Best Fence Builders in La Grange, IL 60525 - Beverly Fence Company

Fence post rot is usually caused by moisture trapped at the base of the post, often from wet soil or snowmelt. In La Grange, clay-heavy soil can hold water against the wood. Signs include soft, spongy wood near the ground, discoloration, or mushrooms growing at the base. If you notice your fence leaning or wobbling, it’s likely the posts have rotted. Beverly Fence Company can inspect your posts and replace any that are compromised.

Frost heave happens when water in the soil freezes and expands, pushing fence posts upward. In La Grange, where winters are cold and wet, this can shift posts by several inches. Signs include uneven fence panels, gaps at the bottom, or a gate that won’t latch. To prevent this, Beverly Fence Company sets posts below the frost line (about 36 inches deep) and uses concrete footings to anchor them securely.

We first assess whether the posts are still solid or if rot has set in. For frost heave, we often reset the posts by digging them out, adding gravel for drainage, and pouring a concrete base below the frost line. If a post is rotted, we replace it with a pressure-treated or metal post. The result is a fence that stays straight through La Grange winters, whether you’re near the downtown area or the residential streets by Ogden Avenue.