Arizona Block Wall: Trusted Residential Fencing Serving Phoenix, AZ 85015

The main cause is the shrinking and shifting of clay-heavy desert soil during extended dry periods. As the ground dries, it pulls away from the post, reducing support and causing the fence to lean or wobble. This is common in neighborhoods near South Mountain and the Biltmore area.

A common sign is the gate not aligning properly with the latch—it may drag on the ground, require extra force to close, or pop open on its own. You might also notice the gate post tilting slightly. If you see these issues, especially after a long dry spell, the underlying post stability is likely compromised.

The most effective solution is to first address the post instability. Arizona Block Wall can reset and secure the post using concrete or gravel tailored to our dry soil, then realign the gate and replace the latch. This ensures the repair lasts, rather than just fixing the latch temporarily.