44 Home Repair: Fence & Tile Pros in Mount Washington, KY

The main cause is our region's heavy clay soil. After heavy rain, the ground swells; during dry spells, it shrinks. This constant movement loosens the concrete footing around your fence posts, causing them to lean or separate. A sign of this is a gap between the post and the ground or a fence that doesn't latch properly. Our solution involves resetting the post in a properly sized hole with a gravel base for better drainage, then securing it with fresh concrete. This removes the local soil movement and keeps your fence standing straight.

A single cracked tile often points to a point-load issue, like dropping a heavy pan, or it can indicate a problem with the substrate beneath the tile. Before we just replace the tile, we check for a hollow sound nearby, which signals loose mortar. We remove the damaged tile, inspect the backer board for damage, and re-tile the area. If the substrate is sound, a simple replacement works perfectly. If not, we address the underlying issue to prevent future cracks. This targeted repair saves you from replacing the entire backsplash.

Vinyl fences can warp when the rails are too tight, leaving no room for thermal expansion. A common sign is a pronounced bow or waviness in the panels, especially along the sunny side of the yard. Our solution is to disassemble the affected section, loosen the rail connections to allow for proper expansion, and then reassemble it with the correct gaps. We also ensure the posts are perfectly plumb. This technique relieves the internal pressure causing the warp, making the fence look straight again without needing a full replacement.