Thomas Landscaping | Professional Fencing Company in Orangevale, CA

The extreme summer heat in Orangevale can cause the moisture in wood fence boards to evaporate unevenly, leading to warping and cupping. Dry soil around the posts often accelerates the issue, allowing the posts to shift. Our solution includes replacing warped boards with properly treated, kiln-dried wood, and we typically install fence posts with concrete footings set below the frost line to prevent movement. We can also add horizontal support rails to stabilize existing panels.

Yes, soil erosion around fence posts is a sign that your posts may be losing support, which can lead to leaning or total collapse, especially when the ground dries out and contracts in our Orangevale summers. This is often caused by inadequate drainage or improper backfill. We can resolve this by excavating around the affected posts, adding a crushed gravel base for drainage, and repouring the concrete collar to lock the post in place. For new fence installations, we always design for proper drainage to prevent this issue.

Absolutely. A well-designed irrigation system can be a key part of preventing fence damage. Over-spray from sprinklers that hit your fence can saturate the wood and the soil around the posts, leading to rot and erosion. We can adjust your existing system or design a new one to keep irrigation away from wood structures. We also install drip irrigation for garden beds near fences, which puts water exactly where it’s needed without soaking the fence line. This helps keep your fence dry and stable for years.