Reliable Residential Fencing in Sullivan, MO 63080 - LG Contracting

Lifting and splitting are usually from moisture getting trapped between boards that were installed too tight. In Sullivan’s humid summers and freeze-thaw springs, the wood expands and contracts. LG Contracting recommends leaving proper gaps during deck construction and using hidden fasteners to prevent water pooling. If your deck needs repair now, we can replace damaged planks and adjust spacing so it lasts through the next weather cycle.

If your posts are rotted at the base or leaning more than 3 inches from true, patching won’t fix the underlying issue. The common sign is when the top rail sags even after you tighten the hinges. In Sullivan’s clay soils, water wicks up untreated post ends. LG Contracting replaces rotted posts with concrete-set, pressure-treated anchors, and we can match new fence sections to your existing gate setup—no need to redo the whole line if just a few posts are bad.

Absolutely—if the frame is still solid, we can do a deck replacement that swaps out worn deck boards and railing without tearing down the joists. This is a cost-effective option many Sullivan homeowners choose before fall. We’ll check for rot at the house ledger and at ground contact points, then install composite or treated decking and a new railing that meets current local code. It looks like a new deck for less.