N&C Masonry: Professional Fence Installation Serving Pawtucket, RI 2860

In Pawtucket, the biggest cause is freeze-thaw cycling. Water seeps into small cracks in the concrete, freezes, expands, and widens the crack. Over time, the post loosens and tilts. Poor drainage around the base and older, lower-quality concrete mixes used in older homes near Mineral Spring Avenue or the Seekonk River area make this problem worse.

Look for signs like visible cracks wider than a hairline, posts that wobble when pushed, leaning sections, or gates that stick or drag on the ground. If you notice chipped concrete near the base or rust stains from rebar, that's a sign the structure is weakening. Acting early prevents a full collapse, especially before winter.

In most cases, we can replace only the damaged concrete posts without touching the rest of the fence. We dig out the old post, install a new reinforced concrete post with proper drainage gravel, and match the style to existing sections. This saves you money and time compared to a full replacement. We'll evaluate the rest of the fence to make sure the remaining posts are sound.