River City Fencing | Experienced Fence Installation in Fulton, IL

The primary cause is frost heave. In our cold winters, moisture in the soil freezes, expands, and pushes posts upward. A clear sign is a leaning post or a gap at the base. The solution is to have a professional reset the post below the frost line (typically 48 inches in our area) and add gravel for drainage. River City Fencing can reinforce or replace affected posts, and we often recommend helical piers for problem spots to prevent future movement.

Peeling usually happens when the stain was applied over old finish, dirt, or moisture. In Fulton's humid summers and freezing winters, wood expands and contracts, so any poor adhesion shows quickly. The fix is to strip the old stain, pressure wash, let the wood dry completely, then apply a high-quality penetrating stain. As part of our fence staining and weatherproofing service, we properly prep the surface and use products built for our local climate.

Absolutely. If your gate is dragging or won't latch, it's often because a fence post has shifted. We'll check the alignment and look for signs of frost heave. We can either reset the post, adjust hinges, or replace the post entirely. Our fence and gate repair service covers everything from sagging gates to broken hardware, ensuring your entry stays functional year-round.