Merrells Dirt Work & Welding | Excavation & Metal Fabrication in Sasakwa, OK

The main cause is our local red clay soil, which swells when wet and shrinks during dry spells, causing shallow-set posts to shift. If your posts aren't anchored deep enough or set with proper drainage, they'll loosen over time. Merrells Dirt Work & Welding solves this by trench-digging below the frost line and using compacted gravel base, then welding custom steel brackets or posts that stay put.

Absolutely. We measure your specific opening and account for slopes or dips using metal fabrication techniques. Our team builds gates with adjustable hinges and sturdy frames that match your property's grade. Combined with excavation to level the approach, you get a gate that swings freely without dragging, even on Sasakwa's rural roads.

Start with professional excavation and trench digging to remove topsoil and level the site. For fences, we dig deep, narrow trenches for post footings, ensuring they're below the unstable surface layer. For a metal building, we grade the entire pad and compact the base. Merrells handles both steps, so your structure has a solid, long-lasting foundation from day one.