%.
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Heber Valley & Wasatch CountyAnswered 24/7 by Tom or his dispatcher.
Dispatch fee $249–$399 by time of day, due on arrival, covering the first hour on site. After that, $175/hour in 30-minute steps. Fuel surcharge $35. Supplies fee $50. Full price sheet and estimator
Typical arrival in the Heber Valley & Wasatch County zone: 60–90 minutes. Mountain passes close in heavy snow; the dispatcher gives a live estimate before rolling.
24/7 Express Handyman Service confirms the address, the zone rate and the dispatch fee, and takes a card, before rolling.
What 24/7 Express Handyman Service does on site
- Standing up or removing fallen panels and cutting away splintered rails so nothing is left hanging.
- Closing the gap with a temporary panel, plywood or construction fencing so pets and kids stay in and the yard stays private.
- Bracing leaning sections next to the gap with stakes and 2x4s until the posts can be reset.
How it works
- Check where the fence fell for wires, gas meters and sprinkler heads before moving anything.
- Clear broken pieces and set salvageable panels aside.
- Close the gap with bracing or a temporary panel tied into the standing sections.
- Referred out: fences lying on power lines go to the power company first, and long runs or masonry walls go to a fence or masonry contractor.
What happens next
- The written scope and price come first; the temporary closure holds until broken posts and panels are replaced.
- Photograph the damage before anything is moved and keep every receipt; 24/7 Express Handyman Service provides an itemised invoice your insurer may ask for. The dispatch fee and job cost are paid by you on the day.
In Midway
Utah's traction law covers roads throughout Wasatch County, including US-40, during severe winter storms, requiring vehicles to carry snow tires, chains, or another approved traction device. (Traction Law — UDOT Wasatch Back) That same Heber City climate station's January normals show an average high of 36.5 degrees Fahrenheit against an average low of 12.5 degrees Fahrenheit, a swing of about 24 degrees that puts exposed pipes and fittings through a freeze-thaw cycle on most winter days. (NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Monthly) — Heber, UT)
Calls come from around Deer Creek, Soldier Hollow, Homestead Crater.
Every job 24/7 Express Handyman Service takes on is under $3,000 including labor, materials and any change orders (Utah Code §58-55-305); a change that would push a job over that line is referred to a licensed contractor, not written up as a second job. plumbing, electrical, HVAC, gas appliance / combustion system work is referred to a licensed trade.
Sources
- Severe Weather 101: Damaging Winds Basics - NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory — retrieved 2026-09-23
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Monthly) — Heber, UT — retrieved 2026-09-19
- Installing Wood Posts for Greatest Longevity in Farm or Paddock Fencing (FORFS 03-05) - University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension — retrieved 2026-09-23
- Traction Law — UDOT Wasatch Back — retrieved 2026-09-19