Fence and Gate Repair & Installation | Liberty Handyman Services | El Dorado County

Dry clay soil in El Dorado County shrinks away from fence posts, causing them to loosen and lean. At Liberty Handyman Services, we remove the unstable post, dig a wider hole, and set it in concrete below the frost line. If the post is rotted, we replace it with pressure-treated wood and add a gravel base for drainage. We also backfill with compacted soil to prevent future shifting. This keeps your fence sturdy through our seasonal drought and wet winters.

Yes, UV damage is common in sunny areas like Cameron Park. We match the manufacturer’s color and profile to replace only the affected panels or pickets, avoiding a full fence replacement. For chalkiness, we clean the vinyl with a UV protectant cleaner. If the cracking is severe, we’ll install new UV-stabilized vinyl rails and caps designed for our high-elevation sun. You won’t have to replace the whole fence unless most sections are brittle.

Winter rains in El Dorado County often swell wood gate frames and shift gate posts as the ground softens. First, we check if the post is still plumb with a level; if it’s sunk, we re-set it with concrete. Then we plane the gate edge so it swings freely, and adjust or replace the latch. We also install an anti-sag bracket if the hinges are pulling loose. This gets your gate working smoothly without a full rebuild.