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This is a classic sign of shifting soil, which is very common in Radford due to our heavy clay content. As the ground expands and contracts with rain and dry spells, your gate posts can lean, throwing the gate out of alignment. Powers Fence Co addresses this by setting our posts deeper than standard and using a concrete mix designed for our local soil, preventing future movement. If your gate is already sticking, we can often re-hang it or reset the post to get it swinging smoothly again.

The primary cause is the same soil movement that affects gates. In Radford, the clay-rich soil can heave upwards or settle unevenly, especially after a wet spring followed by a dry summer. This puts uneven pressure on your fence posts. Over time, the posts can tilt, and the panels attached to them will lean. At Powers Fence Co, we prevent this by digging post holes below the frost line and belling out the bottom of the hole with concrete to create a secure anchor that resists the soil's natural movement.

Absolutely. Storm damage is another common issue we see, especially from high winds coming down the valley. When a tree or large limb takes out a section of your fence, we can provide a fast, local repair. We'll remove the damaged posts and panels, and install new ones that match your existing fence. Since we're based right here in Radford, we can often get to your property quickly, whether you're near the Arsenal, downtown, or out by the river, to secure your yard and restore your privacy.