Reliable Residential Fencing in Neenah, WI 54952 - Lakeside Fencing

That’s common here because of our clay-heavy soil and repeated freeze-thaw cycles. The ground shifts as it freezes and thaws, which can push posts out of plumb over time. At Lakeside Fencing, we use concrete footings set below the frost line for new installations. If you’re repairing existing posts, we can brace them properly or replace them with a deeper-set system to prevent that lean from coming back.

For lakeside lots, moisture and wind are your biggest concerns. Aluminum or vinyl fencing holds up very well because they don’t rot or rust like some metals and wood can near water. We also recommend wider spacing or semi-privacy styles so wind can pass through instead of putting stress on the panels. We’ve installed many of these for homes around Little Lake Butte des Morts and the Fox River corridor.

Seventy percent of the time it’s due to a post that has moved, especially if the ground has heaved. The weight of the gate pulls on the hinge post, and if the post isn’t deep enough or the footing has cracked, it will sag. We can come out and check the post stability first. If the post is sound, we often replace hinges with heavier-duty ones and add an anti-sag kit. If the post itself is loose, we’ll reset it properly so the gate swings freely again.