St. Pierre Fence & Construction - Jonesboro's Trusted Residential Fencing

Jonesboro's heavy clay soil expands when wet, then contracts as it dries, creating gaps around fence posts. Over time, this loosens the post, causing it to lean. Poor initial installation—like shallow holes or no concrete—makes it worse. St. Pierre Fence & Construction addresses this by resetting posts with proper drainage and concrete footings to handle the local soil conditions.

Look for peeling, cracking, or fading color, especially on sun-exposed sides. Water no longer beads up on the wood, and you may see gray, weathered patches. In Jonesboro's humid climate, stain breakdown can happen within 2–3 years. If you spot these signs, it's time for a fresh coat to prevent rot and extend your fence's life.

We first assess the cause—often soil movement or rot. For leaning posts, we dig out the old post, replace it if damaged, and set it in a deep concrete base with gravel for drainage. For minor leans, we can sometimes brace and re-pour concrete around the existing post. The goal is a sturdy, level fence that withstands Jonesboro's rainy seasons.