Davis Construction - Lawrenceburg's Experienced Residential Fencing

It's a very common issue here. The clay-heavy soil in central Kentucky expands and contracts a lot with moisture changes. After a few freeze-thaw cycles, the soil can push posts out of alignment, especially if the original concrete footing didn't go deep enough. We see this frequently in neighborhoods like the ones off US-127. Post heaving is the primary cause, and it's more than just a cosmetic problem — it can pull the entire fence out of square.

The biggest telltale sign is a gate that drags on the ground or doesn't latch easily. You might also notice a gap forming between the gate and the latch post, or the gate itself looking like it's hanging crooked. In Lawrenceburg, the humid summers can also swell wood, but persistent sagging is almost always a sign the hinge post is shifting in the wet clay. If you see these issues, catching them early can save you from a full gate replacement.

We don't just tighten hinges. The real solution is addressing the foundation. We'll reset the hinge post in a wider, deeper hole with a concrete collar that extends below the frost line. This prevents the soil movement we see in Anderson County from affecting your post. We also use heavy-duty galvanized hinges and replace any rotted wood. Once we set it right, your gate will swing true through every season.