Troy’s Fencing Company | Reliable Commercial Fencing in Gentry, AR

The most common cause of gate alignment problems here in Gentry is soil movement. Our clay-heavy soil expands when wet, then shrinks and shifts as it dries, which can move fence posts out of plumb. Over time, this causes the gate to sag and misalign with the latch. Another cause is loose or rusted hinges, especially after a wet season. Troy's Fencing Company can assess the post footing and hardware to get your gate swinging true again.

After a storm, look for these signs: cracked or split rails, boards that are completely snapped, or a panel that is leaning more than a few inches out of line. If the wood is merely splintered but the structural rails are intact, we can often repair the panel by replacing only the damaged pickets. However, if the support posts are loose in the ground or the rails are broken, replacement is usually the better choice for long-term durability. We’ll come out and give you an honest, neighborly opinion.

Dragging is usually a sign that the gate's weight has pulled the hinge side down over time. The permanent solution isn't just adding a wheel – it's addressing the cause. We typically reinforce or replace the hinge post, make sure it's set in concrete below the frost line, and then install a heavy-duty anti-sag kit or a turnbuckle tension rod. This takes the weight off the hinges and pulls the gate back into square, so it clears the ground and latches smoothly. It's a common fix for Gentry homes near the Flint Creek floodplain where the ground stays soft.