Privacy Fence Installation Lufkin TX | Call Raines Fencing

Loose fence posts are typically caused by the expansive clay soil common across Lufkin. When the ground gets wet, the clay expands, and as it dries out, it shrinks. This constant movement can loosen the soil around a fence post, especially if the post was not set deep enough or without proper drainage material. At Raines Fencing, we address this by setting posts below the frost line and using gravel or concrete footings designed to handle local soil shifts.

Privacy fence blowouts usually happen when high winds from a thunderstorm hit a solid fence panel and the posts or rails aren't strong enough to hold. Older fences with rotted posts or shallow-set posts are especially vulnerable. The flat surface of a privacy fence acts like a sail. We reinforce new fences by using thicker-gauge posts and adding horizontal bracing, and we can retrofit existing fences with wind-resistant hardware to help them survive Lufkin's storm season.

For a leaning fence, we first inspect the posts to see if they can be straightened and re-set, or if they need replacement. If a post is rotted or broken, we remove it and install a new one, setting it deeper and adding gravel backfill for drainage. For a blown-over fence, we assess the entire section for damage, replace bent panels or rails, and re-secure the posts. We focus on making the repair stronger than the original install, so you get more years of service.