Sagging gates are usually caused by heavy gate weight pulling on hinges that weren’t rated for that load, combined with posts that shift in freeze-thaw cycles. Frozen hardware happens when moisture gets into latch mechanisms and freezes overnight. EKJ Construction solves both by replacing or reinforcing posts with deeper concrete footings (below frost line), using heavy-duty gate hinges, and installing stainless steel or brass latches that resist corrosion and ice jams. We can also add a concrete apron under the gate to keep ground moisture away from hardware.

Yes, they very well could be. In Bellwood’s clay-heavy soil, water can pool near foundations and driveways, then freeze and heave the ground. That same movement pushes fence posts out of alignment. EKJ Construction can repour the cracked driveway section with vapor barrier and proper rebar, and at the same time reset your fence posts using a concrete collar that extends above grade. This keeps both the concrete and the fence stable through multiple winters.

Absolutely. If the retaining wall sits directly behind the fence line, we can design a integrated solution: install a poured concrete or interlocking block retaining wall that doubles as the fence’s foundation. The fence posts are anchored into the concrete wall, eliminating future leaning. EKJ Construction handles both the masonry/concrete work and the fence installation, so you have one contractor, one warranty, and a finished look that won’t separate over time.