Kingdom Builder | Expert Fence Installation in Ham Lake, MN

Ham Lake soil stays damp much of the year, and freeze-thaw cycles cause moisture to wick into untreated wood. If posts were set in concrete without gravel drainage, water collects around the base and accelerates rot. The most common sign is wobbling or leaning sections, especially after a thaw. Kingdom Builder can inspect your fence and replace rotted posts with pressure-treated wood, gravel, and proper drainage to extend the fence’s life.

First, check if posts are rotted below ground. If they are, the only lasting solution is to dig out the old post, clean the hole for drainage, and set a new treated post in gravel, not solid concrete. If you have a wood fence, we can also sister a new post alongside the old one for a repair that doesn’t require pulling every board. For any fence style, we’ll assess the soil condition and recommend weatherproofing to prevent future leaning.

Yes, if the boards are still sound and only showing surface wear or mild rot at ground contact points. We can power wash the fence, let it dry, apply a water-repellent stain or sealant, and replace a few damaged boards if needed. For posts that are still solid, we can excavate around the base, treat the soil with a borate solution, and re-grade to shed water. That buys several more years of life from a fence that might otherwise need full replacement.