The Jack of all Trades - Indianapolis's Reliable Fence Installation

Indianapolis soil expands and contracts with seasonal freeze-thaw cycles, which can heave fence posts out of alignment and trap moisture against the wood, accelerating rot. We address both the symptom and the cause: we dig out the damaged post, replace it with pressure-treated lumber set in a gravel base for drainage, and pour concrete below the frost line. For metal gates, we check hinges for stress and realign the frame so it swings true year-round.

Often yes. Wet ground can soften the soil around your gate post, letting it lean. We start by checking if the post is still solid. If the post is stable but just slightly out of plumb, we can adjust the hinge brackets or trim the bottom of the gate. If the post has shifted, we brace or re-set it. We also make sure your gate latches smoothly before we leave. It's a neighborly fix that saves you the cost of a whole new gate.

Look for a gate that won't latch or swings open on its own, gaps between pickets that weren't there before, or visible rot near the ground—especially dark, soft wood. You might also notice the fence leaning after a storm. Any of those signs means the post or footing is compromised. We recommend calling before the fence falls over, because a simple post replacement is much faster and cheaper than rebuilding a whole section. We serve all Indy neighborhoods and can usually assess it within a few days.