Hargrove's Fencing & Gates | Expert Fence Installers in Middleburg, NC

Our local soil is prone to expansion and contraction with heavy rains and dry spells. This constant movement can loosen the soil around standard fence posts. Combined with pressure from wind and animals, it often causes posts to shift, leading to leaning fences or gates that won't close properly. Hargrove's addresses this by setting posts below the frost line and using concrete collars to secure them against our shifting clay soil.

Yes, gaps at the bottom of a gate often indicate that the gatepost has started to lean or the hinges are pulling away from the frame. This happens frequently in Middleburg due to ground movement and high humidity. If left unchecked, it can warp the entire gate or cause the latch to fail. We can often fix this by resetting the post or reinforcing the hinge area to restore proper alignment.

Many Middleburg properties back up to wooded areas, which brings deer and stray dogs into yards. Standard farm fencing often isn't tall or sturdy enough. We recommend a woven wire field fence at least 6 feet tall with tight mesh at the bottom. We also drive T-posts deeper than usual and use extra brace posts at corners, which is a proven solution for the active wildlife corridors around the Lake Gaston area and south of Route 1.