Bill Kobesky Fencing - Dickson City's Top-Rated Fencing Company

The local freeze-thaw cycle causes the ground to heave and shift. In Dickson City, the clay-rich soil holds moisture; when it freezes, it expands and pushes posts up and out of alignment. Bill Kobesky Fencing sets posts below the frost line with concrete footings and gravel drainage, preventing the ground from moving your posts.

If your gate drags on the ground after winter or doesn't latch properly, frost heave is a likely culprit. Check if the gate post is loose at ground level—if you can wiggle it, soil movement is the issue. For a permanent fix, Bill Kobesky Fencing can replace the post with a frost-proof footing and install heavy-duty hinges to handle the shifting ground.

Vinyl and aluminum are top choices because they won’t rot, warp, or crack in extreme cold and moisture. For wood fences, pressure-treated pine with galvanized hardware holds up well. Bill Kobesky Fencing also installs gravel beneath wood posts to improve drainage, reducing frost heave risk. We recommend a material that matches your budget and style while standing up to our local winters.