Trusted Fencing Company in Radnor, OH 43066 - Calvin Access Controls

In Radnor, the main cause is our freeze-thaw cycle. Water gets into the wood and the ground around the posts. When it freezes, the ground expands and can push posts out of alignment. Over time, this constant movement, combined with moisture against the wood, leads to rot at the base and a leaning fence.

A clear sign is when your gate drags on the ground or won't latch properly. If you have to lift it to close it, the hinges are likely stressed or the gate has sagged. Another sign is a visible gap between the gate and the post. These usually mean the hardware needs tightening or the post has shifted, not that you need a whole new gate.

For most sagging gates, we can install a heavy-duty anti-sag kit or replace the hinges with stronger ones. If the gate post is the problem, we can reinforce it with a concrete footer. For older wooden gates, sometimes replacing the gate itself with a lighter, more durable material like aluminum is the best long-term solution to prevent future sagging.