Privacy Fence Installation Farmington NH | Call Taylor Fence

That's a classic sign of frost heave—a major issue here in Farmington due to our heavy clay soils and freeze-thaw cycles. Taylor Fence solves this by setting all posts below the local frost line (typically 48 inches) with concrete footings and gravel drainage. We also use pressure-treated wood rated for ground contact. If your existing fence is already heaving, we can assess the damage and often re-set the affected posts instead of replacing the entire fence.

Deer pressure is real in Farmington, especially along the river corridor. We recommend a 6-foot-tall woven-wire mesh or a deer fence with angled extensions. Taylor Fence installs high-tensile wildlife fences that blend with the landscape, using wooden or metal posts set deep in concrete to handle the weight. We also add a bottom apron to deter digging. For privacy plus deer control, a tightly-pitched board-on-board cedar fence works great.

Sagging gates are often due to posts shifting from frost heave or hardware loosening from vibration. Our first step is to check the post footing depth. If the post is solid, we replace worn hinges and brackets with heavy-duty, rust-resistant gate hardware and install anti-sag cable kits. If the post has moved, we can reinforce it with a concrete collar or re-set it. We always use local Farmington lumber and hardware meant for your specific gate weight. We'll quote both options before starting any work.