SwitchGrass Rebuild: Experienced Residential Fencing Serving Minneapolis, MN 55418

Fence posts often lean in our area because of frost heave—when moisture in the soil freezes and expands, shifting the posts upward or sideways. Clay-heavy soils common around neighborhoods like Uptown and St. Anthony Park make this worse. SwitchGrass Rebuild can typically reset or replace the affected posts, making sure they’re buried below the frost line and using proper drainage to prevent a repeat.

Sagging gates are usually a sign that the hinge side post has moved or the hinges themselves are failing from the weight. In Minneapolis’ wet and freeze-thaw climate, posts can rot or shift faster than in drier regions. We’ll check the post stability first, reinforce or replace it, then realign the gate with heavy-duty hinges and an anti-sag kit. If the gate is warped, we can rebuild that section too.

Yes, if only a few boards are affected and the rest of the fence is solid, we can remove and replace individual pickets or rails. Rot near the ground is often from splash-back or snow sitting against the fence. We’ll also check the soil grade and suggest adjustments to keep moisture away from the wood. If the rot has spread to the posts or framing, a sectional rebuild may be needed. We’ll give you the honest, no-pressure option for your specific fence.