Knights Fence and Iron Works | Professional Fence Builders in Manteca, CA

In Manteca, the main culprits are freeze-thaw cycles and our clay-rich soil that expands when wet and shrinks when dry. Poor initial post depth or rotting wood at ground level also contribute. Knights Fence and Iron Works diagnoses these causes before deciding whether to re-set posts or install new ones properly.

Look for gaps between fence panels, gates that drag or won’t latch, and visible tilting of individual posts or entire sections. Also check for soil pulling away from the base of posts. Our Manteca team inspects these signs and recommends repairs before the problem spreads to adjoining sections.

We don’t just patch the top. We reset or replace posts at a proper depth—usually deeper than standard—and often use concrete footings to anchor them in Manteca’s shifting soil. For sections beyond repair, we rebuild with galvanized steel posts or treated lumber and iron components designed to resist local ground movement.