B&J Residential Grading & Landscape - Raleigh's Local Fencing Company

Leaning fence posts are often caused by soil erosion or saturation from standing water after a storm. When the ground softens, post anchors lose their grip. Our grading and landscape team can improve drainage around your fence line by regrading the soil and adding proper runoff channels. We also offer concrete footings for new or replacement posts to anchor them securely in Raleigh's clay-rich soil.

Yes, rot at the base typically means moisture is trapped against the wood. This could be due to poor grading, overgrown grass holding dampness, or concrete that doesn't slope away from the posts. We can address this by trimming back vegetation, regrading the area for positive drainage, and, if needed, replacing rotted sections with pressure-treated lumber or concrete posts. Regular lawn care also helps keep the area dry and prevents future rot.

Most likely, yes. Sagging or dragging gates are often caused by settling of the gate post or a shifted concrete base. We can evaluate the post foundation and, if the concrete has cracked or sunk, pour a new support pad or reset the post. For heavy wooden gates, we also recommend installing a steel gate post set in concrete to prevent re-sagging. This saves you the cost of a full fence replacement.