Griinke's Decks & Lawn Care | Professional Privacy Fence Installation in Beloit, WI

Clay soil in Beloit retains moisture, especially during our freeze-thaw cycles. This constant wetness around the base of wooden posts encourages rot and fungal growth. A clear sign your posts are failing is a lean in the fence or soft, spongy wood at ground level. We address this by using pressure-treated lumber rated for ground contact and adding gravel drainage at the base of each post to wick moisture away.

Often, yes. If only a few posts are damaged, we can replace just those posts and rehang the existing panels. A more permanent solution, though, is to install a concrete footer below the frost line. This prevents the shifting that causes lean. We'll inspect your fence, identify which posts are compromised, and give you a straightforward repair or replace recommendation. Our goal is to save you money while making your fence safe and straight for years.

Winter in Beloit can cause gates to sag or drag from ice buildup and frozen ground movement. To prevent that, we use heavy-duty hinges and set our gate posts deep, well below the frost line, usually on a concrete base. We also recommend a gap at the bottom of the gate to allow for snow and ice clearance. This approach keeps your gate operating smoothly, even after a hard freeze.