Fort Wayne Fence | Experienced Fencing Company in Fort Wayne, IN

The main culprits are our clay-heavy soil and freeze-thaw cycles. When the ground gets wet and then freezes, it expands and shifts, which can knock posts out of alignment. Poor drainage near your home or yard can also speed up rot at the base. Fort Wayne Fence addresses this by using proper concrete footings and pressure-treated or decay-resistant materials, plus gravel packs for drainage, so your posts stay solid for years.

If you see a single broken slat or a sagging hinge on a gate, that's often a quick repair. But if multiple posts are leaning more than two inches, the wood is cracking from sun rot, or the entire section wobbles when pushed, the foundation is likely compromised. We inspect the whole fence line—pulling on posts and checking for soft wood near the ground—and give you a straight answer. Fort Wayne Fence always prefers a targeted fix over a full tear-down if it makes sense for your property.

Absolutely, if it's built right. Our installations use galvanized brackets, heavy-gauge nails or screws, and posts sunk at least two feet below the frost line. Wood and vinyl are both wind-resistant, but chain link is the toughest for open lots. After a storm, you might see leaf debris but rarely any leaning or collapse with our work. We also offer wind-rated privacy slats for chain link if you need extra shelter from Lake Erie gusts rolling through.