Residential Fencing Oxford PA | Call Marvel's Landscaping

The most common cause of a leaning fence in our area is rot or improper installation of fence posts. Oxford's freeze-thaw cycles and clay-heavy soil shift the posts. Instead of just replacing a few boards, a durable solution involves concrete footings for the posts. As a general contractor, we can excavate the old posts and install new steel or pressure-treated posts set in deep concrete, then build a new fence structure. If the ground is sloping, we often tie the fence into a small retaining wall to level the yard and prevent future soil movement that could again destabilize the fence.

Yes, absolutely. A failing retaining wall, especially on properties near the Octoraro Creek or Areas of Oxford with sloping lots, can allow soil to wash out from under your driveway. This creates voids that cause the concrete to crack and settle. Marvel's Landscaping can evaluate both the wall and the driveway as a single system. We can deconstruct the old wall, build a new engineered retaining wall with proper drainage (gravel and perforated pipe), and then rip out the damaged driveway. A new concrete driveway is poured after the wall is stable, ensuring the driveway has solid support and proper drainage away from the garage.

Yes, for a screened-in porch in Oxford Borough or Elk Township, you will need a building permit. Because this is a new structure being added to your home, it requires a proper foundation (often a concrete slab or frost footings) and connections to the existing house. At Marvel's Landscaping, we act as your general contractor for the entire project. We handle the site prep, concrete foundation work, framing for the roof and walls, and can even finish the exterior siding to match your home. Since we specialize in both landscaping and general construction, we can also integrate your new porch with a new walkway or patio, creating a seamless outdoor living space.