Residential Fencing Lilburn GA | Call JSG Doors and More

The primary cause is Gwinnett County's heavy clay soil combined with seasonal downpours. The clay expands when wet and contracts when dry, which loosens the soil around fence posts. Over time, water pools at the base, washing away support and causing posts to lean or rot. At JSG Doors and More, we see this frequently in neighborhoods near Camp Creek and Parkview High School. Our solution involves removing the compromised post, setting a concrete footing below the frost line, and backfilling with gravel for drainage — a fix that handles Lilburn's soil shifts and heavy rain.

You might notice a fence gate that drags or won't latch properly, which usually indicates a leaning post. Warped boards often show a visible curve, or you may see gaps between pickets that weren't there before. In moist areas, it's common to spot soft, spongy wood at the base of posts or along the bottom rail. JSG Doors and More can inspect your fence, identify compromised sections, and recommend whether a full replacement or spot repair will best handle Lilburn's humidity and clay soil.

Absolutely. If the posts and rails are still sound, we can selectively remove and replace only the warped or rotting boards. In Lilburn, we often swap out affected sections with pressure-treated pine or composite materials that resist warping from humidity. For example, near Lawrenceville Highway, we have replaced individual pickets on existing frames, matching the stain so the repair blends in. This is a cost-effective fix that extends your fence's life without a full rebuild. However, if structural posts have shifted, those need to be reset in concrete first.