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.
Often, wood and vinyl fences with holes and cracks in panels, slats, or boards can be repaired with patches and refinishing, which typically costs from $124 to $367. The size and nature of the damaged area will determine if a repair is feasible, or if replacing the damaged section is necessary.