Robin's Fence | Reliable Commercial Fencing in Murray, KY

The most common sign is a fence panel that sags or leans a few inches out of plumb, especially after a thunderstorm. You might also notice a widening gap between the gate and the latch, or a soft, spongy feel at the base of the post when you push on it. If you see any of these, it’s a good idea to inspect the concrete footing for cracks or erosion.

For our Murray installations, we typically set fence posts at least 24 to 30 inches deep. That’s below the frost line and deep enough to anchor the post against the high winds we get off the Land Between the Lakes area. We pour a concrete collar that extends slightly above grade to shed water away from the post base, preventing rot and frost heave.

Yes, sagging gates are a common issue here, often caused by wind loading and settling posts. We can retrofit your gate with a heavy-duty metal tension rod kit and replace the hinges with longer, galvanized screws into the fence frame. If the post itself is loose, we’ll reset it with a deeper concrete base. This solves the problem for the long haul.