Local Residential Fencing in Santa Rosa, CA 95403 - Res Landscapes

That's a common sign of soil erosion around the post base. Santa Rosa's clay-heavy soil expands when wet and contracts when dry, causing the ground to shift. If the fence was installed without proper drainage or gravel footings, water can pool and wash away the soil. A solution is to install a French drain or redirect downspouts away from the fence line. We also recommend setting posts in concrete with a gravel base to prevent moisture buildup and erosion.

Look for cracked or bulging fence boards, misaligned gates, or posts that feel loose. Over-irrigation or a leaking drip line near a fence can saturate the soil, causing wood to swell and metal posts to shift. If you notice puddles consistently forming along the fence line, that's a clear sign. We can audit your irrigation system, adjust sprinkler heads, and install a smart controller to reduce runoff.

Often yes, depending on the damage. If only the posts are compromised, we can dig out the old posts, pour a wider concrete footing with drainage gravel, and reset them. We also offer integrated solutions: regrading the soil, adding a dry creek bed or swale to redirect water, and repairing the fence panels. Our goal is to fix both the symptom (the leaning fence) and the cause (the erosion) with landscape and irrigation work.