Mammoth Landscapes & Water Management: Top-Rated Fence Installation Serving Commerce Township, MI 48390

The main culprit is excess water and poor drainage. Commerce Township’s clay-heavy soil expands when wet and contracts as it dries, which can shift fence posts and cause them to lean over time. Additionally, improper footing—like setting posts directly in dirt instead of concrete—leads to rot and instability. Mammoth Landscapes & Water Management addresses this by first evaluating your yard’s drainage, then installing posts with proper concrete footings and, if needed, grading or adding French drains to keep the soil around your fence stable.

Look for obvious signs such as a gate that drags, gaps between panels, visible rot at the base of posts, or posts that wobble when pushed. If the damage is limited to one or two posts and the rest of the fence is in good shape, a targeted repair might be enough. However, if multiple posts are rotted or the entire fence is leaning, full replacement is often more cost-effective. At Mammoth Landscapes & Water Management, we do a free on-site inspection and provide an honest recommendation—whether it’s a simple reset or a complete upgrade with concrete and drainage improvements.

Absolutely. A misaligned gate is usually a sign that the hinge post has shifted or the ground beneath it has settled. We assess the post’s footing, adjust the concrete base if needed, and often install a commercial-grade latch system. For heavier gates, we also reinforce the hinge area. Our goal is to make your gate swing freely and close securely, even through our freeze-thaw cycles. We handle everything from wood and vinyl to metal gates, and we always check the surrounding drainage to prevent future problems.