Pagett's Fencing: Professional Commercial Fencing Serving Wilmington, OH 45177

Around here, the most common sign is a gate that sticks or won’t latch properly. That usually points to a sagging post or a hinge issue, both of which get worse with our freeze-thaw cycles. If you’re in the Rombach Avenue area or near the college, the older wood fences tend to rot at ground level first, so look for soft spots or discoloration at the base of the posts.

Our local soil here in Clinton County retains a lot of moisture, especially in spring and after heavy rains. Combined with clay-heavy dirt that doesn’t drain well, wooden posts buried directly underground can stay wet for weeks, leading to rot. Pagett’s Fencing solves this by setting posts with gravel drainage or using concrete footers to keep moisture away from the wood—something that’s especially important in neighborhoods off State Route 73.

If only a few pickets are cracked or warped and the posts and rails are still sound, we can replace just those boards. We often do this for Wilmington homeowners near the fairgrounds who have a storm-damaged section or a spot of rot. We’ll match the style and color as closely as possible so the repair blends in. It’s a cost-effective fix that gives your fence several more good years.