Hoferbuilt - Selden's Professional Wood and Vinyl Fencing

The main cause is frost heave, which happens when moisture in the soil freezes and expands, pushing posts upward. In Selden’s clay-heavy soil, this movement can tilt posts and throw off fence alignment. Hoferbuilt uses metal posts set deeper with concrete collars to minimize this effect.

Look for signs like gates that won’t latch, visible gaps between fence sections, or posts that lean noticeably. If you see these issues after winter, the ground has likely shifted. Hoferbuilt can inspect your fence and recommend metal fabrication repairs that realign and reinforce the structure.

Switching to metal posts and custom-fabricated brackets is the most reliable fix. Hoferbuilt installs galvanized steel posts that resist rust and use adjustable brackets to maintain alignment even if the ground shifts slightly. This approach outlasts standard wood posts and reduces the need for frequent adjustments.