Local Fence Builders in Kokomo, IN 46901 - Hendershot Fence Construction

The telltale signs we often see around Kokomo are peeling paint or stain, wood that feels soft or spongy near the ground, and slight warping of boards after a wet spring. If you notice these, moisture has started to get into the wood. The humidity here near the Wildcat Creek corridor can speed this up, so catching it early with a fresh coat of sealer can save you from a full replacement down the road.

Yes, that's one of the most common calls we get after a Kokomo winter. We can often match the existing cedar or pressure-treated lumber and replace only the damaged boards and posts. We also make sure the new section has proper gravel drainage at the base to keep moisture away, something that's crucial in our clay-heavy soil near places like Foster Park.

It's almost always a combination of the wood swelling with moisture and the hinges pulling loose from the post over time. In Kokomo's humid summers, gate posts can shift in the soil, too. We'll first check if the post is still solid, then reinforce the gate frame with a cross-brace and use longer, galvanized lag screws. It's a straightforward fix that keeps your gate swinging freely again.