Elite Handyman Service - Wichita's Trusted Residential Fencing

Strong winds and heavy snow loads here in Wichita often loosen fence posts in the clay-heavy soil, causing panels to lean or pull apart. We first check if the post base is rotted or just loose. For a solid post, we re-set it with concrete and gravel drainage. If the post is rotted, we replace it with pressure-treated lumber and use galvanized brackets for extra strength. We also recommend seasonal tightening – especially after a big storm.

Overflowing isn’t always just leaves. Often in Wichita neighborhoods like College Hill, we find downspouts that are crushed or undersized, or the gutter pitch has shifted. We check for hidden clogs in the underground drain line, realign the gutter slope to drain properly, and install gutter guards that actually handle our cottonwood seeds and oak tassels without clogging.

Most times we can fix that without replacing the gate. The problem is usually a sagging hinge or a post that has leaned from frost heave. On your existing wood or metal gate, we tighten the hinge screws to a deeper-set anchor or replace hinges with heavy-duty self-closing types. If the post is leaning, we reinforce it with an adjustable post anchor. We only recommend a full gate replacement if the wood is rotted beyond repair.