Pacific Outdoor Design | Expert Residential Fencing in Hillsboro, OR

Hillsboro’s heavy clay soils and seasonal rain often cause fence posts to shift, lean, or rot over time. This is a common sign of moisture saturation and soil movement. Pacific Outdoor Design addresses this by combining concrete footing repairs with proper gutter systems. Our roof and gutter work redirects rainwater away from fence lines, reducing soil softening near posts. For existing leaning posts, we can replace rotted sections and set new posts in reinforced concrete bases to resist future movement.

Yes, gate sagging is usually a sign of hinge hardware fatigue or post movement, not necessarily a full fence failure. We’ll inspect the gate post and hinge alignment, then reinforce it with a concrete anchor or replace the post if needed. Our masonry team can install a concrete stem wall under the gate to prevent future settling. If sagging is caused by water pooling, we also check your gutters and downspouts to ensure runoff isn’t undermining the post, saving you from a full replacement.

In neighborhoods like Orenco Station, many homes sit on sloped lots where rainwater naturally flows toward fence lines. Without proper gutters, this runoff saturates the soil, causing fence posts to rot or concrete footings to sink. Installing seamless gutters with extended downspout drains directs water away from the fence perimeter entirely. This simple addition can double the lifespan of your fence and gate by keeping the soil drier around the posts, reducing the need for frequent masonry or post repairs.