Back Acres Excavating Landscaping | Eatonville, WA Excavation & Fence Trench Digging

Eatonville's heavy rainfall and silty soil cause the ground to shift under fence posts over time. This makes posts settle unevenly, leading to leaning or sagging sections. Trench digging is a key part of the fix because it allows us to excavate down to stable, compacted soil. By digging a deep, straight trench around the affected post, we can remove the loose material, add a gravel base for drainage, and set the post in fresh concrete that won't shift with the next wet season.

After a storm, the first step is clearing away broken fence boards and removing the damaged posts, often including the concrete footer. That's where excavation comes in: we use a mini excavator to dig out the old post holes and any buried debris. Then we trench along the fence line to create a level, stable base for new posts. This process ensures the replacement section is anchored below the frost line and aligned properly, so the new fence won't fail again in the next big wind event.

In many cases, we can salvage your existing fence by re-leveling the posts. We excavate around the leaning post with a trencher or by hand, down to the base of the concrete. After repositioning the post plumb and true, we backfill with a crushed rock and soil mix to improve drainage and compaction. This approach saves you the cost of new materials and preserves the look of your older fence. However, if storm damage has cracked the concrete or rotted the post below ground, replacement might be the better option—we can advise after a quick look.