Smart Fencing - Redmond's Local Commercial Fencing

Erosion is often due to Redmond’s clay-heavy soil and frequent rainfall, which can loosen the ground around wood or metal posts. Over time, water pooling near post bases—especially in neighborhoods near Marymoor Park or along the Sammamish River—causes the soil to wash away, leaving posts unstable and fences leaning.

Look for gaps between the rail and the post, or if the rail sags when you push on it. If the entire fence section wobbles when touched, the post itself is likely shifting in eroded soil. A quick check: if the post base feels spongy or you see exposed concrete above ground level, erosion is probably the culprit.

Smart Fencing typically reinforces the post with a deep concrete footing or replaces it with a new pressure-treated or steel post set below the frost line. For loose rails on stable posts, we re-secure them with rust-resistant screws and brackets. We always match the repair to the specific conditions of your Redmond property, whether near the Downtown core or the Education Hill neighborhood.