Duggins Dirt Work & Excavating: Best Commercial Fencing Serving Wilmore, KY 40390

The most common cause is unstable soil conditions. Wilmore's clay-rich soil expands when wet and shrinks as it dries, while freeze-thaw cycles can heave posts out of position. Without proper compaction during installation, backfill settles over time, leaving gaps that cause leaning. Duggins solves this by excavating to the right depth, replacing loose soil with compacted fill, and grading the surrounding area to direct water away from the posts.

The earliest sign is usually uneven fence lines or gates that start to drag or stick. You might also notice small gaps between the bottom of the fence and the ground, or visible erosion around the post bases after heavy rain. If your fence was installed without proper land grading or soil compaction, these problems will likely worsen over time. Our team can regrade and recompact the soil around existing posts to restore stability.

Often, yes. We assess the cause first—usually soil erosion or poor compaction. Our approach involves carefully removing the affected posts, excavating the holes deeper if needed, and backfilling with compacted soil or gravel to create a solid anchor. We also regrade the surrounding land to improve drainage. This targeted repair saves you the cost of a full replacement and extends the life of your fence.