Melrose Fence | Trusted Fence Installation in Melrose, MA

Look for loose or sagging panels, rotting posts, rusted hardware, or gates that no longer latch properly. After a heavy storm, check for cracked boards or shifted posts, especially along the wind-exposed sides near Melrose Common or larger lot lines.

Melrose’s freeze-thaw cycles and clay-heavy soil can gradually push fence posts out of alignment. Over time, moisture saturates the post base, causing the wood to rot and the ground to shift. Poor initial drainage or shallow post holes accelerate the lean.

For localized rot, we can replace the affected posts and rail sections without redoing the entire fence. If the rot is widespread, a full replacement with pressure-treated or rot-resistant materials may be more cost-effective. We also recommend adding gravel drainage around new posts to prevent future moisture damage.