Astro Fence and Grandsons: Trusted Commercial Fencing Serving Fairless Hills, PA 19030

The main cause is seasonal freeze-thaw cycles. When water in the soil freezes, it expands and pushes posts upward or sideways. As the ground thaws, the posts may not settle back evenly, leading to leaning or uneven panels. This is especially common in clay-heavy soils around Fairless Hills.

Look for signs like the gate sticking when you open or close it, a visible gap at the bottom or top, or the latch not aligning with the catch. If the ground has heaved or settled, the gate frame can twist, causing these issues. A quick test: check if the gate is level with a carpenter's level.

The most reliable solution is to install fence posts at a deeper depth—at least 48 inches below grade in our area—to reach below the frost line. We also use concrete footings with gravel drainage and adjustable post brackets that allow for minor soil movement without transferring stress to the fence panels. For existing fences, we can reset and reinforce posts using these methods.