General Contractor Services: Local Commercial Fencing Serving Des Moines, IA 50310

The main cause is our region’s freeze-thaw cycles. In winter, water in the soil freezes and expands, pushing posts upward. When it thaws, the ground settles unevenly, leaving posts loose and leaning. This is especially common in neighborhoods near the Raccoon River, where clay soils hold more moisture.

Signs include a gate that no longer latches properly, gaps between fence panels, or a post that wobbles when you push on it. You might also notice cracks in wooden rails or a visible tilt in the fence line. If you spot these, we can inspect and reinforce the posts with concrete footings to stop further shifting.

Yes—and we often do. When we’re already remodeling a kitchen, bathroom, or building an addition in Des Moines, we can easily add gate repair to the scope. We’ll reset the post, replace worn hinges, and adjust the latch. Combining projects saves you time and money, and we handle all the permitting and scheduling.