Look for sick trees. Elm trees are commonly afflicted with Dutch elm disease. As its name implies, the disease only affects elm trees, so if you see a tree with the symptoms of Dutch elm disease, you can safely conclude it is an elm.
1 The cost of repairing a fence is going to depend on the fence height, length, the materials, complexity of the installation, and type of repairs that need to be performed. 2  To give you an idea on what you are probably going to have to pay, plan on spending anywhere from $8 to $18 per linear foot for wood fence repair.
1 Vinyl fence prices can vary from $4-$12 a foot for do-it-yourself materials for a ranch-style rail fence, to $15-$70 a foot for a 6' privacy fence. 2  For details, see How Much Does a Vinyl Fence Cost. The cost for a wooden fence can vary from $3 -$9 a foot for do-it-yourself installation of a ranch-style rail fence, to $10 -$30 or more a foot for professional installation of a basic 6' wood privacy fence.