A P Leitao & Sons Landscaping | Expert Commercial Fencing in Seekonk, MA

Seekonk’s heavy clay soil traps moisture against the wood, and the freeze-thaw cycles we get from December through March cause the posts to shift and crack. The most common sign is a leaning fence or rotting at the base. Our solution is to set every fence post in a concrete collar—or use a crushed stone base for better drainage—so water doesn’t pool around the wood. We also recommend using rot-resistant materials like cedar or vinyl for longer life.

Absolutely. Small, isolated cracks near the garage or front steps can often be repaired with a resurfacing mortar that bonds to the existing concrete. We grind out the damaged area, clean it, then apply a textured overlay that matches your walkway. For larger settlement issues—like a slab near the Seekonk River that’s sunk—we can lift and stabilize it with a mudjacking technique. Both options save you the cost and mess of a full replacement.

A permeable paver patio is a great choice for our area, because it allows rainwater to soak into the ground instead of running off onto your lawn or foundation. We start by excavating the area near your backyard by the Wampanoag Trail, then lay a base of crushed stone and compacted sand. Finally, we install interlocking concrete pavers with polymeric sand in the joints. This setup handles the torrential downpours we get in late spring and won’t heave during freeze-thaw cycles.