The Fence Man | Professional Fence Builders in Nashville, TN

Nashville's expansive clay soil is the main culprit. When the ground gets wet, clay expands, and when it dries, it shrinks, which can loosen fence posts over time. At The Fence Man, we prevent this by setting posts in concrete that extends below the frost line. For existing leaning posts, we dig them out, replace rotted sections, and reset them with a wider concrete base to anchor them against the shifting soil.

This is a common sign of a settling fence post or a sagging gate. In Nashville, the combination of humidity and clay soil can cause the post to sink or shift, pulling the gate out of alignment. Our solution is to first check the hinge post for stability. If it's loose, we reinforce it with concrete. Then we adjust the gate's hinges and add an anti-sag kit with a tension cable to lift the gate back into place and keep it from dragging.

Absolutely. We recommend pressure-treated pine or cedar for wood fences, as they resist rot and warping in our humid climate. For metal gates, we use galvanized steel with a powder coating to prevent rust. All our installations include proper drainage around posts to prevent water pooling, which is key in Nashville's frequent rain. We also offer vinyl fences that never need painting and stand up well to wind and moisture.