Surratts Custom Built Fencing & Landscaping: Experienced Fence Builders Serving Wilmington, NC 28403

Wilmington’s high humidity, frequent rain, and sandy soil can trap moisture against wooden posts, leading to rot within a few years. Surratts prevents this by using pressure-treated or naturally rot-resistant woods, and they set posts in concrete with a slight gravel base for drainage. For extra protection near the coast or in neighborhoods like Marsh Oaks, they also offer aluminum and vinyl options that won’t rot at all.

If you see multiple leaning posts, widespread cracks, or sections that have pulled away from the rail system after a storm, a replacement is usually more cost-effective than repeated repairs. Surratts can evaluate your fence line—whether it’s along a busy street like 3rd Street or a private lot—and recommend a new installation with stronger brackets and wind-resistant materials designed for coastal gusts.

Often yes. Surratts offers landscaping services that include removing invasive roots and trimming back overgrown vegetation that’s displacing fence panels. If the fence frame is still sound, they can re-anchor the posts and adjust the panels, then replant with slow-growing, native shrubs that stay manageable. This is a common fix in older Landfall neighborhoods where mature landscaping has overtaken original fence lines.