Tri County Outdoor Services: Trusted Residential Fencing Serving Griffin, GA 30223

In Griffin, heavy rain saturates the clay-heavy soil, causing it to expand and soften. Over time, this repeated saturation erodes the soil around fence posts, especially if they were set without concrete or gravel bases. The post loses its grip and begins to lean. This is a common sign of poor drainage or shallow post installation.

If your deck has isolated issues like a few rotted boards, loose railings, or minor water damage, repair is usually enough. However, if you see widespread rot, structural sagging, or significant foundation movement, replacement is safer. Tri County Outdoor Services will inspect the substructure and joists; if more than 30% of the framing is compromised, we recommend a full replacement to ensure safety and longevity.

We dig posts deep enough to go below the frost line and use a concrete collar or gravel base for drainage. In Griffin's rainy climate, we often install a slight slope away from the post to channel water, and we may add a French drain in problem areas. This stops the soil from washing out around the post, keeping it straight for years.