Reliable Fencing Company in Logan, UT 84321 - Marvic Fence Services

The primary cause is our seasonal freeze-thaw cycle. When the ground freezes in Cache Valley, it expands and can push posts upward or sideways. As the soil thaws, the posts may settle unevenly, leaving your fence leaning. Poor initial drainage around the post hole makes this worse. Marvic Fence Services fixes this by setting posts below the frost line and using gravel drainage to prevent water pooling.

A good sign is when you can push a screwdriver or knife blade more than a quarter-inch into the wood. Check the bottom of fence boards and the base of each post—rot tends to start there from snow and sprinkler splash. If the wood feels soft or crumbles, the damage is likely structural. Marvic can inspect your fence and recommend whether a simple board replacement is enough or if you need a full section rebuilt.

It often starts as a simple sag. The gate hinges loosen over time, or the top rail pulls away from the latch side. This is usually an easy fix: we can re-tighten hinges, add a diagonal support brace, or adjust the gate post. However, if the main gate post is leaning because the footer has shifted from frost heave, we may need to reset that post. Marvic will diagnose whether a quick adjustment will do or if a more permanent solution is needed.